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Provides: Senior Apartments
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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
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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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My mom was at the heights tower for several years. It was a pretty good place but they are beginning a remodeling of the whole place, trying to redo every apartment. It looked like it was up in the air how...
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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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I don't understand these other reviews here because I have a totally different experience at the Pinemont Apartments. People here in the office are friendly and very helpful. In fact the first person I...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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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: Senior Apartments
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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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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
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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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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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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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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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.
Since 1972, The Hallmark has been the ideal community in Houston for energetic seniors who want to remain active and socially engaged in their retirement.Experience a place that you can call home, nestled in the exciting Uptown Park area. Connect with new friends, while enjoying the pastimes you...
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Cost of independent living in Harris County, TX

The average cost of senior living in Harris County is $4,061 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Oak Ridge North, TX with an average of $3,867 per month.

Independent living costs in Harris County, TX, vs. nearby counties

Harris County, TX
$4,061/mo
$4,039/mo

Independent living costs in Harris County, TX, vs. state and national averages

Harris County, TX
$4,061/mo
$4,319/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Harris County, TX, vs. other senior living options

$4,845/mo
Independent Living
$4,061/mo

Independent living costs in Harris County, TX, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,183/mo
Studio
$5,494/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,233/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,664/mo

Senior living costs in Harris County 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: Harris County, TX
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Community typeHarris County, TXTexasU.S.
Independent Living$4,061/mo$4,319/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,607/mo$4,821/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,845/mo$5,003/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Harris County, TX:$4,061/mo
Texas:$4,319/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Harris County, TX:$4,607/mo
Texas:$4,821/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Harris County, TX:$4,845/mo
Texas:$5,003/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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What families are saying about independent living in Harris County

Recent reviews for independent living in Harris County

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.

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.

Harris County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Harris County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Harris 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 Harris 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 Harris County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Harris County, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
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34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
43.3%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
56.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
26.7%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Harris 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 Harris County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Harris County, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
46.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
53.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.7%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Harris 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 Harris County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Harris County, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
63.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.3%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.7%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.3%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
43.3%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
47%
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