61 Independent Living Communities near Houston, TX
Brookdale Memorial City
11900 Barryknoll Lane, Houston, TX, 77024
The tour at Brookdale Memorial City was wonderful. It was very informative and the facilities were excellent. The person that toured me educated me on a lot of different things. She’s very knowledgeab
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The tour at Brookdale Memorial City was wonderful. It was very informative and the facilities were excellent. The person that toured me educated me on a lot of different things. She’s very knowledgeable so it was wonderful. She took her time and she didn’t rush me. She informed me about a lot of things that were available to my father who is a veteran that I didn’t know about. It exceeded my expectations.
The rooms and the layout, everything was very, very clean. Even the breezeway, the walkways, and the elevators. There were no smells or anything. Even the grocery store was clean. It looked like it was just brand-new and nobody was living there but there were occupants there. We looked at the independent living, the one with the apartments.
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The tour at Brookdale Memorial City was wonderful. It was very informative and the facilities were excellent. The person that toured me educated me on a lot of different things. She’s very knowledgeab
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The tour at Brookdale Memorial City was wonderful. It was very informative and the facilities were excellent. The person that toured me educated me on a lot of different things. She’s very knowledgeable so it was wonderful. She took her time and she didn’t rush me. She informed me about a lot of things that were available to my father who is a veteran that I didn’t know about. It exceeded my expectations.
The rooms and the layout, everything was very, very clean. Even the breezeway, the walkways, and the elevators. There were no smells or anything. Even the grocery store was clean. It looked like it was just brand-new and nobody was living there but there were occupants there. We looked at the independent living, the one with the apartments.
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Copperfield Estates
16820 West Rd, Houston, TX, 77095
I toured Copperfield Estates and the people were very nice. I liked the fact that even though it’s an independent living, they take care and handle the people from the beginning to all their needs wit
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I toured Copperfield Estates and the people were very nice. I liked the fact that even though it’s an independent living, they take care and handle the people from the beginning to all their needs without having to relocate. The person who gave us the tour was also great and they were very easy to work with.
The rooms were fine. I think they had bingo and different things going on too. They said that they took their people on a cruise at one time, so that was pretty nice. The place was very clean and they were very professional. I have no complaints with Copperfield Estates. We were considering them very strongly.
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I toured Copperfield Estates and the people were very nice. I liked the fact that even though it’s an independent living, they take care and handle the people from the beginning to all their needs wit
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I toured Copperfield Estates and the people were very nice. I liked the fact that even though it’s an independent living, they take care and handle the people from the beginning to all their needs without having to relocate. The person who gave us the tour was also great and they were very easy to work with.
The rooms were fine. I think they had bingo and different things going on too. They said that they took their people on a cruise at one time, so that was pretty nice. The place was very clean and they were very professional. I have no complaints with Copperfield Estates. We were considering them very strongly.
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Brookdale West University
5151 Buffalo Speedway, Houston, TX, 77005
My parents have moved into Brookdale West University. One of their favorite things about the community is that they are on the first floor, and there is a courtyard. There are six courtyards throughou
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My parents have moved into Brookdale West University. One of their favorite things about the community is that they are on the first floor, and there is a courtyard. There are six courtyards throughout the property. But the one that they look out onto has a bunch of rose bushes and a three-tiered fountain in the middle, and my father loves rose bushes. Because they’re on the first floor of a three-floor residence, the walkway outside their apartment is covered because there’s a walkway on the second floor above it. So, they have two chairs like they used to have on their balcony up there, and they have some of their plants from the other residents out there with them. All the residents are very friendly. The place will allow a dog. Although my parents don’t have a dog, my dad likes dogs. Their next-door neighbor makes a cake every Sunday afternoon at 3:00, and they have a cake and ice cream social that is separate from the activities that the place has. My dad likes to play pool and there is a pool table in the game room.
It includes all utilities, basic cable, three meals a day, and continuous service from a smaller area called bistro where you can get service from 7:00 in the morning until 8:00 at night. If you had slept through or have an appointment and are not around for specific mealtime, you can still get food whenever you want. They have a full-size kitchen. There is only one closet, it’s a big closet, but still, there’s only one closet in their bedroom. It has a red button by the walk-in shower. You have to press the red button by a certain time every day or they’ll come and do a wellness check. They have monitors around their necks that they can press at any time like if they have fallen and can’t get up and they’ll send someone.
It has a heated outdoor pool where they have different kinds of water aerobics classes. They have an area called The Porch that has a bunch of rocking chairs, some other tables and chairs, and a lot of ceiling fans. They have a room where they have various meetings like a once-a-month meeting for the residents to express their views on what is being done. There is also movie night on Friday and Saturday. There is an exercise room with machines and their standard Stairmaster, elliptical, stationary bike, that kind of stuff. They have a physical therapy room. They have an activity room that has a lot of books, games, puzzles, audio CDs and DVDs that you can check out free of charge, and lots of large tables so that you could play a game in there or put together a thousand-piece puzzle if you want to.
