Best Independent Living in College Station, TX

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 2 independent living communities in College Station, TX using TX Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent living in TX
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Info below is compiled from the TX Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
Citations tied to life safety or environmental standards (as categorized by the state). Often distinct from health-line citations.
Crestview Retirement Community
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Bryan
72
Facility 72
TX AVG 85
Rank #124 / 233
No
9
Facility 9
TX AVG 43
Rank #370 / 410
A+Mrc Crestview
1
Facility 1
TX AVG 6
Rank #23 / 225
1
Mrc the Langford
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
College Station
66
Facility 66
TX AVG 85
Rank #141 / 233
Yes
63
Facility 63
TX AVG 43
Rank #71 / 410
-Mrc Senior Living
6
Facility 6
TX AVG 6
Rank #125 / 225
6

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each independent living community is ranked against every other TX independent living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 2 analyzed for College Station. See how we rank facilities

Overview of Crestview Retirement Community

Crestview Retirement Community offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Bryan, TX. Having these care levels in one community can allow a resident’s needs to change over time without requiring a move elsewhere.

The community has 72 beds and opened in 1970. Total nurse staffing is 5 hours and 3 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. Mrc Crestview operates Crestview Retirement Community.

Respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Short term rehabilitation provides temporary care during recovery. Dining includes multi course meals in the dining room and quick bites in the Bistro, with fresh, from scratch cooking available through both options. Payment options include Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay, giving families public program and direct payment routes; Medicare applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence.

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Mrc the Langford

1851 Carroll Fancher Way, College Station, TX 77845
Overview of Mrc the Langford

Mrc the Langford is a nursing home, assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing community in College Station, Texas. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living provides help with dressing, bathing, medication, and other daily tasks while the resident keeps a private apartment. Memory care is a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving to another level can happen without leaving the community. Respite care supports a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Rehabilitation services and short term rehabilitation provide therapy during a temporary stay. The community has 66 beds and opened in 2018.

Residents can choose full service dining or meals to take away, with chef prepared food made from scratch. Religious services are available, and pets are allowed, so a resident can keep a pet in the community. Mrc Senior Living operates Mrc the Langford, and Stacey Nehring serves as director. A Walk Score of 63 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, where some errands can be done on foot, giving a resident who no longer drives some independent access to nearby errands.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Independent Living in College Station at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 36/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in College Station, TX. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 69The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in College Station, TX. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Independent Living in College Station, TX

What is the average cost of independent living in College Station, TX?

The average monthly cost of independent living in College Station, TX is approximately $1,905. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for independent living in College Station, TX?

Independent living in College Station, TX typically ranges from $715 - $3,080 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is independent living?

Independent living communities are residential settings for active older adults — typically with private apartments or cottages, shared amenities (dining, fitness, activities), and no built-in medical care.

How many independent living communities are listed on this page?

This page features 2 independent living communities in College Station, TX. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right independent living community in College Station, TX?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in College Station, TX, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting independent living communities in College Station, TX?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.