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Everything besides food and value are 5's. Food and value 4. My Dad is at the highest level and it's really expensive. It's not fancy but the people are really helpful. It stays clean and doesn't smell. Yes...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
If you’re living a mostly independent lifestyle, but you could use an extra hand with some of your day-to-day activities, we can help.With both assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care on one campus, at our senior living community in Houston, Texas, you’ll have the care you need when you...
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My mom was at The Cottages for 6 months before she passed away last July. We couldn’t have found a better place for her. She had advanced dementia that my father and I had been dealing with for about two...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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 Cottage of Spring Branch is licensed by the state of Texas in assisted living and certified in Alzheimer’s care and related dementia care. Our trained staff is geared specifically for the challenges that Alzheimer’s and related dementia present. We take pride in offering senior care that is...
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It's been great. The food is more home based. It's excellent, healthy and smells delicious. They have a home-style kitchen and tables. My loved one is out of the room and interacting with others. The value...
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.
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My parents have been residents for more than a decade. Mom is still in independent living, but will probably transition to assisted living soon. Dad recently passed after a lengthy stay in the on-campus...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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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.
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: 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: 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: 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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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: 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.
We invite you to experience the fun and active lifestyle of this hidden treasure just minutes from all conveniences one would want.Our fifty-five and over community offers comfort and elegance with all the amenities one would anticipate!
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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.
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: 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.
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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
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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.
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.
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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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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
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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.
Since 1995 Optimum Personal Care has been a reliable assisted living community for families needing mid to high-level care for their loved ones. Our purpose-built 40-bed community creates the ideal environment for residents to thrive even with a diagnosis that calls for detailed oversite.This is...
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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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Van Pelt, TX

The average cost of senior living in Van Pelt is $4,186 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Santa Fe, TX with an average of $3,764 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Van Pelt, TX vs. nearby cities

Van Pelt, TX
$4,186/mo
$4,111/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Van Pelt, TX vs. the state and national average

Van Pelt, TX
$4,186/mo
$4,207/mo
U.S. national average
$4,009/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Van Pelt vs. other types of senior living

$4,955/mo
Independent Living
$4,186/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Van Pelt, TX by room type

Semi-Private
$4,363/mo
Studio
$4,724/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,796/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,555/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,425/mo

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Van Pelt

Recent reviews for independent living in Van Pelt

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.

Good Living Community Care in Houston, TX

5.0
We chose Good Living Community Care because of the convenient location and they worked really hard to get my dad into dialysis. The room sizes here were pretty good for what he needed. As assisted living, I would recommend to others looking.

Optimum Personal Care - Sugar Land

5.0
5 on all of the above categories, it has been an excellent experience at Optimum Personal Care - Sugar Land. The facility is very clean and the staff is very Godly, which meant a lot to our family. I absolutely recommend this facility to anybody looking for assisted living.

Van Pelt independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Van Pelt independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Van Pelt, 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 Van Pelt 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 Van Pelt partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Van Pelt, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29.7%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52.5%
33.9%
No sugar
No sugar
47.5%
31.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
51.3%
33.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.8%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Van Pelt 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 Van Pelt communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Van Pelt, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
36.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57%
43.3%
Room service
Room service
56.3%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.6%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Van Pelt 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 Van Pelt offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Van Pelt, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
63.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.1%
28.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
47.5%
32.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.6%
49%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
67.1%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.7%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.4%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
54.4%
37.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
55.7%
41.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
63.9%
47%
Dances
Dances
53.2%
32.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
43.7%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63.3%
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Watercrest at Shadow Creek Ranch, Atria Westchase and Sodalis Wharton are the top-rated independent living facilities near Van Pelt, Texas. See full list of communities.

There are 189 independent living facilities near Van Pelt, Texas. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Van Pelt, Texas are Atria Westchase, Sodalis Wharton and Watercrest at Katy. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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