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Photo of The Waterford at College StationCommunity card badge
1313 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.7
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111 reviews
9.7
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111 reviews
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The size of the community is a positive. Improving food quality and broader television channel availability/selection would be nice.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Discover Texas hospitality and friendly staff at the Waterford at College Station, offering Assisted Living and Memory Care services in College Station, Texas. Recently renovated, our community invites residents to relax and experience the very best amenities, both in our apartments and in the...
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2121 Photos available
9.2
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27 reviews
9.2
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27 reviews
5 star
58%
4 star
18%
3 star
18%
2 star
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Overall very happy with Sodalis. Very friendly and helpful staff. Food is good! They make an effort with activities and include the assisted living side.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Sodalis Senior Living has been a Texas based provider of assisted living and memory care communities since 1998. We have one purpose, to provide the best life possible to adults living with physical limitations and/or diminished cognitive abilities. We do this by providing assisted living and...
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1111 Photos available
9.2
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69 reviews
9.2
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69 reviews
5 star
63%
4 star
26%
3 star
4%
2 star
0%
1 star
7%
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They were very attentive to mom's wants and needs. The only reason we moved mom to [community removed], is that they have a separate memory care ward. Mom has dementia but will be getting worse and we wanted...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Bluebonnet Place is located in College Station, Texas, home of Texas A&M University. Our residents enjoy the cultural, educational and sports related activities available there. We provide transportation for outings to town for special occasions such as fireworks on the 4th of July or to see...
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66 Floor plans available
10
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29 reviews
10
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29 reviews
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92%
4 star
3%
3 star
5%
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0%
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Great place the management is outstanding. All staff is awesome, my mother in law is extremely happy. I have met a lot of the residents they are all very nice and happy to be living here. Great place highly...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Experience the warmth, elegance, and opportunities that await you at Watercrest at Bryan, a independent living retirement community located in Bryan/College Station, TX just minutes from Texas A&M University. Watercrest is dedicated to a creating a friendly and hassle-free living environment...
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79 reviews
10
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79 reviews
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I have lived at Broadmoor Court for 3 years now. I love it here. The team is very sweet to me. I have made many friends and some who have already passed on. I look forward to the new people who move in...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Broadmoor Place is an assisted living community located in Bryan Texas just north of Camelot Park and Blinn College. Bryan offers our residents many recreational and sports related activities. We provide transportation downtown for shopping, entertainment and dining as well as to activities in...
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88 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
10
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36 reviews
10
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36 reviews
5 star
87%
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11%
3 star
2%
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Food could definitely be improved. i really appreciated the frequent trash being taken out daily. I founf it very difficult to take my laundry down the hall to wash and dry it. [name removed], the activity...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
At the Isle at Watercrest Bryan, our mission is to create the perfect blend of comfort, care, and empowered living. We believe that we are simply a small chapter in your loved one’s journey, and are here to help assist in creating a supportive, and caring environment. By partnering with your...
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99 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.4
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52 reviews
8.4
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52 reviews
5 star
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32%
3 star
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Very helpful and courteous employees. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Embark on the best years of your life at Carriage Inn. Enjoy active senior living at its finest and discover our LOVE, FUN and WOW! Our convenient location in Bryan is within easy reach of College Station, Navasota, and Sommerville. Imagine a cruise ship on land, where you can live worry free...
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3 star
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2 star
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The staff is very friendly and helpful. The assisted living communities have been vaccinated but my loved one has not had the option. The communication between the community and the family is good. I...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Waldenbrooke Estates does more than provide a beautiful place to live. We provide a trusted community with a sense of belonging. Everything is designed to create a better senior lifestyle. We offer you a whole new world of friendship, compassion, gracious living, and comfort and in the ultimate...
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1414 Photos available
1212 Floor plans available
8.5
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6 reviews
8.5
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6 reviews
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Awarded Best of the Brazos Valley for Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care, Parc at Traditions provides the very best in service, hospitality, and care. Parc at Traditions is situated on a beautiful wooded site located in the heart of the Traditions Club community in Bryan/College...
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I have enjoyed living in St. Joseph's Assisted Living for about half a year. I am so pleased with the place. I don't have to cook, clean house, or do my laundry. They do all of those things excellently....
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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My Father is a resident in Assisted Living at Crestview. The staff treats him like family, and the care he receives there is top notch. Many staff members have 10 or more years longevity with this company....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in College Station, TX

