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Photo of Provident Memory Care
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My experience and interactions with Provident Memory Care have been great. I am glad A Place for Mom pointed me in their direction. I couldn't be happier. I mostly interact with the morning shift. They're...
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.
When you live in a nursing center, you should feel welcome as part of the community. At Livingston Convalescent Center, that's just what will happen. This is our goal. Livingston Convalescent Center is a 52-bed nursing and rehabilitation center in the heart of Polk county. Our competent and...
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This place is beautiful. They have staff that truly care about you through out the building but the ones in independent do become like family. They watch out for them. Activities are plentiful. It is...
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.
Let Our Experience Enhance YoursWe’re proud to announce that our community is now part of the award-winning Life Care Services® team. For more than 45 years, Life Care Services has been motivated by a singular mission: to improve the quality of life for seniors who choose to retire to a Life Plan...
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[name removed] and [name removed] are very capable and have a passion about serving the residents. They inspire the staff to excellence. The care is very intensive, so I am sure that it is expensive. It...
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.
The Auberge at Cypresswood is a neighborhood specially designed to serve the needs of individuals living with Alzheimer's disease, dementia and other forms of memory loss. Every day we make it a goal to go above and beyond to enrich the lives of our residents. The staff is committed to delivering...
Photo of The Heritage Tomball Senior Living
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5 for all. The Heritage Tomball Senior Living is so much better than any other place we looked out. There are always plenty of staff available to assist you or the residents. Yes, we would recommend this...
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 Heritage Tomball is a unique retirement community with a compassionate staff and customizable care - offering independent living, assisted living as well as respite and hospice care. For those who value their independence but seek help with some of life's responsibilities, The Heritage...
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My mother is currently and has been a resident here for a few years. The OLD owner was a thief and sold the facility last fall (2018). New owners took over in early spring. Since the takeover things have...
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.
Pine Hollow Ranch is a beautiful Independent Living Facility located on 10 acres of land surrounding a breath-taking pond. This is a 16-Bed Facility that memorializes true country living. Our facility has an onsite home health agency to assist with the administration of medication and personal...
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5 for all categories. What I like most about the community is the cleanliness, and they are friendly and helpful. The room sizes are spacious. He doesn't participate much in the activities.
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.
At Sundale Senior Living, our residents mean everything to us. Our mission is to exceed the expectations of our residents and their families through our commitment to compassionate care, honesty, integrity, affordability, and respect. Let us help you provide the comfort, care, community, and...
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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.
The Suites at Crimson Heights, established in 2019, is a robust Assisted Living Community that boasts 27 beautiful units, equipped with modern kitchen appliances, heated bathrooms with walk-in showers, and a private patio option. Our residents enjoy a variety of amenities, such as salon services,...
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The most important thing is that the staff cares about each resident. Each member of the staff seems willing to learn about each resident's individual needs.
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.
Proveer at Northgate Memory Care is a community that serves seniors living with Alzheimer's or dementia and their families in the Houston area. We honor the lives of our residents by meeting their needs and offering a fulfilling lifestyle with the hope that we also become an informative resource...
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Wonderful place, They took excellent care of my Mom, for about 5 years, she loved it there, and got a lot of attention from the stuff. They were super helpful and helped ease her pains from a harsh...
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.
Southern Knights of Tomball has been serving the residents of the area for over 20 years! We pride ourselves on our compassion, respect and care we provide our residents.We offer Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care.Stop in and see how we can meet your love one's needs.
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66 Floor plans available
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47 reviews
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The place is clean yet there turnaround of staff frequently including upper management changes a lot. Very hard to get close to the workers or have the employees get to know the residents if they keep...
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.
Living Life WellSure, you have options for senior living in Houston. But not many of them look like this. We think one visit and you’ll see that we stand out in a crowd, not just because our building often feels more like a resort than what you’d typically think of senior living. It’s also...
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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.
Photo of The Gardens at Livingston
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I thought they were a bit short staffed on the weekends but care was great through the week. Meals seemed good. There are no activities but they have a very homey atmosphere. People gather to watch tv in the...
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.
The Gardens at Livingston The Gardens at Livingston, Texas is an assisted living community where its residents enjoy small town living and abundant natural beauty. Nearby Lake Livingston provides abundant opportunities for fishing and boating and is also a bird watchers' paradise due to great...
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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.
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.
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
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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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: 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.
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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.
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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: 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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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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Moving in and out is a real pain. Narrow doors, no freight elevator, doors will not stay open long enough to use the medallion and pick up a box and enter through the very narrow doors. So, bring help to...
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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Shepherd, TX

The average cost of senior living in Shepherd is $3,817 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Coldspring, TX with an average of $2,759 per month.

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

Shepherd, TX
$3,817/mo
$4,015/mo

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

Shepherd, TX
$3,817/mo
$4,094/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$4,621/mo
Independent Living
$3,817/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,963/mo
Studio
$4,552/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,100/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,938/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,221/mo

Senior living costs in Shepherd 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: Shepherd, TX
Column state: Texas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShepherd, TXTexasU.S.
Independent Living$3,817/mo$4,094/mo$3,951/mo
Assisted Living$4,395/mo$4,671/mo$4,515/mo
Memory Care$4,621/mo$4,834/mo$4,761/mo
Independent Living
Shepherd, TX:$3,817/mo
Texas:$4,094/mo
U.S.:$3,951/mo
Assisted Living
Shepherd, TX:$4,395/mo
Texas:$4,671/mo
U.S.:$4,515/mo
Memory Care
Shepherd, TX:$4,621/mo
Texas:$4,834/mo
U.S.:$4,761/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Shepherd

Recent reviews for independent living in Shepherd

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 Heritage Tomball Senior Living

4.8
I would highly recommend the community to others for their loved ones. This is a clean and friendly place with good services. It is a good value for the money. The food isn't individually as targeted as my loved one would like.

Landing at Woodland Lakes in Conroe, TX

5.0
Since Dad started his journey at Landing at Woodland Lakes, it's like watching him conduct a symphony of life. He's surrounded by support, yet free to compose his days with activities he loves. The blend of care, community, and personal space is music to our ears.

Shepherd independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shepherd independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shepherd, 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 Shepherd 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 Shepherd partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shepherd, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.2%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.2%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
41.3%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.6%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Shepherd 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 Shepherd communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shepherd, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.3%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.9%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
45.2%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.2%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shepherd 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 Shepherd offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shepherd, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
52.9%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.2%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.3%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.5%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.7%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59.6%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.1%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47.1%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
48.1%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.7%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
55.8%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
47.1%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.5%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.8%
40%
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Watermere at Woodland Lakes, Paradise Springs and Watercrest at Kingwood are the top-rated independent living facilities near Shepherd, Texas. See full list of communities.

There are 109 independent living facilities near Shepherd, Texas. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Shepherd, Texas are Watermere at Woodland Lakes, Watercrest at Kingwood and Strake Court. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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