Page 19 of Best Independent Living in Texas

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 420 independent living communities in 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: 42/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Texas. 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: 78The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Texas. 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. 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. 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.
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 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.
Conservatory at North Austin
IL
Austin (Wells Branch)
-No
48
Facility 48
TX AVG 42
Rank #566 / 1,345
21
Facility 21
TX AVG 21
Rank #194 / 586
A+----1 Bed / 2 Bed
Brookdale Clear Lake
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Webster
-Yes
22
Facility 22
TX AVG 42
Rank #1,064 / 1,345
48
Facility 48
TX AVG 21
Rank #47 / 586
A+----1 Bed / 2 Bed
Atria at the Arboretum
IL
Austin (Jollyville)
-Yes
41
Facility 41
TX AVG 42
Rank #709 / 1,345
17
Facility 17
TX AVG 21
Rank #260 / 586
A+----1 Bed / 2 Bed
Westminster
IL
Austin (Military Heights)
-Yes
26
Facility 26
TX AVG 42
Rank #1,005 / 1,345
------Studio / 1 Bed
Wisteria Place Nursing & Rehabilitation
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Abilene
82
Facility 82
TX AVG 78
Rank #450 / 980
No
37
Facility 37
TX AVG 42
Rank #808 / 1,345
--Brookhollow Senior Living LLC
3
Facility 3
TX AVG 6
Rank #220 / 839
21-
EdenHill Communities
IL
AL
HOS
MC
NH
RC
SNF
New Braunfels (Landa Park Estates)
64
Facility 64
TX AVG 78
Rank #552 / 980
Yes
5
Facility 5
TX AVG 42
Rank #1,303 / 1,345
--Eden Home, Inc
12
Facility 12
TX AVG 6
Rank #680 / 839
111-
Solstice Senior Living at Rio Norte
IL
El Paso (East El Paso)
-No
62
Facility 62
TX AVG 42
Rank #248 / 1,345
29
Facility 29
TX AVG 21
Rank #132 / 586
A+----Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Cottage
Timberhill Villa
IL
San Antonio (Far West Side)
-No
45
Facility 45
TX AVG 42
Rank #627 / 1,345
46
Facility 46
TX AVG 21
Rank #91 / 586
A+----Alcove / 1 Bed
The Continental Retirement Community
IL
Austin (South Austin)
-Yes
25
Facility 25
TX AVG 42
Rank #1,020 / 1,345
16
Facility 16
TX AVG 21
Rank #273 / 586
A+----1 Bed / 2 Bed
Morada Lake Arlington
IL
AL
MC
Arlington (West Arlington)
-Yes
30
Facility 30
TX AVG 42
Rank #929 / 1,345
13
Facility 13
TX AVG 21
Rank #330 / 586
A+----Suite / 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 420 on this page.

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Overview of Conservatory at North Austin

Conservatory at North Austin is a thriving senior living community nestled in the vibrant city of Austin, Texas, offering exceptional experiences for seniors. Celebrating local culture and boasting world-class amenities, this community stands as an ideal haven for retirement years. Whether drawn by family proximity or captivated by the southern charm of this eclectic area, Conservatory offers affordable, carefree independent senior living.

At the heart of this community lies a vibrant social life, brimming with engaging activities and fitness programs, ensuring there’s always something exciting to do alongside welcoming neighbors. From signature ‘fast casual’ dining with delectable scratch-cooked meals to a heated outdoor swimming pool and a 24-hour fitness center, Conservatory at North Austin embodies a place where seniors thrive and forge enduring memories. Planned outings to popular destinations add to the richness of life in this vibrant community, fostering an environment where residents create lasting connections.

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Overview of Brookdale Clear Lake

Located just outside Houston, Brookdale Clear Lake is an independent living community in Webster, Texas, where residents can build friendships, pursue their favorite passions, and make their wellness a priority. The community handles chores like lawn maintenance, allowing residents to freely enjoy the many amenities on campus, including a rose garden, koi pond, waterfall, and on-site movie theater. The apartments are designed like personal homes, featuring built-in bookshelves, walk-in closets, and plenty of natural light.

