Page 20 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.
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.
Abilene Senior Village
IL
AL
Abilene
-Yes
6
Facility 6
TX AVG 42
Rank #1,286 / 1,345
14
Facility 14
TX AVG 21
Rank #306 / 586
A+----Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Mesa Springs Retirement Village
IL
Abilene (Far Southside)
-Yes
24
Facility 24
TX AVG 42
Rank #1,040 / 1,345
33
Facility 33
TX AVG 21
Rank #120 / 586
A+----1 Bed / 2 Bed
Morada Meadow Lakes
IL
North Richland Hills
-Yes
17
Facility 17
TX AVG 42
Rank #1,138 / 1,345
13
Facility 13
TX AVG 21
Rank #330 / 586
A+----Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Lyndale San Angelo Senior Living
IL
AL
San Angelo
78
Facility 78
TX AVG 78
Rank #463 / 980
No
42
Facility 42
TX AVG 42
Rank #682 / 1,345
28
Facility 28
TX AVG 21
Rank #143 / 586
A+6101 Grand Court Road Opco LLC
8
Facility 8
TX AVG 6
Rank #564 / 839
17Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Arabella of Kilgore Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Kilgore (Everleigh)
67
Facility 67
TX AVG 78
Rank #529 / 980
Yes
28
Facility 28
TX AVG 42
Rank #956 / 1,345
19
Facility 19
TX AVG 21
Rank #231 / 586
AVop Arabella Kilgore LLC
3
Facility 3
TX AVG 6
Rank #220 / 839
12Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Frontier Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
Dallas (Oak Lawn)
-Yes
79
Facility 79
TX AVG 42
Rank #38 / 1,345
17
Facility 17
TX AVG 21
Rank #260 / 586
B------
Camino Real
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
San Antonio (Uptown Central)
-Yes
72
Facility 72
TX AVG 42
Rank #108 / 1,345
39
Facility 39
TX AVG 21
Rank #102 / 586
-----Studio / 1 Bed
Brookdale First Colony
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Sugar Land
-Yes
64
Facility 64
TX AVG 42
Rank #209 / 1,345
48
Facility 48
TX AVG 21
Rank #47 / 586
-----1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Wesleyan at Scenic
IL
AL
MC
Georgetown
-Yes
17
Facility 17
TX AVG 42
Rank #1,138 / 1,345
-A--
17
Facility 17
TX AVG 6
Rank #754 / 839
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Buckner Villas
IL
AL
MC
RC
Austin (Windsor Hills)
-No
53
Facility 53
TX AVG 42
Rank #430 / 1,345
-A-----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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Abilene Senior Village

2225 Covenant Dr, Abilene, TX 79606
Overview of Abilene Senior Village

Operating for over 14 years, Abilene Senior Village is a retirement community in Abilene, Texas, that offers independent living. The community also features private and semi-private rooms in a single-story setting, ensuring older adults can rest comfortably. Transportation services, recreational programs, and in-apartment appliances are also provided to help residents maintain their independence. Pets are also welcome, allowing residents to bring their small animal companions.

Social events and organized activities foster interactions and encourage residents to remain active. A fitness center, an outdoor grilling area, and a pet park are among the amenities available on-site, ensuring residents can move around and socialize. Its surrounding area is also car-dependent, requiring residents and visiting families to utilize transportation to visit or access services.

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Overview of Mesa Springs Retirement Village

Located at the heart of Abilene, TX, is Mesa Springs, a retirement village that offers independent services to its residents. The community offers different living arrangements that are pet friendly, and ranging from one-to-two bedroom units ranging from small to large, equipped with a private kitchen and bath, and some with carports. While Mesa Springs provide independent living, this community still ensures that they provide compassionate and personalized care to its residents.

Mesa Springs Retirement Village not just offers comfortable living experiences, but also a worry free one. From restaurant-quality dining, fitness programs, housekeeping and laundry services, grooming services, residents can experience the joy of retirement while being surrounded by beautiful sprawling grounds among wildflowers and verdant meadows.

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Morada Meadow Lakes

5000 Meadow Lakes Dr, North Richland Hills, TX 76180
Overview of Morada Meadow Lakes

Morada Meadow Lakes is a dependable senior living community based in Tarrant County, North Richland Hills, TX, offering independent living for seniors who prefer to stay active and enjoy carefree living throughout their retirement. Residents may choose from a wide variety of cozy suites and one-and-two bedroom apartment homes in an array of floor plans. The community is pleasantly tucked into a neighborhood of quiet surroundings and tree-lined streets while being close to local amenities, shopping, restaurant and local attractions.

Promoting an enjoyable, accessible, and carefree living for all of its residents, the community offers six unique and exclusive lifestyle programs designed to enrich all aspects of well-being. Residents are freed from the common hassles of daily living with the help of concierge services, housekeeping, maintenance, and scheduled transportation. Find fulfillment in everyday life with an array of regularly conducted activities and delightful amenities, such as a professional beauty salon and barber shop, senior-friendly fitness and exercise classes, a well-stocked library, and refreshing outdoor spaces.

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Lyndale San Angelo Senior Living

6101 Grand Ct Rd, San Angelo, TX 76901
Overview of Lyndale San Angelo Senior Living

Situated in the serene Grand Court Road, San Angelo, TX, Lyndale San Angelo Senior Living is a distinguished senior living community offering assisted living and independent living. Live in comfort and luxury within the stunning residences of Lyndale Sane Angelo Senior Living in variations of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans. A kind and compassionate team strives to provide the highest quality of care and assistance around the clock for seniors to gain meaningful experiences in their golden years.

