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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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66 Floor plans available
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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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66 Floor plans available
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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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33 Floor plans available
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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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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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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
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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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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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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.
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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.
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Cost of independent living in Merle, TX

The average cost of senior living in Merle is $4,216 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Giddings, TX with an average of $3,627 per month.

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

Merle, TX
$4,216/mo
$4,216/mo

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

Merle, TX
$4,216/mo
$4,094/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$4,602/mo
Independent Living
$4,216/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,300/mo
Studio
$5,506/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,750/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,825/mo

Senior living costs in Merle 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: Merle, TX
Column state: Texas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMerle, TXTexasU.S.
Independent Living$4,216/mo$4,094/mo$3,951/mo
Assisted Living$4,602/mo$4,671/mo$4,515/mo
Memory Care$4,602/mo$4,834/mo$4,761/mo
Independent Living
Merle, TX:$4,216/mo
Texas:$4,094/mo
U.S.:$3,951/mo
Assisted Living
Merle, TX:$4,602/mo
Texas:$4,671/mo
U.S.:$4,515/mo
Memory Care
Merle, TX:$4,602/mo
Texas:$4,834/mo
U.S.:$4,761/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Merle

Recent reviews for independent living in Merle

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.

Merle independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Merle independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Merle, 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 Merle 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 Merle partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Merle, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Merle 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 Merle communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Merle, TXNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
50%
31%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Merle 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 Merle offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Merle, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
83.3%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
66.7%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
50%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
40%
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Broadmoor Court, Watercrest at Bryan and Isle at Watercrest Bryan are the top-rated independent living facilities near Merle, Texas. See full list of communities.

There are 7 independent living facilities near Merle, Texas. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Merle, 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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