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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Fresno, TX

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99 Floor plans available
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I like the activities and trips very much. The staff are wonderful. My only immediate concern is that I saw a lot of people leave after only a year here when it came time to renew their lease. I heard the...
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.
Discover Watercrest at Shadow Creek Ranch Experience the warmth, elegance, and opportunities that await you at Watercrest at Shadow Creek Ranch, a brand new independent living retirement community located in the heart of Pearland near Pearland Town Center retail shopping, minutes from the Texas...
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1212 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.8
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101 reviews
9.8
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101 reviews
5 star
72%
4 star
19%
3 star
6%
2 star
3%
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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.
Atria Westchase is an assisted living and memory care community Houston, Texas. Houston is an exciting city located in Harris County, and it is widely known for its diversity, its arts and theatre scene and its recreational amenities. Whether you are planning a weekend trip to Houston or...
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1212 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.8
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61 reviews
9.8
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61 reviews
5 star
72%
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16%
3 star
10%
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Mom just moved in here two weeks ago after a lengthy hospital stay. The transitions have been hard, but the staff here have stepped up in a big way helping her get acclimated by introducing her to other...
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.
At Atria Sugar Land, you'll receive exceptional care from our tenured staff and enjoy many opportunities for entertainment and relaxation. Make new friends on weekly outings to restaurants, museums, and local attractions, including Houston Astros games and Historic Galveston. Entertain family on...
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66 Floor plans available
9.6
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71 reviews
9.6
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71 reviews
5 star
49%
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26%
3 star
10%
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My mother is very happy at the facility. The staff treata her very well and I have no worries or concerns at this point. I would recommend this facility or assist living to everyone who has a love one that...
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.
Orchard Park of Southfork is an assisted living community located in the city of Manvel, Texas in the county of Brazoria. For Orchard Park of Southfork residents that enjoy shopping, this community couldn't be better located. Silverlake Village, a vast shopping complex is less than half a mile...
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1818 Photos available
9.5
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78 reviews
9.5
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78 reviews
5 star
57%
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34%
3 star
6%
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Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Lone Star Living is an affordable all-inclusive retirement community, conveniently located minutes from shops, restaurants, hospitals and various Jewish synagogues. We offer a variety of amenities to simplify your life, including 3 chef-prepared meals daily, a brand new 200 foot dog run, library,...
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1313 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.4
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39 reviews
9.4
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39 reviews
5 star
69%
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13%
3 star
5%
2 star
8%
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We used The Landing at Watercrest Shadow Creek Ranch for a one week respite stay for my loved one. The experience was wonderful for my loved one. It's a high end facility as far as Assisted Living...
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.
Experience the warmth, elegance, and opportunities that await you at Landing Watercrest Shadow Creek Ranch. Customized levels of care, at-your-service amenities, a way of life designed for your pleasure. Once you experience the resort lifestyle of Landing Watercrest Shadow Creek Ranch, you’ll...
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8.4
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44 reviews
8.4
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44 reviews
5 star
55%
4 star
23%
3 star
11%
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The staff are all extremely friendly and helpful. I am happy with his care. As far as the food goes, the portion sizes offered are very slim. I would definitely recommend The Reserve at Pearland to others...
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.
The Reserve at Pearland offers a special combination of daily living, personalized supportive services, and interactive activities. We focus on wellness and keeping our residents as independent as long as possible with a tailored plan of assistance to meet their needs.Our residents call The...
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8.0
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2 reviews
8.0
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2 reviews
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My husband was a patient at OPC and it was the best facility I could have him to be. The owner and staff were very helpful though his stay. The activities for the patients are on point. They made sure he...
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.
Since 1995 Optimum Personal Care has been a reliable assisted living community for families needing mid to high-level care for their loved ones. Our purpose-built 40-bed community creates the ideal environment for residents to thrive even with a diagnosis that calls for detailed oversite.This is...
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99 Photos available
8.0
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2 reviews
8.0
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100%
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I was connected with [name removed] and Precisive Care through an agency when I needed to move my dad to our 4th care home. I have experienced multiple care homes so I feel like I have good perspective on...
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.
Precisive Care I and II are two BRAND NEW 16-Bed Type B Assisted Living communities that offers 24hr supervision and assistance for those who no longer can live independently. We understand that INTENTIONAL CARE MATTERS. Our community appeals to elders who desire to hold on to some cherished...
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8.6
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13 reviews
8.6
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13 reviews
5 star
57%
4 star
29%
3 star
7%
2 star
7%
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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.
Bedford Residence Serving Harris, Fort Bend, and Montgomery Counties for over 30 years, the Bedford Residence, located in Houston, Texas, is a residential care home dedicated to serving the needs of seniors. Whether you are a fan of the theater or a sports fan, the Bedford Residence is the...
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Photo of The Avenues of Fort Bend
2121 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
7.7
Review score
29 reviews
7.7
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29 reviews
5 star
31%
4 star
38%
3 star
14%
2 star
3%
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Improve on communication. We like the residents in the community and overall we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had
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.
Imagine that feeling of home. It’s comfortable and relaxing. It’s familiar and welcoming. At The Avenues of Fort Bend, we create an exceptional senior living experience by infusing everything we offer with just that kind of warmth. Our community features individual, well-appointed apartments and...
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44 Photos available
5 star
57%
4 star
29%
3 star
14%
2 star
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For the most part, my loved one likes it here! She is adjusting very well, and the staff do what they can to appease her, such as providing special meals for her when she does not particularly care for the...
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.
Since 1995 Optimum Personal Care has been a reliable assisted living community for families needing mid to high-level care for their loved ones. Our purpose-built 56-bed community creates the ideal environment for residents to thrive even with a diagnosis that calls for detailed oversite.This is...
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77 Photos available
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You guys have been such a god-send. {name removed} was well taken care of and I appreciate everything through the years that you have done for our family.
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.
The Reserve at First Colony offers a special combination of daily living, personalized supportive services, and interactive activities. The Reserve at First Colony has been serving seniors for over 35 years and offers a full range of personalized assistance with daily living services to seniors....
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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: 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.
Embrace the next chapter of your life while unlocking a world of possibilities. Welcome to Grand Living at Riverstone — where the search for a remarkable senior living community ends and the dream continues.Grand Living offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. You can...
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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: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.
The Medallion Assisted Living Community gives you an intimate boutique experience located near family and friends in the Meyerland area. We have a committed staff with a team approach to providing quality care to your loved one where we honor and nurture together. At the Medallion, you will have...
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Cost of independent living in Fresno, TX

