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The cost of independent living in Alief is about $3,226 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 277 options.

Read 10181 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance. You may also consider nearby communities such as Houston, Katy and Cypress.

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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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I’ve lived here for several years and I moved from a complex where I owned a condo. I was glad to move into a complex which had a facilities staff to handle the usual maintenance issues at their expense...
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.
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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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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I don't understand these other reviews here because I have a totally different experience at the Pinemont Apartments. People here in the office are friendly and very helpful. In fact the first person I...
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.
Meet Solea Cinco Ranch, our 55+ active lifestyle is a fresh take on freedom, centered around community, connection & convenience. Enjoy fitness classes, social events, and more – plus with neighbors who are in the same stage of life and ready to enjoy it with you.
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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
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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.
Photo of Gardens At Rose's Retreat Assisted Living
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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Ever since finding Veranda House, we have been at ease with leaving our mom here. My family is all so pleased with the amount of activities offered to her. They even take them on field trips! They are so...
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.
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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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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In this community they bring meals to us through the week and they have a lot of activities like bible study bingo and more for the residents. I was really happy when I came to this community. They are very...
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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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.
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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.
Enjoy extraordinary experiences in a luxurious 55+ senior living community. Amenities include a spacious 25,000 square foot clubhouse. With an enchanting ambiance and unparalleled amenities, Arella Jones is one of the most unique active senior communities in Houston.Arella on Jones is an...
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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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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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It’s working out fine. Mom’s closer to family which is what she wanted. It’s a nice community. There’s not a lot of parking available for families to visit. That’s probably the biggest thing. They have...
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 Alief, TX

The average cost of senior living in Alief is $3,226 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Meadows Place, TX with an average of $3,226 per month.

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

Alief, TX
$3,226/mo
$3,090/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$6,211/mo
Independent Living
$3,226/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,720/mo
Studio
$2,778/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,312/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,490/mo

Senior living costs in Alief 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: Alief, TX
Column state: Texas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAlief, TXTexasU.S.
Independent Living$3,226/mo$3,090/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$4,725/mo$4,569/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,211/mo$6,223/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Alief, TX:$3,226/mo
Texas:$3,090/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Alief, TX:$4,725/mo
Texas:$4,569/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Alief, TX:$6,211/mo
Texas:$6,223/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Alief

Recent reviews for independent living in Alief

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.

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.

Trinity Oaks of Pearland

5.0
We have been very pleased with our experience with Trinity Oaks. The community has been able to assist my loved one in helping my loved one out of bed and this has been great! We have had no issues with the community. The community has transportation to doctor appointments Monday through ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and accommodating staff. Many reviews praise the kindness and helpfulness of the staff members at various communities, including Pegasus Preserve of Memorial City where they are described as 'friendly and eager to help'. At Lone Star Living, the staff 'bent over backwards to help' residents and their families.
Expansive and well-maintained grounds. Several reviews highlight the beauty of the community grounds, such as the 'pretty' and 'spacious' trees and gardens at Emerson Pines. Residents of Pegasus Preserve of First Colony enjoy the convenience of being able to take walks around the 'nice facility'.
Great food and dining experiences. Throughout reviews, quality food is a major factor in residents' satisfaction with their community. At Lone Star Living, the food is 'delicious' and has a 'nice variety'. The staff at Lone Star Living make sure that residents 'get to eat' despite meal shortages.
Accessible and convenient locations. Some residents choose their community based on its convenient location, such as the ease of access to shopping and amenities at Pegasus Preserve of Memorial City. At Emerson Pines, the proximity to Emerson Pine was a deciding factor for one reviewer.
Affordable prices and value for money. Mentioned in several reviews, the affordability of the communities is a significant factor in residents' decisions to move in. At Lone Star Living, the price is described as 'affordable' and the community offers 'great value for the money'.
Variety of activities suited to different interests. Activities were another key factor in residents' satisfaction with their community. At Tarrytowne Estates, the wide range of offerings includes 'fun activities' and excursions, while Watercrest at Katy offers a 'little bit for everyone'.
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Alief independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alief independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alief, 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 Alief 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 Alief partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Alief, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.1%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51.6%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
46.6%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.8%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
24.2%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Alief 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 Alief communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Alief, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
47.3%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
54.9%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Alief 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 Alief offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Alief, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
60.6%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.3%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
46.2%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.8%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
65%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.1%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
53.8%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54.2%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.8%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
62.1%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
51.3%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
41.2%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.5%
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