Brookdale Clear Lake offers a retirement that feels like a vacation every day, with a convenient location near great shopping, restaurants, and local attractions like the Houston Space Center and Clear Lake. The community provides luxury independent living, taking care of chores like cooking and cleaning so residents have more time for fun. Residents can wake up inspired, taking classes like painting and yoga right on campus, with a regularly updated events calendar offering a variety of engaging activities and programs. The dining program allows residents to enjoy meals like going out to their favorite restaurant every day, with menus tailored to their requests, favorite recipes, and feedback. The culinary team creates healthy, delicious meals using fresh, local ingredients.

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Overview of Atria at the Arboretum

Atria at the Arboretum is an exceptional senior living community settling in the peaceful Great Hills Trail, Austin, TX that provides independent living. Live in style and comfort with spacious floor plans such as one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments equipped with kitchens, walk-in showers, and individual balconies. Residents experience a maintenance-free lifestyle with their necessities and chores taken care of by a friendly and compassionate team.

The community strives to enhance the senior’s quality of life with daily social, cultural, educational, and fitness programs daily, alongside, onsite physical and occupational therapy. Enjoy fun and meaningful conversations over food with two chef-prepared meals. Atria at the Arboretum fosters a pet-friendly environment and wonderful amenities including a library, an indoor swimming pool, a fitness center, a salon, a courtyard, a hot tub, a courtyard, and parking for its residents’ convenience and leisure.

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Westminster

4232 Jackson Ave, Austin, TX 78731
Overview of Westminster

Westminster receives a 3-star CMS overall rating (7.4% above Texas average) supported by exceptional staffing: 4-star rating reflects 5 hours 9 minutes of adjusted nursing care per resident per day, ranking 18th of 289 Texas facilities and 42% above state average. Weekend staffing reaches 4 hours 20 minutes per resident daily. The facility maintains 15 registered nurses, 21 licensed practical nurses, and 81 certified nursing aides. Staff-to-resident ratio 2.03:1 is 37% better than the Texas average. Quality measures receive a 4-star rating (33.2% above state average). Health inspection earns 3 stars (27.6% below state average). One September 2024 penalty of $29,000 represents the sole enforcement action in three years; 64% lower than state average.

Located at 4232 Jackson Ave in Austin’s Military Heights neighborhood (3.5 miles from city center), Westminster is an 85-bed voluntary non-profit nursing home operated by Charles Borst. Occupancy reaches 72.4% (8.9% above Texas average). Current census 78 comprises 88.5% private-pay and 11.5% Medicare residents. The facility serves primarily Medicare short-stay rehabilitation (62% of admissions, typical 23-day stay) and private-pay long-term residents (38%, typical one year).

Walk score 26. Minimum age 62; pets allowed; smoke-free.

2023 gross revenue totaled $10.7 million with net income $2.7 million (25.6% profit margin). Total payroll reached $21.9 million (38.4% of revenue), below the typical 51–63% for well-run Texas facilities. The facility ranks #3 in Texas by revenue and #3 by total payroll. Staffing includes 158 total (100 employees, 58 contractors).

Long-stay quality shows functional preservation strengths: functional decline 12.4% (23% better than state); need for help with ADLs 13.0% (19% better); pressure ulcers 2.9% (35% better); depressive symptoms 0.0%. Notable deficits include urinary tract infection 1.8% (127% worse than state); weight loss 5.6% (61% worse); antipsychotic use 15.0% (91% worse).

Westminster provides nursing home, independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and respite care with 24-hour nursing staff, physical/speech/occupational therapy services, and amenities including dining, beauty services, transportation, housekeeping, fitness center, swimming pool, walking paths, outdoor patio, community room, and 24-hour emergency maintenance.

Westminster operates with strong staffing above state benchmarks and bifurcated clinical quality, exceptional functional outcomes offset by elevated infection and medication use rates, serving primarily Medicare short-stay rehabilitation admissions.

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Overview of Wisteria Place Nursing & Rehabilitation

Wisteria Place Nursing & Rehabilitation is one of Wisteria Place’s senior living communities located in Abilene, TX. This community offers quality skilled nursing and rehabilitation services,  and also provides specialized memory care for patients and residents living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Their team of dedicated staff ranging from registered nurses, therapists, and certified caregivers are committed in delivering expert care, and balancing it with compassion and kindness.

