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The cost of independent living in Bald Prairie is about $4,079 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 26 options. Read 575 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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The quaint atmosphere, beautiful decor and friendly staff are just a few of the reasons that I love that Broadmoor Place is my Mom’s home. It ended up not being a difficult decision because we could see very...
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.
Broadmoor Place is an assisted living community located in Bryan Texas just north of Camelot Park and Blinn College. Bryan offers our residents many recreational and sports related activities. We provide transportation downtown for shopping, entertainment and dining as well as to activities in...
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66 Floor plans available
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I must say that Watercrest is a wonderful place to live. I have not been disappointed in any of the areas you asked about (I put on 5 pounds eating in the dining room). I would give Watercrest an overall...
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.
Experience the warmth, elegance, and opportunities that await you at Watercrest at Bryan, a independent living retirement community located in Bryan/College Station, TX just minutes from Texas A&M University. Watercrest is dedicated to a creating a friendly and hassle-free living environment...
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My mother has some complaints about the food, but I think it's just that food in general doesn't taste as good to her as in her younger days. She says, smaller portions lately, especially the meat? Yes, we...
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.
At the Isle at Watercrest Bryan, our mission is to create the perfect blend of comfort, care, and empowered living. We believe that we are simply a small chapter in your loved one’s journey, and are here to help assist in creating a supportive, and caring environment. By partnering with your...
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Had the pleasure of meeting [name removed] today in the sales office. You can tell she has a passion for what she does. She took her time and spent most of the day with our family showing us around the...
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.
Discover Texas hospitality and friendly staff at the Waterford at College Station, offering Assisted Living and Memory Care services in College Station, Texas. Recently renovated, our community invites residents to relax and experience the very best amenities, both in our apartments and in the...
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The staff at Arbor House was great and assisted with the move in, as well as end of life transition. We highly recommend this place.
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.
Trustworthy, Creative, Knowledgeable, Positive, Enthusiastic, Energetic, Welcoming, Flexible, and Experienced are all attributes that the management team contribute to the culture at Arbor House Assisted Living and Memory Care. These ladies have provided stability and continuity of care with the...
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The staff is very helpful and calls me when they have questions or need something for my elderly mother. I did not like that they sent her to the emergency room thinking she was having a stroke. The...
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.
They say everything is bigger in Texas. That's certainly true at Ascension Living Providence Village, where you'll have opportunities to make your retirement as big as you want. For those looking for an active lifestyle, we're conveniently located close to boating, fishing and hiking of Lake...
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I am a ambassador here and I've been here 3 years. I love the food the staff and how beautiful it is here every one is so kind and I can visit [name removed] anytime I want he is the buss but he treats me...
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.
Sodalis Senior Living has been a Texas based provider of assisted living and memory care communities since 1998. We have one purpose, to provide the best life possible to adults living with physical limitations and/or diminished cognitive abilities. We do this by providing assisted living and...
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Moving to bluebonnet was the smartest and best thing we did for my mom. She enjoys the smaller community of residents and all the activities that she has the opportunity to join in with. The staff 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.
Bluebonnet Place is located in College Station, Texas, home of Texas A&M University. Our residents enjoy the cultural, educational and sports related activities available there. We provide transportation for outings to town for special occasions such as fireworks on the 4th of July or to see...
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22 Floor plans available
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I moved my husband into the Brookdale in July. We can’t say enough good about it. The care is wonderful. The people that work there, are amazing. They treat the patients as family. They are very kind 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.
Create your cozy sanctuary in a spacious, private apartment and engage with friends and neighbors in our charming, home-like environment. Our assisted living community, which provides both assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care, is nestled on 11 wooded acres on the banks of the Brazos...
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99 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
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Apartments are rented knowing the individual does not qualify for Independent Living. 1. Extreme Dementia 2. Extreme physical issues.
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.
Embark on the best years of your life at Carriage Inn. Enjoy active senior living at its finest and discover our LOVE, FUN and WOW! Our convenient location in Bryan is within easy reach of College Station, Navasota, and Sommerville. Imagine a cruise ship on land, where you can live worry free...
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It was perfect for our needs. Mom is still independent. She doesn't need assisted living at this point. All the assisted living facilities that I looked at shared laundry facilities, didn't have a separate...
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.
Emerald Cottages of Waco provides an independent living community to those who are looking to make Waco, TX their home. This community offers residents the opportunity to live in a great area. Waco is a part of McLennan County and it provides both residents and guests with much to do and see....
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The staff is very friendly and helpful. The assisted living communities have been vaccinated but my loved one has not had the option. The communication between the community and the family is good. I...
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.
Waldenbrooke Estates does more than provide a beautiful place to live. We provide a trusted community with a sense of belonging. Everything is designed to create a better senior lifestyle. We offer you a whole new world of friendship, compassion, gracious living, and comfort and in the ultimate...
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We picked this community because, it was the most comfortable community for my loved one. My loved one likes the community, and has settled in nicely. The staff is great, and they seem to enjoy living there.
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.
Awarded Best of the Brazos Valley for Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care, Parc at Traditions provides the very best in service, hospitality, and care. Parc at Traditions is situated on a beautiful wooded site located in the heart of the Traditions Club community in Bryan/College...
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We have been really impressed with not only the day to day staff but the higher ups in management with just how friendly and helpful they have been. They have had to cut back on the activities but we do wish...
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.
Stoney Brook of Hewitt's comprehensive assisted living services are for those who choose or require assistance with their daily needs, but wish to remain as independent as possible. We provide a spectrum of services tailored for each resident, meaning greater choices and flexibility today and as...
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It is a clean community. They are super friendly people. My loved one does not complain about the food. My loved one loves to play Bingo. We picked this community because, my loved one felt comfortable, and...
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.
Stilwell Retirement Residence first opened its doors in November of 1964. While Stilwell was established primarily for retired Texas educators, we do welcome people from other professions as space allows.Providing our residents with a comfortable, secure, friendly, and affordable retirement...
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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
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: 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.
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My Father is a resident in Assisted Living at Crestview. The staff treats him like family, and the care he receives there is top notch. Many staff members have 10 or more years longevity with this company....
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.
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
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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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.
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: Assisted Living, 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.
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 Bald Prairie, TX

