Distinguished as the “Rose Capital of America,” the sunny city of Tyler is home to nearly 107,000 residents, 15.7% of whom are seniors aged 65 and up. Seniors have many options for quality geriatric care in Tyler, such as the dedicated Center for Healthy Aging at UT Health East Texas, as well as CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances, which features a nationally recognized cardiology program. Nursing home costs in Tyler are some of the lowest in Texas, according to the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey. A semiprivate nursing home room costs just $4,775 there, compared to the national average of $7,756.
Seniors who need 24/7 skilled nursing care in addition to assistance with the activities of daily living may benefit from the skilled care and supervision a nursing home environment provides. Nursing home caregivers help residents with grooming, mobility and other tasks they might find too difficult to perform alone. Nursing homes tend to be expensive, so seniors who don’t need 24-hour care may prefer a more affordable option, such as home health care or assisted living.
This guide covers the cost of various types of care in Tyler and provides an overview of local resources that seniors in the city may find helpful.
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701 Olympic Plaza Circle, Tyler, TX, 75701
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My husband is at UT Health Rehabilitation Hospital, and I would highly recommend this place. We had a good experience. The staff is excellent, and the food has been good. My husband is on a special diet here, and everything has to be chopped...."
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3219 East Grande Boulevard, Tyler, TX, 75707
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My friend was at The Center at Grande. That was a good place. They had good food there. He went to physical therapy. He liked having bacon every morning with his breakfast. He liked the food. His room was nice and clean. He even would have his TV on ..."
READ MORE2650 Elkton Trail, Tyler, TX, 75703
3.1
(20 reviews)
"My stepfather is a resident of The Heights of Tyler. The place is amazing. The activities and the care that they provide are outstanding, I could not be happier. The staff, and everybody there, truly care about their residents. The facility one is v..."
READ MORE810 S Porter Street, Tyler, TX, 75701
4.5
(2 reviews)
"My grandmother is in Azalea Place, and she loves it. It is really good. We have a really great experience with everything. All of it is amazing. The sanitation is really good. It is super clean. I tried their food, and it is good. ..."
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3403 S Vine Avenue, Tyler, TX, 75701
3.3
(7 reviews)
"My mother was a resident in the Memory Care unit at Briarcliff from 2017 to 2018. Her needs increased as her situation worsened, having both dementia and cancer, along with a very painful arthritic hip. The staff there was very patient with her, ve..."
READ MORE3526 W ERWIN ST, Tyler, TX, 75702
3.5
(4 reviews)
"Very clean and fresh smelling. Amazing staff especially Sherry and Raven. My Mom is very happy there and that is all that really matters. I’m in my 70s and a retired RN so I have some experience in this area. I would be content there as well. I’..."
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5505 NEW COPELAND RD, Tyler, TX, 75703
2.1
(19 reviews)
"My stay at Providence Park was awesome. Everyone was so good and friendly and took care of all my needs. Thank you, Rose Elia ..."
READ MORE2875 Shiloh Rd, Tyler, TX, 75703
3.0
(1 reviews)
"My friend was at Waterton Healthcare & Rehabilitation. I didn't like it. There was a conflict with the medication. Before he had emergency surgery, he could dress himself and get coffee and make cereal in the morning. And now, he couldn't even sit do..."
READ MORE930 S BAXTER, Tyler, TX, 75701
2.2
(6 reviews)
"I was thoroughly impressed with The Colonial. A friend of mine was previously employed there, and I decided to check it out to see if it would be a place I may want to volunteer for Hospice. The place was very clean, and the staff were all friendly a..."
READ MORE3505 Old Jacksonville Rd, Tyler, TX, 75701
2.3
(7 reviews)
"We chose to move mom to Azalea Heights because of the cost. The care has been great. It's good. The staff is also good. They're very nice and very helpful. It's an older facility, but it's very clean and neat. They always have it decorated pretty for..."
READ MORE2450 E FIFTH ST, Tyler, TX, 75701
1.6
(10 reviews)
"The staff at Park Place Nursing & Rehabilitation Center does not respond immediately when my dad presses his call button. When they do, they tend to his needs but not adequately. It has a sad environment because a lot of people are out in the hallway..."
