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Caring Stars Winner
Atria Willow Park
3500 South Vine Avenue, Tyler, TX 75701
"I currently live in Atria Willow Park and I'm on their independent living side. I like everyone here. Both the residents...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
$1,995
Assisted Living Communities in Tyler, TX
Tyler, a large city in eastern Texas, has a namesake state park and lake just beyond its...
boundaries. Accounting for surrounding communities, Tyler provides access to 19 assisted living communities, which support seniors with day-to-day tasks and facilitate recreational activities. Locally, in 2024, assisted living has an estimated monthly cost of $4,445, lower than the national and statewide medians.
Browse 238 reviews reviews for Tyler’s assisted living homes in our directory below. On average, area communities attract a rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars stars.
19 Providers
Caring Stars Winner
Atria Copeland
5317 New Copeland Road, Tyler, TX 75703
"They were very friendly and helpful at Atria Copeland. However, the residents were a little bit more sedentary...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
$3,050
Brookdale Tyler East
3505 University Blvd., Tyler, TX 75701
"Brookdale Tyler East was a wonderful experience. It was a warm and cozy environment. The staff members were warm and...
Assisted Living
$4,970
Azalea Trails Assisted Living & Memory Care
5550 Old Jacksonville Hwy, Tyler, TX 75703
"It was nice. I visited their assisted living for my mom and it didn't seem like anybody was there. Everybody was in...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,095
Oak Hills Terrace Memory Care
2651 Elkton Trail, Tyler, TX 75703
"This a a great facility. It was clean and the resident looked well cared for and happy. Very home-like with friendly...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$5,675
The Hamptons of Tyler
4200 Old Omen Road, Tyler, TX 75707
"The Hamptons at Greenridge did a very good job in trying to get my husband settled in. They have been very helpful to me...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$4,840
Caring Stars Winner
The Hamptons of Tyler Senior Living
4250 Old Omen Rd, Tyler, TX 75707
"I've been to The Hamptons of Tyler Senior Living twice and seen the large and small one-bedroom apartments. They were...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$4,840
Country Place Senior Living of Jacksonville
2120 E Rusk St, Jacksonville, TX 75766
"We are planning to move my uncle to Country Place Senior Living of Jacksonville. We have given them a deposit to hold...
Assisted Living
$3,795
Countryside Senior Living of Jacksonville
211 Philip St, Jacksonville, TX 75766
"We toured the assisted living facility of Countryside Senior Living of Jacksonville. It was under construction, so they...
Assisted Living
$3,000
Sentinel Gardens Assisted Living - Gladewater
300 Money St, Gladewater, TX 75647
At Sentinel Gardens Assisted Living, we offer a blend of comfort, safety, and personalized support. Each resident has a...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
$2,200
Autumn Wind Assisted Living Mineola
135 Autumn Wind Court, Mineola, TX 75773
"My dad is at Autumn Wind Assisted Living. We like the price. It's very personable and warm. They genuinely care, and...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
$3,600
East Texas Alf Reunion Inn LLC
1515 Rice Rd, Tyler, TX 75703
"My mother is in Reunion Inn. It's not perfect but good. The only real complaint I have is they won't let her give her...
Assisted Living
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The Waterton Inn Assisted Living
2885 Shiloh Road, Tyler, TX 75703
"We chose The Waterton Inn Assisted Living for my mother. It was awesome. The place was very nice. The residents were...
Assisted Living
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Caring Stars Winner
Garden Estates of Tyler
2055 Grande Blvd, Tyler, TX 75703
"I moved into Garden Estates of Tyler. What I like best is the cleanliness. They're excellent. They're very friendly...
Assisted LivingContinuing Care Communities+1
$2,300
Prestige Estates Assisted Living & Memory Care
6928 Paluxy Drive, Tyler, TX 75703
"Prestige Estates felt like a nursing home to me. It was a beautiful, quiet, and peaceful place. The people that lived...
Assisted Living
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Primrose Retirement Community of Tyler
2780 Three Lakes Parkway, Tyler, TX 75703
"I chose Primrose Retirement Community - Tyler for my mom because they have 24-hour nursing care. They also have a very...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
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Wesley House Assisted Living
13923 FM 2710, Lindale, TX 75771
"Wesley House was a fairly new and clean place. It looked like it was well taken care of. The rooms were comfortable for...
Assisted Living
$3,775
The Gardens at Hawkins
648 N Beaulah St, Hawkins, TX 75765
"The Gardens is an assisted living facility in Hawkins, Texas. It is a type B facility that can care for residents who...
