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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.
We offer a home like setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who greet you everyday. Our caring staff offers the assistance you need while respecting your independence. Our peaceful setting, restaurant style dining experience, activities and beautiful setting combine to...
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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.
We offer a home like setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who greet you everyday. Our caring staff offers the assistance you need while respecting your independence. Our peaceful setting, restaurant style dining experience, activities and beautiful setting combine to...
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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.
Anthology of Highland Park, located steps away from Al Biernat's and the shops of Highland Park. This location is close to ample opportunities for shopping, dining, and exploration. The 11-story high-rise senior living community offers residents spacious private apartments and exceptional...
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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.
Anthology of Highland Park, located steps away from Al Biernat's and the shops of Highland Park. This location is close to ample opportunities for shopping, dining, and exploration. The 11-story high-rise senior living community offers residents spacious private apartments and exceptional...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Compassion of Faith Compassion of Faith is a senior care home in Arlington, TX, located in Tarrant County. Picture going on a walking trail where the trees create a colorful tunnel as the leaves change color in autumn. That natural beauty is what you can expect in the beautiful and popular city...
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Provides: Memory Care
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal 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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal 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.
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.

Cost of assisted living in Ellis County, TX

The average cost of senior living in Ellis County is $5,361 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Garrett, TX with an average of $3,812 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Ellis County, TX vs. nearby counties

Ellis County, TX
$5,361/mo
$4,384/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Ellis County, TX vs. the state and national average

Ellis County, TX
$5,361/mo
$4,671/mo
U.S. national average
$4,515/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Ellis County vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$5,361/mo
$5,732/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Ellis County, TX by room type

Semi-Private
$4,752/mo
Private
$5,100/mo
Studio
$4,815/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,907/mo
2 Bedroom
$11,852/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,678/mo

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Ellis County, TX

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Ellis County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Ellis County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Ellis County

Silverado Southlake

4.0
My dad is doing great, it was a little adjustment at first but going good now. We love the facility. It is bright and airy and there is more for them to do. They were my favorite when touring. I like that they can go outside and walk in the garden when he wants. They also have a mini golf course ...
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The Healthcare Resort of Plano

5.0
This is a gorgeous but mellow place with caring staff members. I had surgery and my needs were complex and the nursing team was able to make me feel safe and their expertise to hospital like procedures kept me worry free. I was discharged home with their outpatient therapy. Their therapy is top ...
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Morada Lake Arlington

4.5
Lower ratings only due to "no place is perfect" and sometimes when you make a request it may take an extra minute for stuff to be taken care of. Not sure of reason, When you "renew" your living quarter contract they forget that "the extra" $ increase is sometimes a huge demand on the tenant and ...
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Ellis County review score based on 1,655 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 1655 reviews of 312 Ellis County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Ellis County review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Ellis County review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Ellis County, TX312 facilities
7.9
Waxahachie, TX8 facilities
8.2
Bardwell, TX241 facilities

Review subcategories for Ellis County assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 1,655 reviews of 312 Ellis County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Ellis County resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Ellis County, TX averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.1
Value for cost*
4.1
4.1
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Ellis County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ellis County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ellis County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Ellis County assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Ellis County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ellis County, TXNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
66.1%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
56.8%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.2%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.5%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
73.3%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
42.3%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.5%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57.7%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.8%
44.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ellis County assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Ellis County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ellis County, TXNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
70%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
51.1%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
57.7%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
31.8%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ellis County assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Ellis County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ellis County, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25.8%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
56.2%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
53.8%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
51.4%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.5%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Ellis County assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Ellis County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ellis County, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.6%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.3%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
46.5%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
31.5%
14.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ellis County assisted 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 assisted living communities in Ellis County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ellis County, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
55.6%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
39%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.6%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.5%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
65.8%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.5%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.4%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40.5%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.2%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
60.7%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
36.9%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.9%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.4%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Ellis County

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Texas assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Ellis County protect seniors.

Learn about Texas Assisted Living regulations

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Avalon Memory Care - Fort Worth, Sunrise of Fort Worth and Brookdale Lake Highlands are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Ellis County, Texas. See full list of communities.

There are 348 assisted living facilities near Ellis County, Texas. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Ellis County, Texas are Sunrise of Fort Worth, Brookdale Lake Highlands and Highlands Village Senior Living of Mansfield. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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