They have a van. You can make your appointment based on that travel schedule, and they’ll take you to the med center and back, or to wherever else your doctor might be. It’s free if it’s within eight miles, and after that, they’ll charge you $14. They have double washing machines and dryers in three places on each floor and they’re free, but you can also have your laundry done for you for a small fee. They have weekly housekeeping. They do trash service three days a week. You just put the trash bag outside your door, and they pick it up Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. They have a reception area, and they’re very responsive. When you move in, you get 10 hours of free move-in assistance like hanging pictures on the wall, hooking up the cable TV, and hooking up the internet. They have classrooms with some computers and phone use. They do activities. Probably bi-weekly or monthly, they’ll do things like an outing to the opera or the theater or something like that. They have a monthly birthday dinner for all the residents born in that month. If you have a handicap sticker, which my dad does, you have covered parking for free in any handicapped space. Otherwise, if you don’t have a handicap sticker, but you do have a car uncovered is free but covered, there’s an extra charge.
It’s a gated secured community, but at the same time, you don’t need any money to have your account and you can have it auto-debited once a month. The apartment my parents moved into has all new appliances and fresh carpets. One of the main reasons they chose this one is that it is only a block from where they used to live, so their stores and things like that won’t change, even though they’re not going to need to buy nearly as much at a grocery store. HEB is next door and has a special gate between the residents, and the side door of HEB, so that they don’t have to walk around the front entrance. They also do deliveries including prescriptions to the complex. The cost is pretty comparable. It was only about $200 more a month than they were paying where they used to live, once you add the costs, food, utilities, and cable, and all that.
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My parents have moved into Brookdale West University. One of their favorite things about the community is that they are on the first floor, and there is a courtyard. There are six courtyards throughou
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My parents have moved into Brookdale West University. One of their favorite things about the community is that they are on the first floor, and there is a courtyard. There are six courtyards throughout the property. But the one that they look out onto has a bunch of rose bushes and a three-tiered fountain in the middle, and my father loves rose bushes. Because they’re on the first floor of a three-floor residence, the walkway outside their apartment is covered because there’s a walkway on the second floor above it. So, they have two chairs like they used to have on their balcony up there, and they have some of their plants from the other residents out there with them. All the residents are very friendly. The place will allow a dog. Although my parents don’t have a dog, my dad likes dogs. Their next-door neighbor makes a cake every Sunday afternoon at 3:00, and they have a cake and ice cream social that is separate from the activities that the place has. My dad likes to play pool and there is a pool table in the game room.
It includes all utilities, basic cable, three meals a day, and continuous service from a smaller area called bistro where you can get service from 7:00 in the morning until 8:00 at night. If you had slept through or have an appointment and are not around for specific mealtime, you can still get food whenever you want. They have a full-size kitchen. There is only one closet, it’s a big closet, but still, there’s only one closet in their bedroom. It has a red button by the walk-in shower. You have to press the red button by a certain time every day or they’ll come and do a wellness check. They have monitors around their necks that they can press at any time like if they have fallen and can’t get up and they’ll send someone.
It has a heated outdoor pool where they have different kinds of water aerobics classes. They have an area called The Porch that has a bunch of rocking chairs, some other tables and chairs, and a lot of ceiling fans. They have a room where they have various meetings like a once-a-month meeting for the residents to express their views on what is being done. There is also movie night on Friday and Saturday. There is an exercise room with machines and their standard Stairmaster, elliptical, stationary bike, that kind of stuff. They have a physical therapy room. They have an activity room that has a lot of books, games, puzzles, audio CDs and DVDs that you can check out free of charge, and lots of large tables so that you could play a game in there or put together a thousand-piece puzzle if you want to.
They have a van. You can make your appointment based on that travel schedule, and they’ll take you to the med center and back, or to wherever else your doctor might be. It’s free if it’s within eight miles, and after that, they’ll charge you $14. They have double washing machines and dryers in three places on each floor and they’re free, but you can also have your laundry done for you for a small fee. They have weekly housekeeping. They do trash service three days a week. You just put the trash bag outside your door, and they pick it up Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. They have a reception area, and they’re very responsive. When you move in, you get 10 hours of free move-in assistance like hanging pictures on the wall, hooking up the cable TV, and hooking up the internet. They have classrooms with some computers and phone use. They do activities. Probably bi-weekly or monthly, they’ll do things like an outing to the opera or the theater or something like that. They have a monthly birthday dinner for all the residents born in that month. If you have a handicap sticker, which my dad does, you have covered parking for free in any handicapped space. Otherwise, if you don’t have a handicap sticker, but you do have a car uncovered is free but covered, there’s an extra charge.
It’s a gated secured community, but at the same time, you don’t need any money to have your account and you can have it auto-debited once a month. The apartment my parents moved into has all new appliances and fresh carpets. One of the main reasons they chose this one is that it is only a block from where they used to live, so their stores and things like that won’t change, even though they’re not going to need to buy nearly as much at a grocery store. HEB is next door and has a special gate between the residents, and the side door of HEB, so that they don’t have to walk around the front entrance. They also do deliveries including prescriptions to the complex. The cost is pretty comparable. It was only about $200 more a month than they were paying where they used to live, once you add the costs, food, utilities, and cable, and all that.
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The Abbey at Westminster Plaza
2855 Westminster Plaza , Houston, TX, 77082
I moved to The Abbey of Westminster, and so far I’m very, very happy. Everybody is very friendly. The food is very good. It’s very convenient. All the people are smiling. Everybody seems to be happy,
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I moved to The Abbey of Westminster, and so far I’m very, very happy. Everybody is very friendly. The food is very good. It’s very convenient. All the people are smiling. Everybody seems to be happy, and nobody’s complaining. They have real nice size apartments. I have a one-bedroom with a flex room. It has a full kitchen (if you want to use it), refrigerator, dishwasher, washer and dryer in the bathroom, and a walk-in closet to hold all my clothes. I didn’t look at any other place because I watched The Abbey for six years, when they first started six years ago. I told my wife at the time that we should move there.
