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Overview of Park Residences at Plano Active Senior Living

Live a blissful retirement with Park Residences at Plano Active Senior Living, a distinguished community located in the peaceful city of Plano, TX, that offers independent living services. With its commitment to improving residents’ welfare, the community delivers the highest quality of care assistance. Beautifully designed accommodations with a variety of floor plans are available.

Meet new people and gain meaningful experiences with a jam-packed calendar of fun activities. Healthy and delicious meals catering to dietary needs and tastes. Pets are also welcome to accompany residents with their paths. The community is perfect for those looking for assistance in their golden years, with its dedicated care and amenities.

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Overview of Heritage Place Independent Living

Live life to the fullest with the reliable senior living community of Heritage Place Independent Living situated in Huguley Boulevard, Burleson, TX, offering independent living. Featuring intricately designed and spacious floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, seniors enjoy unparalleled relaxation and safety. The community doubles its efforts to deliver the highest quality of care and support for seniors to enjoy the things they love and experience new things in their golden years.

Participate in enjoyable activities and fun programs orchestrated for seniors to live a blissful lifestyle. Delight in healthy and delicious meals satisfying nutritional requirements and tastes. Heritage Place Independent Living is ideal for a retirement in comfort and style with its scenic campus filled with wonderful amenities and a friendly environment.

Starting Price $2,467/Month

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Watermere at Firewheel

6868 N President George Bush Hwy, Garland, TX 75044
Overview of Watermere at Firewheel

Watermere at Firewheel is an independent living community in Garland, TX. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, so it may be a good fit for someone who does not need regular assistance with daily tasks. Housing includes one-bedroom and two-bedroom residences. The two-bedroom layout can accommodate a couple or a resident who wants a companion, and pets are allowed, so residents can bring a pet when they move in.

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Overview of Eagle’s Trace Senior Living Community

Nestled in Houston, TX, Eagle’s Trace Senior Living Community provides a maintenance-free environment for independent living. It features well-designed accommodations with easy access to amenities and spacious floor plans to match diverse preferences. A full-time maintenance team is always available to help residents maintain a neat and comfortable living environment.

There are numerous clubs and activities available that foster an active and enriching lifestyle for all. An on-site medical center with healthcare professionals is also available to provide residents access to additional support services should they need it. With its maintenance-free lifestyle and abundance of amenities, the community ensures everyone experiences the retirement they deserve without worries.

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Overview of Atria at Canyon Creek

Atria at Canyon Creek is an independent living community in Plano, Texas. Independent living offers private residences with community services for residents who do not need daily care.

Residents can choose one bedroom, two bedroom, or three bedroom residences, depending on how much living space their household needs. Starting prices range from $3,695 to $4,395, giving families a defined range for budgeting.

Chef prepared meals are included in the monthly rent, so dining is part of the recurring housing cost. Scheduled transportation, a wellness center, fitness programs, and an indoor heated pool provide planned services and places to exercise without arranging every activity independently.

A salon and barbershop offer on site grooming services. The full calendar includes fitness classes, art workshops, and social outings, while the pet friendly policy allows a resident to bring a pet when moving into the community.

Atria at Canyon Creek may be a good fit for someone who wants a private residence with included meals, organized activities, transportation, and other community services rather than daily care.

Starting Price $3,695 - $4,395/Month

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Waterview The Point

100 Watermark Blvd, Granbury, TX 76048
Overview of Waterview the Point

Waterview the Point is an independent living community in Granbury, TX, for adults aged 55 and over who want a private apartment alongside organized activities and shared amenities. Independent living offers private living with community services rather than daily care, so the focus here is on having your own space while taking part in life around the community.

Residents can choose a one bedroom or two bedroom apartment. A two bedroom layout may suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion, while a one bedroom apartment offers a single private living space; Independent living starts at $3,291 per month, giving families a clear monthly figure as they compare the available options.

Life on site includes an outdoor swimming pool, spa, library, restaurant, cafe, and walking paths, with crochet, board games, movies, and social clubs providing scheduled ways to spend time with others. Community transportation is available, pets are allowed, and Waterview the Point may suit an adult 55 or older who wants independent living with organized activities, shared amenities, and a choice of one bedroom or two bedroom housing.

Starting Price $3,291/Month

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Overview of Morningside Ministries at the Chandler Estate

Part of the Morningside Ministries family of communities, Morningside Ministries at the Chandler Estate is an independent living community in San Antonio’s Monte Vista neighborhood for residents age 62 and older. The community centers its approach on care, compassion, and respect for the seniors who live there.

Residents can choose from villa-style homes in three distinct residences: the French Residence, the Howard Residence, and the Legacy House. Daily life includes recreational activities, dining services, a full-service salon, an art studio, and outdoor spaces. These amenities give residents opportunities to stay active and social as they stay independent.

The community is about 1.8 miles from downtown San Antonio and less than a mile from Methodist Hospital Metropolitan. The area has a Walk Score of 79 out of 100, which is very walkable. Many everyday errands can be completed on foot.

Families considering an independent living community in San Antonio will find villa-style housing in a walkable neighborhood close to hospital care. This combination can appeal to residents who want an independent lifestyle with nearby everyday conveniences.

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Overview of Tradition-Prestonwood

Tradition-Prestonwood offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in Dallas, TX. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Assisted living includes help with tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication in a resident’s own apartment, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

With all three care levels in one community, Tradition-Prestonwood may be a good fit for someone whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move away from familiar surroundings and social connections.

In the Far North Dallas neighborhood, Tradition-Prestonwood has a Walk Score of 72, and the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot. Shops, a pharmacy, or cafes within a short walk can help a resident who no longer drives continue to get out independently.

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Overview of The Spring at Silverton

Located in the Far Southwest neighborhood of Fort Worth, Texas, The Spring at Silverton is an independent living community. Residents live in their own private apartments. They can choose between apartment-style or cottage-style housing, and they can freely set their own daily routine while having support close at hand.

The community includes scheduled transportation and housekeeping. There’s a full calendar of activities to keep residents socially engaged. It also offers an in-house wellness initiative called the LIFE program to help residents maintain their individual health and vitality as they age.

The Spring at Silverton is about 8.6 miles from downtown Fort Worth and roughly 3.17 miles from Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth. Emergency care within easy reach. The surrounding area has a Walk Score of 72, meaning it’s very walkable. Most errands can be handled on foot, and residents and visiting family can simply get around the neighborhood.

The housing flexibility, built-in transportation and housekeeping support, and a dedicated wellness program give residents a structured but independent lifestyle. The surrounding neighborhood makes it convenient for those who prefer to walk rather than drive.

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Ridgmar Place

2151 Green Oaks Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76116
Overview of Ridgmar Place

Ridgmar Place offers assisted living and independent living in Fort Worth, Texas. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident keeps a private apartment; Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Having both care levels may suit someone whose needs change over time.

The starting price is $2,595 per month, giving families an initial figure for budgeting, although the confirmed rate is not tied to a specific care level. Seasonal meals made with local ingredients are served across multiple dining venues, and residents can use an indoor pool and hot tub, fitness center, on-site salon, private courtyard, outdoor patio, paved walking paths, and dog park. Pet-friendly apartments and the dog park support residents who have pets, while scheduled activities and transportation offer structured options for daily life.

Ridgmar Place is in the Ridgmar neighborhood, where a Walk Score of 71 means most errands can be done on foot. A resident who no longer drives may still be able to get out independently. Joy Pepper serves as the director.

Starting Price $2,595/Month

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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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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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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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Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

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Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

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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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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