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Last Updated: 12/12/25
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My mother is very happy at Montgomery. The staff are warm, friendly and do a superb job. Such a caring atmosphere! Professional and experienced, the staff is excellent
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Village Green offers a homelike family atmosphere with loving care for your loved one.Our environment allows residents to continue living in comfort with dignity and respect. Alzheimer’s disease and related conditions have a traumatic effect on everyone involved. Our homes enable seniors with...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Marsh Personal Care is senior care home situated in the beautiful and tranquil city of Houston, Texas in Harris County. Our community is recognized for the beautiful scenery of natural vegetation in the region. We are happy to provide a cool residence that is free from noise or air pollution. Our...
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I like the environment here and the overall care they provide is great. I haven’t had any issues since my Mother has moved in and it’s more like an independent living facility. For activities, they offer...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Brookdale now offers a unique way to meet the needs of you and your family. Whether you're looking for the most active or the most intensive care lifestyles, when you come to our Solutions Center you'll be paired with ONE person who will listen to your specific needs, questions and wishes. Our...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Shouldn't you feel at home in a nursing center? At Silsbee Convalescent Center, you will. That's what many of our residents tell us. Our Administrator of 29 years and Director of Nurses of 24 years are two good reasons why. Another is our staff who are dedicated to providing the best possible...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Cost of assisted living in Shepherd, TX

The average cost of senior living in Shepherd is $4,395 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Seven Oaks, TX with an average of $3,341 per month.

Assisted living costs in Shepherd, TX, vs. nearby cities

Shepherd, TX
$4,395/mo
$4,404/mo

Assisted living costs in Shepherd, TX, vs. state and national averages

Shepherd, TX
$4,395/mo
$4,821/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

Assisted living costs in Shepherd, TX, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,395/mo
$4,621/mo

Assisted living costs in Shepherd, TX, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,101/mo
Private
$4,813/mo
Studio
$4,829/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,780/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,609/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,695/mo

Senior living costs in Shepherd vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Shepherd, TX
Column state: Texas
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Community typeShepherd, TXTexasU.S.
Assisted Living$4,395/mo$4,821/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,621/mo$5,003/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,817/mo$4,319/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Shepherd, TX:$4,395/mo
Texas:$4,821/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Shepherd, TX:$4,621/mo
Texas:$5,003/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Shepherd, TX:$3,817/mo
Texas:$4,319/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Shepherd, TX

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Shepherd.

What families are saying about assisted living in Shepherd

Recent reviews for assisted living in Shepherd

The Heritage Memory Care in The Woodlands, TX

4.6
Besides the care providers and medical techs, I find the administrative staff to be very engaging with their residents. Building security for the safety of the residents is excellent. The room size is adequate with us being able to place a queen size bed. The bathroom has only a toilet and sink ...
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The Lodge at Pine Creek in Baytown, TX

5.0
We continue to have good experiences with The Lodge at Pine Creek community. The staff members are accommodating and great to work with. My mother likes staying there. And the meals that are prepared are good

Avalon Memory Care - Cypress Creek in Houston, TX

5.0
The staff is very friendly and helpful. The facility was clean and tidy. The staff called and kept me informed. The meals were simple and tasty. Move in was a breeze. I would highly recommend this facility.

Shepherd review score based on 644 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 644 reviews of 108 Shepherd assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Shepherd review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Shepherd review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Shepherd, TX108 facilities
8.3
Goodrich, TX85 facilities
8.5
Coldspring, TX114 facilities

Review subcategories for Shepherd assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 644 reviews of 108 Shepherd assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Shepherd resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Shepherd, TX averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
3.9
3.8
Staff
4.1
4.0
Meals & dining
3.8
3.7
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.9
3.7
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Shepherd assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shepherd assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shepherd, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Shepherd assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Shepherd that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shepherd, TXNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
80.6%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
65.7%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.3%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.1%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
82.4%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
38%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.4%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
72.2%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
74.1%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Shepherd assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Shepherd Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shepherd, TXNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
81.5%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
58.3%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60.2%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
38.9%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shepherd assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Shepherd partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shepherd, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
56.5%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
56.5%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
52.8%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.6%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Shepherd assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Shepherd communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shepherd, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
51.9%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.9%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shepherd assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Shepherd offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shepherd, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
48.1%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.5%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
69.4%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
65.7%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.2%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.4%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
60.2%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
42.6%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.6%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Shepherd

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Texas assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Shepherd protect seniors.
Learn about Texas assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Worthington Manor, The Wellington at Conroe and Ella Springs Senior Living Community are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Shepherd, Texas. See full list of communities.
There are 124 assisted living facilities near Shepherd, Texas. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Shepherd, Texas are The Wellington at Conroe, Ella Springs Senior Living Community and The Solana Vintage Park. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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