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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Highlands, TX

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Photo of The Lodge at Pine Creek
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My mother likes living there. The food is good and the staff is very supportive. The most important thing is the staff goes out of their way to care for their residents. My mother confirms that and I see...
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.
The Lodge at Pine Creek community is on a beautiful 17-acre setting in Baytown, Texas. A perfect blend of living options is available to fit your lifestyle-whether it be independent living, assisted living, or memory care. Our one-of-a-kind master-planned retirement community is secure and gated...
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55 Floor plans available
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The Waterford Management has shown their genuine concern for my parents well being. They have kept me aware of situations that could have easily been overlooked and not addressed with my parents well being...
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.
Discover convenient services and compassionate care at The Waterford at Baytown in Baytown, TX, a charming and close-knit city located on Texas' scenic Gulf Coast. Our goal is to enrich the lives of our residents by providing an environment that is physically, mentally, spiritually and...
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I was greeted by [name removed] and [name removed]. The staff is awesome. Food is great.... my mom with Lewy body Dementia likes it. The staff and assistants are extremely patient with my mom's...
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.
: Now Touring! 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...
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Morada has been a good place for my mom thus far; she has been there now for a couple of months. The facility is clean, the staff is cheerful and responsive, and the residents are friendly and sweet. I am...
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.
Let your search for quality Independent Living lead to Morada Deer Park. Our community offers residents the privacy and freedom to live the way they choose in a rich, warm environment that fosters companionship. Residents can say goodbye to home maintenance and housework while enjoying a relaxed...
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My mom was in the lock down area and the nurses and staff were very helpful in answering questions and generally looking out for the well being of my mom.
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.
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This is such an amazing place for your loved ones. They truly do care about its residents. My patient was so happy here and misses it. They really do make you feel loved and like family here. Great staff.
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.
Provides: Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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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
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At last, a community that understands what you are looking for…..a place to call home.Shady Creek is a premier community offering a warm comfortable convenient address. Be swept away by both convenience and tranquility beginning with our shuttle to Baytown shopping, dining, medical and...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Highlands, TX

The average cost of senior living in Highlands is $3,859 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Old River-Winfree, TX with an average of $2,957 per month.

Independent living costs in Highlands, TX, vs. nearby cities

Highlands, TX
$3,859/mo
$3,368/mo
$4,161/mo

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

Highlands, TX
$3,859/mo
$4,094/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

Independent living costs in Highlands, TX, vs. other senior living options

$4,771/mo
Independent Living
$3,859/mo

Independent living costs in Highlands, TX, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,705/mo
Studio
$3,619/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,380/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,170/mo

Senior living costs in Highlands 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: Highlands, TX
Column state: Texas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHighlands, TXTexasU.S.
Independent Living$3,859/mo$4,094/mo$3,951/mo
Assisted Living$4,594/mo$4,671/mo$4,515/mo
Memory Care$4,771/mo$4,834/mo$4,761/mo
Independent Living
Highlands, TX:$3,859/mo
Texas:$4,094/mo
U.S.:$3,951/mo
Assisted Living
Highlands, TX:$4,594/mo
Texas:$4,671/mo
U.S.:$4,515/mo
Memory Care
Highlands, TX:$4,771/mo
Texas:$4,834/mo
U.S.:$4,761/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Highlands

Recent reviews for independent living in Highlands

The Terraces at Kingwood Town Center

4.9
We haven't had a negative experience. The hurricane is a natural disaster that is always going to be challenging. They evacuated my dad and he is safe. Yes we would recommend this community to other families. I know there is a lot of negative right now but we don't feel that way. Even my almost ...
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The Tradition - Buffalo Speedway in Houston, TX

4.7
We are still getting settled and sorting out our belongings since we brought more than we need, so we haven't participated in many activities yet. We are pleased with our choice a nd so are the people we have met, many of whom have been here since they opened. It is working very well for us.

Discovery Village Clear Lake in Webster, TX

4.5
I would highly recommend this facility. The staff is readily available and genuinely friendly from housekeeping to dining staff to the front desk and maintenance. Housekeeping picks up trash daily, cleans apartments and changes bedding weekly, and maintains the common spaces to an immaculate ...
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Highlands independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Highlands independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Highlands, 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 Highlands 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 Highlands partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Highlands, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.7%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15.4%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
7.7%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.8%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.7%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Highlands 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 Highlands communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Highlands, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.1%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.1%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
30.8%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.7%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Highlands 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 Highlands offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Highlands, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
30.8%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.1%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.1%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.8%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30.8%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30.8%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.1%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.8%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.8%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.1%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
30.8%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
30.8%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.8%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.8%
40%
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Watercrest at Kingwood, Chesapeake Bay and Cypress Woods are the top-rated independent living facilities near Highlands, Texas. See full list of communities.

There are 12 independent living facilities near Highlands, Texas. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Highlands, Texas are Watercrest at Kingwood, Proverbial Care and Novellus Kingwood Assisted Living and Memory Care. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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