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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Kinwood, TX

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Facility is nice, they just did full remodel. Kept very clean. Staff is extremely friendly and loving towards residents and guests. Affordable for my dad who only has a small monthly SS income.
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.
Paradise Springs provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Located in an affluent suburb of Houston, you'll enjoy an elegant and peaceful home right next to big city convenience. With shopping, dining and top-notch healthcare just minutes from the front door,...
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That the staff is very nice and it's very clean. I would recommend. Just for potential residents to get the full price with all the fees before they commit.
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.
The Watercrest vision sets our communities apart from the standard, one-size-fits-all retirement lifestyle. Watercrest believes that a traditional, uniform retirement no longer meets the needs of an ever-changing senior population. In this day and age, retirees rightfully want the choice and...
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Good evening, the staff and overall customer service has been great. My dad loves the dietary choices and the amenities that Cypress Woods offers. Yes, I recommend this community. Cleanliness and customer...
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.
Cypress Woods provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Nestled in picturesque grounds and surrounded by trees, you'll love the graceful elegance of our facilities while enjoying all the conveniences of the nearby community. We're close to shopping, healthcare,...
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My brother was a resident at Ella Springs in the memory care unit and I couldn't be happier with the exceptional care he received. The staff truly treated him like family—they are incredibly patient, warm,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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So many good things... Because it's a smaller facility than others I visited, everyone seems to know my brother and his frequent visitors by name. Seems like there's always someone around to help or just...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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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Friendliness 5 but a 4 for staff. They were either experiencing turnover or had high volume of new customers, so they weren't always as responsive as I'd expect. Admin staff 4 (buy restaurant and support...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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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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 Suites at Crimson Heights, established in 2019, is a robust Assisted Living Community that boasts 27 beautiful units, equipped with modern kitchen appliances, heated bathrooms with walk-in showers, and a private patio option. Our residents enjoy a variety of amenities, such as salon services,...
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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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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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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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...
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
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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.

Cost of independent living in Kinwood, TX

The average cost of senior living in Kinwood is $4,012 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Oak Ridge North, TX with an average of $3,867 per month.

Independent living costs in Kinwood, TX, vs. nearby cities

Kinwood, TX
$4,012/mo
$4,031/mo
$4,039/mo

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

Kinwood, TX
$4,012/mo
$4,319/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Kinwood, TX, vs. other senior living options

$4,813/mo
Independent Living
$4,012/mo

Independent living costs in Kinwood, TX, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,525/mo
Studio
$6,070/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,567/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,030/mo

Senior living costs in Kinwood 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: Kinwood, TX
Column state: Texas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeKinwood, TXTexasU.S.
Independent Living$4,012/mo$4,319/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,566/mo$4,821/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,813/mo$5,003/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Kinwood, TX:$4,012/mo
Texas:$4,319/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Kinwood, TX:$4,566/mo
Texas:$4,821/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Kinwood, TX:$4,813/mo
Texas:$5,003/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Kinwood

Recent reviews for independent living in Kinwood

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.

The Cottage of Spring Branch in Houston, TX

5.0
This is a unique community with a special mission. The operation is designed to accommodate the needs of residents with different levels of cognitive impairments. Rather than blending them all together, they separate them by acuity and provide them with activities to offer the highest quality of ...
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Kinwood independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kinwood independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kinwood, 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 Kinwood 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 Kinwood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Kinwood, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
30%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Kinwood 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 Kinwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Kinwood, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
30%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kinwood 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 Kinwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Kinwood, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
30%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
30%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
30%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Paradise Springs, Watercrest at Kingwood and Cypress Woods are the top-rated independent living facilities near Kinwood, Texas. See full list of communities.
There are 15 independent living facilities near Kinwood, Texas. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Kinwood, Texas are Atria Westchase, Paradise Springs and Cypress Woods. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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