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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Wharton County, TX
If you’re looking for independent living in the Wharton County area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Wharton County. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 79 independent living facilities in Wharton County, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
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21 reviews
It's been a very good experience. We picked this community because of the location was close to our home. Rooms were large and I liked the outside area for memory care residents.
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.
Laurel Glen at Sugar Land is a vibrant and innovative community that offers assisted living, memory care, and independent living options. Whether you are active and independent, need a little assistance, or require personalized memory care, you can be assured that we will help design a rewarding...
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79 reviews
[name removed] was very personable, professional and made the process very easy. She gave us a tour, presented options and promptly returned calls & messages. The facility was clean, updated and offered a...
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.
Located in Eastern Fort Bend County 20 miles southwest of Houston, Greatwood Retirement and Assisted Living Community offers the lifestyle that's just right for you. With proximity to expansive parkland, numerous golf courses and the acclaimed Museum of Southern History, this peaceful and...
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84 reviews
It’s a clean facility first of all. Staff is friendly. The med techs are all very nice. There is as much interaction as needed. It’s good for residents that want to be preoccupied as they have many...
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.
The Hampton a Solvere Senior Living is an affordable 5 star Resort Type Assisted Living and Memory Care Community. It sits on 17 acres of property near Stafford and Sugarland with ample parking and loads of green space, flower gardens, swimming pool designed for aqua exercise, outdoor seating,...
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8.6
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14 reviews
Rooms are nicely sized. It's not a very big place, but this means that the staff to resident ratio is excellent. I visit my mom every week and she is always clean, fed, and seems to generally be very well...
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.
Bedford Residence Serving Harris, Fort Bend, and Montgomery Counties for over 30 years, the Bedford Residence, located in Houston, Texas, is a residential care home dedicated to serving the needs of seniors. Whether you are a fan of the theater or a sports fan, the Bedford Residence is the...
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31 reviews
Overall, The Auberge is a wonderful facility. The entire staff, from top to bottom, is dementia trained, and their interactions with patients are encouraging. My Mom was a very "difficult" case of...
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.
The Auberge at Sugar Land is a neighborhood specially designed to serve the needs of individuals living with Alzheimer's disease, dementia and other forms of memory loss. Our tenured staff is committed to delivering a quality of care that meets the resident's physical, social, spiritual and...
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8.4
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35 reviews
My mother ended up recovering and returning to her home, but she made good friends and my sisters and I felt very safe having her at Parkway Place while she recovered.
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.
Parkway Place offers a range of services at our retirement community in west Houston, Texas, including:Independent livingAssisted livingMemory careLong-term careRespite careParkway Place is one of the most unique senior living communities in Texas. We are a full-service community, built on...
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8.4
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12 reviews
My move in date [date removed].This apartment is just what I need. The carpet was a surprise but I have adjusted…It is great.The Grand Parkway offers a variety of activities. I do like the trips to Walmart,...
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.
Welcome home to The Grand Parkway Apartment Homes, an active 55+ adult community that combines worry-free living with luxurious homes and amenities. At The Grand Parkway Apartments, we offer a resident calendar that is fully-packed with social gatherings and outings, making every day an...
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8.2
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29 reviews
The staff members are super friendly and all of the activities are great. The negatives about Landon Ridge is that they have had to micro manage our loved ones hygiene and medication - which we pay for but...
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.
Landon Ridge at Sugar Land is an assisted living community located in beautiful Sugar Land, Fort Bend County, Texas. Sugar Land consistently ranks as one of the best cities to live in America as well as one of the safest. Our town is minutes from Houston, but there are many beautiful green spaces...
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8.0
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29 reviews
Reserve at First Colony is a good place that feels like home. There have been quite a few changes in the staff. The care all depends on the shift and the lead. It is improving under the new director and...
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.
The Reserve at First Colony offers a special combination of daily living, personalized supportive services, and interactive activities. The Reserve at First Colony has been serving seniors for over 35 years and offers a full range of personalized assistance with daily living services to seniors....
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8.0
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2 reviews
My husband was a patient at OPC and it was the best facility I could have him to be. The owner and staff were very helpful though his stay. The activities for the patients are on point. They made sure he...
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.
Since 1995 Optimum Personal Care has been a reliable assisted living community for families needing mid to high-level care for their loved ones. Our purpose-built 40-bed community creates the ideal environment for residents to thrive even with a diagnosis that calls for detailed oversite.This is...
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8.0
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13 reviews
From planting flowers and yelling bingo to shopping Walmart and excursions around the town, The Abby has a little bit for everyone. My mom moved in last year and it has taken her a long time to adjust to her...
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.
The Abbey at Westminster Plaza is privately owned and operated by a Texas family with over 60 years of industry experience. Our Senior Living Community offers spacious 55+ Luxury Independent Living apartments designed to suit your lifestyle so you can finally focus on the things you love! With...
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7.5
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13 reviews
I would rank all 5's... the staff was awesome, they truly care, my mom wasn't there long, but she was happy there during her short stay.. Thank you for making her last few weeks special.. her words: "I'm...
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.
