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Photo of The Hampton at Meadows Place
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It’s a clean facility first of all. Staff is friendly. The med techs are all very nice. There is as much interaction as needed. It’s good for residents that want to be preoccupied as they have many...
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 Hampton a Solvere Senior Living is an affordable 5 star Resort Type Assisted Living and Memory Care Community. It sits on 17 acres of property near Stafford and Sugarland with ample parking and loads of green space, flower gardens, swimming pool designed for aqua exercise, outdoor seating,...
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Photo of Fountainwood at Lake Houston
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5 for all of it, it is a wonderful place. They are focused on excellence in all things. They have so many available activities. Honestly it is like living on a cruise ship! This year we had surgery and...
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.
Welcome Home To Fountainwood at Lake Houston!The Vibrant Senior Living Campus You’ve Been Waiting For -Fountainwood at Lake Houston offers a unique lifestyle that encourages our residents to maintain their independence with the comfort of knowing a team of caring associates is always available to...
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Photo of The Village of Meyerland
1414 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
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First of all let me just say well done to all the recruiters at this place. The staff here is so amazing. They make the residents feel like family. So for this I truly thank you. I’ve heard wonderful things...
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 Village of Meyerland is an assisted living community that is located in the wonderful, of Houston, Harris County, Texas. This community offers the most beautiful assisted living spaces in the Houston area. The Village of Meyerland prides itself on social communication and interaction. You can...
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Photo of Reunion Court of Kingwood
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The staff was so helpful and kind. I feel great knowing that my mother is in a safe and supportive environment. I would highly recommend Reunion Court for anyone looking for a place for their loved one.
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.
Reunion Court of Kingwood is a unique, pet-friendly community offering independent living, assisted living and memory care services. We are located in the Kingwood, Texas area, and we have many options for shopping, dining, entertainment and medical care with minutes of our community.We offer a...
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Photo of Brookdale Pearland
99 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
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We are very happy we found Brookdale. We may have had easier time if the community was closer to us. I would recommend, absolutely! They are very accommodating when we call to talk to my mother. We have...
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.
You deserve to live your best life.If you’re living a mostly independent life, but need a little extra help with day-to-day activities, our senior living community might be the right fit for you.  With both assisted living and memory care, you’ll have the care you need, when you need it....
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Photo of Bedford Residence Assisted Living
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Rooms are nicely sized. It's not a very big place, but this means that the staff to resident ratio is excellent. I visit my mom every week and she is always clean, fed, and seems to generally be very well...
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.
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 Reserve at Pearland
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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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Photo of Morada Deer Park
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Meal servings are not always regular (same) portion size. May have a tablespoon of food one time and regular size next. Fresh fruits and coffee not available very often. Floors and carpet need cleaning...
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.
Let your search for quality Independent Living lead to Morada Deer Park. Our community offers residents the privacy and freedom to live the way they choose in a rich, warm environment that fosters companionship. Residents can say goodbye to home maintenance and housework while enjoying a relaxed...
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Photo of Heartis Clearlake
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This is more of a Thank You to Heartis Clear Lake for their continued dedication to their residents. My Aunt has been a resident in their AL for a little over 4 years. She has been treated with utmost...
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.
Photo of The Tradition - Buffalo Speedway
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During the last hurricane, members of the maintenance, food service and concierge staff overnight several nights to take care of us. We also had use of the Tradition's whole house generators. The apartments...
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.
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Photo of The Village of the Heights
1818 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
8.5
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30 reviews
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I don’t often take the time to write about the good things but in this case I wanted to share our great experience. My dad was very lonely after mom passed and was isolated at home. He was resistant to move...
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 Village of the Heights is an assisted living community located in Houston, Texas, in Harris County and home to just over 2.2 million people. Houston is a large and busy city where residents can enjoy a host of activities including shopping, fine dining, sporting events, and other activities....
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Photo of The Forum at Memorial Woods
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Great location, great staff, great facilities, nice accommodations. Apartment sizes and layouts are great. They do need more help in kitchen and dining area and more variety on the menu.
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.
The Forum at Memorial Woods, offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, Alzheimer's Care and Respite short term care, is an independent full-service community with luxury high rise apartments, which include spectacular views of the city skylines.Independent livingin independent living, ideal...
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Photo of The Auberge at Sugar Land
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Overall, The Auberge is a wonderful facility. The entire staff, from top to bottom, is dementia trained, and their interactions with patients are encouraging. My Mom was a very "difficult" case of...
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 Auberge at Sugar Land is a neighborhood specially designed to serve the needs of individuals living with Alzheimer's disease, dementia and other forms of memory loss. Our tenured staff is committed to delivering a quality of care that meets the resident's physical, social, spiritual and...
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Photo of Parkway Place
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My mother ended up recovering and returning to her home, but she made good friends and my sisters and I felt very safe having her at Parkway Place while she recovered.
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.
Parkway Place offers a range of services at our retirement community in west Houston, Texas, including:Independent livingAssisted livingMemory careLong-term careRespite careParkway Place is one of the most unique senior living communities in Texas. We are a full-service community, built on...
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Photo of MorningStar at River Oaks
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88 Floor plans available
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My mom is currently a resident at MorningStar at River Oaks and the experience has been good so far. Everyone is very friendly and helpful. The food is top tier. We have regular meals with my mom in their...
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.
Houston seniors deserve the very best. If you are looking for the most exceptional assisted living Houston offers, we invite you to consider the contemporary styling of MorningStar Assisted Living and Memory Care at River Oaks, in the Upper Kirby District. MorningStar provides residents with...
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Photo of Landon Ridge at Sugar Land Assisted Living and Memory Care
1111 Photos available
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The staff members are super friendly and all of the activities are great. The negatives about Landon Ridge is that they have had to micro manage our loved ones hygiene and medication - which we pay for but...
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.
Landon Ridge at Sugar Land is an assisted living community located in beautiful Sugar Land, Fort Bend County, Texas. Sugar Land consistently ranks as one of the best cities to live in America as well as one of the safest. Our town is minutes from Houston, but there are many beautiful green spaces...
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Photo of Brookdale The Heights
88 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
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It is apparent they genuinely care about their residents. They strive to meet all of their needs: physical, emotional, and social. Offering options for most meals would be helpful.
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.
There’s a lot for you to love here.With both assisted living and memory care, at our community, you’ll have the care you need, when you need it. For memory care residents, we offer a program, also known as Clare Bridge. Rooted in “a person-centered approach,” our memory care program helps our...
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Photo of Precisive Care I and II
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Need to know: 1. $[price removed] enrollment fee non refundable 2. If your person dies you are charged for the entire month and possibly the next month...unless you give them 30 days written notice. 3. For...
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.
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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Photo of Optimum Personal Care - Missouri City
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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
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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.
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...
Photo of Clearwater at The Heights
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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.
Clearwater at The Heights offers you a warm and welcoming senior living experience with luxurious services and amenities that put it a cut above the rest. You’ll feel at home right away with our friendly team members and residents, bright and spacious apartments, and community perks like a heated...
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Photo of Good Living Community Care
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This facility has been excellent for my husband. They keep it clean. They keep him clean. He's had no bed sores. The rooms are clean every time you come in there are no issues at all 100% recommend.
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.
Providing You with home-like Community Nursing Care. Welcome to Good Living Community Care, your Community nursing care and Assisted living that provides a homelike environment structured with compassionate staff dedicated to enhancing the quality of life. Taking a pick at our range of our...
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Photo of Reserve at First Colony
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Reserve at First Colony is a good place that feels like home. There have been quite a few changes in the staff. The care all depends on the shift and the lead. It is improving under the new director and...
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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Photo of Treemont Health Care Center
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My father moved from Austin to Treemont Health Care Center a little over a year ago in order to be closer to family after living alone and experiencing health issues. My sisters and I knew it would be a...
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.
Treemont Assisted Living provides extra help you may need with your daily activities, while you maintain the privacy, dignity, and independence that means so much to you. We are unique in having an all-inclusive rate. We have one care plan for a fixed monthly rate. There will be no end of month...
Photo of Tranquility Assisted Living
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It's been great. The food is more home based. It's excellent, healthy and smells delicious. They have a home-style kitchen and tables. My loved one is out of the room and interacting with others. The value...
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 The Abbey at Westminster Plaza Independent Living
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From planting flowers and yelling bingo to shopping Walmart and excursions around the town, The Abby has a little bit for everyone. My mom moved in last year and it has taken her a long time to adjust to her...
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 Abbey at Westminster Plaza is privately owned and operated by a Texas family with over 60 years of industry experience. Our Senior Living Community offers spacious 55+ Luxury Independent Living apartments designed to suit your lifestyle so you can finally focus on the things you love! With...

