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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Gunter, TX

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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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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, Residential Care Home
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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.
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.
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I do not know how to fully express my appreciation to [name removed] and her staff at Lake West Assisted Living. What makes this facility stand far above all others is how much they truly care about each...
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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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.
The decisions surrounding Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementia’s are some of the most difficult that a family must make. Oak Hollow Alzheimer’s Special Care Center is specially designed and devoted exclusively to the care of those suffering from this disease and other memory loss. We are a...
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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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The Harrison is a bigger facility with a lot of residents. It would have been nice if the staff were more encouraging to get residents to participate in the activities that were provided. Visiting was...
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Gunter, TX

The average cost of senior living in Gunter is $5,149 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Whitesboro, TX with an average of $4,383 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Gunter, TX vs. nearby cities

Gunter, TX
$5,149/mo
$4,705/mo

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

Gunter, TX
$5,149/mo
$4,671/mo
U.S. national average
$4,515/mo

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

Assisted Living
$5,149/mo
$5,477/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,867/mo
Private
$5,125/mo
Studio
$5,042/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,157/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,943/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,917/mo

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Gunter, 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 Gunter.

What families are saying about assisted living in Gunter

Recent reviews for assisted living in Gunter

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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Avalon Memory Care - Garland

5.0
They made cook to order meals for my mom. I have experienced other memory care facilities and most have staff that turnover quite often. It is great to see that the staff is so consistent and they truly love the residents they care for.

Gunter review score based on 1,450 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 1450 reviews of 311 Gunter assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Gunter 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

Gunter review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Gunter, TX311 facilities
8.2
Dorchester, TX290 facilities
8.4
Tioga, TX11 facilities

Review subcategories for Gunter 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 1,450 reviews of 311 Gunter assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Gunter 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.
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Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
3.9
4.1
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Gunter assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gunter assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gunter, 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 Gunter 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 Gunter that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Gunter, TXNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
68.8%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
59.2%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.8%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90.2%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
74.4%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
44%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.7%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58.6%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63.1%
44.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Gunter 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 Gunter Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Gunter, TXNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
72%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
52.4%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
59.2%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gunter 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 Gunter partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gunter, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.3%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
59.8%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
55.1%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
53%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
24.7%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Gunter 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 Gunter communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gunter, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
43.8%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.8%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
52.1%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
36.6%
14.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gunter 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 Gunter offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gunter, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
57.1%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40.5%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.8%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.9%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
68.5%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.2%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.9%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.2%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.3%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.3%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
62.8%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
39%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.9%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.4%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Gunter

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 Gunter protect seniors.

Learn about Texas Assisted Living regulations

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There are 336 assisted living facilities near Gunter, Texas. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Gunter, Texas are Landing at Watermere - Frisco, Brookdale Lake Highlands and Brookdale Farmers Branch. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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