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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Merkel, TX
If you’re looking for independent living in the Merkel area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Merkel. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 16 independent living facilities in Merkel, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Abilene, Anson and Buffalo Gap.
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The location was perfect for us. The staff is among best I've encountered in the industry. The cost is on the high end of the spectrum, but that is probably due to the low number of residents in the facility...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Chisholm Place is located in the heart of Abilene, Texas. Our home is located in a quiet residential community one mile southeast of Abilene Christian University and just 1/2 mile from Woodrow Griffith Lake. Many residents can see our courtyard from their apartments and everyone enjoys walking or...
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Everyone is friendly and my mom's move in was smooth. I have noticed that several staff members have quit since January, but the new members are very helpful and approachable. The facility provides...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTERWisteria Place Independent Living Center, the ultimate in independent living, is located nearby our main Senior Living & Memory Care campus. The residents at the retirement community enjoy spacious apartments that provide a comfortable, safe place to live while...
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I would recommend the facility and everyone from housekeeping to the director have been wonderful. My father-in -law has no complaints. We have not met an unhappy person there and my father in law is a whole...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
University Place Retirement is the time to enjoy the things that are truly important to you: family, friends, and your favorite activities. Don't let the burdens of home maintenance, worries about transportation, or the desire for security detract from your well-being and enjoyment of life....
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When it comes to the care services, I had to be reminded more than once she must be watched taking her meds. They all complain about the food. Our loved one enjoys the music but not really a games or craft...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Wisteria Place Senior Living and Memory Care Our Senior Living Community offers a full range of lifestyle options so you can live the way you want to live. Our active seniors get to enjoy a large variety of personalized services and exquisitely tailored amenities. We know you’ll feel right at...
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We picked this community, because of the price. I would recommend it. The apartments are nice. The amenities are refrigerator and microwave in the apartment as well as ceiling fan, personal thermostat,...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Discover a vibrant community at Morada Abilene, offering Assisted Living services in Abilene, Texas. Our experienced staff and friendly residents make everyone feel at home, while our spacious apartment homes provide the perfect place to cozy up at the end of the day. Imagine an apartment home...
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Our loved one was very resistant going into an assisted living community but after a few days when she started to engage with the activities she really opened up and not is happy being there. She also talks...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Not only do Mike and Kathy Cauveaux from Abilene Physical Therapy refer clients from their physical therapy clinic to Lyndale Abilene, Kathy's mom is also a resident of the community. 'Mom wanted to live at Royal Estates and we were supportive of her decision. She is more active now than she has...
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Hoyt Place is in a much better location for our family, much closer to home so we can visit our loved one everyday. The staff takes really good care of our loved one and really pays attention to her needs.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Hoyt Place is an assisted living community located in the small town of Sweetwater, Texas, less than a mile south of Santa Fe Lake. Our smaller size allows us to tailor our care to each individual's needs and preferences. Our house may be small but it holds a lot of love and laughter. Our...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
There’s no better place to begin your retirement journey than the Wesley Court community. Nestled on 70 beautifully landscaped acres, Wesley Court is a private residential neighborhood consisting of executive and garden homes, independent living apartments, assisted living apartments, and private...
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I have been very happy with this community. They are very family-oriented and take the time to get to know the residents. they always have lots of activities for the residence. I would recommend this...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Cost of independent living in Merkel, TX
The average cost of senior living in Merkel is $3,707 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Loraine, TX with an average of $3,290 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Merkel, TX vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Merkel, TX vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Merkel
Recent reviews for independent living in Merkel
University Place Independent Living in Abilene, TX
4.9
Electric, cable, and 3 meals a day are all included in the rent. For activities, they have special days where they take you shopping and out to eat. Coming up soon, they're going to have a Senior Prom. They have musical nights where people play the guitar and things. They have yoga class, ...
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Lyndale Abilene Senior Living
4.5
Before the pandemic, it was an overall very positive experience, however, because independent and assited living are in the same building, the independent living is also in complete lockdown. The staff are great. The food is pretty good with a good variety. I think mentally this has been ...
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Wisteria Place Independent Living in Abilene, TX
5.0
I would definitely recommend this Independent Liiving facility to others. The staff is very pleasant and easy to work with. The housekeeping is only light housekeeping, but [name removed] does great for what she does. The meals are not always great, but I am not a picky eater. They always have a ...
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Merkel independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Merkel independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Merkel, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select dietary accommodations in Merkel independent living
Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Merkel partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Merkel, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Merkel independent living
Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Merkel communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Merkel, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
70%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Merkel independent living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Merkel offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Merkel, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
80%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
90%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
80%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
80%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
60%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
70%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
20%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
46.1%
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Chisholm Court, Wisteria Place Independent Living and University Place Independent Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Merkel, Texas. See full list of communities.
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