Cost of independent living in Galveston County, TX

The average cost of senior living in Galveston County is $4,202 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Seabrook, TX with an average of $3,455 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Galveston County, TX vs. nearby counties

Galveston County, TX
$4,202/mo
$4,039/mo

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

Galveston County, TX
$4,202/mo
$4,205/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

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

$4,844/mo
Independent Living
$4,202/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,270/mo
Studio
$4,607/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,741/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,473/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,699/mo

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Galveston County

Recent reviews for independent living in Galveston County

The Terraces at Kingwood Town Center

4.9
We haven't had a negative experience. The hurricane is a natural disaster that is always going to be challenging. They evacuated my dad and he is safe. Yes we would recommend this community to other families. I know there is a lot of negative right now but we don't feel that way. Even my almost ...
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The Tradition - Buffalo Speedway in Houston, TX

4.7
We are still getting settled and sorting out our belongings since we brought more than we need, so we haven't participated in many activities yet. We are pleased with our choice a nd so are the people we have met, many of whom have been here since they opened. It is working very well for us.

Good Living Community Care in Houston, TX

5.0
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.

Galveston County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Galveston County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Galveston County, 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 Galveston County 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 Galveston County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Galveston County, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.4%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
48.8%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
44.4%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
48.8%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.2%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Galveston County 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 Galveston County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Galveston County, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
47.5%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
53.7%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.3%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Galveston County 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 Galveston County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Galveston County, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
59.3%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
39.5%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.4%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.2%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.5%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50.6%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
49.4%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52.5%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.4%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
59.3%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
48.8%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40.1%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.6%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Watercrest at Shadow Creek Ranch, Atria Westchase and Watercrest at Kingwood are the top-rated independent living facilities near Galveston County, Texas. See full list of communities.

There are 162 independent living facilities near Galveston County, Texas. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Galveston County, Texas are Watercrest at Shadow Creek Ranch, Atria Westchase and Watercrest at Kingwood. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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