They offer everything that a person can do. It seems like there’s something every hour of every day. On one specific day each week, they have an outing that they go someplace. They have a concierge. I have paid parking on the inside, and the outside you don’t have to pay for it. They provide transportation to the doctor, to Kroger’s, and for everything you need. It’s more than adequate.
I have once a week, an hour and a half of room maintenance or room cleaning. They make my bed. They pick up things. They’re very, very cautious. They don’t move your personal items that you have laying out. It’s extremely private.
For activities, they’ve got water aerobics every day. Once a week, they have online dancing classes and physical exercises done by video. They’ve got a 24-seat theater with big, comfortable black chairs. They have a movie every night at 7:00.
They have the same chef that they’ve had for six years. They operate just like a restaurant. He changes his menu weekly. The menu comes up printed every week. It’s also very, very flexible as to what you can order. There are side orders that you can order in place of those that are on the menu. Some people who are here were residents at other places, and they moved to The Abbey primarily because of the food flexibility.
I know that there are places that are way more reasonable, but provide nothing other than maybe meals and a place to sleep. This is not a buy-in. There are places that are buy-ins that may have equal money value after the buy-in. They allow my dog. I have a pension and because I have Social Security, it does not cost me a lot out of my savings on a monthly basis because everything is included. They include the cable television. They can keep you busy every hour from 9:00 in the morning until 10:00 at night. The movie starts at 7:00 and goes to 10:00. They have the bible study and transportation to churches. For those people who don’t want to get out, they have recordings of the different church services that are held on Sunday mornings. They show them during the daytime on Sunday.
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I moved to The Abbey of Westminster, and so far I’m very, very happy. Everybody is very friendly. The food is very good. It’s very convenient. All the people are smiling. Everybody seems to be happy,
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I moved to The Abbey of Westminster, and so far I’m very, very happy. Everybody is very friendly. The food is very good. It’s very convenient. All the people are smiling. Everybody seems to be happy, and nobody’s complaining. They have real nice size apartments. I have a one-bedroom with a flex room. It has a full kitchen (if you want to use it), refrigerator, dishwasher, washer and dryer in the bathroom, and a walk-in closet to hold all my clothes. I didn’t look at any other place because I watched The Abbey for six years, when they first started six years ago. I told my wife at the time that we should move there.
They offer everything that a person can do. It seems like there’s something every hour of every day. On one specific day each week, they have an outing that they go someplace. They have a concierge. I have paid parking on the inside, and the outside you don’t have to pay for it. They provide transportation to the doctor, to Kroger’s, and for everything you need. It’s more than adequate.
I have once a week, an hour and a half of room maintenance or room cleaning. They make my bed. They pick up things. They’re very, very cautious. They don’t move your personal items that you have laying out. It’s extremely private.
For activities, they’ve got water aerobics every day. Once a week, they have online dancing classes and physical exercises done by video. They’ve got a 24-seat theater with big, comfortable black chairs. They have a movie every night at 7:00.
They have the same chef that they’ve had for six years. They operate just like a restaurant. He changes his menu weekly. The menu comes up printed every week. It’s also very, very flexible as to what you can order. There are side orders that you can order in place of those that are on the menu. Some people who are here were residents at other places, and they moved to The Abbey primarily because of the food flexibility.
I know that there are places that are way more reasonable, but provide nothing other than maybe meals and a place to sleep. This is not a buy-in. There are places that are buy-ins that may have equal money value after the buy-in. They allow my dog. I have a pension and because I have Social Security, it does not cost me a lot out of my savings on a monthly basis because everything is included. They include the cable television. They can keep you busy every hour from 9:00 in the morning until 10:00 at night. The movie starts at 7:00 and goes to 10:00. They have the bible study and transportation to churches. For those people who don’t want to get out, they have recordings of the different church services that are held on Sunday mornings. They show them during the daytime on Sunday.
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Emerson Pines
10100 Kempwood Drive, Houston, TX, 77080
The Gardens at Spring Shadows has so far been very good. The staff is helpful and the facility is clean and they have good maintenance people. The place is a little bit older so they do have some equi
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The Gardens at Spring Shadows has so far been very good. The staff is helpful and the facility is clean and they have good maintenance people. The place is a little bit older so they do have some equipment that’s not always working. Some of the washing machines break down and it takes a little while to get them back up and going but they work really diligently to do so. The staff and the maintenance folks are working very hard to take care of it. My brother has his own independent apartment which was freshly renovated when he moved into it. They come and clean it once every two weeks and everything is in working order. It’s very new, modern, and none of it is old. There are two dining areas and both are well-equipped. They only serve meals Monday through Friday for breakfast and lunch. They do not serve dinner and they do not serve on weekends. The meals are good and they have a variety. It’s restaurant style or people can take food to-go and take it to their apartment if they choose to. They have multiple swimming pools and bingo.
