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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 418 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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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. 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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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 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.
Timberhill Villa
IL
San Antonio (Far West Side)
-No
45
Facility 45
TX AVG 43
Rank #203 / 410
47
Facility 47
TX AVG 20
Rank #20 / 153
A+---Alcove / 1 Bed
Brookdale Northshore
IL
Portland
-Yes
33
Facility 33
TX AVG 43
Rank #271 / 410
48
Facility 48
TX AVG 20
Rank #6 / 153
A+---Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Conservatory at North Austin
IL
Austin (Wells Branch)
-No
48
Facility 48
TX AVG 43
Rank #177 / 410
21
Facility 21
TX AVG 20
Rank #52 / 153
A+---1 Bed / 2 Bed
AVIVA Fort Worth
IL
Fort Worth
-Yes
58
Facility 58
TX AVG 43
Rank #108 / 410
13
Facility 13
TX AVG 20
Rank #85 / 153
F---1 Bed / 2 Bed
C C Young Memorial Home
IL
AL
HC
HOS
MC
NH
PC
SNF
Dallas
55
Facility 55
TX AVG 85
Rank #177 / 233
No
20
Facility 20
TX AVG 43
Rank #329 / 410
--C. C. Young Memorial Home
6
Facility 6
TX AVG 6
Rank #125 / 225
2-
Brazos Tower at Bayou Manor
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Houston (Braeswood)
33
Facility 33
TX AVG 85
Rank #206 / 233
No
64
Facility 64
TX AVG 43
Rank #60 / 410
--Brazos Presbyterian Homes, Inc
6
Facility 6
TX AVG 6
Rank #125 / 225
6-
Christian Care Communities and Services – Fort Worth
IL
AL
MC
RC
Fort Worth (Woodhaven)
15
Facility 15
TX AVG 85
Rank #228 / 233
Yes
28
Facility 28
TX AVG 43
Rank #297 / 410
45
Facility 45
TX AVG 20
Rank #21 / 153
A+----
Camino Real
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
SNF
San Antonio (Uptown Central)
-Yes
72
Facility 72
TX AVG 43
Rank #37 / 410
40
Facility 40
TX AVG 20
Rank #24 / 153
----Studio / 1 Bed
Holiday Colonial Village
IL
Longview
-Yes
21
Facility 21
TX AVG 43
Rank #325 / 410
29
Facility 29
TX AVG 20
Rank #34 / 153
A+---Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Atria at the Arboretum
IL
Austin (Jollyville)
-Yes
41
Facility 41
TX AVG 43
Rank #227 / 410
17
Facility 17
TX AVG 20
Rank #69 / 153
A+---1 Bed / 2 Bed

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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 Brookdale Northshore

Providing exceptional care and guidance, Brookdale Northshore based in Northshore Boulevard, Portland, TX, is an ideal senior living community offering independent living. With various floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom apartments, and cottages, the community promises a comfortable and safe environment for its residents. Residents maximize their freedom with the community taking care of their necessities and other mundane activities.

Brookdale Northshore prioritizes its residents’ wellness, hosting a wide range of events and activities to create a happy and active environment. The community prepares nutritious and delicious meals every day to satisfy the seniors’ dietary needs and preferences. With aesthetically landscaped grounds, residents take relaxation to the next level. Other amenities include a well-stocked library, a barber and beauty salon, a porch, a game room, an arts and crafts studio, business centers, a fitness center, a beautiful courtyard and garden, and walking paths with scenic views.

Starting Price $2,890/Month

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Overview of Conservatory at North Austin

Conservatory at North Austin is an independent living community in Austin, Texas, in the Wells Branch neighborhood. Independent living here means private residences with community services rather than daily care. Residents can choose a one bedroom or two bedroom home, and the larger layout may suit a couple moving in together.

Transportation services can help with errands or appointments, so residents do not have to arrange every ride themselves. Prepared meals are available on site, while the Grande Clubhouse, scheduled activities, and community events offer places and occasions for recreation without leaving home. The Military Veterans Program is also available. With a walk score of 48, the area is car dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride.

