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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Shepherd, TX
The cost of independent living in Shepherd is about $3,796 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 105 options. Read 3135 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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18 reviews
The staff is very kind and patient with the residents. They care that the people who live there are comfortable and enjoy their lives as much as possible. The only issue is that the communication is not...
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.
Let Our Experience Enhance YoursWe’re proud to announce that our community is now part of the award-winning Life Care Services® team. For more than 45 years, Life Care Services has been motivated by a singular mission: to improve the quality of life for seniors who choose to retire to a Life Plan...
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[name removed] and [name removed] are very capable and have a passion about serving the residents. They inspire the staff to excellence. The care is very intensive, so I am sure that it is expensive. It...
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 Cypresswood is a neighborhood specially designed to serve the needs of individuals living with Alzheimer's disease, dementia and other forms of memory loss. Every day we make it a goal to go above and beyond to enrich the lives of our residents. The staff is committed to delivering...
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My experience and interactions with Provident Memory Care have been great. I am glad A Place for Mom pointed me in their direction. I couldn't be happier. I mostly interact with the morning shift. They're...
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 live in a nursing center, you should feel welcome as part of the community. At Livingston Convalescent Center, that's just what will happen. This is our goal. Livingston Convalescent Center is a 52-bed nursing and rehabilitation center in the heart of Polk county. Our competent and...
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107 reviews
The staff is wonderful. Everyone is polite and so very caring to my parents. From the caregivers to the nurses to the administrators they are all genuine and compassionate. The 2 bedroom apartment is the...
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.
The Heritage Tomball is a unique retirement community with a compassionate staff and customizable care - offering independent living, assisted living as well as respite and hospice care. For those who value their independence but seek help with some of life's responsibilities, The Heritage...
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My mother is currently and has been a resident here for a few years. The OLD owner was a thief and sold the facility last fall (2018). New owners took over in early spring. Since the takeover things have...
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.
Pine Hollow Ranch is a beautiful Independent Living Facility located on 10 acres of land surrounding a breath-taking pond. This is a 16-Bed Facility that memorializes true country living. Our facility has an onsite home health agency to assist with the administration of medication and personal...
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We really appreciated the fact that took a big interest in our loved one and made big efforts helping her get adjusted during her first few weeks at the community. It makes us feel better and more...
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 Sundale Senior Living, our residents mean everything to us. Our mission is to exceed the expectations of our residents and their families through our commitment to compassionate care, honesty, integrity, affordability, and respect. Let us help you provide the comfort, care, community, and...
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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.
The Suites at Crimson Heights, established in 2019, is a robust Assisted Living Community that boasts 27 beautiful units, equipped with modern kitchen appliances, heated bathrooms with walk-in showers, and a private patio option. Our residents enjoy a variety of amenities, such as salon services,...
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Wonderful place, They took excellent care of my Mom, for about 5 years, she loved it there, and got a lot of attention from the stuff. They were super helpful and helped ease her pains from a harsh...
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.
Southern Knights of Tomball has been serving the residents of the area for over 20 years! We pride ourselves on our compassion, respect and care we provide our residents.We offer Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care.Stop in and see how we can meet your love one's needs.
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It was a very good experience so far. We are still adjusting to the whole situation but I feel it will get easier over time. The neighborhood is very nice so easy to shop or eat while we visit. I would...
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.
Living Life WellSure, you have options for senior living in Houston. But not many of them look like this. We think one visit and you’ll see that we stand out in a crowd, not just because our building often feels more like a resort than what you’d typically think of senior living. It’s also...
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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.
The Laurel at Vintage Park is a 55+ Active Adult Apartment Community located in Tomball, TX. Our apartments offer thoughtfully-designed 1 and 2-bedroom apartment homes and resort-inspired amenities, including a pool, fitness center, coffee and wine bar, and more.
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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.
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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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: 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, 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.
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.
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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.
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: 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.
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.
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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.
Cost of independent living in Shepherd, TX
The average cost of senior living in Shepherd is $3,796 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dayton, TX with an average of $2,928 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Shepherd, TX vs. nearby cities
Shepherd, TX
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Shepherd, TX vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Shepherd vs. other types of senior living
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What families are saying about independent living in Shepherd
Recent reviews for independent living in Shepherd
The Terraces at Kingwood Town Center
4.9
We haven't had a negative experience. The hurricane is a natural disaster that is always going to be challenging. They evacuated my dad and he is safe. Yes we would recommend this community to other families. I know there is a lot of negative right now but we don't feel that way. Even my almost ...
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The Heritage Tomball Senior Living
4.8
I would highly recommend the community to others for their loved ones. This is a clean and friendly place with good services. It is a good value for the money.
The food isn't individually as targeted as my loved one would like.
Landing at Woodland Lakes in Conroe, TX
5.0
Since Dad started his journey at Landing at Woodland Lakes, it's like watching him conduct a symphony of life. He's surrounded by support, yet free to compose his days with activities he loves. The blend of care, community, and personal space is music to our ears.
Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Comfortable and accommodating staff. Many reviews mention the friendly and caring nature of the staff at the communities. At Watermere at Woodland Lakes, residents and their families express their appreciation for the long-term friendships that have been formed with the community's caregivers.
Engaging activities for residents. Residents find enjoyment in the wide range of activities offered at the communities. Examples include movie nights, museum outings, gardening classes, and more, with families praising the wide variety of offerings at communities like Cypress Woods.
Thoughtfully designed private spaces. Reviews highlight the importance of well-appointed, private living spaces for residents. At Watercrest at Kingwood, the elegantly designed independent living spaces provide a sense of luxury and comfort, allowing seniors to maintain their independence in style.
High-quality dining experiences. Throughout the reviews, the quality of the food stands out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At Elison Park Independent Living, the chef accommodates dietary restrictions and individual preferences, ensuring residents look forward to mealtimes every day ...
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Dedicated and communicative staff. Families appreciate frequent, detailed conversations with community staff to keep everyone updated and ensure care needs are being met. At The Lodge at Pine Creek, the administrators and caregivers make a concerted effort to check in with residents and families, building strong bonds and foste ...
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Accessible and convenient facilities. Communities that offer accessible and convenient facilities cater to residents' needs and preferences. At The Wellington at Conroe, the availability of on-site laundry facilities and a full kitchen in each apartment allows seniors to maintain their independence while still enjoying the benefit ...
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Shepherd independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shepherd independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shepherd, 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 Shepherd 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 Shepherd partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shepherd, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25.8%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51.7%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
48.3%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.4%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.7%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Shepherd 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 Shepherd communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shepherd, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
48.3%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61.8%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
53.9%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24.7%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shepherd 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 Shepherd offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shepherd, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
61.8%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
51.7%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
49.4%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
70.8%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.3%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
70.8%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.1%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
56.2%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
56.2%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
68.5%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
65.2%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
55.1%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42.7%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
65.2%
45.7%
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Watermere at Woodland Lakes, Paradise Springs and Watercrest at Kingwood are the top-rated independent living facilities near Shepherd, Texas. See full list of communities.
There are 105 independent living facilities near Shepherd, Texas. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Shepherd, Texas are Watermere at Woodland Lakes, Watercrest at Kingwood and Carriage Inn Conroe. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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