Page 24 of Best Independent Living in Texas

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. 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.
Wisteria Place Independent Living
IL
AL
MC
RC
Abilene
-Yes
58
Facility 58
TX AVG 43
Rank #108 / 410
38
Facility 38
TX AVG 20
Rank #27 / 153
----1 Bed
Frontier Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
Dallas (Oak Lawn)
-Yes
79
Facility 79
TX AVG 43
Rank #14 / 410
17
Facility 17
TX AVG 20
Rank #69 / 153
B-----
Brookdale Trinity Towers
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Corpus Christi
90
Facility 90
TX AVG 85
Rank #89 / 233
Yes
50
Facility 50
TX AVG 43
Rank #165 / 410
--American Retirement Corporation
4
Facility 4
TX AVG 6
Rank #83 / 225
4-
Meadow Lake Assisted Living Community
IL
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Tyler
54
Facility 54
TX AVG 85
Rank #181 / 233
No
3
Facility 3
TX AVG 43
Rank #407 / 410
--Meadow Lake LLC
4
Facility 4
TX AVG 6
Rank #83 / 225
4-
Brookdale Ennis
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
SNF
Ennis
60
Facility 60
TX AVG 85
Rank #157 / 233
Yes
43
Facility 43
TX AVG 43
Rank #216 / 410
--Brookdale Senior Living Communities, Inc--Suite
Mesa Springs Retirement Village
IL
Abilene (Far Southside)
-Yes
24
Facility 24
TX AVG 43
Rank #318 / 410
33
Facility 33
TX AVG 20
Rank #30 / 153
A+---1 Bed / 2 Bed
Mrc the Crossings
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
League City
68
Facility 68
TX AVG 85
Rank #137 / 233
Yes
21
Facility 21
TX AVG 43
Rank #325 / 410
--Happy Harbor Methodist Home Inc
5
Facility 5
TX AVG 6
Rank #108 / 225
5-
Cornerstone Retirement Community
IL
AL
HC
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Texarkana
66
Facility 66
TX AVG 85
Rank #141 / 233
Yes---Methodist Retirement Communities
0
Facility 0
TX AVG 6
Rank #1 / 225
--
Brookdale Pecan Park
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Arlington
31
Facility 31
TX AVG 85
Rank #210 / 233
Yes
17
Facility 17
TX AVG 43
Rank #344 / 410
--S-H Opco Pecan Park, LLC
8
Facility 8
TX AVG 6
Rank #156 / 225
8-
The Continental Retirement Community
IL
Austin (South Austin)
-Yes
25
Facility 25
TX AVG 43
Rank #313 / 410
16
Facility 16
TX AVG 20
Rank #72 / 153
A+---1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Overview of Wisteria Place Independent Living

Wisteria Place Independent Living, is one of Wisteria Place’s senior living communities located in Abilene, TX. They offer independent living and additional services, tailored to the needs of their residents looking to live independently during their golden years. They offer two bedroom private cottages equipped with their own bathrooms and kitchen.

Though living independently, Wisteria Place still offers their residents with services that provide assistance to daily living activities. Such services include daily medication reminders, light housekeeping, personal laundry services, and meal delivery or escort to and from communal dining areas. They also create regular programs and activities, creating opportunities for their senior residents to stay engaged, and physically and mentally active.

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Overview of Frontier Senior Living

Frontier Senior Living offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Dallas, TX, specifically in the Oak Lawn neighborhood. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space; Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care; and memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Because all three care levels are available, the community may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time and who may be able to move between care levels without leaving the community. Pets are allowed, so residents may keep a pet as part of daily life, and a Walk Score of 79 places the area in the very walkable band, meaning most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

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Overview of Brookdale Trinity Towers

Brookdale Trinity Towers offers nursing home and skilled nursing care, assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Corpus Christi, TX. Skilled nursing and nursing home care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, and memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for a resident at risk of wandering. The range of care levels can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to a different community.

Starting prices are $2,405 for independent living, $3,070 for assisted living, and $3,820 for memory care. The different rates let families compare the entry cost associated with each care level, with memory care carrying the higher listed rate for its secured, supervised setting. Payment options include Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay. The community has 90 beds and provides 4h 41m of total nurse staffing per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated per resident.

Restaurant-style dining with chef-prepared meals gives residents meals prepared and served in a restaurant-style setting. An outdoor pool and gardens provide places for residents to spend time outdoors, while rehabilitation services and a therapy room allow therapy to take place on site without arranging separate transportation. A beauty and barber shop provides on-site grooming services, and pets are allowed so residents can continue living with an animal.

Respite care provides a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover, while short-term rehabilitation provides a temporary setting for rehabilitation. Transportation is available when a resident needs to travel beyond the community. A Walk Score of 50 is somewhat walkable, meaning some errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach some errands independently while using transportation for others. American Retirement operates Brookdale Trinity Towers.

