The Tradition-Lovers Lane is a residential assisted living community nestled in the vibrant city of Dallas, Texas. Spanning across 5.5 acres, this exceptional residence boasts a 202-unit independent living area and a 109-unit assisted living or memory care building. Its prime location near downtown arts district, hospitals, and Northpark shopping offers residents convenient access to a wealth of amenities and attractions.
Pristine living spaces exude elegance and regality, while the meticulously maintained grounds showcase exquisite gardening and lush landscapes. Indulge in restaurant-style dining, where every meal is a culinary masterpiece. Immerse yourself in the well-stocked library, a haven for book lovers seeking knowledge and escape. Multiple dining venues await, providing a variety of delightful culinary experiences to satisfy even the most discerning palates. What’s more, residents of the residential assisted living area are also invited to engage in a plethora of activities, ranging from invigorating fitness programs to immersive arts and crafts sessions.
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Deer Creek Senior Living offers assisted living, independent living, and respite care in Desoto, Texas. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps a private living space; independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care. Respite care provides a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover, so the range of options can suit someone who wants independent living now and may later need daily assistance, while also supporting a family through a temporary caregiving gap.
Deer Creek has 58 beds, creating a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know one another. Gardens and walking paths provide outdoor space for walking, while restaurant style dining with chef prepared meals gives residents meals in a restaurant style setting. An on site salon and barber, together with an activities calendar, provide personal grooming and scheduled activities within the community.
Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet when moving in. The area has a Walk Score of 71 and is very walkable, meaning most errands can be done on foot; someone who no longer drives can still get out independently. Medicaid is accepted as a payment option, and De Soto Senior Living operates Deer Creek Senior Living.
Westminster is an independent living community in Austin’s Military Heights neighborhood. Residents live in studio or one bedroom apartments and have access to community services without daily care, making it a possible fit for someone seeking private apartment living with a lower level of support.
On site, residents can use a fitness center, walking paths, and an outdoor patio, with options for exercise and time outside. Maloney Properties is the owner, and pets are allowed.
Edgemere operates as a continuing care retirement community in Dallas’s Preston Hollow neighborhood, featuring one-, two-, and three-bedroom floor plans. Residents can access independent living, assisted living, memory care in a secured setting, skilled nursing, and short-term respite stays. The multi-tiered structure allows individuals or couples to transition between support levels as health needs change over time.
Most daily errands require a car due to a walk score of 38, so non-driving residents will rely on transportation services for routine trips out. Payment options accepted include Medicare, Medicaid, and private funds.
Individuals considering future healthcare planning alongside current residential living can reach out to Edgemere to inquire about floor plans and available services.
Lee Seniors, located in El Paso, TX, is a senior living community offering affordable housing and care to its residents. They offer wheelchair accessible one bedroom accommodations featuring a private bathroom with handrails, kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, ceiling fan, and ample storage space.
Lee Seniors not only provides the residents with quality living spaces but also community amenities designed to enhance their life. This includes off street parking spaces, stair free facilities, and 24/7 staff availability for assistance. Additionally, the staff are able to speak in Spanish, which is helpful for Spanish speaking residents who speak little English.
The Clairmont offers independent living in Austin, TX, including private living without daily care. Located in the Pond Springs neighborhood, the community has studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom homes, with a two-bedroom layout potentially suiting two people moving together.
The Clairmont is a single-story building and allows pets, so a resident may keep a pet as part of daily life there. With a Walk Score of 45, the area is car-dependent, meaning most errands require a car or a ride rather than a short walk.
Spend your golden years in a setting tailored to your comfort in The Retreat Senior Living, a reliable community in Grand Prairie, TX designed for independent living. The community provides the comfort of well-designed accommodations with easy access to thoughtful amenities and local attractions. Residents here are relieved from the hassles of household maintenance to help them focus on more enriching activities.
Additional features like a wellness center, medical exam room, and flexible meal options are also offered to help residents maintain their health and well-being. Relaxing outdoor spaces and other recreational amenities like a game room, library, and theater room are also available for a more enjoyable living experience. Here, everyone enjoys a stunning and vibrant setting that allows them to live the retirement experience they want.
Starwood Manor is unlike any other personal care home, assisted living or skilled nursing facility you have ever heard of. It is a one-of-a-kind, unique concept in the Austin area. Our senior care facility is located in the heart of Cedar Park, TX in an 11,300sf luxury villa owned by Kari Engle. The villa’s lower east wing is fully converted into a highly upscale senior personal care home. Most personal care homes offer room and board and varying degrees of assistance with activities of daily living. Starwood Manor is known for its reputation for excellent skilled nursing in a comfortable, home-like setting.
