Overview of Tarrytowne Estates

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.

Walk Score
Walk Score: 39 / 100 Rank #754 / 1345Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 754th out of 1,345 homes we track in Texas for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Texas facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Texas that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

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What does this home offer?

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Room Sizes: 452 - 790 / 810 - 1300 sq. ft.

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Transportation Services

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Address 1815 Enclave Pkwy, Houston, TX 77077

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Compare Independent Living around Houston

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 to lowest based on our ranking 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.
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.
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 health-related standards (as categorized by the state). Subset of overall citation activity.
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.
The Buckingham
IL
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Houston (Mid West)
130
Facility 130
TX AVG 78
Rank #126 / 980
No
56
Facility 56
TX AVG 42
Rank #364 / 1,345
20
Facility 20
TX AVG 21
Rank #215 / 586
Buckingham Senior Living Community Inc
3
Facility 3
TX AVG 6
Rank #220 / 839
12Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
Clarewood House Assisted Living
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Houston (Sharpstown)
90
Facility 90
TX AVG 78
Rank #397 / 980
No
50
Facility 50
TX AVG 42
Rank #512 / 1,345
-Clarewood House, Inc
1
Facility 1
TX AVG 6
Rank #87 / 839
-1-
Buckner Parkway Place
IL
AL
MC
NH
RC
Houston (Energy Corridor)
42
Facility 42
TX AVG 78
Rank #716 / 980
Yes
81
Facility 81
TX AVG 42
Rank #30 / 1,345
-Buckner Retirement Services, Inc
1
Facility 1
TX AVG 6
Rank #87 / 839
151 Bed / 2 Bed
Brazos Tower at Bayou Manor
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Houston (Braeswood)
33
Facility 33
TX AVG 78
Rank #756 / 980
No
64
Facility 64
TX AVG 42
Rank #209 / 1,345
-Brazos Presbyterian Homes, Inc
6
Facility 6
TX AVG 6
Rank #442 / 839
-6-
Tarrytowne Estates
IL
Houston (Westside)-Yes
39
Facility 39
TX AVG 42
Rank #754 / 1,345
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Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Texas

Tarrytowne Estates is located in Houston, Texas.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Texas.

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Community Care for the Aged and Disabled (CCAD)

TX Medicaid CCAD

Age 65+ or disabled
General Texas resident, Medicaid-eligible, care need (not always nursing home level).
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
TX

Large state; rural access challenges.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$60/day) Home aides

Texas Community Care Services

TX CCS

Age 60+
General Texas resident, at risk of decline.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
TX

Limited funding; high demand in urban areas.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Services

Texas AAA Services

Age 60+
General TX resident; no income/asset limits.
Income Limits (2025) None; donations encouraged.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
TX

28 AAAs; includes Meals on Wheels in some areas.

Benefits
Meals (~$5-$7/meal) Transportation Homemaker services (~4 hours/week) Respite (~5 days/year) Legal aid

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Texas Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General TX resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
TX

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Texas Family Caregiver Support Program

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; TX resident; 2+ ADLs.
Income Limits (2025) No strict cap; prioritizes low-income ~$24,980/year
Asset Limits Not assessed.
TX

High rural demand; includes grandparent caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Texas VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General TX resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth
TX

High veteran population; supports rural/urban needs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs

Property Tax Exemption for Seniors

Texas Senior Property Tax Exemption

Age 65+
General TX resident, homeowner (homestead).
Income Limits (2025) None; tax-based eligibility.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
TX

$25,000+ exemption; optional freeze in some counties; saves ~$500-$1,000/year.

Benefits
Tax exemption or freeze (~$500-$1,000/year savings)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Texas SFMNP

Age 60+
General TX resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
TX

Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~20,000 via 28 AAAs.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$50/season) for produce at farmers’ markets

Frequently Asked Questions about Tarrytowne Estates

What neighborhood is Tarrytowne Estates in?

Tarrytowne Estates is in the Westside neighborhood of Houston.

Is Tarrytowne Estates in a walkable area?

Tarrytowne Estates has a walk score of 39. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Are pets allowed at Tarrytowne Estates?

Yes, Tarrytowne Estates allows residents to bring their pets.

Are there photos of Tarrytowne Estates?

Yes — there are 4 photos of Tarrytowne Estates in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Tarrytowne Estates?

Tarrytowne Estates is located at 1815 Enclave Pkwy, Houston, TX 77077.

What is the phone number of Tarrytowne Estates?

(281) 531-1905 will put you in contact with the team at Tarrytowne Estates.

Does Tarrytowne Estates provide medical or personal care assistance?

No — Tarrytowne Estates is an independent living community. Residents live on their own in private apartments with access to amenities, dining, and social activities.

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