Best Assisted Living in Texas

Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated Mar 2026
Over 980 homes analyzed

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Texas Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

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Home of the iconic cowboy culture, Texas features a rich culinary culture and scenic landscapes. As the second most populous state in the US, Texas offers good living conditions across its cities and rural areas. With a wide array of trusted assisted living communities providing customized care, seniors and families can rest assured of living their best years with their needs and desires well cared for. Ideally placed among picturesque destinations, assisted living communities ensure seniors have a variety of opportunities for recreation amidst Texas’ sunny backdrop.

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Parkwood Assisted Living
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Bedford
167
-
34
-
LCS-PHC LLC
3
2
1
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
Brookdale Henderson
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Henderson
80
A+
11
47
ESC IV, L.P.
7
-
7
Suite
Atria Cinco Ranch
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Katy
78
-
67
16
ARHC SOKTYTX01 TRS LLC
3
-
3
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
River Oaks
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Coppell
86
A+
25
55
COPPELL ALF, LLC
6
1
5
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Rosewood
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Flower Mound
86
-
18
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FLOWER MOUND ALF, LLC
2
2
-
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Elison Assisted Living of Lake Wellington
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Wichita Falls
85
B-
26
35
BISHOP LAKE WELLINGTON LESSEE LLC
20
14
6
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Autumn Leaves
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Dallas
124
C+
58
17
LCS-AL LLC
6
4
2
-
Atria Copeland
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

Tyler
80
A+
30
28
WG COPELAND SH LLC
1
1
-
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Cottage
Brookdale Willows Sherman
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Sherman
75
A+
15
47
EMERITUS CORPORATION
4
1
3
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Shavano Park Senior Living
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Shavano Park
90
A+
16
10
MERIDIAN SHAVANO PARK AL/ALZ OE LP
8
4
4
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Auberge at Vintage Lake
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Houston
90
-
63
11
WELLTOWER TENANT GROUP LLC
4
2
2
Studio / Semi-Private
The Bradford Memory Care
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Humble (Kengwood Glen)
76
-
50
-
THE BRADFORD MEMORY CARE, LLC
-
-
-
Private / Semi-Private Suite
Treemont Health Care Center
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

2501 Westerland Dr (Mid West)
124
-
58
-
TREEMONT CARE, LLC
5
-
5
-
Caruth Haven Court
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SL

