Hometowne on Bellfort
10888 Huntington Estates Dr, Houston, TX, 77099
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10888 Huntington Estates Dr, Houston, TX, 77099
"Welcome to Hometowne on Bellfort HomeTowne on Bellfort, an active senior living community, optimizes comfort and offers an array of residen..."
READ MORE11821 Cypress Corner Ln, Houston, TX, 77065
"Welcome to Villages at Cypress! Introducing YOUR NEW LIFE at Villages at Cypress. A brilliant community designed just for you. Beautiful lan..."
READ MORE18818 Tomball Parkway, Houston, TX, 77070
"Welcome to W G Luxury Independent Living! The founders of this company understand that living well is an Endeavour. They have perfectly marr..."
READ MORE607 Centerwood Dr., Houston, TX, 77013
"At Beehive Personal Care Home we provide a safe and enriching environment for your loved one when they are no longer able to live alone. Our..."
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"Best Personal Care provides a warm and inviting environment in a luxurious, residential home. Our residents are able to live in a home with ..."
READ MORE15807 Muskegon St, Houston, TX, 77032
"At Just Like Home, we provide a safe and loving homelike environment for our residents. Our personal care home offers quality care and serv..."
READ MORE7211 San Lucas, Houston, TX, 77083
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READ MORE2627 Cherrybrook Lane, Pasadena, TX, 77502
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"Evangeline Booth Garden Apartments is very attractive. The facility is newer than where I'm living now, and the staff is very nice. I am moving there in 10 days. ..."
READ MORE12635 Shadow Creek Pkwy, Pearland, TX, 77584
5.0
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"My sister is in Larkspur at Shadow Creek. It's a great place. It's beautiful. It outplaced all of the ones we looked at. They offer everything there. They have happy hours, they provide breakfast, and they provide some lunches. They have beautiful ap..."
READ MORE2112 Easthaven Drive, Pasadena, TX, 77502
4.0
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"Pasadena Interfaith Manor is in an old building. The manager promised me that he would have available television and cable, and I've been waiting for over a year for it. I love television, but he keeps telling me to wait. Sometimes they won't fix thi..."
READ MOREMany 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:
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.
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 |
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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. |
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