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The Gardens at Spring Shadows has so far been very good. The staff is helpful and the facility is clean and they have good maintenance people. The place is a little bit older so they do have some equi
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The Gardens at Spring Shadows has so far been very good. The staff is helpful and the facility is clean and they have good maintenance people. The place is a little bit older so they do have some equipment that’s not always working. Some of the washing machines break down and it takes a little while to get them back up and going but they work really diligently to do so. The staff and the maintenance folks are working very hard to take care of it. My brother has his own independent apartment which was freshly renovated when he moved into it. They come and clean it once every two weeks and everything is in working order. It’s very new, modern, and none of it is old. There are two dining areas and both are well-equipped. They only serve meals Monday through Friday for breakfast and lunch. They do not serve dinner and they do not serve on weekends. The meals are good and they have a variety. It’s restaurant style or people can take food to-go and take it to their apartment if they choose to. They have multiple swimming pools and bingo.
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Brookdale First Colony
16900 Lexington Boulevard, Houston, TX, 77479
I toured Brookdale First Colony. It is a community for more senior people than me. They seemed to have a lot of activities. It was very clean, but I’m not ready for that level of care yet. They provid
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I toured Brookdale First Colony. It is a community for more senior people than me. They seemed to have a lot of activities. It was very clean, but I’m not ready for that level of care yet. They provide housekeeping, they have an alarm that you wear around your neck so in case something happens to you, you can get assistance right away.
I saw a one-bedroom plus study. It was a little smaller than I had anticipated, and the one that I looked at had older appliances, but they said they were going to update the appliances. It wasn’t central air; they have a hotel-type air conditioning unit in the main room and the bedroom. It wasn’t what I was looking for.
The staff was very good, and they were very nice. The lady who toured me showed me the apartment, the dining room, and they have another section that you can get sandwiches and salads and things like that. They give you a $300 a month credit for your meals. If you want to use their facilities for eating and drinking, you can, and if you don’t want to, you don’t have to.
The grounds are very nice, they have a nice pool and a nice activity room. They have gardens, and they were working on it because after we had the freeze here, they are replanting things. There’s a courtyard for people to sit and converse. It’s a nice place.
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I toured Brookdale First Colony. It is a community for more senior people than me. They seemed to have a lot of activities. It was very clean, but I’m not ready for that level of care yet. They provid
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I toured Brookdale First Colony. It is a community for more senior people than me. They seemed to have a lot of activities. It was very clean, but I’m not ready for that level of care yet. They provide housekeeping, they have an alarm that you wear around your neck so in case something happens to you, you can get assistance right away.
I saw a one-bedroom plus study. It was a little smaller than I had anticipated, and the one that I looked at had older appliances, but they said they were going to update the appliances. It wasn’t central air; they have a hotel-type air conditioning unit in the main room and the bedroom. It wasn’t what I was looking for.
The staff was very good, and they were very nice. The lady who toured me showed me the apartment, the dining room, and they have another section that you can get sandwiches and salads and things like that. They give you a $300 a month credit for your meals. If you want to use their facilities for eating and drinking, you can, and if you don’t want to, you don’t have to.
The grounds are very nice, they have a nice pool and a nice activity room. They have gardens, and they were working on it because after we had the freeze here, they are replanting things. There’s a courtyard for people to sit and converse. It’s a nice place.
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Elison Independent Living at Willowbrook
7575 Willowchase Boulevard, Houston, TX, 77070
My brother is in Elison Independent Living at Willowbrook. They have a restaurant type of cafeteria, and he has an apartment for himself and he’s by himself. He has safety measures, but he doesn’t nee
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My brother is in Elison Independent Living at Willowbrook. They have a restaurant type of cafeteria, and he has an apartment for himself and he’s by himself. He has safety measures, but he doesn’t need the daily care. For his situation, I felt that it was important not to put him in a situation where a lot of people were in really bad shape, lonely and otherwise. Everybody in that facility is independent supposedly.
They have about 300 units. They’re repairing it. It’s an older unit. They’re doing some things to fix it up, which is good. When there’s something to be repaired, they jump on it real quick. The staff members were very responsive whenever I have called up or he has called up. He has a difficult time communicating, so he needs a little bit of patience. I think he’s happy.
I’ve asked him about the food and he said it’s good. The portions are good and they allow them to take things into their room. They have breakfast and either lunch or dinner. I was impressed with the layout. It’s kind of like an apartment as you move around. They have a large swimming pool in one area. It’s a 300-unit apartment that’s secure. They have several areas of lawn dedicated to one thing or another, so people can go to different areas and enjoy it. I think the layout is good.
They told me that they would drive them out within a 15-mile radius at the person’s request. A lot of the people there have their own cars and they’re still driving. They take him out every week to go to a grocery store or a drugstore. There’s a lot of activities in the building itself. They have study areas and recreation areas. There’s a lot of renovation going on. He needs certain things to be taken care of, and I thought this was the ideal place. I see him with a big smile when I first got him and I went to see him the other day and he was coming down and he’s dressed up. When I asked him, he said he’s doing fine. The hospital is not far away and it’s right next to what used to be an old mall.
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My brother is in Elison Independent Living at Willowbrook. They have a restaurant type of cafeteria, and he has an apartment for himself and he’s by himself. He has safety measures, but he doesn’t nee
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My brother is in Elison Independent Living at Willowbrook. They have a restaurant type of cafeteria, and he has an apartment for himself and he’s by himself. He has safety measures, but he doesn’t need the daily care. For his situation, I felt that it was important not to put him in a situation where a lot of people were in really bad shape, lonely and otherwise. Everybody in that facility is independent supposedly.