WHO IS CAMBRIDGE SQUARE ASSITED LIVING?Some people need a little help with daily activities such as medication reminders, dressing and even bathing. If this is your situation, Assisted Living at Cambridge Square may be a solution.In years past, the only options for this level of assistance were a...
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7.3
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29 reviews
Improve on communication. We like the residents in the community and overall we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had
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.
Imagine that feeling of home. It’s comfortable and relaxing. It’s familiar and welcoming. At The Avenues of Fort Bend, we create an exceptional senior living experience by infusing everything we offer with just that kind of warmth. Our community features individual, well-appointed apartments and...
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7.0
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74 reviews
Very friendly welcoming staff, availability of double room ultimately caused this selection. I would recommend with conditions. My loved one has been forgotten in her wheelchair three times and response...
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.
When you need the right care at the right time, we’re here for you and your family.If you’re living a mostly independent lifestyle, but you could use an extra hand with some of your day-to-day activities, our community with both assisted living and memory care could be right for you. With...
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My mom lives at the Fountains and we love having her here. The employees work so hard to make sure everything and every need is taken care of. I'm thankful I have a place I can trust the care of my mom to....
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.
The Fountains Assisted Living is a community is Sweeny, Texas. We are located in a safe, secure location on the same campus as Sweeny Community Hospital, Sweeny EMS, Senior Counseling Services and a medical office building. This provides us a quick access to an emergency room and ancillary...
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[Name removed] is totally dedicated. Her care and understanding is personal and unique. In my humble opinion, there is nowhere else that my mom could be better cared for with the environment that she needs....
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 Vivid Life Residential Care (VLRC), residents enjoy a luxurious retreat without the steep, luxury prices. Nestled within the tranquility of a country-like setting yet conveniently close to the services of the Katy, Fulshear, Richmond, & Sugar Land cities, VLRC is surely an oasis of...
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I chose Overture Sugar Land because I actually watched the place being built, it is in a great location close to anything you may need but it is also quiet. The apartment sizes go up to 2 bedrooms and those...
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.
Attain the lifestyle you’ve always dreamed of at our state-of-the-art active adult apartment community in Sugar Land. Boasting thoughtfully designed floor plans, upscale features and impressive community amenities, Overture Sugar Land is the ideal place to elevate your standard of living. Located...
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I picked this community because, of pricing and proximity to the hospital. The food was always on time and good, per my loved one. Activities Director does the same thing each week. Bingo. Never saw them...
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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For the most part, my loved one likes it here! She is adjusting very well, and the staff do what they can to appease her, such as providing special meals for her when she does not particularly care for 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.
Since 1995 Optimum Personal Care has been a reliable assisted living community for families needing mid to high-level care for their loved ones. Our purpose-built 56-bed community creates the ideal environment for residents to thrive even with a diagnosis that calls for detailed oversite.This is...
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My mother was formerly in another community and hands down the care and the communication at The Pines is the BEST. The staff is loving and attentive to her needs and [name removed] the nurse stays on top...
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.
The Pines at Bellaire located in Houston, Texas is one of a kind senior living community providing a harmonious lifestyle for all of our assisted living and memory care residents. The Feng Shui and green design principles, combined with impeccable selected decor, help promote a healthy and...
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My parents have been residents for more than a decade. Mom is still in independent living, but will probably transition to assisted living soon. Dad recently passed after a lengthy stay in the on-campus...
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.
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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.
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 Wharton County, TX
The average cost of senior living in Wharton County is $4,068 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sealy, TX with an average of $3,380 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Wharton County, TX vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Wharton County, TX vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Wharton County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Wharton County, TX by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Wharton County
Recent reviews for independent living in Wharton County
Optimum Personal Care - Sugar Land
5.0
5 on all of the above categories, it has been an excellent experience at Optimum Personal Care - Sugar Land.
The facility is very clean and the staff is very Godly, which meant a lot to our family.
I absolutely recommend this facility to anybody looking for assisted living.
Brookdale Shadowlake in Houston, TX
4.6
Very welcoming staff and community. They have learned the names of my brothers and my children and they greet us by name whenever we show up. They treat my mother and us with kindness, dignity, and respect. The food has been wonderful - good variety and nice quality.We really liked the size of ...
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Reserve at First Colony in Sugar Land, TX
5.0
You guys have been such a god-send. {name removed} was well taken care of and I appreciate everything through the years that you have done for our family.
Wharton County independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wharton County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wharton 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 Wharton 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 Wharton County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wharton County, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29.1%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.2%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
46.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
49.4%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.7%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Wharton 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 Wharton County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wharton County, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
46.8%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.9%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
53.2%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.8%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wharton 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 Wharton County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wharton County, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
58.2%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.6%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
46.8%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.7%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.1%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
49.4%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50.6%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.2%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
57%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
50.6%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
38%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
59.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sodalis Wharton, Watercrest at Katy and Atria Westchase are the top-rated independent living facilities near Wharton County, Texas. See full list of communities.
There are 79 independent living facilities near Wharton County, Texas. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Wharton County, Texas are Sodalis Wharton, Watercrest at Katy and Atria Westchase. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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