Assisted Living
Pricing unavailable
Trinity Assisted Living of Jacksonville
131 Zimmerman Drive, Jacksonville, TX 75766
"this is the perfect place for my mother. she has some dimentia and the staff are very patient and loving to her. in...
Assisted Living
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Reviews of Communities Nearby
Assisted Living
Anonymous
2.0
Review of The Hamptons of Tyler Senior Living
Although their marketing strategy is convincing, making them appear to be one of the best, we learned otherwise. After years of my parent receiving inconsistent service and sometimes harmful...
Provider response
Thank you for taking the time to share such a detailed account of your concerns regarding The Hamptons of Tyler Senior Living. We understand that decisions regarding loved ones’ care are not made...
Assisted Living
Christi
3.0
Review of Meadow Lake Senior Living
Meadow Lake Senior Living wasn't as warm or inviting as the other two places I visited. It was nice, but I wasn't impressed. The rooms felt cramped and not as inviting. The upkeep was okay. The...
Assisted Living
Christi
4.0
Review of The Hamptons of Tyler Senior Living
I toured The Hamptons of Tyler Senior Living. It was a nice experience. The facility was nice. The staff members were warm, inviting, and knowledgeable of their facility. They reached out to me...
Provider response
Thank you, Christi, for taking the time to tour The Hamptons of Tyler Senior Living and share your thoughtful feedback. We're glad to hear that you found our community warm, inviting, and...
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities
Tyler’s assisted living communities charge a relatively modest median monthly rate of $4,445, per data from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey 2024. Comparing prices statewide, fees vary significantly, starting from $3,274 in Sherman — $1,171 less than in Tyler. At the opposing end of the financial scale, the mid-rate runs $7,604 in Corpus Christi. Within just 40 miles of Corpus Christi, Longview offers greater affordability, with a price drop of $445.
Tyler
$4,445
Texas
$4,915
United States
$5,350
Longview
$4,000
Corpus Christi
$7,604
Sherman
$3,274
Austin
$6,035
Paying for Assisted Living in Tyler
Assisted living communities in Tyler cost seniors around $3,863 per month, according to Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey. The median cost throughout the state of Texas is slightly higher at $3,998, and the national average is around $4,500 per month.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Tyler
Texas operates a Medicaid waiver program called STAR+PLUS for seniors who need help with the cost of assisted living. Low-income seniors must meet eligibility requirements to apply.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Texas page.
More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
- Veterans Benefits
- Life Insurance Policy
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Texas page.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
Of Tyler’s senior care options, home health care has the lowest base charge; older individuals can expect to save about $1,204 per month compared to assisted living. However, those residing in nursing homes tend to pay more than their peers in assisted living communities. A semi-private room in a nursing facility costs in the region of $4,715 monthly, marking a slight increase of $270.
Home Health Care
$3,241
Assisted Living Facility
$4,445
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$4,715
Free Assisted Living Resources in Tyler
Tyler has many resources for seniors who are considering moving into an assisted living facility. These programs and services address everything from meals and transportation to insurance counseling.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Tyler Senior Center | (903) 597-0781 | The Tyler Senior Center provides a selection of classes and activities for seniors ages 55 and older. These activities include dominoes, board games, oil painting, fitness classes, dancing, bingo and singing. The center also schedules regular outings into the community. |
| Area Agency on Aging of East Texas | 1-800-442-8845 | The Area Agency on Aging coordinates and implements services for seniors in East Texas who are 60 and older. These services include benefits counseling, caregiver support, care coordination, information and referrals, nutrition and transportation. |
| Texas Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (877) 323-6466 | The long-term care ombudsman advocates for seniors in long-term care communities to improve the quality of life and quality of care. The ombudsman listens to complaints against communities, informs residents of their rights, protects the safety and welfare of individuals, helps match seniors with the best assisted living community that suits their needs and frequently visits long-term care facilities to ensure they are maintaining state standards. |
| East Texas Aging and Disability Resource Center | (855) 937-2372 | The ADRC connects seniors with available programs and services from community partners in their area. They offer referrals to long-term care communities, assist with transportation and provide information on behavioral health issues. |
| Smith County Veterans Service Office | (903) 590-2950 | The veterans service office helps men and women who’ve served in the military locate and receive benefits and compensation they are entitled to receive. The office can also help veterans apply for those benefits, assist with healthcare, counseling and housing and can help families with military burial information and survivor’s benefits. |
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Tyler
Tyler Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in Texas are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Texas page for more information about these laws.