They have about 300 units. They’re repairing it. It’s an older unit. They’re doing some things to fix it up, which is good. When there’s something to be repaired, they jump on it real quick. The staff members were very responsive whenever I have called up or he has called up. He has a difficult time communicating, so he needs a little bit of patience. I think he’s happy.
I’ve asked him about the food and he said it’s good. The portions are good and they allow them to take things into their room. They have breakfast and either lunch or dinner. I was impressed with the layout. It’s kind of like an apartment as you move around. They have a large swimming pool in one area. It’s a 300-unit apartment that’s secure. They have several areas of lawn dedicated to one thing or another, so people can go to different areas and enjoy it. I think the layout is good.
They told me that they would drive them out within a 15-mile radius at the person’s request. A lot of the people there have their own cars and they’re still driving. They take him out every week to go to a grocery store or a drugstore. There’s a lot of activities in the building itself. They have study areas and recreation areas. There’s a lot of renovation going on. He needs certain things to be taken care of, and I thought this was the ideal place. I see him with a big smile when I first got him and I went to see him the other day and he was coming down and he’s dressed up. When I asked him, he said he’s doing fine. The hospital is not far away and it’s right next to what used to be an old mall.
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Brookdale Galleria
2929 Post Oak Blvd., Houston, TX, 77056
Brookdale Galleria was the second on my list. They invited me to eat lunch and showed me around, and I thought it was very nice. The food was very good; I had a good salmon steak. The atmosphere was e
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Brookdale Galleria was the second on my list. They invited me to eat lunch and showed me around, and I thought it was very nice. The food was very good; I had a good salmon steak. The atmosphere was excellent. It was exactly what I was looking for.
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Brookdale Galleria was the second on my list. They invited me to eat lunch and showed me around, and I thought it was very nice. The food was very good; I had a good salmon steak. The atmosphere was e
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Brookdale Galleria was the second on my list. They invited me to eat lunch and showed me around, and I thought it was very nice. The food was very good; I had a good salmon steak. The atmosphere was excellent. It was exactly what I was looking for.
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The Village of River Oaks
1015 S Shepherd, Houston, TX, 77019
The Village of River Oaks was beautiful with lots of beautiful common areas. The menu in the dining facility looked fantastic, the people and the staff that I met were very nice and professional. It’s
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The Village of River Oaks was beautiful with lots of beautiful common areas. The menu in the dining facility looked fantastic, the people and the staff that I met were very nice and professional. It’s a new facility, and I like the location. They also have meals, but I did not sample them.
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The Village of River Oaks was beautiful with lots of beautiful common areas. The menu in the dining facility looked fantastic, the people and the staff that I met were very nice and professional. It’s
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The Village of River Oaks was beautiful with lots of beautiful common areas. The menu in the dining facility looked fantastic, the people and the staff that I met were very nice and professional. It’s a new facility, and I like the location. They also have meals, but I did not sample them.
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Holly Hall Retirement Community
2000 Holly Hall Street, Houston, TX, 77054
Overall, a very positive experience with the IL facility. The staff seemed very caring and responsive to our needs. The facility is clean, well kept and welcoming. The activities and wellness progr
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Overall, a very positive experience with the IL facility. The staff seemed very caring and responsive to our needs. The facility is clean, well kept and welcoming. The activities and wellness programs seemed well thought out and plentiful. We only had one opportunity to eat in the dining room before COVID-19, but our experience there was very good. The recent addition of the CATIE system seems to be a positive step and offers some additional communication tools. I think overall, I was most impressed with the attitude and spirit of the staff; from the security guard at the gate, to the front desk receptionist, to admissions personnel, to maintenance staff, etc., everyone was pleasant, caring and friendly. I also really appreciated the beauty of the grounds and landscaping. Finally, the decorations and themes maintained in the corridors, bulletin boards, and display areas was done with care and thoughtfulness. Well done.
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Overall, a very positive experience with the IL facility. The staff seemed very caring and responsive to our needs. The facility is clean, well kept and welcoming. The activities and wellness progr
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Overall, a very positive experience with the IL facility. The staff seemed very caring and responsive to our needs. The facility is clean, well kept and welcoming. The activities and wellness programs seemed well thought out and plentiful. We only had one opportunity to eat in the dining room before COVID-19, but our experience there was very good. The recent addition of the CATIE system seems to be a positive step and offers some additional communication tools. I think overall, I was most impressed with the attitude and spirit of the staff; from the security guard at the gate, to the front desk receptionist, to admissions personnel, to maintenance staff, etc., everyone was pleasant, caring and friendly. I also really appreciated the beauty of the grounds and landscaping. Finally, the decorations and themes maintained in the corridors, bulletin boards, and display areas was done with care and thoughtfulness. Well done.
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St. Dominic Village
2401 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX, 77021
I went to St. Dominic Village. My tour was very pleasant, I was very pleased with the layout of the apartment, the young lady was very pleasant, and very easy to work with. I did put a deposit on the
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I went to St. Dominic Village. My tour was very pleasant, I was very pleased with the layout of the apartment, the young lady was very pleasant, and very easy to work with. I did put a deposit on the unit, but I decided to keep my home. It was very clean, I saw the dining room, a socio-gathering room where they do arts and crafts, and I met a couple of the residents there.