Senior Living

Dallas (Park Cities)
95
A+
75
11
5585 CARUTH HAVEN OPCO LLC
5
1
4
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Ledgestone Senior Living
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Austin
92
C
38
-
W-C LEDGESTONE OWNER IX, L.P.
4
-
4
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
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The Residency at Ridgewood is an assisted living and memory care facility located in the heart of Waco, Texas. It offers various services to meet residents' needs, such as assisted living and memory care, along with activities and socialization opportunities. The facility aims to provide a nurturing environment that promotes independence and engagement in the community.
Overview of Residency at Ridgewood
The Residency at Ridgewood is an assisted living and memory care facility located in the heart of Waco, Texas. It offers various services to meet residents' needs, such as assisted living and memory care, along with activities and socialization opportunities. The facility aims to provide a nurturing environment that promotes independence and engagement in the community.
Riverstone Memory Center provides personalized care for each resident, focusing on those living with dementia and Alzheimer's. The center offers a safe and nurturing environment with a range of services including daily activities and meals. Their trained staff is available 24/7 to ensure the well-being of residents.
Overview of Riverstone Memory Center
Riverstone Memory Center provides personalized care for each resident, focusing on those living with dementia and Alzheimer's. The center offers a safe and nurturing environment with a range of services including daily activities and meals. Their trained staff is available 24/7 to ensure the well-being of residents.
Knopp Retirement Center is located in Fredericksburg, Texas, and has been providing exceptional senior care since 1965. The facility offers a range of services including assisted living, long-term care, and specialized therapy. It is family-owned and operated, focusing on compassion, respect, and integrity in care.
Overview of Knopp Retirement Center
Knopp Retirement Center is located in Fredericksburg, Texas, and has been providing exceptional senior care since 1965. The facility offers a range of services including assisted living, long-term care, and specialized therapy. It is family-owned and operated, focusing on compassion, respect, and integrity in care.
Proveer at Northgate is a senior living community in Houston, Texas, offering assisted living and memory care services. The community provides personalized care, farm-to-table dining, and a variety of activities for residents. It aims to deliver peace of mind for families and a vibrant lifestyle for seniors.
Overview of Proveer at Northgate
Proveer at Northgate is a senior living community in Houston, Texas, offering assisted living and memory care services. The community provides personalized care, farm-to-table dining, and a variety of activities for residents. It aims to deliver peace of mind for families and a vibrant lifestyle for seniors.
Pinnacle Senior Living is a beautifully designed community in Lufkin, Texas, offering affordable assisted living and compassionate memory care for seniors. The community provides personalized attention and 24-hour support, ensuring every resident receives exceptional care. Pinnacle Senior Living aims to make senior living simple, joyful, and affordable.
Overview of Pinnacle Senior Living of Lufkin
Pinnacle Senior Living is a beautifully designed community in Lufkin, Texas, offering affordable assisted living and compassionate memory care for seniors. The community provides personalized attention and 24-hour support, ensuring every resident receives exceptional care. Pinnacle Senior Living aims to make senior living simple, joyful, and affordable.
Mountain Villa at Kerrville is an Assisted Living Community (ALC) providing personalized and compassionate service since 1994. It is well known in the communities it serves. The facility is family-owned and operated.
Overview of Mountain Villa at Kerrville
Mountain Villa at Kerrville is an Assisted Living Community (ALC) providing personalized and compassionate service since 1994. It is well known in the communities it serves. The facility is family-owned and operated.
Meridian Assisted Living is an assisted living center located in El Campo, TX. It offers medication management, recreational activities, and a family-oriented environment. Residents can enjoy amenities such as free cable and internet, transportation services, and various social activities.
Overview of Meridian Assisted Living
Meridian Assisted Living is an assisted living center located in El Campo, TX. It offers medication management, recreational activities, and a family-oriented environment. Residents can enjoy amenities such as free cable and internet, transportation services, and various social activities.
Meadow Lake is a senior living community in Tyler, Texas, offering a range of services including assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. The community is designed to provide a safe and engaging environment for seniors, with various amenities and activities available. Residents enjoy fulfilling meals and a vibrant community atmosphere.
Overview of Meadow Lake Assisted Living Community
Meadow Lake is a senior living community in Tyler, Texas, offering a range of services including assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. The community is designed to provide a safe and engaging environment for seniors, with various amenities and activities available. Residents enjoy fulfilling meals and a vibrant community atmosphere.
Luxe Life Senior Living is a community in Chesterton, IN, offering a full-service living experience. Residents enjoy newly renovated rooms, spacious gathering areas, concierge-style services, and exceptional care. The facility provides various levels of care, including independent living and respite care.
Overview of Luxe Life Senior Living
Luxe Life Senior Living is a community in Chesterton, IN, offering a full-service living experience. Residents enjoy newly renovated rooms, spacious gathering areas, concierge-style services, and exceptional care. The facility provides various levels of care, including independent living and respite care.
Landon Ridge Alamo Ranch Assisted Living & Memory Care is a senior living community in San Antonio, Texas. It offers Assisted Living and Memory Care services in a supportive and caring environment. Residents can enjoy a variety of social activities and chef-prepared meals.
Overview of Landon Ridge – Alamo Ranch
Landon Ridge Alamo Ranch Assisted Living & Memory Care is a senior living community in San Antonio, Texas. It offers Assisted Living and Memory Care services in a supportive and caring environment. Residents can enjoy a variety of social activities and chef-prepared meals.

Assisted Living Magazine Ranking Methodology

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How We Score & Rank Senior Living Communities

Assisted Living Magazine ranks nursing homes using a rigorous, data-driven scoring model built specifically for skilled nursing.
Because this care level is regulated, clinical outcomes and compliance carry significantly more weight than transparency or digital presence. Each community receives a ranking based on the factors below, weighted according to their importance in predicting resident safety, care quality, and long-term stability.

Update cadence: Reviewed quarterly, with prompt updates when new reviews, reports, or complaints are filed.

What We Prioritize Most

The largest portion of every community’s score comes from resident feedback and online reputation (40%), which reflects real experiences shared by families and caregivers.

An additional 45% of the score comes from a combination of transparency and operational quality signals, including:

  • Photos, videos, and virtual tours (visual transparency)
  • Website quality and digital trust indicators
  • Occupancy levels and number of units (community scale & stability)

These factors help us evaluate how well a community presents itself and how consistently it meets resident needs.

Balancing Additional Factors

The final 15% of the score comes from supportive context data, including: walkability and local accessibility, estimated property value, and pricing information.

These elements provide helpful context but carry less weight because our rankings prioritize real-world satisfaction and care consistency first.

The result is a fair, clear, and data-driven ranking system for families researching senior living options.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What government services provide money for senior housing?

Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:

  • Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
  • Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
  • Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
  • Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
  • State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
  • Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
  • Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
How do you pick the homes you recommend?

Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.

Do you help families that need Medicaid?

Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.

How much does this service cost?

We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up. 

What services do you offer?
  • Finding and ranking the best assisted living facilities
  • Finding and ranking the best nursing homes
  • Finding and ranking the best memory care facilities
  • Our concierge service helps seniors move into the perfect home for them
  • Helping seniors use medicare, medicaid, and other government programs to pay for their homes
  • Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
  • Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
  • Autobiography & Family History Writing + Research
  • Senior-focused concierge medicine
  • Senior-focused nutritionist
  • Senior-focused personal training
  • Memory care specialists
  • Custom wheelchairs at all price points.
  • Custom hearing aids
  • Cosmetic skincare + dermatology
  • Companionship: We offer in-person and virtual companionship services. Someone engaging to hang out with or talk to on video chat.
  • Senior housing concierge. Our service finds the best senior living options based on your needs, income, and personality.