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10 Best Independent Living Communities in El Lago, TX
If you’re looking for independent living in the El Lago area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in El Lago. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 25 independent living facilities in El Lago, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
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33 Floor plans available
9.8
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42 reviews
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.
Embark on the best years of your life at Village on the Park. Enjoy active senior living at its finest and discover our LOVE, FUN and WOW! Our convenient location on 528 in the heart of Friendswood is within easy reach from Dickinson, League City and NASA Bay. Imagine a cruise ship on land,...
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9.6
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26 reviews
Facility is clean warm and inviting. Staff is friendly, upbeat and very respectful. I have not experienced the food, but my mother in law says she does not like it because it is too bland. I would...
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.
At Heartis Clear Lake, we are committed to providing a stimulating and nurturing environment — filled with warmth, comfort and care — that improves quality of life and allows our residents to flourish. As a national leader in assisted living and memory care, you can count on Heartis Clear Lake to...
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9.5
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65 reviews
We were happy with our experience. The staff went above and beyond to help us- even came to hospital to talk with our family member. Very professional and knowledgeable - and comfortable to be with during...
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 Shores at Clear Lake understands the importance of community, and we invite you to join ours.Nestled in beautiful Clear Lake, Texas with our warm and inviting Mediterranean-style building, The Shores at Clear Lake Senior Living offers resort-style accommodations with exceptional and...
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9.5
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42 reviews
We have been very pleased overall with the care and services provided by the Delaney. We really appreciate how they adapted as my father's needs increased. They suggested memory care when it was obvious...
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 Delaney at South Shore is managed by Life Care Services®, An LCS® Company. Life Care Services ranked highest in customer satisfaction in the J.D. Power 2019 Senior Living Study and achieved the highest score in all seven study factors: resident services and activities; community staff; food...
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9.5
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126 reviews
By far the best thing about Brookdale that I like the most is the Rehab I get 5 days a week because I'm rehabbing from a stroke. But they also have a beautiful campus and a lot of great activities
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.
If you’re ready to trade your hedge clippers for golf clubs, our independent living community might be the perfect fit for you. Because when it comes to chores, less is more—more time for you to do what you want to do.So how do you want to spend your days? Here are just a few of the fun things...
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9.5
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24 reviews
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.
Parsons House Assisted Living is a 61 unit A license assisted living.We are conveniently located in Laporte Tx on Fairmont Parkway. Parsons House emphasizes life in a homelike setting,while offering the skill of our knowledgeable staff. Our friendly community provides residents with the attention...
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9.3
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27 reviews
The CNAs and med staff were awesome. Management had a lot of turnovers. We were there 3 weeks and management was fired or quit twice. Seems corporate cares more about the $ than the staff and residents. We...
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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9.3
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69 reviews
Although my dad was there for a short time, the care he got was wonderful. His night care takers were great and helped him become acclimated to his new place. Andi, the head nurse, really knows her...
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.
Morada Friendswood is located between Houston and Galveston and both are popular destinations for our residents. We enjoy day trips to the beach, afternoon football games to cheer on the Astros, fishing excursions and strolling the paths at the Galveston Moody Gardens.We offer independent living,...
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8.9
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57 reviews
The staff has been amazing Only thing is that memory care could use more staff. The Oaks needs to have more engaging activities for those that are mobile. Again this appears to be a staffing issue. It is...
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.
Reunion Court of Clear Lake is located on the south eastern side of Houston Texas less than 12 miles from Galveston Bay. We are in a quiet neighborhood overlooking Sylvan Rodriguez Park. Reunion Court of Clear Lake offers assisted living for those seniors needing help with daily activities and...
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8.6
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90 reviews
Cleanliness is getting better. Quality of care is up and down. OP is in a climate of change now. They have a new management company. They have new use of iPad's by all care partners to meet and track...
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.
Orchard Park Victory Lakes is an assisted living community located in League City, Texas in the county of Galveston. For seniors that enjoy water activities, like boating or fishing, Galveston Bay is only about 6 miles from the Orchard Park Victory Lakes community. Because Texas weather is...
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8.5
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68 reviews
Meal servings are not always regular (same) portion size. May have a tablespoon of food one time and regular size next. Fresh fruits and coffee not available very often. Floors and carpet need cleaning...
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.
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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8.5
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47 reviews
This is more of a Thank You to Heartis Clear Lake for their continued dedication to their residents. My Aunt has been a resident in their AL for a little over 4 years. She has been treated with utmost...