We are able to accept residents that are independent to those who need assisted living care levels to those who need skilled nursing care. Those with medically complicated health issues or who are on hospice who do not want to be admitted to a nursing home or assisted living facility generally find their way here. Kari lives on-site and is extremely hands-on with regard to care. And our licensed nurse, is skilled at tackling all kinds of wound care issues, medication management issues, etc. We accept residents with picc lines, colostomies, feeding tubes, paralysis management, hoyer lift/bariatric needs, catheterized lungs, trachs, COPD/breathing issues, multiple co-morbidities, dementia/Alzheimers, complicated wounds/wound vacs, high fall risk management, catheters,fractures, edema, diabetic injections, those in need of PT rehab after surgery, and we excel at hospice care.
Our highly trained staff delivers person-centered, on-on-one care to residents in a luxurious, spoiling environment. Here residents get the best of everything, including gorgeous, peaceful accommodations, medication management, assistance with activities of daily living, and amazing food. The rooms are spacious and private and adjacent to an enormous restroom equipped with a built in fireplace. Residents can continue seeing their own established physician, or they can establish services with one of the physicians who come to us. Staff is available 24/7. If you or your loved one need care and you want it done with excellence, contact Starwood Manor for a tour today!
A koi pond is not a detail you’d expect at a senior living listing, and yet there it is, sitting in the courtyard at Tarrytowne Estates, an independent living community on Enclave Parkway in Houston’s Westside. The building itself runs three stories, with one- and two-bedroom apartments spanning 452 to 1,300 square feet, each fitted with its own kitchen, bathroom, and climate control.
Getting around the neighborhood on foot is only somewhat realistic here. A Walk Score of 39 tells you a car still earns its keep for most errands. Inside the building, though, the day-to-day is handled: weekly housekeeping, a front desk staffed around the clock, and three chef-prepared meals served daily, meaning cooking turns into a choice rather than an obligation. For anything beyond the property line, transportation services fill in the gap.
The amenities read closer to a resort than a typical care facility. There’s a fitness center, a gated pool, and that koi pond with its surrounding walking paths, plus a rotating calendar of games, movie nights, and group outings to keep the social side of things active. Pet owners aren’t left out either; downsizing here doesn’t require parting with a dog or cat.
Put simply, Tarrytowne Estates is independent living designed around ease and low upkeep, set in a quiet, suburban corner of Houston where the tradeoff is space and calm over walkability, wrapped in an amenity package that punches well above what “senior living” usually implies.
Firewheel Town Village is a lively independent living community in Garland, TX, that offers specially designed living spaces for those 55+. Here, older adults can find a home away from home, especially with the community’s cozy one- and two-bedroom apartments designed for their comfort. With planned activities, a 24/7 fitness center, and accessible amenities, residents can maintain their independence without hassles. The community focuses on enhancing residents’ quality of life, ensuring they can feel a sense of familiarity during their stay.
Through scheduled gatherings, various games, and weekly fitness classes, residents can spend their days actively and happily. A heated saltwater pool with sundeck, a Zen garden, and a resident coffee bar are among the state-of-the-art amenities dedicated to residents’ leisure and wellness. Residents are guaranteed accessibility and convenience with the Curtis Culwell Center, restaurants, a supermarket, and public transportation nearby, and with its proximity to North President George Bush Highway. This independent living community is a great choice for senior living in Texas, as it has a variety of amenities tailored to older adults’ interests and capabilities.
How we rank these independent living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials. Rank badges compare each community against other independent living communities in the same state — never against a different care type.
Weighting overview
- 35%Resident Experience
- 25%Regulatory
- 15%Visual Media
- 10%Website
- 10%Stability
- 5%Environment
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.
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- Review Sentiment
- Review Volume
Regulatory & Safety Record 25%
State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
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- State Inspections
- Citations/Inspection
- % Inspections w/ Citations
- Complaint Visits
- Accreditations
- BBB Rating
Visual Media & Transparency 15%
Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.
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- Video Tours
- Virtual Walkthroughs
- Photo Quantity
- Photo Quality
Website & Operator Transparency 10%
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
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- Website Content
- Mobile Usability
- Staff Info Available
- Owner Info Available
Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
- Includes
- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
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.
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- 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.













