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 15 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. Â Â Â
Browse 140 reviews reviews for Tyler’s assisted living homes in our directory below. On average, area communities attract a rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars stars.
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3500 South Vine Avenue, Tyler, TX, 75701
4.5
(40 reviews)
"I researched the facilities in my area and Atria was high on the list. After the initial tour, i was very impressed with the staff and what the elderly folks there were telling me. Mom had to leave her home because of falls, and she is a very hard se..."
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5317 New Copeland Road, Tyler, TX, 75703
4.3
(37 reviews)
"My name is Peg, I’ve lived at Atria Copeland for 6 months and I’ve met good people here. Physical activities are available to keep you active as well as in building physical therapy...."
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4200 Old Omen Road, Tyler, TX, 75707
4.3
(28 reviews)
"We went to The Hamptons At Greenridge. The people that we met were lovely, lovely people. They were so courteous and so anxious to show us everything that they could. We enjoyed our visit very much. We went to the assisted living. The person that too..."
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2651 Elkton Trail, Tyler, TX, 75703
4.5
(16 reviews)
"We went to Oak Hills Terrace Memory Care. They had the same program that the other place had called the SPARK program to help the Alzheimer's patients. They did everything that the other place did. The reason we didn't like Oak Hills Terrace was beca..."
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5550 Old Jacksonville Hwy., Tyler, TX, 75703
4.5
(15 reviews)
"The tour with Azalea Trails Assisted Living & Memory Care went very well. I was very pleased with the layout, all the amenities that were offered, and how they treated their guests. It was pretty nice. If we would be able to get in there, that would ..."
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3505 University Blvd., Tyler, TX, 75701
4.1
(16 reviews)
"Brookdale Tyler East was very pleasant and very nice. Everybody was very professional. The facility was beautiful. The staff was very friendly. It was a smaller facility, so there wasn't a whole bunch of people in and out and all around. It was adequ..."
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4250 Old Omen Rd, Tyler, TX, 75707
4.0
(16 reviews)
"We have recently moved into The Hamptons of Tyler Assisted Living and Memory Care. This place is first class, top of the line. Our apartment is nice and well-maintained. The staff has been very attentive. They have games, bingo, movies, and group exe..."
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2055 Grande Blvd, Tyler, TX, 75703
4.5
(13 reviews)
"My sister and I care for our Dad who is almost 90 years old. He does very well, but doesn't need to be left alone and cannot get his own meals. We needed to take a little vacation and were looking for a place that provided respite care for a short ti..."
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2780 Three Lakes Parkway, Tyler, TX, 75703
5.0
(2 reviews)
"I chose Primrose Retirement Community - Tyler for my mom because they have 24-hour nursing care. They also have a very clean and nice facility. They are a very caring group of people and very helpful. They had the best food I've ever tasted in a faci..."
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6928 Paluxy Drive, Tyler, TX, 75703
3.7
(4 reviews)
"Prestige Estates offers the most professional team to care for your love ones. There food is made from scratch by Chef Gary Blevins. Gary has been preparing the finest meals for over 25 years. His knowledge of food surpasses everyone in the industry...."
READ MORE2885 Shiloh Road, Tyler, TX, 75703
3.4
(5 reviews)
"We chose The Waterton Inn Assisted Living for my mother. It was awesome. The place was very nice. The residents were friendly, they had a couple of available rooms. It looked very clean. The staff was friendly. They have activities. The rooms are nic..."
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1515 Rice Rd, Tyler, TX, 75703
2.4
(5 reviews)
"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 own medication, because her mental capacities are still fine. Their food is questionable; she complains about it some. It's a nice p..."
READ MORE15062 Cr 1145, Tyler, TX, 75704
"To learn more about this provider�s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Texas Long-Term Care Provider Search"
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3323 Garden Valley Rd, Tyler, TX, 75702
"Welcome to Villa of Tyler! We make it our top priority to care for seniors with the respect, compassion and dignity they deserve. We underst..."
READ MORETyler’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
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.
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.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Texas page.
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
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.Â
| 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 communities in Tyler and in Texas are licensed and regulated by the Health and Human Services Commission. Laws and regulations covered by this commission include elder rights and treatment, access to care, coordination of services, room and board and health and safety.
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.
Assisted Living
Eddie
4.0
Review of Atria Copeland
I’ve been living at Copeland over two years. It was an adjustment at first getting to know everyone. The staff and everyone here is great people!
Assisted Living
Peg A.
5.0
Review of Atria Copeland
My name is Peg, I’ve lived at Atria Copeland for 6 months and I’ve met good people here. Physical activities are available to keep you active as well as in building physical therapy.
Assisted Living
Barbara
5.0
Review of Atria Copeland
I’m a current resident living at Atria Copeland I’ve been living here almost seven months. I love my apartment, if we need help it’s always available. I enjoy the housekeeping and having the meals...
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