$2,405/Month

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Overview of Meadow Lake Assisted Living Community

Meadow Lake Assisted Living Community in Tyler, Texas, presents multiple care levels under one roof, encompassing independent living, assisted living, memory care, respite options, and skilled nursing. Active residents in independent living enjoy private quarters paired with community resources, whereas assisted living adds support with personal routines like bathing and medication. Memory care supplies a secured, monitored environment for individuals prone to wandering, and respite programs accommodate brief stays.

The grounds feature a five-acre stocked fishing lake, walking paths, and enclosed outdoor spaces. Inside this 54-bed building, residents choose between several dining options, including a casual buffet and grill. On-site rehabilitation delivers required therapies on campus, while scheduled hobby groups, clubs, and educational classes encourage social connection.

Families can get in touch with Meadow Lake Assisted Living Community to discuss available apartments, schedule a tour, and evaluate funding options such as Medicare for eligible short-term stays.

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Overview of Brookdale Ennis

Burrowed in the quiet community in Ennis, Texas, Brookdale Ennis is a warm senior living community that offers assisted living just 25 miles south of Dallas. Here, seniors enjoy a community designed for fostering independence while receiving the right amount of care. Whether engaging in arts and crafts, strolling through the landscaped gardens, or relaxing in their private apartments, residents find ample opportunities for socializing and personal enjoyment.

Focused on enhancing quality of life, Brookdale Ennis provides personalized care with 24/7 emergency support, allowing residents to maintain an active lifestyle with peace of mind. The community’s mission is to empower seniors to live fully, offering amenities like a therapy pool, library, and pet-friendly accommodations. With a calendar full of enriching activities and spacious living areas, Brookdale Ennis ensures each resident feels at home and connected in their new community.

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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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Mrc the Crossings

255 N. Egret Bay Blvd, League City, TX 77573
Overview of Mrc the Crossings

Mrc the Crossings in League City, Texas, offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing. Independent living gives residents a private living space with community services and no daily care. Assisted living adds help with dressing, bathing, medication, and other daily tasks while the resident keeps a private apartment. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision, while nursing home and skilled nursing care include licensed nursing on site around the clock.

Several care levels are available within one community. Mrc the Crossings may be a good fit for a resident whose needs grow over time and who may be able to move between care levels without leaving the community. Respite care provides a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover. Short term rehabilitation offers a temporary stay focused on recovery.

Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted, giving families those listed ways to fund care. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 46 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. The community has 68 beds.

Residents can use the salon and spa on site. Transportation is available for destinations outside the home. Chef prepared meals are served in both a restaurant and a Bistro, giving residents two dining settings within the community. A doctor is on staff, and pets are allowed. Greg Rossi is the director, and Happy Harbor Methodist Home operates the community.

Contact Mrc the Crossings

Overview of Cornerstone Retirement Community

Cornerstone Retirement Community offers nursing home care, assisted living, home care, independent living, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Texarkana, TX. Independent living means private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with dressing, bathing, medication, and other daily tasks. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Home care provides support where a resident lives, while respite care offers a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The range of care levels can suit a resident whose needs grow over time without leaving the community. Needs can change without requiring a move. Cornerstone opened in 1996 and has 66 beds.

Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted. Medicaid can help families whose savings may not cover a long stay, Medicare covers short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, and private pay allows families to fund care directly. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 18 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily nurse staffing time allocated per resident.

Meals are prepared from scratch and shaped by resident feedback, giving residents menu options influenced by their preferences. A salon provides on site grooming, while rehabilitation services include short term rehab for recovery after an illness or procedure. Pets are allowed, religious services are available, Methodist Retirement Communities operates the community, and Chuck Lewis serves as director.

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Overview of Brookdale Pecan Park

Brookdale Pecan Park provides nursing home, skilled nursing, assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Arlington, TX. Its nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living helps residents with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, and memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Several care levels are available in one community, which can suit a resident whose needs grow over time without leaving the community. Respite care provides a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover. Brookdale Pecan Park may be a good fit for someone who wants access to multiple care levels as support needs change.

The community has 31 beds, making it a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. Starting prices are $2,930 for assisted living and $6,985 for memory care; the higher memory care rate corresponds to the secured setting and supervision that level provides. Pets are allowed, so a resident may keep a pet while living at the community.

A salon and spa provides an on-site place for personal grooming, while the courtyard and garden give residents outdoor space to use. Transportation is available, and the community offers the Clare Bridge and Brookdale HealthPlus programs. S-H Opco Pecan Park operates Brookdale Pecan Park.

$2,930/Month

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Overview of The Continental Retirement Community

On one license in Austin, TX, The Continental Retirement Community runs independent living. South Austin is the neighborhood. Residents get the community’s services without daily assistance attached, which suits somebody after a residence rather than a care setting.

A pet can come too. Housing Options run from a 1-Bed and a 2-Bed, and the larger takes two people.

Contact The Continental Retirement Community

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