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I went to St. Dominic Village. My tour was very pleasant, I was very pleased with the layout of the apartment, the young lady was very pleasant, and very easy to work with. I did put a deposit on the
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I went to St. Dominic Village. My tour was very pleasant, I was very pleased with the layout of the apartment, the young lady was very pleasant, and very easy to work with. I did put a deposit on the unit, but I decided to keep my home. It was very clean, I saw the dining room, a socio-gathering room where they do arts and crafts, and I met a couple of the residents there.
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Anthology of Tanglewood
504 Bering Drive, Houston, TX, 77057
I’m staying in Anthology of Tanglewood. The facility is very nice, the staff is very nice and cooperative, and I really like my room. They have good activities here and I like them. I’m in a wheelchai
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I’m staying in Anthology of Tanglewood. The facility is very nice, the staff is very nice and cooperative, and I really like my room. They have good activities here and I like them. I’m in a wheelchair and they have video games, which is really nice for me because I’m unable to get around. I have a scooter but it’s still hard to get around. They have a lot of things that are virtual which is nice. They have art classes which I love. They have someone who comes in and teaches about technology and I love that. We have something new here, a clinic that does occupational therapy and physical therapy so that’s great. I love the facility and the apartments are very nice. I have a very nice apartment, it’s just what I wanted. It’s hardwood floors, it has a complete kitchen with everything stainless steel, it’s all topnotch, I really enjoyed it. I have a glass door shower, it’s just wonderful. I’m in a wheelchair and have plenty of space to move around here.
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I’m staying in Anthology of Tanglewood. The facility is very nice, the staff is very nice and cooperative, and I really like my room. They have good activities here and I like them. I’m in a wheelchai
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I’m staying in Anthology of Tanglewood. The facility is very nice, the staff is very nice and cooperative, and I really like my room. They have good activities here and I like them. I’m in a wheelchair and they have video games, which is really nice for me because I’m unable to get around. I have a scooter but it’s still hard to get around. They have a lot of things that are virtual which is nice. They have art classes which I love. They have someone who comes in and teaches about technology and I love that. We have something new here, a clinic that does occupational therapy and physical therapy so that’s great. I love the facility and the apartments are very nice. I have a very nice apartment, it’s just what I wanted. It’s hardwood floors, it has a complete kitchen with everything stainless steel, it’s all topnotch, I really enjoyed it. I have a glass door shower, it’s just wonderful. I’m in a wheelchair and have plenty of space to move around here.
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The Village At Southampton
5020 Kelvin Dr, Houston, TX, 77005
Our bright and expansive floor plans offer an array of sophisticated features in every home, including sleek quartz countertops, custom cabinets, individual climate controls, floor to ceiling windows,
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Our bright and expansive floor plans offer an array of sophisticated features in every home, including sleek quartz countertops, custom cabinets, individual climate controls, floor to ceiling windows, multiple dining venues, indoor heated pool & spa, fitness center, on-site therapy & home health services. Complimentary supportive services, including housekeeping and weekly linen service, garage parking & valet, 24 hr. concierge service & transportation to and from the Houston Medical Center & Rice Village Shopping District.
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Our bright and expansive floor plans offer an array of sophisticated features in every home, including sleek quartz countertops, custom cabinets, individual climate controls, floor to ceiling windows,
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Our bright and expansive floor plans offer an array of sophisticated features in every home, including sleek quartz countertops, custom cabinets, individual climate controls, floor to ceiling windows, multiple dining venues, indoor heated pool & spa, fitness center, on-site therapy & home health services. Complimentary supportive services, including housekeeping and weekly linen service, garage parking & valet, 24 hr. concierge service & transportation to and from the Houston Medical Center & Rice Village Shopping District.
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Clarewood House Senior Community
7400 Clarewood Drive, Houston, TX, 77036
My friend has already moved into Clarewood House. It’s a very nice facility. The apartments are nice and clean. The staff is excellent. Overall, I would give it a very high rating. They have a library
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My friend has already moved into Clarewood House. It’s a very nice facility. The apartments are nice and clean. The staff is excellent. Overall, I would give it a very high rating. They have a library, a media center, they have people to help you with your media problems, they have planned activities, and each floor has their own activities. The people that live on each floor have a way to get together in their own floor lobby, to meet and play cards, or whatever they want to do.
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My friend has already moved into Clarewood House. It’s a very nice facility. The apartments are nice and clean. The staff is excellent. Overall, I would give it a very high rating. They have a library
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My friend has already moved into Clarewood House. It’s a very nice facility. The apartments are nice and clean. The staff is excellent. Overall, I would give it a very high rating. They have a library, a media center, they have people to help you with your media problems, they have planned activities, and each floor has their own activities. The people that live on each floor have a way to get together in their own floor lobby, to meet and play cards, or whatever they want to do.
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Village on The Park Steeplechase
12102 Steepleway Blvd, Houston, TX, 77065
Village on The Park Steeplechase had the individual, like cottages/homes that we toured, and we liked that about the facility. The apartments were kind of small, and there were no laundry facilities i
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Village on The Park Steeplechase had the individual, like cottages/homes that we toured, and we liked that about the facility. The apartments were kind of small, and there were no laundry facilities in the apartment. You have to share those. We didn’t like that. They have shared facilities in the apartment area, but you have to share, it not in the actual apartment; the laundry facility was on the ground floor.
