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Tender Care Assisted Living has been unbelievably accommodating to all of our special needs and requests, and we have had a lot. The staff is really caring. They have wonderful people there that will do...
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.
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Cost of assisted living in South Houston, TX

The average cost of senior living in South Houston is $4,725 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sugar Land, TX with an average of $4,711 per month.

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

South Houston, TX
$4,725/mo
$4,569/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in South Houston, TX, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,725/mo
$6,211/mo

Assisted living costs in South Houston, TX, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,578/mo
Studio
$4,207/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,537/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,524/mo

Senior living costs in South Houston 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: South Houston, TX
Column state: Texas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth Houston, TXTexasU.S.
Assisted Living$4,725/mo$4,569/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,211/mo$6,223/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,226/mo$3,090/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
South Houston, TX:$4,725/mo
Texas:$4,569/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
South Houston, TX:$6,211/mo
Texas:$6,223/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
South Houston, TX:$3,226/mo
Texas:$3,090/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in South Houston, 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 South Houston.

What families are saying about assisted living in South Houston

Recent reviews for assisted living in South Houston

The Acres Assisted Living in Fresno, TX

3.5
What our family likes about The Acres is the size of the home and some caregivers who would engage my mom, but they could improve activities, food varieties, decision making for daily personal care and some other small details.

The Tradition - Woodway in Houston, TX

4.9
The staff is great, if you can afford the community it is beautiful. The community is flexible and accommodating and the community has gone above and beyond. Communication is great and they keep us well informed and updated. I have the cell numbers of everyone and they are all very quick to ...
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Optimum Personal Care - Sugar Land

5.0
5 on all of the above categories, it has been an excellent experience at Optimum Personal Care - Sugar Land. The facility is very clean and the staff is very Godly, which meant a lot to our family. I absolutely recommend this facility to anybody looking for assisted living.

South Houston review score based on 13,384 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 13384 reviews of 316 South Houston assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The South Houston 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

South Houston review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
South Houston, TX316 facilities
8.6
Sugar Land, TX316 facilities
8.6
The Woodlands, TX316 facilities

Review subcategories for South Houston 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 13,384 reviews of 316 South Houston assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare South Houston 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.
South Houston, TX averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.3
4.3
Staff
4.6
4.6
Meals & dining
4.3
4.2
Activities
4.3
4.3
Value for cost*
4.3
4.2
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South Houston assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Houston assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Houston, 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 South Houston 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 South Houston that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
South Houston, TXNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
65.3%
45.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50.6%
29.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.7%
91.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
91.5%
93.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
67.1%
49.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
41.1%
26.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.7%
91.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55%
41.2%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
54.2%
45.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in South Houston 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 South Houston Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
South Houston, TXNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
63.5%
44.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
48.6%
28.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
51%
35.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.2%
11.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Houston 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 South Houston partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Houston, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
32.5%
23.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.4%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
51.3%
32.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
48.2%
31.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.6%
16.3%
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Availability of select dining options in South Houston 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 South Houston communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Houston, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
46.4%
27.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.2%
37%
Room service
Room service
56.8%
32.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24.5%
15.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Houston 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 South Houston offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Houston, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
62.1%
40.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.6%
27%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.6%
26.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.6%
43.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64%
42.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59.5%
45.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.9%
36.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50.5%
31.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
51.4%
33.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.3%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
60.5%
40.9%
Dances
Dances
49%
26.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.4%
21.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60.4%
40%
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State regulations for assisted living in South Houston

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 South Houston protect seniors.
Learn about Texas assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

The Landing at Watercrest Shadow Creek Ranch, Reunion Court of Clear Lake and The Village of the Heights are the top-rated assisted living facilities near South Houston, Texas. See full list of communities.
There are 27 assisted living facilities near South Houston, Texas. See the full list.
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The best assisted living facilities near you in South Houston, Texas are The Auberge at Sugar Land, Chesapeake Bay and The Abbey at Westminster Plaza. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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