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The cost of independent living in Austin County is about $4,382 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 182 options. Read 5305 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.

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Photo of The Tradition - Woodway
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It was a little bit of a rocky start in the beginning but the friendliness of the staff members have been very good. We assume the meals are great because our loved one has gained a decent amount of weight....
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.
Photo of Countryside Senior Living of Spring
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[name removed], the Wellness Director/nurse of the facility was especially helpful and kind in ensuring my mother had the best care. The Caregivers were nice, also. They also allowed my mother to stay there...
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.
At Countryside Senior Living of Spring our residents are at the center of everything we do, and you’ll see that the moment you step through the front door. From our small, intimate buildings designed for a sense of connection to the wonderful meals we serve to our daily commitment to the health...
Photo of Novellus Cypresswood Assisted Living and Memory Care
44 Floor plans available
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The person in charge of hospitality was fantastic. All of the activities planned for the residents were fun and engaging. Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners were very nice.
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 a quiet suburb outside of Houston and graced with stately white columns and expansive porches, Novellus Cypresswood is a vibrant community designed to help older people enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle – and experience greater well-being.Now open, this inviting residence...
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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.
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My mom has lived at UP since 2020, and we love it! The staff are all wonderful and there is a very low turnover. You always see the same smiling faces when coming and going. My mom has PAS services and her...
Provides: Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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We moved here almost a year ago from Florida to be near family and have NOT EVER regretted the move. Woodland Cottages is such a fun and friendly place that we feel like one big family here. We have so...
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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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.
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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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Photo of Willow River Farms (The Center Houston)
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 Columbus Oaks Healthcare Community
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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.
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.
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 Kevin Court Apartments
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.
Photo of Shady Oaks Apartments Ltd
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.
Photo of Oak Bluff Village
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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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
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 Gardens At Rose's Retreat Assisted Living
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: 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.
Solea Wellen Park is a new, resort style, 55 and up, active adult apartment community. Our community is a new housing option for those that are ready to live a stress free, maintenance free lifestyle, but are not ready to slow down! Live easy, where friendships and laughter fill beautifully...
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Photo of The Homestead 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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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
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 Hollyoak Senior Living
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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Eagles Trace is the best independent living in Houston. They have two doctors on staff and a medical clinic. It's very clean and the staff is really friendly. The chef quit last Friday. I am pretty happy...
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 Austin County, TX

The average cost of senior living in Austin County is $4,382 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fayetteville, TX with an average of $3,604 per month.

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

Austin County, TX
$4,382/mo
$4,461/mo
$4,452/mo

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

Austin County, TX
$4,382/mo
$4,327/mo
U.S. national average
$4,211/mo

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

$5,152/mo
Independent Living
$4,382/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,500/mo
Studio
$2,797/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,454/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,569/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,615/mo

Senior living costs in Austin 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: Austin County, TX
Column state: Texas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAustin County, TXTexasU.S.
Independent Living$4,382/mo$4,327/mo$4,211/mo
Assisted Living$4,938/mo$4,844/mo$4,752/mo
Memory Care$5,152/mo$5,020/mo$5,014/mo
Independent Living
Austin County, TX:$4,382/mo
Texas:$4,327/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
Assisted Living
Austin County, TX:$4,938/mo
Texas:$4,844/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Memory Care
Austin County, TX:$5,152/mo
Texas:$5,020/mo
U.S.:$5,014/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Austin County

Recent reviews for independent living in Austin County

Good Living Community Care in Houston, TX

5.0
We chose Good Living Community Care because of the convenient location and they worked really hard to get my dad into dialysis. The room sizes here were pretty good for what he needed. As assisted living, I would recommend to others looking.

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 Constellation Solutions Center in Houston, TX

4.2
My mother has adjusted pretty well to this community. They are taking good care of her and her needs. The community for the most part is well maintained. They have a great staff here, they have been great to work with. There are many activities offered for the residents. The meals are nice, they ...
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Austin County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Austin County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Austin 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 Austin 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 Austin County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Austin County, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.1%
34.8%
No sugar
No sugar
46.9%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.2%
33.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.4%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Austin 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 Austin County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Austin County, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
46.3%
36.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.3%
43.8%
Room service
Room service
53.7%
37.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.6%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Austin 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 Austin County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Austin County, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
61.1%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.6%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40.7%
33.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.4%
47.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.7%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
49.4%
43.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
52.5%
38.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
51.2%
42.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
60.5%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
50%
33.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40.7%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64.2%
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Argent Court Brenham, Mera Vintage Park and Atria Westchase are the top-rated independent living facilities near Austin County, Texas. See full list of communities.
There are 182 independent living facilities near Austin County, Texas. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Austin County, Texas are Atria Westchase, Oak Park Retirement Resort and Village on the Park at Steeplechase. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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