This was the nearest to where we live now. It just wasn’t a facility that we would consider just because of the small apartments. The cottages were nice, but it wasn’t really what we were looking for. It also looked like it was a little bit of an older crowd staying there, and we wanted a more active community. The facility was clean. The guy who gave us the tour was sort of new, so he didn’t know a lot.
We were able to see the menu. The food, dining area, and facilities were very nice. They had plenty of activities, and we saw the activity charts. They had crafts set up for them to do, and little stuff like that. It wasn’t anything that we were interested in doing right now, maybe it’s based on the crowd that they do have. They have a pool and it was nice.
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Village on The Park Steeplechase had the individual, like cottages/homes that we toured, and we liked that about the facility. The apartments were kind of small, and there were no laundry facilities i
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Village on The Park Steeplechase had the individual, like cottages/homes that we toured, and we liked that about the facility. The apartments were kind of small, and there were no laundry facilities in the apartment. You have to share those. We didn’t like that. They have shared facilities in the apartment area, but you have to share, it not in the actual apartment; the laundry facility was on the ground floor.
This was the nearest to where we live now. It just wasn’t a facility that we would consider just because of the small apartments. The cottages were nice, but it wasn’t really what we were looking for. It also looked like it was a little bit of an older crowd staying there, and we wanted a more active community. The facility was clean. The guy who gave us the tour was sort of new, so he didn’t know a lot.
We were able to see the menu. The food, dining area, and facilities were very nice. They had plenty of activities, and we saw the activity charts. They had crafts set up for them to do, and little stuff like that. It wasn’t anything that we were interested in doing right now, maybe it’s based on the crowd that they do have. They have a pool and it was nice.
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The Village of Tanglewood
1600 Augusta Dr, Houston, TX, 77057
My parents have already been in The Village of Tanglewood for three years now. They like where they are. It’s "grade A" all the way. It’s very, very nice and a great place. They have people who come i
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My parents have already been in The Village of Tanglewood for three years now. They like where they are. It’s "grade A" all the way. It’s very, very nice and a great place. They have people who come in and sing at Christmastime, they play bingo, and there’s a calendar of events on display, like in the elevator, and it tells you what’s going on throughout the day. They also have a recreation room, a swimming pool, and a fitness center, and they do special things during Easter, Memorial Day, and all that.
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My parents have already been in The Village of Tanglewood for three years now. They like where they are. It’s "grade A" all the way. It’s very, very nice and a great place. They have people who come i
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My parents have already been in The Village of Tanglewood for three years now. They like where they are. It’s "grade A" all the way. It’s very, very nice and a great place. They have people who come in and sing at Christmastime, they play bingo, and there’s a calendar of events on display, like in the elevator, and it tells you what’s going on throughout the day. They also have a recreation room, a swimming pool, and a fitness center, and they do special things during Easter, Memorial Day, and all that.
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The Solana Preserve Vintage Park
14221 Vintage Preserve Parkway, Houston, TX, 77070
My brother is currently in The Solana Preserve Vintage Park, and it is very good. They are very attentive to you. They have a 1-bedroom unit and a 2-bedroom unit. They have what they call an emergency
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My brother is currently in The Solana Preserve Vintage Park, and it is very good. They are very attentive to you. They have a 1-bedroom unit and a 2-bedroom unit. They have what they call an emergency bell. If you don’t ring it by 10:30 in the morning, they would come and check on you. The place is very neat, and it’s very nice. They have a bingo night, and they have a dance night. They have swimming pools, and they have what they call the man cave (where men can go build things). They have a hair salon. They have a therapy room, just in case you need therapy. The staff know you by name. They know the visitors that come in regularly by name. They have ping-pong, and billiards.
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My brother is currently in The Solana Preserve Vintage Park, and it is very good. They are very attentive to you. They have a 1-bedroom unit and a 2-bedroom unit. They have what they call an emergency
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My brother is currently in The Solana Preserve Vintage Park, and it is very good. They are very attentive to you. They have a 1-bedroom unit and a 2-bedroom unit. They have what they call an emergency bell. If you don’t ring it by 10:30 in the morning, they would come and check on you. The place is very neat, and it’s very nice. They have a bingo night, and they have a dance night. They have swimming pools, and they have what they call the man cave (where men can go build things). They have a hair salon. They have a therapy room, just in case you need therapy. The staff know you by name. They know the visitors that come in regularly by name. They have ping-pong, and billiards.
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HomeTowne Missouri City
10014 S. Sam Houston Pkwy W., Houston, TX, 77071
I’ve been a resident of this facility since 2011. Under the current management , very professional, I’ve seen tremendous improvements! We’ve gone from good, to very bad, back to good again. Many
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I’ve been a resident of this facility since 2011. Under the current management , very professional, I’ve seen tremendous improvements! We’ve gone from good, to very bad, back to good again. Many social activities, monthly parties, bus trips. Maintenance staff excellent! Love this community!:)
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I’ve been a resident of this facility since 2011. Under the current management , very professional, I’ve seen tremendous improvements! We’ve gone from good, to very bad, back to good again. Many
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I’ve been a resident of this facility since 2011. Under the current management , very professional, I’ve seen tremendous improvements! We’ve gone from good, to very bad, back to good again. Many social activities, monthly parties, bus trips. Maintenance staff excellent! Love this community!:)
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What to Expect in an Independent Living Community
Many seniors love how independent living communities reduce unwanted stress, hazards, and fatigue in their lives. Independent living communities take care of housekeeping, yard work and meals while still allowing residents personal space and the dignity of making their own choices. These communities usually provide seniors with an apartment that has a small kitchen, bathroom, living room, and one or more bedrooms. Those who want a small space may even find that some independent living communities offer studio-style apartments. Seniors can invite guests over and enjoy their rooms however they see fit.
