Page 20 of Best Independent Living in Texas

Overview of The Gables at Rolling Meadows

The Gables at Rolling Meadows offers nursing home, assisted living, independent living, memory care, nursing care, and skilled nursing in Wichita Falls, TX. Independent living provides housing without daily care, while assisted living helps with daily tasks. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, and nursing care and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care around the clock. With several care levels on one campus, the community may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may change over time and who may want to remain in the same community.

The community has 86 beds. A Walk Score of 50 out of 100 places the area in the somewhat walkable category, so some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to handle some outings independently. Pets are allowed, which means a resident can bring a pet when moving in. The Wichita Falls Retirement Foundation operates the community.

John Knox Village Personal Care in Weslaco offers independent living, assisted living, nursing home care, and skilled nursing. Independent living gives residents private living space with community services and no daily care, while assisted living helps with tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication. Nursing care and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

The LifeCare program brings these care levels together under one community. It may suit a resident whose needs grow over time and can be met through a different level of care without leaving the community. With 32 beds, the home is small enough for staff and residents to get to know one another.

A Walk Score of 89 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot. A resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. John Knox Village Personal Care is operated by John Knox Villages Of The Lower Rio Grande Valley.

Overview of Vitality Living Shadow Hills

Vitality Living Shadow Hills offers independent living and assisted living in Lubbock, TX, in the Shadow Hills neighborhood. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and medication management. Having both care levels available may suit a resident whose support needs could increase over time.

The community has 48 beds. Its smaller size may suit someone who prefers a setting where residents and staff can become familiar with one another. Respite care is also available as a short term stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Residents can use the fitness center for exercise, the library for reading, and outdoor spaces for time outside. Salon and spa services provide personal grooming within the community, while transportation services offer an option for trips beyond the property. Pets are allowed, so residents can bring a pet with them. A Walk Score of 50 out of 100 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, which may let a resident handle select outings without a car.

Overview of Brookdale Grand Court

Brookdale Grand Court provides independent living and short-term respite stays in the Quaker Heights area of Lubbock, Texas. Respite care accommodates temporary visits, giving primary caregivers time off to travel or rest while their family members stay on site. Floor plans range from studio units to one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments, making it possible for couples to share a larger suite.

Residents are welcome to bring pets, and on-site dining features chef-prepared meals. Scheduled events include crochet classes, morning tai chi sessions, and movie screenings every Friday night. Additional features include a salon and spa, outdoor courtyard and garden areas, and transportation services. A walk score of 66 indicates a moderately walkable neighborhood where residents can accomplish a few routine errands without a car.

Prospective residents looking for an active lifestyle without daily care demands can take advantage of the community’s varied living options, social events, and flexible temporary stays.

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Starting Price $2,440/Month Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

The Remington at Valley Ranch offers independent living and respite care in Irving, Texas. Independent living provides private living for residents who do not need daily care, while respite care offers a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The combination may suit someone seeking an independent lifestyle or a household that needs temporary support.

Residents can choose one bedroom or two bedroom residences, with the larger option able to accommodate a couple moving together. In the Valley Ranch neighborhood, the community has a Walk Score of 54, placing it in the somewhat walkable range where some errands can be completed on foot. Pets are allowed, so residents may bring a pet when they move in.

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Starting Price $2,599/Month Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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 2 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.

Overview of University Place

Serving older adults in the Abilene Heights area of Abilene, Texas, University Place is an independent living community at 1250 E N 10th Street, about 1.8 miles from downtown. The three-story community has been serving residents for 34 years, giving it a long-established presence in the area. Lisa Flores serves as the Executive Director.

Residents can choose from studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments ranging from about 360 to 880 square feet. Each residence has a full kitchen and a private bathroom, giving families several floor plan options to fit different space needs and budgets.

Residents receive three chef-prepared meals each day, with regular housekeeping services. A full-service beauty salon and barber shop, walking paths, and a well-stocked library provide opportunities for relaxation and recreation. Transportation services, fitness and recreation programs, and a calendar of cultural and social activities help residents stay active and connected with their neighbors.

The area has a Walk Score of 58 out of 100, which is moderately walkable. Some errands can be completed on foot, along with a mix of nearby amenities. University Place does not allow pets. Families comparing apartment options should ask about current availability and pricing when they visit.

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Starting Price $2,055/Month Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

Serving older adults in the Sun City, Texas neighborhood of Georgetown, The Hacienda at Georgetown is a senior living community offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care. The multiple levels of care allow couples or families with different needs to remain in the same community as care requirements change over time.

Georgetown Senior Living, LLC operates the community, with Annika Dinovi serving as the administrator. Watermark Retirement Communities provides daily management. As a national senior living operator, Watermark has established operating systems and staff training for the community.

The Hacienda has 117 beds with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans. The community has been serving residents for 3 years, giving it an established daily routine. Its memory care program is supported by an Alzheimer’s certification. There are also dedicated memory care units for residents who need specialized cognitive support.

Residents receive scheduled housekeeping, transportation services, and assistance with activities of daily living. An on-site nurse is available 24 hours a day. Well-balanced meals are served daily. The community also includes wheelchair-accessible features, elevators, a recreation room, and on-site parking for residents and visitors.

Residents can bring their pets. The car-dependent area has a Walk Score of 12 out of 100, so most errands and outings require a vehicle. Families considering The Hacienda at Georgetown may want to ask how residents transition between the assisted living, independent living, and memory care areas as their care needs change.

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.

Overview of Harmony Memory Care

Three levels of care share one address at Harmony Memory Care in Conroe, TX, and they are memory care, assisted living, and independent living. Because all three are here, a resident whose needs grow can take the next step without needing a second move to a new community.

For someone who needs help getting dressed, bathing, or keeping medications on schedule, assisted living is the right level. Residents in independent living run their own homes and use community services, and daily care isn’t part of the arrangement. Memory care adds a secured setting and supervision where wandering is a risk.

With only 16 beds, it’s a small home, and staff can get to know residents personally. Pets are allowed to move in. Harmony Memory Care’s Walk Score comes in at 43, which is car-dependent, so anyone here without a car needs a ride to run errands.

Harmony Ascend is the program the home names. Its fit is someone living with dementia who needs a small, secured, supervised place to live.