Page 2 of Best Independent Living in Houston, TX

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 38 independent living communities in Houston, 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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Avg Walk Score: 60/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Houston, 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: 106The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Houston, TX. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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 to lowest based on our ranking 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. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
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 health-related standards (as categorized by the state). Subset of overall citation activity.
Citations tied to life safety or environmental standards (as categorized by the state). Often distinct from health-line citations.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
The Heritage Tomball
IL
AL
HOS
MC
RC
Tomball
147
Facility 147
TX AVG 78
Rank #70 / 980
No
63
Facility 63
TX AVG 42
Rank #235 / 1,345
14
Facility 14
TX AVG 21
Rank #306 / 586
1221 Graham Drive Opco LLC
4
Facility 4
TX AVG 6
Rank #293 / 839
24Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
StoneCreek of Copperfield Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
Houston (Copperfield Southdown Village)
109
Facility 109
TX AVG 78
Rank #296 / 980
Yes
62
Facility 62
TX AVG 42
Rank #248 / 1,345
3
Facility 3
TX AVG 21
Rank #557 / 586
Vop Stonecreek Cooperfield, LLC
0
Facility 0
TX AVG 6
Rank #1 / 839
--Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Belmont Village West University
IL
AL
MC
Houston (Braeswood)
174
Facility 174
TX AVG 78
Rank #29 / 980
Yes
83
Facility 83
TX AVG 42
Rank #23 / 1,345
21
Facility 21
TX AVG 21
Rank #194 / 586
Belmont Village West University Tenant LLC
15
Facility 15
TX AVG 6
Rank #731 / 839
-15Studio / 1 Bed
Morada Cy-Fair
IL
AL
MC
Houston (Steeplechase Corner)
135
Facility 135
TX AVG 78
Rank #103 / 980
Yes
58
Facility 58
TX AVG 42
Rank #325 / 1,345
20
Facility 20
TX AVG 21
Rank #215 / 586
Hp Houston Opco, LLC
7
Facility 7
TX AVG 6
Rank #498 / 839
-7Suite / 1 Bed
Atria Westchase
IL
AL
MC
Houston (Westside)
110
Facility 110
TX AVG 78
Rank #287 / 980
Yes
52
Facility 52
TX AVG 42
Rank #454 / 1,345
21
Facility 21
TX AVG 21
Rank #194 / 586
Wg Westchase Sh, LLC
9
Facility 9
TX AVG 6
Rank #602 / 839
18Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Forum at Memorial Woods
IL
AL
MC
Houston (Westside)
148
Facility 148
TX AVG 78
Rank #64 / 980
Yes
46
Facility 46
TX AVG 42
Rank #608 / 1,345
22
Facility 22
TX AVG 21
Rank #179 / 586
Snh Longhorn Tenant LLC
10
Facility 10
TX AVG 6
Rank #640 / 839
110Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Doliver of Tanglewood
IL
AL
MC
Houston (Westside)
74
Facility 74
TX AVG 78
Rank #482 / 980
Yes
55
Facility 55
TX AVG 42
Rank #384 / 1,345
3
Facility 3
TX AVG 21
Rank #557 / 586
Anthology Holdings, LLC
4
Facility 4
TX AVG 6
Rank #293 / 839
-41 Bed / 2 Bed
Village on the Park Steeplechase
IL
AL
MC
Houston (Village On Steeplechase Park)
52
Facility 52
TX AVG 78
Rank #646 / 980
Yes
52
Facility 52
TX AVG 42
Rank #454 / 1,345
11
Facility 11
TX AVG 21
Rank #378 / 586
Cardinal Bay, Inc
6
Facility 6
TX AVG 6
Rank #442 / 839
261 Bed / 2 Bed
The Village of Meyerland
IL
AL
MC
Houston (Braeswood)
194
Facility 194
TX AVG 78
Rank #14 / 980
Yes
58
Facility 58
TX AVG 42
Rank #325 / 1,345
13
Facility 13
TX AVG 21
Rank #330 / 586
Braeswood Owner, LLC
19
Facility 19
TX AVG 6
Rank #787 / 839
118Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Waterford at Baytown
IL
AL
MC
RC
Baytown
42
Facility 42
TX AVG 78
Rank #716 / 980
Yes
62
Facility 62
TX AVG 42
Rank #248 / 1,345
11
Facility 11
TX AVG 21
Rank #378 / 586
Csl Baytown, LLC
4
Facility 4
TX AVG 6
Rank #293 / 839
13Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every TX community we track that reports that metric, not just the 38 analyzed for Houston.

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The Heritage Tomball

1221 Graham Dr, Tomball, TX 77375
Overview of The Heritage Tomball

Tucked in the harmonious residential area of Graham Drive, Tomball, TX, The Heritage Tomball is a prominent senior living community offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Live a wonderful retirement within the stunning and spacious residences of The Heritage Tomball in variations of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans. A compassionate and highly skilled team strives to deliver top-notch care and support for seniors to flourish and gain valuable skills in their retirement.