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Overview of Aviva Fort Worth

Aviva Fort Worth offers independent living in Fort Worth, Texas, with private residences and community services but no daily personal care. It may suit an older adult who wants a residential setting while continuing to manage without regular help with personal tasks.

One and two bedroom residences are available. A two bedroom layout can work well for a couple moving together or for someone who wants a companion.

The area has a Walk Score of 58 and is somewhat walkable. A resident who no longer drives may be able to handle some errands on foot. Pets are allowed, so residents can bring a pet with them.

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Overview of C C Young Memorial Home

C C Young Memorial Home provides independent living, assisted living, memory care, home care, hospice care, palliative care, nursing home and skilled nursing services in Dallas, TX. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with dressing, bathing and medication while a resident keeps their own apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

The range of care can suit a resident whose needs change over time and require a different level of support. Home care supports a person in their own home, hospice care provides end of life support, and palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief during serious illness. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Rehabilitation services and short term rehab offer a temporary care setting focused on recovery, while respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. With 55 beds, the community is smaller, so staff and residents can get to know each other. Total nurse staffing is 5 hours and 28 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicare and private pay are accepted, with Medicare relevant to eligible short term skilled care and private pay meaning a family pays directly. A Campus Clinic gives residents access to clinic services on campus, and massage therapy provides massage without arranging an outside visit. Pastoral care offers spiritual support within the community.

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Overview of Brazos Tower at Bayou Manor

Brazos Tower at Bayou Manor offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home care and skilled nursing care in Houston, Texas. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Assisted living supports residents with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing and taking medication while they keep their own apartment. Independent living provides a private home with community services and no daily care, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

The combination of care levels may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time, because care can change without leaving the community. With 33 beds, the community is smaller, giving staff and residents the opportunity to get to know one another. Brazos Tower at Bayou Manor opened in 1963 and is operated by Brazos Presbyterian Homes.

Residents can exercise at the indoor pool and in the wellness and fitness centers without leaving the community. Rehabilitation services also allow therapy to be received on site. Respite care provides a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Medicare and private pay are accepted. Medicare can cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay, while private pay means the resident or family pays directly.

Total nurse staffing is 5 hours and 23 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident. In the Braeswood neighborhood, the area has a Walk Score of 64 and is somewhat walkable, so some errands can be completed on foot. A resident who no longer drives may be able to manage limited outings independently.

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Overview of Christian Care Communities and Services – Fort Worth

With its long history of providing the highest quality of care, Christian Care Communities and Services – Fort Worth is a prominent senior living community in Randol Mill Road, Fort Worth, TX, offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Featuring specially designed and snug residences, the community ensures seniors receive the right care and assistance for their unique needs in the comforts of their chosen residences. With a team of compassionate and well-trained professionals, seniors keep their peace of mind and make the most out of their best years.

Promoting a lively and friendly environment, the community creates opportunities for seniors to mingle with friends and maintain their independence. The community also provides outpatient therapy for residents and supports them with their end-of-life journey with hospice services. Christian Care Communities and Services – Fort Worth is a haven for seniors seeking various care and assistance for their ever-changing needs with its exceptional services.

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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 Holiday Colonial Village

A wondrous senior living community located at North Eastman Road, Longview, TX, Holiday Colonial Village provides independent living. Featuring spacious floor plans including studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, the community offers cozy residences for seniors. More than an aesthetic facade, Holiday Colonial Village delivers 24-hour quality care and assistance tailored to their unique needs and preferences with a well-trained and compassionate team.

Holiday Colonial Village promotes a warm and welcoming environment, orchestrating engaging and exciting activities and programs for its residents’ entertainment and learning. Catering to the seniors’ dietary needs and preferences, the community serves three hearty and healthy meals daily. Holiday Colonial Village values its residents’ enjoyment and wellness, providing them with wonderful amenities including a country store, a business center, a theater, an activity room, a game room, a barbershop and beauty salon, an aesthetic community grounds, a garden, and patio areas.

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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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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 418 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.

Independent Living in Texas at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 43/ 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: 85The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Texas. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90