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Photo of The Waterford at Corpus ChristiCommunity card badge
2727 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.9
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111 reviews
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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.
The Waterford at Corpus Christi is dedicated to creating environments where moments of joy, independence, and wellness are the focus each and every day.Choose your path at The Waterford!It's not just a name, it's our mission. At The Waterford, we want our commitment to our residents to exemplify...
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44 Floor plans available
9.8
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Brookdale Corpus Christi has made my mom feel at home in an incredibly short time. Mom loves the food, the exercise sessions with fellow residents and the activities provided. They are very pet friendly...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Our continuing care retirement community (CCRC) provides a wide range of care options, activities and amenities for seniors in a comfortable, home-like environment. We’re located in the vibrant bayside city of Corpus Christi, Texas, in a residential area that’s quiet, yet convenient to shopping,...
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Photo of Elan Corpus Christi
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9.7
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35 reviews
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35 reviews
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Elon Assisted Living Memory Care is a shining example of compassion and care, providing a warm and welcoming home for many, including my father, who required more care than he could receive living alone....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
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My brother received exceptional service at Brookdale. Every staff member we worked with was superb. The care was expensive, but the value was great. Based on the experience we have had, we would absolutely...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Our luxurious — and towering — continuing care retirement community (CCRC) provides a wide range of care options, activities and amenities for seniors in an upscale, elegant environment. Our community, located in Corpus Christi, Texas, offers incredible views of the city skyline and marina. As a...
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Photo of Garden Estates of Corpus Christi
2020 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.5
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35 reviews
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They are working on keeping things moving smoothly hard to keep employees. Yes I would recommend this community to other families. Overall we love them and the staff love and care for my parents well we are...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
From gracious independent-style living to assisted living, Garden Estates offers a broad range of living options and services to meet your changing needs. As needs change, we'll be here for you or your loved one. We truly believe in Aging In Place! We're proud of our attentive staff, beautiful...
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16 reviews
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For the most part all of the staff are friendly and helpful. Most learn your name and remember things about you. I would absolutely recommend The Viera Senior Living to others looking.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Located in beautiful Corpus Christi, The Viera is the destination for today’s progressive retirees and their families. We are devoted to elevating the standards of retirement living and senior care to an unparalleled lifestyle.
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Photo of Solstice Senior Living at Corpus Christi
5050 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.1
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29 reviews
9.1
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We picked Solstice for 3 reasons: 1. The exterior was clean and neat and well/maintained and the interior was light and bright and newly decorated tastefully, and calm, and had a welcoming feeling. These...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
The health and safety of our residents is always our top priority. At a time when many seniors are isolated at home. Here are a few ways we can care for them during this time:Solstice at Corpus Christi we are:•Limiting visitors•Screening employees, residents and vendors •Sanitizing commonly...
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22 Floor plans available
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The staff at St. Gabriel is quite varied. All ages, men and women, young and a bit older. All showed great care for the residents. Getting the residents involved is often difficult, but many attempts are...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
We are nestled in a little housing community at the end of Rod Field Road and McArdle near S.P.I.D. freeway. A few blocks from fishing and ten minutes from beaches. We are located in the best spot in Corpus Christi, just minutes from the mall and multiple restaurants. Our community has just...
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I would suggest you go visit to make sure it's the right fit. There are certain qualifications your loved one has to pass to be able to stay there. It's a perfect fit for our loved one in her current...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Villa South Assisted Living & Memory Care is an outstanding value for Corpus Christi residents. With its long-tenured staff, compassionate care and affordable rates, the Villa is a highly recommended senior residence to consider for you or your loved ones. Villa is a privately owned, "warm...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
It is the emphasis on the spiritual that makes Mt. Carmel Home truly unique among Assisted Living facilities in Corpus Christi. The Carmelite Sisters of the Divine Heart of Jesus and our dedicated staff at Mount Carmel Home strive to provide a real HOME for seniors where they can enjoy life...
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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The building is well kept and clean. If the residents would not drop their trash all over it would be much nicer. It's like 2 yr old children live here. It's a small staff and it would help them if we all...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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Our brother has been at Mirador for one week and we have been most impressed with everyone and most grateful for the entire staff . Everyone welcomes you with a beautiful smile no matter the time of day ....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Mirador, located in Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas offers an assisted living community. Corpus Christi, also known as "The Real Windy City" is a phenomenally beautiful city. This city has very high average wind speed when compared to other coastal cities in North America. Such ocean gusts...
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Caraday of Corpus Christi Assisted Living
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Senior Care of Corpus ChristiLocated on Fortune Drive in Corpus Christi, you’ll find Senior Care of Corpus Christi, a Senior Care Centers assisted living facility that offers an attractive residential living options for those who wish to maintain and independent lifestyle, but desire moderate...

Cost of independent living in Corpus Christi, TX

The average cost of senior living in Corpus Christi is $3,444 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sinton, TX with an average of $2,751 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Corpus Christi, TX vs. nearby cities

Corpus Christi, TX
$3,444/mo
$3,413/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Corpus Christi, TX vs. the state and national average

Corpus Christi, TX
$3,444/mo
$4,205/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Corpus Christi vs. other types of senior living

$3,497/mo
Independent Living
$3,444/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Corpus Christi, TX by room type

Semi-Private
$4,558/mo
Studio
$4,256/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,099/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,351/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,192/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Corpus Christi

Recent reviews for independent living in Corpus Christi

Solstice Senior Living at Corpus Christi

4.9
Very helpful staff. Friendly, kind and always willing to help. Facility was in the process of being redone/redecorated while mom was moving in. It made such a big difference in the overall appearance...very welcoming and inviting. Lovely.

Casa De Oro Apartments in Corpus Christi, TX

4.7
I leased an apartment at Casa De Oro and just moved in. It has been a wonderful and friendly experience. I have a beautiful apartment that overlooks the bay. The morning light is fabulous. I looked at all the reviews before coming out to visit. I loved the property and the manager leased me a ...
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The Viera Senior Living in Corpus Christi, TX

4.9
All staff are very compassionate and helpful, creating a family type atmosphere. My parents lived in their home 61 years when they moved to Viera. Warm, Friendly people helped the transition to be easier...now they call it home. Facility is lovely yet comfortable and inviting.

Corpus Christi independent living services and amenities

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

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Corpus Christi independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Corpus Christi partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Corpus Christi, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
5.3%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.3%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
26.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.3%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.3%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Corpus Christi independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Corpus Christi communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Corpus Christi, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.3%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.1%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
31.6%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.3%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Corpus Christi independent 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 independent living communities in Corpus Christi offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Corpus Christi, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
47.4%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.8%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.3%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.2%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.6%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.8%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.1%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.1%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.4%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
42.1%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
42.1%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.3%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.4%
46.1%
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The Waterford at Corpus Christi, Brookdale Corpus Christi and Elan Corpus Christi are the top-rated independent living facilities near Corpus Christi, Texas. See full list of communities.

There are 21 independent living facilities near Corpus Christi, Texas. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Corpus Christi, Texas is The Waterford at Corpus Christi. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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