The Heritage Tomball provides a jam-packed calendar of activities and programs for seniors to discover new interests and relive old hobbies for their enjoyment and wellness. Delight with healthy and tasty meals catering to nutritional needs and preferences. With its serene spaces and fabulous amenities, The Heritage Tomball is a great place to thrive and create lasting memories in its golden years.

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Overview of StoneCreek of Copperfield Senior Living

Discover an enhanced lifestyle free from hassles with StoneCreek of Copperfield Senior Living, a lively senior living community in Harris County, Houston, TX, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Confidently enjoy your freedom in thoughtfully crafted apartments, ranging from cozy studios to spacious villas–all designed to provide utmost comfort and convenience. The community offers 24-7 passionate care services provided by certified team members and overseen by a licensed nurse on site.

Committed to helping its residents live their best lives, the community provides an array of convenient services, delightful amenities, and a vibrant calendar of events and activities. Weekly housekeeping, personal laundry and linens service, and trash removal services are provided to give residents more time for enjoyment. On-site physical therapy is available to help residents maintain their strengths and mobility. Amenities include a full-service salon, activity room, fitness center, spacious lobby, common room, and sitting areas, as well as beautifully landscaped courtyards with walking trails for relaxing walks alone or with friends.

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Overview of Belmont Village West University

Considered to be an active community in the West-U, Belmont Village Senior Living houses an award-winning memory care in Houston. The assisted living and memory care community is ranked as one of the only assisted living facilities in Houston that is best in its class brought by their premier level of care entrusted to residents. Belmont Village boasts its innovative and modern approach to senior care; they have ensured that they provide a spectrum of care as they understand the unique needs of each individual. Their management and staff are well-trained professionals that ensure that residents are being heard and provide a lifestyle that suits their needs. 

Located by neighboring shopping centers and entertainment centers, Belmont Village offers an array of possibilities and opportunities. The community itself provides premier essential amenities and services such as their Diabetes for Center for Excellence, hair service salon, and scheduled transportation; as with essential services that include visiting physician, medication management, 24/7 licensed nurse on-site; and 24/7 urgent care telemedicine available. Belmont Village ensures that every resident is able to gain the right level of care appropriate for them while living an independent life. 

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Overview of Morada Cy-Fair

Morada Cy-Fair is a 135-bed retirement community at 11500 Fallbrook Dr, Houston, TX, in the Steeplechase Corner neighborhood, 22.6 miles northwest of downtown Houston. Nicole Gayton administers the community on behalf of Hp Houston Opco, Llc. Licensed by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, the facility opened in October 2005 and offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care with 60 dedicated Alzheimer’s units.

A 1-story building with suites and one-bedroom apartments (285 to 575 square feet), Morada Cy-Fair provides three daily meals focused on southern comfort food. Three care levels accommodate independent, assisted, and memory care residents. Independent living emphasizes scheduled activities, transportation, and social events. Assisted living provides 24/7 staffing with personalized care plans.

Memory care operates under the GLOW℠ program with Alzheimer’s certification and enhanced supervision. A full-service beauty salon and barber shop, arts and crafts room, game room, and outdoor spaces are available. On-site concierge services, fitness classes, Bible study and worship services, and a Military Veterans Program support resident engagement. Pets are welcome.

Walk score of 58 reflects moderate walkability; most activities and services require transportation.

Staffing composition, RN, LPN, and CNA hours per resident per day, and weekday-to-weekend ratios are not publicly disclosed. The facility confirms 24/7 staffing availability in assisted living and memory care but does not provide comparative staffing data or state-average metrics.

A comprehensive state inspection on August 9, 2023, cited 7 Life Safety Code violations covering fire alarm and smoke detection systems, exit signs, manual fire alarm pulls, and ventilation and exhaust systems meeting NFPA 96 standards. No Health Code violations were found. All deficiencies were corrected. The facility had resolved similar life safety issues between May 28, 2019, and August 27, 2019.

Current inspection results show 7 total citations and 7 life safety citations (17 percent worse than Texas average of 6 for assisted living residences), with inspections-with-citations at state average. No enforcement actions or fines were recorded.

HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress is 2.31 miles away for acute care access.

Families evaluating Morada Cy-Fair should request staffing metrics, verify corrective action status for the August 2023 life safety citations, and clarify current pricing before placement.

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Overview of Atria Westchase

Atria Westchase, nestled in Houston’s vibrant Energy Corridor, is an inviting senior living community offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. It is designed to reflect a modern home environment and boasts lively décor, vibrant wall colors, and accessible communal spaces. Senior residents enjoy top-tier amenities, including chef-prepared meals catering to various dietary preferences, lush landscaped grounds, and round-the-clock nursing care. This welcoming community provides an enriching senior living experience with a calendar brimming with daily events, fostering opportunities for fun, fitness, learning, connections, and artistic expression.