READ MORE900 S Baxter Avenue, Tyler, TX, 75701
1.8
(4 reviews)
"I have visited The Clairmont Nursing Home approximately ten times over the past three years. The Clairmont has recently been renovated (within the past couple of years) and has become a very nice looking home. I have had positive experiences while vi..."
READ MORESeniors in Tyler can expect to pay about $4,775 per month for a semiprivate room at a nursing home or $5,916 for a private room.
Compared to the national monthly average cost for nursing home care, Tyler’s rates are almost $3,000 less expensive. The city’s rates are $244 lower than the average rate for Texas as a whole, which is $5,019.
To the west in Dallas, costs rise to $5,171, which is nearly $400 more than prices in Tyler. The Sherman area is slightly less expensive, though, at just $4,494 per month. Less than 40 minutes to the east in Longview, care is even more affordable. Seniors there pay only $4,091 for a semiprivate room. The state capital of Austin is one of the pricier options in central Texas at $5,201.
Tyler
$4,775
Texas
$5,019
The United States
$7,756
Dallas
$5,171
Sherman
$4,494
Longview
$4,091
Austin
$5,201
Family members may find it useful to compare the costs of other types of care, especially if their loved one is still able to maintain a degree of independence. Adult day health care is generally the cheapest option, although 2020 costs were unavailable at the time of this writing. Regular in-home care costs seniors $3,718 per month. Home health care, which also provides basic medical services, is slightly more expensive at $3,813. Nursing home care is the costliest choice, with a shared, semiprivate room available for $4,775 and a fully private room for $5,916.
Home care
$3,718
Home health care
$3,813
Assisted living
$3,450
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$4,775
Nursing home (private room)
$5,916
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
Below is a list of free resources for seniors in Tyler. These resources may help seniors receive the care they need at home, allowing them to delay the transition to nursing home care for as long as possible. Some resources can also help families afford nursing home care when it becomes necessary.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Area Agency on Aging of East Texas | (800) 442-8845 | The Area Agency on Aging serves Smith County residents by offering home-delivered meals, care coordination, benefits counseling and wellness support. Free transportation is available to any destination within the service area. Residents must be 60 or older to qualify. |
| East Texas Aging and Disability Resource Center | (855) 937-2372 | The East Texas ARDC can help seniors with Medicare counseling, long-term care planning, safety modifications and many other in-home services. If nursing home care is needed, the ARDC assists with finding affordable options, as well as financial aid resources seniors may be eligible for. |
| Meals on Wheels East Texas | (903) 593-7385 | Meals on Wheels delivers up to five hot, nutritious meals per week to seniors who are unable to grocery shop or cook their own food. Volunteers also provide daily safety checks and free pet food for dogs and cats. To receive delivery service, seniors must be homebound and age 60 or above. |
| Transitional Geri-Care | (903) 918-0204 | When a senior can no longer live safely at home alone, Transitional Geri-Care can help families find the assistance their loved one needs, including affordable nursing home and assisted living options. Care coordinators also offer direction on legal and financial issues that seniors may struggle with. |
| Habitat for Humanity of Smith County | (903) 595-6630 | Habitat for Humanity’s ReHabitat program provides free home safety modifications for seniors in need. Services may include repair of roofs, windows, plumbing and unstable floors. To qualify, Smith County residents must meet income eligibility requirements or be a disabled veteran. |
Nursing Homes
Resident family
1
Review of The Heights of Tyler
This is a very poorly run facility. The administration does not care about the residents. There is no communication with family and no care plan meetings. Turn over of staff is extremely high....
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Malia
4
Review of Azalea Heights
We chose to move mom to Azalea Heights because of the cost. The care has been great. It's good. The staff is also good. They're very nice and very helpful. It's an older facility, but it's very...
Nursing Homes
Jodi
5
Review of The Heights of Tyler
My stepfather is a resident of The Heights of Tyler. The place is amazing. The activities and the care that they provide are outstanding, I could not be happier. The staff, and everybody there...
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