Independent living communities often also include the following:
- Numerous opportunities for socializing and exploring new activities
- Easy access to public or community-provided transportation
- Meal plans for community dining as well as kitchens for seniors who like preparing their own meals
- The ability to keep small- and medium-size pets such as dogs and cats
- Housekeeping, laundry and groundskeeping services
- 24-hour staff on-site who can be contacted if a problem arises
For a more detailed look at common amenities, check out our guide to independent living communities.
What Couples Should Know About Independent Living in Houston, TX
Seniors who enjoy big city living may consider retiring in Houston, the fourth-largest city in the country. News and World Report recently ranked Houston 29th on its list of the best places to retire, and the city has much to offer its senior residents.
Compared to other major metropolitan areas, Houston is relatively affordable — its cost of living is only 4.8% higher than the national average — so it may appeal to senior couples on a budget. The city has 85 hospitals to accommodate seniors’ future health needs, including the Texas Medical Center, the world’s largest medical center.
With plenty of attractions, seniors can enjoy an active retirement in Houston. The city’s museum district is home to 19 museums, including the Houston Museum of Natural Science and the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft. At the 155-acre Houston Arboretum and Nature Center, seniors can admire the gardens and explore five miles of trails.
Paying for Independent Living in Houston, TX
Compared to the nationwide average of $2,550 per month, Houston’s independent living facilities are slightly more affordable. Seniors who retire in Houston can expect to pay an average of $2,472 per month for independent living.
The annual cost of living in an independent living community can range anywhere from $12,000-$42,000, depending mostly on the amenities, room type and cost of living in the area. In addition to using personal retirement income, annuities, long-term care insurance, or cashing out an existing life insurance policy, some seniors can use Social Security funds, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments granted due to disability or low-income or HUD-provided housing assistance such as vouchers. Another route many seniors choose to fund their independent living stay is renting out or selling their homes that they won’t need once they move or taking advantage of a reverse mortgage.
Our guide provides a more in-depth look at independent living costs and solutions for those who want to learn more.
How to Choose an Independent Living Community
When choosing an independent living community, it’s best to consider many factors, including the community’s proximity to loved ones and medical care, the state of repair that the facility appears to be in, the attitude and efficiency of the staff, the cost of both rent and services, the facility’s pet policy and more.
Comparing multiple communities can help seniors and their families figure out what they value most in an independent living community. During tours of these communities, staff members should be available to answer questions. To help with the touring and comparison process, we’ve included a checklist full of pertinent questions that anyone can download and print for themselves.
Transitioning to Independent Living
Independent living communities, rather than memory care or nursing homes, are often the first place seniors move to when they realize they need a lifestyle change. The necessity of letting some possessions go and the reality of leaving a home and neighborhood after possibly decades of residence there can make transitioning to an independent living community difficult. These communities are often friendly places, but being in a new environment still initially triggers feelings of loneliness in many seniors.
Having a strategy for dealing with the challenges of moving can make the transition to an independent living community a positive experience. We’ve created a downloadable step-by-step guide for tips to making this transition as smooth and enjoyable as possible.
Independent Living Resources in Houston, TX
There are many other resources and activities for seniors in Houston. Use the table below to learn about the options available for older adults in the area.
| Resource | Phone Number | Description |
| Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Southeast Texas | (713) 595-8195 | RSVP of Southeast Texas connects seniors with local volunteer opportunities and helps them make a difference in their communities. Houston seniors can help children, needy families, homebound seniors and other community members. The program provides free volunteer training to help seniors succeed, as well as supplemental volunteer insurance to protect them as they work. |
| Houston’s Community Centers | (832) 395-7000 | Senior programming is available at the 60 community centers located throughout Houston. These centers offer ceramics, quilting, painting, photography and other arts and crafts classes. They also provide opportunities for seniors to get active through walking clubs or group fitness classes. Most activities are free. |
| Houston Community College | (713) 718-2000 | At Houston Community College, older adults receive free or discounted tuition. Adults who are 55 years or older enjoy half-price tuition, while those who are 65 or older receive free tuition for up to six credit hours per semester. Some of the areas of study that seniors can pursue include anthropology, philosophy and world languages. |
| India House Houston | (713) 929-1900 | India House Houston is a nonprofit organization that provides many free or low-cost services. Every week, it offers a free one-hour technology class for seniors. During this interactive class, seniors can learn how to send messages and pictures to their loved ones; they can also learn how to use social media. The organization also offers free legal consultations. |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness Greater Houston | (713) 970-4419 | NAMI Greater Houston provides free mental health support. Seniors can enroll in its free peer support groups to learn practical tips for managing their mental illnesses. The organization also offers family-to-family education classes for seniors who want to learn how to better support their loved ones with mental illnesses. |