Renowned for its cleanliness and meticulous maintenance, Atria Westchase boasts a highly dedicated and compassionate staff. Seniors relish an active lifestyle with discreet 24-hour support while benefiting from flexible monthly leases for independent senior apartments equipped with kitchenettes, individual thermostat control, walk-in showers, and emergency systems. With a commitment to promoting active and fulfilling lives for seniors, Atria Westchase stands as a haven where residents thrive in a supportive and engaging community. Experience the warmth, vibrancy, and comprehensive care that defines Atria Westchase – a place where seniors find comfort, camaraderie, and a home to call their own.

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Overview of The Forum at Memorial Woods

The Forum at Memorial Woods is an esteemed senior living community set in the lovely neighborhood of Washington Street, Suite 230, Newton, MA, that offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Experience unmatched comfort and convenience with snug and sophisticated residences available in various floor plans. To meet seniors’ needs and preferences, a competent and highly trained team strives to provide necessary help.

The community values residents’ privacy, providing them with care and support when it is needed and wanted. With engaging activities and enjoyable programs, seniors create meaningful interactions and gain valuable experiences. Mealtimes are also something to anticipate with delicious and well-balanced dining options catering to dietary needs and preferences. The Forum at Memorial Woods is ideal for seniors who want to make their best years more memorable.

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Overview of The Doliver of Tanglewood

Twenty-nine; that’s how many dedicated Alzheimer’s units sit inside The Doliver of Tanglewood, out of 74 total beds, which tells you something about where this Houston community has chosen to specialize. It opened in August 2022 at 504 Bering Drive in Tanglewood, so it’s young, about three years in, administered by Bruce Hutmacher under Anthology Holdings, LLC. Pricing starts at $4,195 a month for one- and two-bedroom units.

The building itself is mid-rise, apartment-style, sitting in a moderately walkable stretch of Houston (Walk Score 55). Not a walking paradise, but enough that some errands don’t require getting in the car first.

Alzheimer’s certification backs up those 29 dedicated units, and 24-hour staffing runs across the whole community regardless of which level of care a resident needs. That combination, certification plus dedicated unit count plus round-the-clock coverage, is a more specific memory-care commitment than a lot of assisted living communities make.

Lifestyle amenities lean toward the substantial: an outdoor pool, fitness center, theater, and a salon and spa. It’s pet-friendly too, so a resident with a dog or cat doesn’t have to choose between the move and the companion. Transportation services handle outings and appointments beyond the property.

Regulatory attention here has centered on fire-safety systems, emergency preparedness, and documentation and care planning, the standard categories inspectors look at across senior living generally, not anything unique to this address.

What The Doliver of Tanglewood ultimately offers is assisted living built around a genuine memory-care specialty, wrapped in a newer, well-amenitized building in one of Houston’s more established neighborhoods.

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Overview of Village on the Park Steeplechase

Dedicated to helping its residents thrive, Village on the Park Steeplechase provides a nurturing backdrop for an array of care options in Houston, TX. It offers the convenience of having independent living, assisted living, and memory care services under one roof. With a selection of studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments, residents here are guaranteed to find accommodation that suits their needs.

The community commits itself to creating a maintenance-free environment that allows residents to spend more time on themselves or their precious loved ones. Here, you can wake up to a delectable dining experience and enjoy an array of planned activities, outings, and events. With a round-the-clock care team available to cater to residents’ unique needs, the community warrants a truly comfortable and nurturing living experience.

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Overview of The Village of Meyerland

Conveniently located in the accessible North Braeswood Boulevard, Houston, TX, The Village of Meyerland is an esteemed community that offers assisted living and memory care. The community is committed to delivering the highest quality of care and assistance with a kind and well-trained team available around the clock. Here, residents are prioritized to ensure their needs are met with personalized care programs in its cozy and specially designed one- and two-bedroom accommodation.

Meet new friends and live happily with a full calendar of fun activities and engaging programs tailored to residents’ leisure and wellness. Have the finest dining experience with healthy and delicious meals catering to dietary needs and tastes. The community features a variety of amenities like the library, a full-service salon, and outdoor grilling stations, perfect for recreation and socialization.

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The Waterford at Baytown

901 W Baker Rd, Baytown, TX 77521
Overview of The Waterford at Baytown

Experience a wonderful stay with The Waterford at Baytown located in Baytown, TX. This senior living community provides independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Beautifully appointed and spacious accommodations with an array of floor plans including studio and two-bedrooms are available for its residents depending on their tastes. Those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia undergo a specialized program called Magnolia Trails providing a safe and home-like environment for them.

The community is dedicated to providing exceptional amenities and services which include 24-hour staffing, restaurant-style dining, housekeeping and linen services, and emergency call systems in all apartments. Explore its amazing common spaces and create meaningful connections with new companions. Attend any of the planned life enrichment programs and social activities to boost engagement. The Waterford at Baytown proudly stands as an award-winning senior living community.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Independent Living in Houston, TX

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

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

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

Independent living in Houston, 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 38 independent living communities in Houston, TX. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right independent living community in Houston, 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 Houston, 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 Houston, 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.