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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Highlands, TX

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 12 independent living facilities in Highlands, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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Photo of The Waterford at Baytown
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55 Floor plans available
9.5
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97 reviews
9.5
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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.
Discover convenient services and compassionate care at The Waterford at Baytown in Baytown, TX, a charming and close-knit city located on Texas' scenic Gulf Coast. Our goal is to enrich the lives of our residents by providing an environment that is physically, mentally, spiritually and...
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9.3
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27 reviews
9.3
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27 reviews
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3 star
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The CNAs and med staff were awesome. Management had a lot of turnovers. We were there 3 weeks and management was fired or quit twice. Seems corporate cares more about the $ than the staff and residents. We...
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.
: Now Touring! Sodalis Senior Living has been a Texas based provider of assisted living and memory care communities since 1998. We have one purpose, to provide the best life possible to adults living with physical limitations and/or diminished cognitive abilities. We do this by providing assisted...
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8.5
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68 reviews
8.5
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68 reviews
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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
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.
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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I checked out all places recommended for my mom. I’m so glad I picked this place. It’s small apartments, and perfect for mom. The staff are excellent! The staff are kind, gentle, and attentive to my mom!...
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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This is such an amazing place for your loved ones. They truly do care about its residents. My patient was so happy here and misses it. They really do make you feel loved and like family here. Great staff.
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: Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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: 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.
At last, a community that understands what you are looking for…..a place to call home.Shady Creek is a premier community offering a warm comfortable convenient address. Be swept away by both convenience and tranquility beginning with our shuttle to Baytown shopping, dining, medical and...
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Cost of independent living in Highlands, TX

The average cost of senior living in Highlands is $3,859 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Old River-Winfree, TX with an average of $2,957 per month.

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

Highlands, TX
$3,859/mo
$3,368/mo
$4,161/mo

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

Highlands, TX
$3,859/mo
$4,205/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

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

$4,882/mo
Independent Living
$3,859/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,705/mo
Studio
$3,619/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,380/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,170/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Highlands

Recent reviews for independent living in Highlands

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.

Grand Living at Tuscan Lakes in League City, TX

4.5
I would highly recommend them for memory care. The care team has been amazing. They are communicative and really care for their residents. We have had a great experience with Grand Living. The staff has been amazing with my Mom and are so responsive. They love to have the family involved and ...
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Highlands independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Highlands independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Highlands, 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 Highlands 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 Highlands partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Highlands, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.1%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11.1%
33.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Highlands 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 Highlands communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Highlands, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.2%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.2%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Highlands 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 Highlands offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Highlands, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.2%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.2%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
46.1%
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Watercrest at Kingwood, Cypress Woods and Chesapeake Bay are the top-rated independent living facilities near Highlands, Texas. See full list of communities.

There are 12 independent living facilities near Highlands, Texas. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Highlands, Texas are Watercrest at Kingwood, Proverbial Care and Novellus Kingwood Assisted Living and Memory Care. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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