The average cost of senior living in Bald Prairie is $4,079 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Centerville, TX with an average of $3,693 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Bald Prairie, TX vs. nearby cities

Bald Prairie, TX
$4,079/mo
$4,147/mo
$9,763/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Bald Prairie, TX vs. the state and national average

Bald Prairie, TX
$4,079/mo
$4,192/mo
U.S. national average
$4,033/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Bald Prairie vs. other types of senior living

$4,796/mo
Independent Living
$4,079/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Bald Prairie, TX by room type

Semi-Private
$4,025/mo
Studio
$4,642/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,399/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,034/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Bald Prairie

Recent reviews for independent living in Bald Prairie

Watercrest at Bryan

5.0
The pet-friendly environment at Watercrest, including grooming and walking services, ensures our pets are as content and well-cared for as we are. It's wonderful to be in a community that values our furry companions as much as we do.

Stoney Brook of Hewitt

4.9
We were very fond of Stoney Brook right away, even though our loved one was not there for very long we were very impressed. They are a small enough community to where the residents will get more one on one care. Overall our loved one was pleased with the meals and dining, and we were pleased ...
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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.

Bald Prairie independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bald Prairie independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bald Prairie, 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 Bald Prairie 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 Bald Prairie partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bald Prairie, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.4%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39.1%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
30.4%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.8%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.7%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Bald Prairie 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 Bald Prairie communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bald Prairie, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.7%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.2%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
43.5%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bald Prairie 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 Bald Prairie offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bald Prairie, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
56.5%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.4%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.4%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.8%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
65.2%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.9%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
56.5%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.4%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.8%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
65.2%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
56.5%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
47.8%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
39.1%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
69.6%
45.7%
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Broadmoor Court, Watercrest at Bryan and Isle at Watercrest Bryan are the top-rated independent living facilities near Bald Prairie, Texas. See full list of communities.

There are 26 independent living facilities near Bald Prairie, Texas. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Bald Prairie, Texas are Broadmoor Court, Watercrest at Bryan and Isle at Watercrest Bryan. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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