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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

Firewheel Town Village

5151 N President George Bush Hwy, Garland, TX 75040
Overview of Firewheel Town Village

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.

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Overview of Livingston Manor

Conveniently nestled in Livingston, TX, Livingston Manor provides a safe and secure community for residents needing comprehensive assisted living. The community helps residents maintain their independence while benefitting from daily living assistance and household maintenance services. With physical therapists and physicians regularly visiting the community, residents have access to additional care services for their healthcare and mobility needs.

Apart from having a highly dependable team, Livingston Manor takes pride in its enrichment activities and carefully crafted meals for proper nourishment. With almost no chores to worry about, residents can freely enjoy going on their monthly outings without worries. At Livingston Manor, you can create new and lasting memories surrounded by people who truly care for your happiness and well-being.

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Overview of Stephenville Crossing

Burrowed in the charming neighborhood of Stephenville, TX, Stephenville Crossing is a welcoming senior living community designed to offer its residents a comfortable environment for independent living. Residents here enjoy affordable senior apartments in variations of studio and one-bedroom floor plans with spacious kitchen, energy-efficient appliances, central air conditioning and heating, and other conveniences. The community’s ideal location also provides residents with easy access to great dining, shopping, medical care, and entertainment, fostering a convenient and vibrant lifestyle.

Dedicated to making its residents’ living experience as fulfilling as possible, the community also offers a wide array of thoughtful amenities, such a fitness center, picnic area, community room for gatherings, and resident gardens. There’s also a laundry facility and 24-hour emergency maintenance for residents’ convenience. Here, residents enjoy all the necessities and services they need to live the lifestyle they want in comfort and convenience.

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Overview of The Plaza on North Main

The Plaza on North Main is a locally owned and managed assisted living community in Paris, TX, offering independent living, personal care, and memory care. The community also ensures older adults can find a home away from home with a nurturing and welcoming environment. 24-hour care, housekeeping, laundry, and three home-cooked meals daily are among the high-quality services dedicated to improving residents’ quality of life. Residents also receive the best possible care for their unique needs and habits through personalized care plans.

Sensory stimulating activities, light exercises, and happy hours help enhance residents’ cognition and gain meaningful experiences. Residents can also rest and focus on their wellness with state-of-the-art amenities, including the library, spacious courtyard, and lively dining room. Set along North Main Street in Paris, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. As one of the trusted options for senior living in Texas, this assisted living community ensures older adults can thrive in retirement.

Overview of HomeTowne at Garland

HomeTowne at Garland is a thoughtfully designed independent living community in Garland, TX, that has cozy living spaces for older adults. With one- and two-bedroom cottages in a lively and secure environment, residents are guaranteed comfort and safety. Fitness programs, state-of-the-art amenities, and recreational opportunities are also offered to enrich residents’ living experiences. The community also ensures that residents experience an unforgettable retirement, with its dedicated services and upscale amenities.

Residents can have a picnic with friends in the designated area and exercise in the state-of-the-art fitness center. A beautiful garden, a resort-style pool, and a media library are also among the exceptional amenities that residents can utilize for their leisure and wellness. With its ideal location near serene parks like Hall Park and Bradfield Park, as well as restaurants and shops in Garland, the community ensures residents have easy access to their necessities and leisure. As one of the finest options for senior living in Texas, this independent living community has plenty of community amenities that aim to help older adults live comfortably in their later years.

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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 a top-rated independent living community in Garland, TX, that offers a variety of thoughtfully designed rooms for older adults. Promoting an active and well-engaged lifestyle, the community features resort-inspired amenities. Chef-prepared meals, concierge services, and recreational activities are also offered to ensure a maintenance-free living. With its dedication to helping residents maintain their independence without hassles, the community combines functionality and style.

Group fitness classes, creativity programs, and holiday celebrations are just some of the activities that residents can participate in to connect with friends. Residents can also utilize plenty of state-of-the-art amenities, like the fitness center, media room, and beautiful courtyards for leisure and relaxation. With its ideal location near the North President George Bush Highway, as well as public transportation and other local amenities in Garland, residents are guaranteed easy access to their needs. As one of the finest options for senior living in Texas, this independent living community has exceptional services dedicated to older adults’ well-being.

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Overview of Hampton Manor of Fort Worth (under Construction)

Live a blissful retirement at Hampton Manor of Fort Worth, a dedicated community set in the thriving neighborhood of Fort Worth, TX, offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care. With personalized care and specialized memory care, residents receive the highest quality of care tailored to their unique needs 24/7. Purposely built and secured studio to two-bedroom accommodations are also provided in a nurturing and welcoming environment, ensuring residents can feel at ease during their stay.

A carefully curated calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and make new friends. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community’s extensive amenities, including a hair and nail salon, an activity room, a library, and cozy gathering spaces, create the ideal setting for residents to thrive in their golden years.

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Overview of Sisters Care

Sisters Care provides specialized non-medical home care directly to older adults residing throughout the Uptown Central area of San Antonio, Texas. Rather than utilizing a central campus or care facility layout, this visiting agency brings support directly into a client’s private house, enabling seniors to stay in comfortable, familiar surroundings. Caregivers adapt to individual household routines by offering flexible assistance schedules that range from brief daytime visits to round-the-clock supervision.

The neighborhood surrounding the agency’s regional office holds a walkability score of 62 out of 100, meaning local coordinators and visiting relatives can manage a handful of basic retail tasks on foot. Care plans cover essential day-to-day operations like bathing, grooming, oral hygiene, medication reminders, meal preparation, and light laundry chores.

The organization extends its core services to cover short-term post-operative recovery, temporary family caregiver respite, and supportive palliative or hospice care during serious or advanced illness.

Interested individuals can get in touch with the San Antonio office to verify current service availability and request an hourly rate structure.

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Overview of Villa South Assisted Living and Memory Care

Providing an enriched lifestyle and a better quality of life, Villa South Assisted Living and Memory Care is an exceptional senior living community in Nueces County, Corpus Christi, TX, offering compassionate assisted living and memory care services. Cherish your precious time alone in thoughtfully designed apartments with kitchenettes, individual heating and cooling units, and emergency call systems for a comfortable and safe living environment. Residents have peace of mind knowing that a dedicated team is available on-site 24/7, complemented with the availability of a licensed vocational nurse 40 hours a week.

Villa South Assisted Living is committed to enriching each resident’s lives by providing them with a full calendar of activities, a range of convenient services, and beautiful amenities. Residents are also provided with three nutritious meals, healthy snacks, and beverages each day to ensure they eat good, feel good, and energized. With weekly housekeeping, laundry services, and scheduled transportation, residents enjoy a convenient life with plenty of time for more meaningful activities.

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Overview of Attiva Pearland

Welcoming seniors aged 55 and above with its scenic facade, Attiva Pearland in Village Drive, Pearland, TX, is a trusted senior living community that offers independent living. Experience a peaceful and safe retirement with cozy and elegant one-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans. Here, residents receive top-tier care and assistance from a compassionate and highly skilled team that is dedicated to their welfare.

Ideally situated near convenient amenities and fabulous attractions, Attiva Pearland ensures seniors’ needs and aspirations are within a few steps away. With its commitment to seniors’ well-being, the community provides fun fitness programs and enjoyable activities. Mingle with friends over healthy and refreshing meals satisfying dietary needs and tastes. Attiva Pearland strives to provide a haven for seniors to enjoy their golden years doing the things they love.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
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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.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
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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.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
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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.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
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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
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Community Stability 10%

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

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
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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.

  • 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.