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The quaint atmosphere, beautiful decor and friendly staff are just a few of the reasons that I love that Broadmoor Place is my Mom’s home. It ended up not being a difficult decision because we could see very...
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.
Broadmoor Place is an assisted living community located in Bryan Texas just north of Camelot Park and Blinn College. Bryan offers our residents many recreational and sports related activities. We provide transportation downtown for shopping, entertainment and dining as well as to activities in...
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I must say that Watercrest is a wonderful place to live. I have not been disappointed in any of the areas you asked about (I put on 5 pounds eating in the dining room). I would give Watercrest an overall...
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.
Experience the warmth, elegance, and opportunities that await you at Watercrest at Bryan, a independent living retirement community located in Bryan/College Station, TX just minutes from Texas A&M University. Watercrest is dedicated to a creating a friendly and hassle-free living environment...
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My mother has some complaints about the food, but I think it's just that food in general doesn't taste as good to her as in her younger days. She says, smaller portions lately, especially the meat? Yes, we...
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.
At the Isle at Watercrest Bryan, our mission is to create the perfect blend of comfort, care, and empowered living. We believe that we are simply a small chapter in your loved one’s journey, and are here to help assist in creating a supportive, and caring environment. By partnering with your...
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Had the pleasure of meeting [name removed] today in the sales office. You can tell she has a passion for what she does. She took her time and spent most of the day with our family showing us around the...
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.
Discover Texas hospitality and friendly staff at the Waterford at College Station, offering Assisted Living and Memory Care services in College Station, Texas. Recently renovated, our community invites residents to relax and experience the very best amenities, both in our apartments and in the...
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We have really been pleased with the employees, one and one care. Especially the ones that are usually in house. The view is beautiful in the country setting.
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.
Silver Hills Senior care has been offering quality assisted living in Montgomery, Texas since 1994. We have three beautiful homes situated on 5.5 acres of land. Each home is state licensed and can provide a number of services to aid in senior care. Our staff will be there throughout each...
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Moving to bluebonnet was the smartest and best thing we did for my mom. She enjoys the smaller community of residents and all the activities that she has the opportunity to join in with. The staff is...
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.
Bluebonnet Place is located in College Station, Texas, home of Texas A&M University. Our residents enjoy the cultural, educational and sports related activities available there. We provide transportation for outings to town for special occasions such as fireworks on the 4th of July or to see...
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I am a ambassador here and I've been here 3 years. I love the food the staff and how beautiful it is here every one is so kind and I can visit [name removed] anytime I want he is the buss but he treats me...
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.
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 living and...
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Moved Mom to Valiente and couldn't be happier. She gets lots of one on one attention and you can tell the staff really cares about their residents. She's on hospice and requires a lot of attention but 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.
Intimate community with only 10 bedrooms allowing an individualized and personal “extended family” level of care • Dining services program consists of home-cooked Texas Southern foods made from scratch• Snacks and beverages provided between meals throughout the day• Gated community in a serene...
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55 Floor plans available
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Apartments are rented knowing the individual does not qualify for Independent Living. 1. Extreme Dementia 2. Extreme physical issues.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Embark on the best years of your life at Carriage Inn. Enjoy active senior living at its finest and discover our LOVE, FUN and WOW! Our convenient location in Bryan is within easy reach of College Station, Navasota, and Sommerville. Imagine a cruise ship on land, where you can live worry free...
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We picked this community because, it was the most comfortable community for my loved one. My loved one likes the community, and has settled in nicely. The staff is great, and they seem to enjoy living there.
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.
Awarded Best of the Brazos Valley for Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care, Parc at Traditions provides the very best in service, hospitality, and care. Parc at Traditions is situated on a beautiful wooded site located in the heart of the Traditions Club community in Bryan/College...
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The staff is very friendly and helpful. The assisted living communities have been vaccinated but my loved one has not had the option. The communication between the community and the family is good. I...
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.
Waldenbrooke Estates does more than provide a beautiful place to live. We provide a trusted community with a sense of belonging. Everything is designed to create a better senior lifestyle. We offer you a whole new world of friendship, compassion, gracious living, and comfort and in the ultimate...
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We chose this facility mainly due to the convenient location. I do think that the staff and administrative staff could communicate with the family more. Overall I would still recommend Kruse Village to...
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.
Kruse Village is located between Houston and Austin in the beautiful rural town of Brenham Texas. Kruse Village has been serving Seniors of Washington County for over 20 years and has built its reputation on quality care for our residents. Kruse is located on 20 manicured acres with lush...
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I have enjoyed living in St. Joseph's Assisted Living for about half a year. I am so pleased with the place. I don't have to cook, clean house, or do my laundry. They do all of those things excellently....
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
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.
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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.
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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Argent Court is very nice Senior Living. My Mom has been there 9 months. She is doing alot better now than at home. The client makes his or her room the way they want it, their home. Meal are good. 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.
Argent Court, an assisted living community, is a new retirement alternative for seniors combining independent living with personal care in a warm, dignified community setting.Our residents appreciate the pleasant, home-like environment where personal services are provided in the privacy of their...
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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
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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: 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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My mother is very happy at Montgomery. The staff are warm, friendly and do a superb job. Such a caring atmosphere! Professional and experienced, the staff is excellent
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
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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: 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.
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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 Merle, TX

The average cost of senior living in Merle is $4,098 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Giddings, TX with an average of $3,627 per month.

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

Merle, TX
$4,098/mo
$4,310/mo

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

Merle, TX
$4,098/mo
$4,205/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

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

$4,602/mo
Independent Living
$4,098/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,180/mo
Studio
$4,680/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,566/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,994/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Merle

Recent reviews for independent living in Merle

Watercrest at Bryan

5.0
The pet-friendly environment at Watercrest, including grooming and walking services, ensures our pets are as content and well-cared for as we are. It's wonderful to be in a community that values our furry companions as much as we do.

Crestview Retirement Community in Bryan, TX

4.5
This was one of the facilities I considered as an option for my loved one when I was searching for care. It is a very nice looking facility, and the staff all was very caring and professional. However, it is expensive, and was outside of the budget I was considering.

Bluebonnet Court in College Station, TX

5.0
My Mother was evacuated from Kingwood to Bluebonnet Court after Hurricane Beryl hit the Houston area, and from the minute she arrived, it was an absolute fantastic experience. They treated Mom as if she was a permanent resident, and after only a three week stay, she cried for half of the drive ...
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Merle independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Merle independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Merle, 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 Merle 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 Merle partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Merle, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.5%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
29.6%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.2%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.5%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Merle 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 Merle communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Merle, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.4%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.7%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
29.6%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.4%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Merle 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 Merle offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Merle, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
40.7%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.5%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.1%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.7%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.1%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.4%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.2%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.6%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.7%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
29.6%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
29.6%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.5%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.1%
46.1%
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Broadmoor Court, Watercrest at Bryan and Isle at Watercrest Bryan are the top-rated independent living facilities near Merle, Texas. See full list of communities.

There are 34 independent living facilities near Merle, Texas. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Merle, Texas are Broadmoor Court, Watercrest at Bryan and Isle at Watercrest Bryan. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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