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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8.0
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2 reviews
The friendliness of the entire staff is second to none. The amount of activities they have are incredible. My mom goes different places several times a week and she loves it. We would absolutely recommend...
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.
Embrace the next chapter of your life while unlocking a world of possibilities. Welcome to Grand Living at Tuscan Lakes — where the search for a remarkable all-inclusive senior living community ends and the dream continues.Grand Living offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care...
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55 Floor plans available
7.9
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124 reviews
What we like the most about Regal Estates is the teams responsiveness and we have already recommended them to other families and will continue to recommend them
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.
Located in South Shore Harbour, near the Texas Gulf Coast and southeast of Houston, Regal Estates offers the lifestyle that's just right for you. With proximity to lakeside activities, the beaches of Galveston Island and the historic Space Center Houston, this peaceful and picturesque community...
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The Park is a small community that puts a personalized touch on all that they do. The level of care and kindness has exceeded all of my expectations. The initial move-in was a bit scary due to the fact we...
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.
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
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.
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.
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: 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.
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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.
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Cost of independent living in El Lago, TX
The average cost of senior living in El Lago is $3,792 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Baytown, TX with an average of $3,368 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in El Lago
Recent reviews for independent living in El Lago
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.
Grand Living at Tuscan Lakes in League City, TX
4.5
I would highly recommend them for memory care. The care team has been amazing. They are communicative and really care for their residents. We have had a great experience with Grand Living. The staff has been amazing with my Mom and are so responsive. They love to have the family involved and ...
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Belmont Village West University in Houston, TX
4.8
Belmont is a good place to be. I am almost 95 and have lived here four years. I am able to do most things for my self, but driving, running errands, etc. are no longer good to be doing alone anymore. Belmont furnishes many interesting activities, exercise, plus opportunity to meet interesting ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Beautiful and well-maintained community grounds. Residents and families praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the community's outdoor spaces, including gardens, walking trails, and courtyards. At Chesapeake Bay, the swimming pools are a highlight, while at Brookdale Clear Lake, the nearby gardens and coy fish pond add to the overall charm of ...
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Friendly and helpful staff. Reviews consistently mention the excellent care and attention from community staff, such as the managers, caregivers, and activity coordinators. At Heartis Clearlake, the staff are described as friendly, caring, and always available to help. Likewise, at Morada Deer Park, several residents e ...
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Wide range of activities for residents. Communities offer a variety of social activities to keep residents engaged and active. At Brookdale Clear Lake, residents enjoy weekly movie nights, museum outings, and gardening classes. Meanwhile, at Village on the Park at Friendswood, there are bingo games, exercise classes, and community ...
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High-quality dining experiences. Food is a major factor in overall satisfaction for many residents. At Discovery Village Clear Lake, residents are pleased with the delicious meals and the availability of a M-F happy hour. Similarly, at Morada Deer Park, the staff are commended for accommodating dietary restrictions and indi ...
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A sense of community and support. Reviews highlight the importance of a warm and welcoming community atmosphere. At The Delaney at South Shore, residents speak of the Village People family, while at Morada Deer Park, the staff and residents are described as caring and helpful. The sense of community helps residents feel at h ...
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Access to on-site amenities and services. Communities offer a range of convenient on-site amenities and services, such as transportation to doctor appointments, grocery shopping, and local outings. At Brookdale Clear Lake, residents appreciate the availability of a shuttle bus, while at Village on the Park at Friendswood, there is a ...
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El Lago independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in El Lago independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in El Lago, 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 El Lago 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 El Lago partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
El Lago, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.2%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.9%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
36.4%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.8%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.1%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in El Lago 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 El Lago communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
El Lago, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
45.5%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
59.1%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
54.5%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
31.8%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in El Lago 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 El Lago offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
El Lago, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
59.1%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.4%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.5%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.6%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59.1%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.9%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
54.5%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
59.1%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.5%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
63.6%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
50%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63.6%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Watercrest at Shadow Creek Ranch, Chesapeake Bay and Village on the Park at Friendswood are the top-rated independent living facilities near El Lago, Texas. See full list of communities.
There are 25 independent living facilities near El Lago, Texas. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in El Lago, Texas are Watercrest at Shadow Creek Ranch, Proverbial Care and Brookdale Clear Lake. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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