The Best Independent Living Communities in Brazoria County, TX

"The staff in the residents at Carriage Inn - Lake Jackson were all very friendly when I toured. The accommodations were very nice, they had more space and a full kitchen compared to the other place I toured. All the shared spaces or community spaces were very nice, the outdoor courtyard was beautiful, and they had flowers and pathways. It's just a nice facility all around. The living space was also more accommodating, there was more space. It's outside of our price range, but they still have better prices than the other ones I toured."

"Spacious. Nicely done. Large closets."

"The welcome hostess at the Atria Sugar Land was very polite and informative as we entered. She directed us to our tour guide, who was one of the directors and was also very knowledgeable, and took us on an amazing tour. She gave us all the details of the services and amenities that were provided. We were able to view several rooms. We also saw how the seniors who live there at the senior living community, as well as the assisted senior living area, and how they operated with a lot of care. They're very professional and excellent. The community was very well-kept. It felt like home. It was an overall great experience. We were then brought in to go over the specific details. We were provided pamphlets, and brochures and even resources for things that are outside of the scope that we may need for our loved one. Then, to top it off, they gave us a fresh box of amazing, delicious chocolate chip cookies as a dessert as we departed. So, it was really, really amazing. The rooms were very spacious. They are above average from what I've seen at a traditional assisted living place, in the upwards of 950 up to 1200 square feet. The parking area was very spacious, too."

"The place that I like the best down here is the Tradition-Buffalo Speedway. I like all of their amenities. The staff who toured us were very welcoming, very informative, and very helpful. I tried their food, and it's excellent. There's an indoor swimming pool, a gymnasium, an indoor courtyard, and balconies if you're not on the ground floor. There are several facilities for eating, like a café and formal dining. There's also indoor parking. It's just wonderful."

"My brother will be moving into Greatwood at Sugar Land. It was very nice, the people were very pleasant, and very helpful. Darcy was a big help. She gave us the tour, we chose a plan, and everybody was really nice. Other residents were saying, "Oh, you'll love it here." The facility itself was very clean, and I just got a warm feeling about it. His room is a studio. It was a nice plan for him, but there were other plans that had bigger areas. They had the typical things like art, bingo, crafts, and they have physical therapy there. There were multiple hallways and until you get used to where you are, it could be a little confusing. I liked that it was all inclusive."

"I have just moved into Landon Ridge Sugar Land Independent Living. They provide two meals a day, and you get to choose whether it's lunch, breakfast, or dinner. They pay for all the utilities. They have housekeeping that comes once a week. They offer water aerobics in the swimming pool. They also have chair yoga and Taichi. They have different things for me to be more mobile. I have a one-bedroom unit that has a kitchen, a living room, a bedroom, and a huge bathroom. It comes with a washer and dryer and a walk-in closet. The door key didn't work well, so they changed my locks. There is a small walk area outside my gate that got a little muddy, and they came in and power-washed it. Everything had been very quickly done, so I was very happy with them. The food is good, too. They have wide hallways for my wheelchair and walker. It's easy to get in and out, which is good. I haven't experienced any of the activities. However, there is so much to do, and if you're lonely, it's only because you haven't gotten involved in anything."

"My mom has been a resident in Independent Living for 4 years and has been very happy there. When she needed a hip replacement, she went into St. Dominic's skilled nursing and rehab facility on the same campus short-term. It was so convenient to bring her back to the same campus that has three tiers of care. The nurses and physical therapists were so kind to my mom. I visited her almost every day and, without fail, the facility was clean, my mom was well groomed and well fed, and I felt comfortable knowing she was safe and well cared for. The staff went above and beyond to get my mom walking again and they treated her with kindness. She was then able to return to her room in independent living."

"I moved into this community in Nov 2024 and it has been my best decision yet. The open concept space of my apartment, the security of the property, the friendliness of the staff and the true family and friendship feeling of this residential community. You will love it here as much as I do."

"The Village of Southampton was stunning. The views there are tremendous. You can see the whole city and can see downtown. The location is in the Rice Village at Rice University. There's a whole bunch of shops there. As long as we're able bodied, we can walk a mile or two. There's a lot of places that are within walking distance. That's the strong point of that one. The views are awesome. It's like 18 stories (or something like that), and all the apartments are just gorgeous. We've been there twice. They have exercise rooms, a swimming pool, and a lounge on the top floor. You could buy alcohol, snack foods, sandwiches, and stuff. The view is like drop dead gorgeous. There's an outside balcony that goes halfway around the building. It's stunning. The food was excellent. This is the best place in town."

"I toured Everywhere Is Home Residential Assisted Living. I was kind of skeptical about it because when I drove up, it was just like a regular house. When I entered it, it was very clean. The man who assisted me was the one who owns and runs the place. He has a few nurses who work there, and they are only supposed to have about 7 residents at a time. It can hold up to 8, but he just prefers to leave it at 7, and he puts two people in one bedroom. The place was nice and didn't seem to be that big. It's just a normal home with a kitchen and a bathroom that they remodel so they could put an actual wheelchair in them to bathe the residents. You have privacy when the door is closed, but the bathroom itself is all open. The owner was a very helpful person and really wanted to work with me, but it was out-of-pocket pay and more than I could afford. The people who were there were more like towards the end of life, to me. It's like hospice care, in a way. That's the kind of image I had about this facility. It was a nice place for somebody who needs that type of care. The physical appearance of the facility was just okay. It had beds, a TV, a dining table, and a little living room."

"I toured Brookdale West University. It's very, very clean. What I like about it is that everybody controls their own air because the air conditioner is not central. It's roomy, and the room is nice. I really like it. They have a stove and a fridge in your room, which is very nice. They have five different sections of washing areas where you can wash your clothes. If you get up and you can't wash your clothes, they will send somebody to come and get them and wash them for you. They also do all the cleaning and everything. I don't have to do anything. The staff who gave the tour was very good. She was very nice. We had rice and peas and everything. We had lunch there. I don't have any complaints here. What I like about the building itself is that there are only three levels, so it's not high."

"My mom stayed at Brookdale Galleria for assisted living. It was excellent. The staff was very kind. They were helpful. The grounds were beautiful. Everything was beautiful."

"I toured Morada Deer Park. It was very clean and well-kept. It's high-end, but the rent would go up depending on your specific needs. They offer lots of amenities. The staff and accommodations are very friendly. They had security, and the option to choose whether they wanted to have a camera in their apartment, was great. Morada Deer Park was beautiful."

"The Village of River Oaks was beautiful. My uncle commented on the dining room because that was one of the areas that we walked near as we were getting to the offices. They had chandeliers in there, and for him, it was fancier than what he might do on his own. He was looking at the costs based on the amenities that they had. The pool would be something he would never use. They had a lot available, but they weren't activities that he would necessarily engage in. The staff was great. They answered all of his questions."