The average cost of senior living in College Station is $4,291 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pine Island, TX with an average of $3,835 per month.

Independent living costs in College Station, TX, vs. nearby cities

College Station, TX
$4,291/mo
$4,291/mo
$4,216/mo

Independent living costs in College Station, TX, vs. state and national averages

College Station, TX
$4,291/mo
$4,094/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

Independent living costs in College Station, TX, vs. other senior living options

$5,102/mo
Independent Living
$4,291/mo

Independent living costs in College Station, TX, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,300/mo
Studio
$5,083/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,563/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,231/mo

Senior living costs in College Station vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: College Station, TX
Column state: Texas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCollege Station, TXTexasU.S.
Independent Living$4,291/mo$4,094/mo$3,951/mo
Assisted Living$5,102/mo$4,671/mo$4,515/mo
Memory Care$5,102/mo$4,834/mo$4,761/mo
Independent Living
College Station, TX:$4,291/mo
Texas:$4,094/mo
U.S.:$3,951/mo
Assisted Living
College Station, TX:$5,102/mo
Texas:$4,671/mo
U.S.:$4,515/mo
Memory Care
College Station, TX:$5,102/mo
Texas:$4,834/mo
U.S.:$4,761/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in College Station

Recent reviews for independent living in College Station

Watercrest at Bryan

5.0
The pet-friendly environment at Watercrest, including grooming and walking services, ensures our pets are as content and well-cared for as we are. It's wonderful to be in a community that values our furry companions as much as we do.

Bluebonnet Court in College Station, TX

4.6
We were under the gun to find a place for my father-in-law and mother-in-law after my FIL continued to decline due to a bad fall and had to be moved into hospice. My MIL has dementia and could absolutely not give him the care he required. Luckily Bluebonnet Court had a room available and they ...
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Crestview Retirement Community in Bryan, TX

4.5
This was one of the facilities I considered as an option for my loved one when I was searching for care. It is a very nice looking facility, and the staff all was very caring and professional. However, it is expensive, and was outside of the budget I was considering.

College Station independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in College Station independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in College Station, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in College Station independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of College Station partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
College Station, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.7%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in College Station independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of College Station communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
College Station, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.3%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.3%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
40%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.7%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in College Station independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in College Station offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
College Station, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
53.3%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.7%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.3%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.3%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.7%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.3%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
46.7%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.7%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
40%
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Related senior services in College Station, Texas

In College Station, Texas, seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:

College Station is a car-dependent city which means that many errands may require a personal vehicle to complete. Public transportation options in College Station are limited; however, the Brazos Transit District does operate a park and ride station for Bryan and College Station.

College Station offers several health care providers for seniors wanting to be proactive about their health or for seniors seeking treatment for chronic conditions. The city has several hospitals, including United Regional Health Care System and Red River Hospital.

College Station is a city in eastern Texas that is known for being the home to the main campus of Texas A&M University. The campus features the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum which documents the life of the 41st U.S. president. Popular spots in the city include the Museum of the American GI and Texas World Speedway.

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Watercrest at Bryan, Broadmoor Court and Isle at Watercrest Bryan are the top-rated independent living facilities near College Station, Texas. See full list of communities.

There are 15 independent living facilities near College Station, Texas. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in College Station, Texas are Broadmoor Court, Watercrest at Bryan and Isle at Watercrest Bryan. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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