The average cost of senior living in Fresno is $4,382 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hilshire Village, TX with an average of $4,030 per month.

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

Fresno, TX
$4,382/mo
$4,395/mo

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

Fresno, TX
$4,382/mo
$4,205/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

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

$5,035/mo
Independent Living
$4,382/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,015/mo
Studio
$4,417/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,580/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,161/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Fresno

Recent reviews for independent living in Fresno

Good Living Community Care in Houston, TX

4.4
We chose Good Living Community Care because of the convenient location and they worked really hard to get my dad into dialysis. The room sizes here were pretty good for what he needed. As assisted living, I would recommend to others looking.

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.

The Farrington at Tanglewood in Houston, TX

4.6
I recently moved my mom into an apartment here and she is doing so well! She is making friends and is feeling like she is a part of a community. She LOVES the food. The care givers have been responsive and are kind. You can tell they enjoy what they do. The management are friendly and have ...
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Fresno independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fresno independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fresno, 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 Fresno 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 Fresno partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fresno, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
72.2%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
66.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
61.1%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Fresno 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 Fresno communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fresno, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
55.6%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.8%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fresno 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 Fresno offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fresno, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
55.6%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.9%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.4%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
55.6%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.6%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
61.1%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
61.1%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
38.9%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.6%
46.1%
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Watercrest at Shadow Creek Ranch, Atria Westchase and Village on the Park at Friendswood are the top-rated independent living facilities near Fresno, Texas. See full list of communities.

There are 18 independent living facilities near Fresno, Texas. See the full list.

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