Paris Independent Living

When retirees or seniors find that assistance is needed for some everyday activities, such as preparation of meals or medications, assisted living may provide the solution. Assisted living facilities are prepared to offer those services that are needed in senior care. Residents of assisted living are no longer able to live independently, but they do not need all of the care that is provided by a nursing home. Assisted living facilities that meet the needs of retirees and seniors living in the northeast region of Texas can be found in Paris, Texas.

Paris, a city of about 25,000, 18% of whom are 65 years of age or older, has other options for care in the area besides assisted living. Those options are skilled nursing homes, residential home care providers and hospice care. Paris, much like other Texas cities, enjoys a low cost of living index, nearly 20 points below the national average. The cost of an assisted living one-bedroom in Paris averages $2981 per month. The cost in a nursing home for a semi-private room averages $3346 per month and $4258 for a private room per month. The cost for an in-home health aide averages $3241 per month.

Excellent healthcare is available from the local hospital, Paris Regional Medical Center, which serves as a regional healthcare facility for northeast Texas and southeast Oklahoma.

For active seniors living in a Paris assisted living facility, there are several options for activities to provide outings. For seniors who enjoy outdoor activities, the Trail de Paris, a walking trail, is located near the Eiffel Tower, a local attraction, which features a bright red cowboy hat atop a replica of the original Eiffel Tower in Paris, France. Pat Mayse Lake State Park is nearby and offers fishing and other outdoor activities.

Performances in fine arts, theater and music, are available through Paris Junior College as well as the Paris Community Theater through the year. Festivals that attract many visitors are held around the picturesque town square. The festivals offer arts and crafts, food booths and music. Shopping is available in the downtown area as well as the shopping center on the east side of Paris.

Assistance with locating an assisted living facility in the Paris area is available at this website. You can use the advanced search feature by entering an address or a zip code. You will receive a list of facilities for your consideration.