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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Lee County, TX

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The cost of independent living in Lee County is about $4,086 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 98 options. Read 2489 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 Lodge at Merilltown
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.
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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During the stay at fairway my father seemed to make many improvements. The decision to move him to an assisted living was a hard step to swallow but after the recent passing of my mother seemed more than...
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, Memory Care
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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.
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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, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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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.
Private and Semiprivate Floor plans, Three meals daily, 24 hour attendant supervision, Housekeeping Daily, Nurse on Staff, Full Time Activities Program, Emergency Call System, Utilities & Cable included in base price.  Our home offers different levels of care which can include assistance with...
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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: 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: 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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Cost of independent living in Lee County, TX

The average cost of senior living in Lee County is $4,086 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include La Grange, TX with an average of $2,691 per month.

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

Lee County, TX
$4,086/mo
$4,310/mo
$3,833/mo

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

Lee County, TX
$4,086/mo
$4,245/mo
U.S. national average
$4,160/mo

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

$5,150/mo
Independent Living
$4,086/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,998/mo
Studio
$5,026/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,699/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,392/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$1,825/mo

Senior living costs in Lee 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: Lee County, TX
Column state: Texas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLee County, TXTexasU.S.
Independent Living$4,086/mo$4,245/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living$4,944/mo$4,772/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$5,150/mo$4,938/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Lee County, TX:$4,086/mo
Texas:$4,245/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
Lee County, TX:$4,944/mo
Texas:$4,772/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Lee County, TX:$5,150/mo
Texas:$4,938/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Lee County

Recent reviews for independent living in Lee County

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.

Sundara Senior Living in Round Rock, TX

5.0
My father joined the Sundara community a week ago. He is very happy there. He told my sister that they they treat him like royalty. It is a loving community where he gets the best care possible. The staff goes out of their way to ensure he has everything he needs to be well cared for both ...
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Sage Park Austin

4.0
The front office staff at Juniper Village at Spicewood Summit is friendly and calm The care staff nursing is great, but some of the day to day care staff do not perform up to expected standards with brief changes. For example: 2 different staff member occurrences within 7 months. Families have ...
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Lee County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lee County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lee 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 Lee 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 Lee County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lee County, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.4%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
40.2%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.5%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Lee 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 Lee County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lee County, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
42.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.7%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lee 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 Lee County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lee County, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
58.6%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.5%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.9%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
67.8%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.4%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.7%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52.9%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60.9%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
58.6%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
47.1%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
46%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
46.4%
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Broadmoor Court, Watercrest at Bryan and Isle at Watercrest Bryan are the top-rated independent living facilities near Lee County, Texas. See full list of communities.
There are 98 independent living facilities near Lee County, Texas. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Lee County, Texas are Watercrest at Bryan, Isle at Watercrest Bryan and The Waterford at Round Rock. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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