Their skilled nursing services are customizable depending on the needs of patients, and encourages the families’ participation in crafting the perfect care plan for their loved ones. Wisteria Place Nursing & Rehabilitation is dedicated to providing the best care to both their patients and residents, and this is evident through their in house therapy programs, as well as activities that help individuals stay active and healthy, and on their way to recovery.

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Overview of EdenHill Communities

EdenHill Communities offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care with additional options such as skilled nursing and rehabilitation. For over 100 years, the life plan community has gained the trust of many families over the years, as proven by their excellent and dignified service. This faith-based and non-profit community is dedicated to enriching the lives of seniors to continue living purposeful lives while growing as individuals. EdenHill is a place where residents can thrive, where their needs are being satisfied, and where goals are being achieved. 
EdenHill’s Communities is spread over their beautiful 27-acre campus which creates a home-like atmosphere for seniors to feel a sense of belonging. The team at EdenHill proudly provides a list of helpful amenities and services that encourage a wonderful social life– a private dining room for family gatherings, restaurant-style dining, bingo activities, fitness activities, and other special events or celebrations for all residents to take part in. Management allows visitations and overnight stays for the families of residents. 

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Solstice Senior Living at Rio Norte

1941 Saul Kleinfeld Dr, El Paso, TX 79936
Overview of Solstice Senior Living at Rio Norte

Solstice Senior Living at Rio Norte, located in El Paso, is a senior living community offering independent living services and amenities to their residents. While their main services revolve around independent living, this senior living community offers health related support while maintaining the residents’ independence, their Vibrant Life® and Path to Wellness programs are also offered, to keep residents engaged. As part of their health care offerings, their partnership with healthcare professionals may provide residents with assistance with daily living activities, wellness checks, medication reminders, and physical and occupational therapy services.

Solstice Senior Living offers studio-type, and one-to-two bedroom units, as well as cottages featuring private bathrooms, kitchen and dining area, closet with ample storage space, and patios or balconies. They also offer amenities designed to enhance the residents’ experiences such as their game and activity rooms, landscaped gardens, fitness centers and beauty salon.

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Overview of Timberhill Villa

A locally-owned community settling at Timberhill, San Antonio, TX, Timberhill Villa is a blissful senior living community providing a peaceful retirement for seniors. With a variety of floor plans featuring 94 apartment units with diverse aesthetics and designs that can be personalized, but all ensure the comfort and safety of the residents. Delivering high-quality care and assistance, Timberhill Villa fosters a home-like environment among its residents and provides them with spacious and elegant residences.

Timberhill Villa provides 24/7 assistance with its dedicated and skilled team of professionals. Moreover, the community serves three healthy and delicious meals daily. Residents enjoy their retirement life with little to no worry about household management. Forging friendships and healthy relationships among the community, Timberhill Villa orchestrates enrichment activities and programs that enable the residents to interact. Amenities are well-designed and created to cater to the comfort of the seniors while being aesthetically pleasing. 

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Overview of The Continental Retirement Community

Located on South Lamar Boulevard in Austin, The Continental Retirement Community is a senior living community in a single-story building. The community offers one-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans. The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 25. Some errands can be completed on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Families considering The Continental Retirement Community may want to contact the community directly to learn more about the type of care it provides, whether independent living, assisted living, or memory care. They can also ask about the operating company, on-site services and amenities, dining options, daily activities, and pricing.

Gathering more information about these areas, including a few details that make the community unique, can help families build a clearer picture of what daily life at The Continental Retirement Community is like.

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Overview of Morada Lake Arlington

Tucked into a quaint residential area in Tarrant County, Lake Arlington, TX, Morada Lake Arlington is a remarkable senior living community that offers various senior living options, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Residents here can get personalized, professional care services 24/7 which include bathing or showering assistance, insulin and glucose management, continence management, medication management, and more. The community welcomes residents into beautifully designed apartments, including private suites, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments.

The community provides exclusive lifestyle programs to help enable a stress-free and more enriched way of living. A wide array of amenities, including a professional beauty salon & barber shop, multifunction game room, a well-stocked library, private worship space, and beautiful courtyard & scenic walking paths, help residents live a more fulfilling life. From sumptuous in-house dining and concierge service, to senior-centered health and fitness opportunities, residents have everything they need to embark on a fun and rewarding new chapter of life.

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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 Texas

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 420 independent living communities in Texas. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right independent living community in Texas?

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 Texas, 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 Texas?

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.