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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Pontotoc, TX

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The average monthly cost of Independent Living in Texas is $3,090, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Pontotoc area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

Independent Living Facilities near Pontotoc

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Last Updated: 8/27/26
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Photo of Gateway Villas and Gateway Gardens
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66 Floor plans available
8.7
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[name removed] has been at Gateway Gardens since end of August. She is very happy there and says only positive things about it all. Says food, staff , mangers, room & services for laundry and cleaning all...
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.
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Photo of Country Oaks at Hamilton Creek
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Vaccum, dust, bedding change weekly. Trash pick-up daily. Breakfast by choice off the menu. Other meals are set but limited options available.We do not need the medication administration but it is...
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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Photo of Celeste Care of Llano
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8.2
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8.2
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The staff are attentive, helpful and very friendly and professional. They have a variety of activities for the residents, and the apartments are large.
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.
CelesteCare of Llano Our assisted living community in Llano, Texas is located near the county's namesake river and only a hop, skip and a jump from one of the area's neatest geological attractions, known as the Enchanted Rock. We have created a haven for residents and their aides that encourages...
Photo of Celeste Care of Fredericksburg
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The staff were wonderful, skilled and kind. The food they serve is really good. The activity staff got to know my dad so that they could develop programs he would truly enjoy.
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.
CelesteCare Fredericksburg, a small luxury retirement/assisted living facility, is dedicated in helping our residents enjoy day to day living with grace and dignity. Our goal is to ensure residents privacy, choice and individuality. We are committed to offering a living environment that maintains...
Photo of Heritage Place of Fredericksburg
1212 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.0
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Assisted Living for a loved one is not something anyone looks forward to in life. But sadly, for some, it is inevitable. Thankfully, I only had to visit two to find the perfect place. Heritage Place in...
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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Photo of Arbor House of Marble Falls
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8.0
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12 reviews
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While it is impossible to be perfect with that type of care and services. They do an amazing job. We picked them because of the appearance, cleanliness, willingness to accommodate, and location for us.
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.
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Photo of Celeste Care of Horseshoe Bay
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22 reviews
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[name removed] was happy. We were happy because she was happy. She was always clean, gained weight, enjoyed the many activities even the exercise class, and [name removed] always singing Sweet Caroline to...
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.
CelesteCare of Horseshoe Bay offers a fresh, innovative approach to assisted living and licensed memory care. A trusted team of caregivers truly committed to making our residents feel welcome and loved. Advanced technology that significantly raises the bar on the quality of our care.Fun programs...
Photo of The Villages of Windcrest
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We thought that the staff and the residents were so welcoming and lovely and the place is always really clean. The CEO even helped us move in and get the television set up! The entire environment is super...
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.
Nestled in the heart of Texas Hill Country, surrounded by Fredericksburg’s small-town charm and abundance of local wineries, The Villages of Windcrest emphasizes an independent lifestyle with assistance available whenever you need it. Our convenient location allows for easy access to big city...
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Photo of West Oaks Independent Living Community
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The on-site managers are very caring and treat us like family. They cook all our meals from fresh ingredients. The meals are very good. Our complex contains only 11 apartments. However, the property is...
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.
West Oaks Independent Living Community is a small, quaint, lovely community in the quiet town of Lampasas, TX. We are nestled on 7 acres, just a mile from town, but surrounded by trees and wildlife - there is an abundance of deer. West Oaks offers one and two-bedroom apartments that have a full...
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If I had provided a wishlist of what I wanted and needed in a home for seniors I couldn’t have asked for more than what I have here in Woodlands Cottages. So happy we moved here! Comfortable and...
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.
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Photo of 800 Claremont
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I think, overall, I'm pretty happy with Gemstone, but I'm going with what Dad says. A. I don't know what activities they offer, and I don't know if my Dad is that interested in them. I do believe he needs to...
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.
800 Claremont is an assisted living community that is located in Marble Falls, TX. This community provides a caring and safe home to those who are looking to live in a great area. Marble Falls is a part of Burnet County, and it offers opportunities to get out and have fun. Those who are guests of...
Photo of Texas Jubilee House Of Brady
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.
Photo of Windchime at the Village
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.
Photo of Willow Creek Ranch
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.
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.
Photo of Country View Retirement
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.
Photo of Pecan Grove Apartments
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.

Cost of independent living in Pontotoc, TX

The average cost of senior living in Texas is $3,090 per month as compared to $3,520 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Texas vs. national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column state: Texas
Column national: U.S.
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Community typeTexasU.S.Cost difference
Independent Living$3,090/mo$3,520/mo12.2% below national median
Assisted Living$4,569/mo$5,830/mo21.6% below national median
Memory Care$6,223/mo$6,999/mo11.1% below national median
Independent Living
Texas:$3,090/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:12.2% below national median
Assisted Living
Texas:$4,569/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:21.6% below national median
Memory Care
Texas:$6,223/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:11.1% below national median
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What families are saying about independent living in Pontotoc

Recent reviews for independent living in Pontotoc

Arbor House of Marble Falls

4.8
It's great - my family member loves it there. They've been very nice and treat her respectfully. She likes the people that she's met. We love the apartment - it's perfect for her. Really the only issue is her water pressure, which she's having a hard time getting them to fix.

West Oaks Independent Living Community in Lampasas, TX

5.0
West Oaks is a small, friendly community with lots of outdoor space for walking my small dog and enjoying the wild deer herd. The location is ideal, very close to shopping, yet very open and very well cared for. The resident managers truly care about each resident in the community. Weekdays, ...
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The Villages of Windcrest in Fredericksburg, TX

4.0
The Villages of Windcrest is very good at activities for the residents. Their food is good. They lack a little in nursing care-especially on the weekends. The staff communication with the family is fair. There are three meals a day and the residents have some choices.

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Gateway Villas and Gateway Gardens, Country Oaks at Hamilton Creek and Celeste Care of Llano are the top-rated independent living facilities near Pontotoc, Texas. See full list of communities.
There are 17 independent living facilities near Pontotoc, Texas. See the full list.
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