Meet people with different perspectives and rediscover passions with enjoyable activities and engaging programs conducted for leisure and wellness. Indulge in healthy and tasty meals that satisfy nutritional needs and tastes. Lyndale San Angelo Senior Living is a great place to spend a wondrous retirement with its serene spaces and fabulous amenities.

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Overview of Arabella of Kilgore Senior Living

Surrounded by breathtaking scenery and offering top-notch care, Arabella of Kilgore Senior Living proves to be the right choice for seniors in Texas. Residents can enjoy an elevated lifestyle as they are supported by an expert and compassionate team in delivering independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. The community provides natural settings and resort-style amenities. In addition to high-quality care, seniors can also take great pleasure in tending to the gardens in one of the two charming courtyards, each offering a unique and enriching experience.

The golden years are made even more vibrant and fulfilling in this exceptional community where residents can fully embrace the peaceful and idyllic charm of countryside living. Truly, seniors can enjoy an ultimately relaxing living experience with Arabella of Kilgore.

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Overview of Frontier Senior Living

The golden years are meant to be a period of smooth sailing for retirees, but sometimes daily activities become too difficult to handle like before. That’s why Frontier Senior Living offers an assisted living home with compassionate service to elderly individuals that need extra help, in the Frisco, Texas area. Offering their critically acclaimed SPARK care program inspired by Montessori methods, residents at Frontier are empowered through active engagement, socialization, and community inclusion, for holistic well-being.

Residents at this assisted living community receive 24-hour support with daily living activities, personal care, and medical management tailored to their unique needs, for optimum support from a dedicated team of professionals. Recreational activities centered on various interests including reading, dancing, fitness, culinary, or just a simple stroll in nature, are all available to residents at Frontier.

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Overview of Camino Real

Located in historic and culture-rich San Antonio, Texas, Camino Real Senior Living offers an engaging assisted living community that provides residents with a carefree life. The community, conveniently located on Rio Doro Street near Nacogdoches Road, offers personalized assistance with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, and medication management, allowing residents to maintain their independence while receiving the support they need.

Camino Real Senior Living’s engaging social life and activities calendar pull residents away from the TV and into a world of fun and connection. Residents can enjoy card and board games, happy hour socials, fitness classes, art projects, and lively meals, all while making new friends and staying active. The community’s culinary team prepares flavorful, restaurant-style meals served in the dining room, allowing residents to order what they want and enjoy conversation with others at their table.

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Overview of Brookdale First Colony

Located in Sugar Land, Texas, just outside of Houston, Brookdale First Colony is an independent living community that allows residents to trade the headaches of homeownership for more time to pursue their passions. Residents can start their day with a swim in the heated, outdoor pool before joining the book club in the library or trying a meditation class. The community offers a variety of pet-friendly apartment floor plans, with enough room for a garden and a garden party. Residents have peace of mind knowing the staff is available 24/7 for emergencies. At Brookdale First Colony, fewer chores mean more adventures.

The luxury independent living community provides the time and freedom for residents to pursue their passions, discover new hobbies, and strengthen social connections. The maintenance-free lifestyle is complemented by support when needed. The community’s location offers a quiet retreat with big-city amenities nearby, including parks, greenways, and golf courses. Residents have choices when it comes to how they spend their time, with opportunities to learn to dance, try art classes, or practice tai chi. The monthly activities calendar is developed with resident input, ensuring there’s always something for everyone. The dining program creates memorable experiences with healthy, delicious meals made with seasonal ingredients.

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Overview of The Wesleyan at Scenic

Situated in The Wesleyan Senior Living Community in Georgetown, TX, The Wesleyan Skilled Nursing provides compassionate care and comprehensive support for seniors requiring specialized attention. This facility prides itself as more than just a healthcare provider, but also a nurturing environment where residents receive expert care while enjoying a rich and engaging lifestyle. The presence of master-level dieticians, IV/antibiotic therapy, diabetic care, and specialized wound care underscores the facility’s commitment to holistic well-being. In-house Board Certified Internal Medicine Physicians and Nurse Practitioners, coupled with low resident to staff ratios, guarantee personalized and attentive medical care.

Residents at The Wesleyan Skilled Nursing experience unparalleled comfort and attention. From three chef-prepared meals daily to daily life enrichment activities, the facility ensures a vibrant atmosphere where residents thrive emotionally and socially. The facility also goes above and beyond, offering transportation to medical appointments, transition guidance within The Wesleyan Continuum of Care, and a range of recreational amenities, including inviting gathering rooms, an on-site chapel, computer stations with free Wi-Fi, and even a full-service beauty salon and barbershop. With a dedicated rehabilitation gym on-site, this skilled nursing facility ensures residents receive comprehensive care in an environment designed for both healing and comfort.

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Overview of Buckner Villas

Buckner Villas is a vibrant senior living community located in the heart of Austin, Texas. Nestled in a picturesque setting, our community offers a welcoming and engaging environment where residents can enjoy a fulfilling retirement lifestyle. From spacious and beautifully appointed residences to a variety of amenities and activities, Buckner Villas provides everything residents need to thrive. With a commitment to personalized care and support, our dedicated team ensures that each individual receives the attention they deserve to live life to the fullest. Come discover the warmth, companionship, and joy that define life at Buckner Villas.

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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.