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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Milam County, TX

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Milam County Independent Living Facilities | 2173 Reviews

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Last Updated: 12/10/25
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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
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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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Maintenance guys could not be better. Staff up front has really improved. Activities provided are very good and frequent. Library is outstanding and well maintained. Speed bumps would be a plus for...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Affinity at Round Rock we’ve created a new kind of 55+ lifestyle community for people who are ambitious about the years ahead and aren’t willing to compromise their freedom.Rents start at $1,425, which includes everything: utilities, WiFi, expanded television services, swimming pool, hot tub,...
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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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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: 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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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: 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.
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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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This community is a great place for rehabilitation services. The people were nice and the community was clean. The food was ok and I would recommend this community.
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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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Milam County, TX

The average cost of senior living in Milam County is $3,868 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Thrall, TX with an average of $3,539 per month.

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

Milam County, TX
$3,868/mo
$3,989/mo
$3,827/mo

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

Milam County, TX
$3,868/mo
$4,319/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,928/mo
Independent Living
$3,868/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,561/mo
Studio
$4,999/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,470/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,049/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,242/mo

Senior living costs in Milam 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: Milam County, TX
Column state: Texas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMilam County, TXTexasU.S.
Independent Living$3,868/mo$4,319/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,757/mo$4,821/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,928/mo$5,003/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Milam County, TX:$3,868/mo
Texas:$4,319/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Milam County, TX:$4,757/mo
Texas:$4,821/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Milam County, TX:$4,928/mo
Texas:$5,003/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Milam County

Recent reviews for independent living in Milam County

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.

Sundara Senior Living in Round Rock, TX

5.0
My father joined the Sundara community a week ago. He is very happy there. He told my sister that they they treat him like royalty. It is a loving community where he gets the best care possible. The staff goes out of their way to ensure he has everything he needs to be well cared for both ...
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Fairway Vista II in Round Rock, TX

4.8
What a blessing to have found this facility! Located in a regular, upscale residential area of Round Rock my loved one actually felt as if he had moved into a new home. I was able to take him on walks around the neighborhood or sit with him on the front porch to watch the activities of the ...
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Milam County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Milam County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Milam 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 Milam 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 Milam County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
49.2%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
45.9%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.9%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Milam 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 Milam County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Milam County, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
44.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
55.7%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Milam 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 Milam County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Milam County, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
70.5%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
47.5%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
82%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
72.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
63.9%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
57.4%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
63.9%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
72.1%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
65.6%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
54.1%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
57.4%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Broadmoor Court, Watercrest at Bryan and Isle at Watercrest Bryan are the top-rated independent living facilities near Milam County, Texas. See full list of communities.
There are 80 independent living facilities near Milam County, Texas. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Milam County, Texas are Watercrest at Bryan, Isle at Watercrest Bryan and The Waterford at Round Rock. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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