The Best Independent Living Communities in Galveston County, TX

"My husband lives at Trinity Oaks of Pearland. I love that most of the people working there have been there for 10+ years, and there's a lot of camaraderie, and they know the residents in a way that you can't if you've just worked there a year or so. These are people with history and they're very caring. They've been super supportive of my husband as he struggles to learn his way from his apartment to the dining room and that kind of thing. I just can't think of a single thing about this community that I don't admire. They do a really great job. My husband wasn't eating real food before he moved there, only milk and snacks. I hoped that being in a group setting would encourage him to eat, and it worked. Now, he's eating more, which I find excellent. The building is older and it shows signs sometimes of buildings like that, but that's not a turnoff for me. As far as cleanliness, there's no lingering smells of either disinfectant or urine. So, as far as I'm concerned, they're doing a great job. I know on their activity schedule there's a lot going on. I've seen people watching movies, playing dominoes, playing cards, and playing bingo. But my husband doesn't participate in any of that because of his memory."

"Everywhere Is Home is truly like home for your loved one. The staff is very caring and treat their residents like family. My husband grew to love each and every one of the staff and enjoyed having some of their children come in and even call him “Grandpa” at his request. He loved to interact with the kids. The staff would get him up and put him in the common area where he could watch them cook and of course, offer his ideas. He would often join in singing with one of the caretakers and they would watch his favorite shows together. At holidays, they always threw a party for the residents and their family with great food and gifts all around depending on the occasion. The owner is absolutely wonderful, easy to work with, very caring and he is good to the residents and staff as well. It was always very reassuring to know that the owner was there as well as each of the staff members. I never worried about my husband while he was there. It was a joy to deal with the people there and I too felt like family and still do."

"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."

"I visited a friend at The Waterford at Baytown. The place is spotless, and the dining area is superb. His room is very comfortable and very organized. The hallways and game rooms are always clean. It is just a nice place. The people are friendly, and the food is excellent. My friend likes and enjoys their activities. His son also thinks it's well worth the cost. They think it's excellent."

"My mom has been in independent living here for 2 years. She loves the environment and the staff are caring. I like the fact that the facility has 3 tiers of care, so Mom can move up to assisted living and even full nursing care in the future if she needs it. The campus is beautiful and peaceful, and close to the Texas Medical Center."

"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."

"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 liked Lake Haven because of its garden, and it allows senior citizens of a certain age. I liked the amenities that they have, and I liked the exercises. It had a nice dining area. The rooms were really nice and clean -- I liked it. The staff was really helpful and eligible about what they were doing, and they were friendly. "

"My sister is in Highland Manor Senior Living, and it is a nice and secure facility. She is on the third floor and her room is large. She has a big living room. She has her own patio. She has grand countertops and crown moldings. She loves it. "

"I give them a five star on the carpet cleaning they did! I thought it had to be replaced, boy was I wrong! They cleaned it and it looked like new! So, So happy about this!"

"My sister is doing so well at Regal Estates. I would not have dreamed she would do so well. She was living alone and that was not working anymore. The upkeep on a house, the social isolation everything was becoming a problem. Because of her special needs, my brothers and I worried it might not work out. Well it has been several years now and she is happy and doing fantastic! The Staff at Regal is patient, caring, kind and smart when it comes to 'reading' what each resident needs. When we ask for help on something they are quick to respond and solve the slightest issue quickly and efficiently to everyones satisfaction. They keep the residents engaged in fun activities, vary the dining menus, administer her medicines for seizures and the place is spotless and oh so cheerful. All this even during Covid! Our family is so relieved and my sister is so much better off. No more calls crying in frustration from her. Regal Estates is one of the many blessings in our lives! "

"Connally at Clear Creek 55+ Apartments is beautiful and very well built. I think it's only maybe seven years old. Everybody's nice. Maintenance is good. Management is good. I'm very happy that I'm taking care of myself as opposed to being someplace where they're doing everything for you. It's close to one of my kids, and I like that it's 55-plus. I have a two-bedroom, two-bath, nice kitchen, and nice living room and dining room. It's a nice size. The great room downstairs, where you have functions, has a beautifully set-up kitchen that, when you have a large group, you can do your cooking in there. I love it here. The residents do their own activities. They have set up their own exercise program, and they exercise one day, and then another day, they do chair yoga for seniors. We have a book club that has been formed by the community. It's independent living. You do what you want to do. You do your own cooking."

"I toured Baybrook Park Retirement Center. I actually liked it. It's not near as nice as the other one; but the more money, the better it looks. I liked that they have the little cottages or villas. It appeared to be clean. The staff were very nice. I met two, and they were both very nice and very helpful. It's the one I am considering. I did not try the food because I will be cooking for myself. They play bingo. I think they had little living areas, a family room thing, and I guess they've got food. The price looked affordable for me."

"I toured Fordham At Baywood. It's close to me. I like the location. It's brand new. The room is completely set up. They have their own washer-dryer and stainless steel appliances. They even have one unit that didn't have carpet, which is a good thing, especially if you're using a wheelchair. Everything is nice setup. There are a lot of people there who are not only residents, but their kids who are over the age of 55 can be residents there, too. The staff who gave the tour was informative, very cooperative, supportive, and knowledgeable. They're able to give a lot of information."