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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Whitson, TX

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The cost of independent living in Whitson is about $2,806 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 49 options.

Read 1107 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 Waco, Temple and Hewitt.

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Photo of Ridgecrest Retirement and Healthcare Community
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Overall positive - could use some curb appeal. The care is wonderful, but staff could use some more people. The food is good.
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.
About Us:Since 1985, Ridgecrest has been committed to being Waco's finest option for retirement living, assisted living, and skilled nursing care. We offer elegant residential living for all levels of Senior Care. Long known as Waco's premiere choice for retirement living, Ridgecrest can now...
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Mercy House helped me when no one else would give me a chance. Their service is unmatched. The facility is beautiful. The staff is amazing. I am so grateful that I ended up in the hands of Mercy House. They...
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.
Exceptional Assisted Living & Memory Care in a Peaceful, Country-Like Setting At Mercy House, we provide 5-star senior living in a welcoming, secure, and compassionate environment. Our Assisted Living and Memory Care services are designed to offer the highest level of care, ensuring that...
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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
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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.
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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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
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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.
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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The Assisted Living has a very clean & warm environment. The administrator is very caring and attentive to the residents there. The atmosphere is homely. There are petty of activities to keep the resident...
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.
The Rosewood Retirement CommunityThe Rosewood Retirement Community is conveniently located at IH-14/Highway 190 and the Rosewood exit—close to healthcare providers, restaurants and shopping centers. Our 64 assisted living apartments offer attractive residential options for those who wish to...
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Moving my parents here has been the best choice they have made . It's been a wonderful experience so far. The are enjoying socialing with people there own age and that they have things in common with. They...
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.
Life Simplified. For them. And, for you. Laurel Hall Memory Care Community at The Wesleyan at Estrella located off Williams Drive and Estrella Crossing is part of the rich tradition of Wesleyan Homes. Wesleyan Homes has been a ministry of the Central Texas United Methodist Church since1962. Our...
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The on-site managers are very caring and treat us like family. They cook all our meals from fresh ingredients. The meals are very good. Our complex contains only 11 apartments. However, the property is...
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.
West Oaks Independent Living Community is a small, quaint, lovely community in the quiet town of Lampasas, TX. We are nestled on 7 acres, just a mile from town, but surrounded by trees and wildlife - there is an abundance of deer. West Oaks offers one and two-bedroom apartments that have a full...
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I have been here a little over a month to experience a friendly staff, friendly residence, and warm and comforting people in the population. I had a house for 40 years which I maintained and enjoyed however,...
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: 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
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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, 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.
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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.
Residency at Ridgewood is a boutique assisted living and memory care community located close to Lake Waco and both local hospitals and medical facilities. We are owned and operated by a life-long Wacoan and female entrepreneur with over 25 years of nursing experience caring for senior adults. We...
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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.
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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Just about all of it has made it a great experience and I would recommend WIll O Bell Assisted Living community to other families
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 Whitney Retirement Village
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.
Country Club Retirement Community Assisted Living, CCRC, was designed for people who are ready to make transitions in their life, get a little help with the things that are getting more difficult, yet want to hold on to their independence.CCRC Assisted Living opened June 29, 2009. The Assisted...
Provides: Assisted 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.
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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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.
Live a life that inspires you each day in Georgetown, TX.Where luxurious living meets the playful spirit of Hill Country. Explore Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care lifestyles designed with you in mind. Luxury, location, and convenience.Take advantage of our grand suite of...
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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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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, Senior Apartments
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.
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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Whitson, TX

The average cost of senior living in Whitson is $2,806 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Moody, TX with an average of $2,806 per month.

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

Whitson, TX
$2,806/mo
$3,090/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$6,017/mo
Independent Living
$2,806/mo

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

Studio
$2,473/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,156/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,273/mo

Senior living costs in Whitson 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: Whitson, TX
Column state: Texas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWhitson, TXTexasU.S.
Independent Living$2,806/mo$3,090/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$4,569/mo$4,569/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,017/mo$6,223/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Whitson, TX:$2,806/mo
Texas:$3,090/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Whitson, TX:$4,569/mo
Texas:$4,569/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Whitson, TX:$6,017/mo
Texas:$6,223/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Whitson

Recent reviews for independent living in Whitson

Stilwell Retirement Residence in Waco, TX

5.0
Stilwell Retirement is a great place. We chose this facility because it has a very warm and inviting atmosphere. Her apartment is perfect for her needs and they have different sizes to choose from depending what you want. They do have a lot of activities provided but she just does not partake in ...
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Ascension Living Providence Village in Waco, TX

4.4
Our loved one does complain about the food, it does get a little repetitive. They do have an alternative menu so if you do not like what they are serving that day you can pick something off that menu. The activities are pretty much limited, which were hoping they come back since our loved ones ...
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West Oaks Independent Living Community in Lampasas, TX

5.0
West Oaks is a small, friendly community with lots of outdoor space for walking my small dog and enjoying the wild deer herd. The location is ideal, very close to shopping, yet very open and very well cared for. The resident managers truly care about each resident in the community. Weekdays, ...
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Whitson independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Whitson independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Whitson, 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 Whitson 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 Whitson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Whitson, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.3%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.8%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
40.8%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.8%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
26.5%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Whitson 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 Whitson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Whitson, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.8%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
49%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Whitson 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 Whitson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Whitson, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
61.2%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.7%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.7%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.1%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
69.4%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.1%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
53.1%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
51%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
59.2%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
59.2%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
51%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61.2%
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