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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Fresno, TX

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 22 independent living facilities in Fresno, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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I like the activities and trips very much. The staff are wonderful. My only immediate concern is that I saw a lot of people leave after only a year here when it came time to renew their lease. I heard the...
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.
Discover Watercrest at Shadow Creek Ranch Experience the warmth, elegance, and opportunities that await you at Watercrest at Shadow Creek Ranch, a brand new independent living retirement community located in the heart of Pearland near Pearland Town Center retail shopping, minutes from the Texas...
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88 Floor plans available
9.9
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105 reviews
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I will review Atria in 3 areas: the staff, the facility and the food. The staff has been wonderful. They are attentive and professional. They knew my wife's name on the first day. She was in need of more...
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.
Atria Westchase is an assisted living and memory care community Houston, Texas. Houston is an exciting city located in Harris County, and it is widely known for its diversity, its arts and theatre scene and its recreational amenities. Whether you are planning a weekend trip to Houston or...
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[name removed] was a sweetheart and made the process seamless for my parents and they are happy with the nice apartment. Treat them well, staff is friendly ([names removed]). Appreciate all your assistance
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.
Lone Star Living is an affordable all-inclusive retirement community, conveniently located minutes from shops, restaurants, hospitals and various Jewish synagogues. We offer a variety of amenities to simplify your life, including 3 chef-prepared meals daily, a brand new 200 foot dog run, library,...
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9.4
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All staff at The Landing at Watercrest Shadow Creek Ranch were extremely attentive to my loved ones needs. I highly recommend this facility.
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.
Experience the warmth, elegance, and opportunities that await you at Landing Watercrest Shadow Creek Ranch. Customized levels of care, at-your-service amenities, a way of life designed for your pleasure. Once you experience the resort lifestyle of Landing Watercrest Shadow Creek Ranch, you’ll...
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66 Floor plans available
9.3
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79 reviews
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Both of my parents are residents and this has been the best experience this far. They have been there two years. Food is lovely. Medications can improve but we got that situated, my parents meds are...
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 of Southfork is an assisted living community located in the city of Manvel, Texas in the county of Brazoria. For Orchard Park of Southfork residents that enjoy shopping, this community couldn't be better located. Silverlake Village, a vast shopping complex is less than half a mile...
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Rooms are nicely sized. It's not a very big place, but this means that the staff to resident ratio is excellent. I visit my mom every week and she is always clean, fed, and seems to generally be very well...
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.
Bedford Residence Serving Harris, Fort Bend, and Montgomery Counties for over 30 years, the Bedford Residence, located in Houston, Texas, is a residential care home dedicated to serving the needs of seniors. Whether you are a fan of the theater or a sports fan, the Bedford Residence is the...
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The staff are all extremely friendly and helpful. I am happy with his care. As far as the food goes, the portion sizes offered are very slim. I would definitely recommend The Reserve at Pearland to others...
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 Reserve at Pearland offers a special combination of daily living, personalized supportive services, and interactive activities. We focus on wellness and keeping our residents as independent as long as possible with a tailored plan of assistance to meet their needs.Our residents call The...
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Reserve at First Colony is a good place that feels like home. There have been quite a few changes in the staff. The care all depends on the shift and the lead. It is improving under the new director and...
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 Reserve at First Colony offers a special combination of daily living, personalized supportive services, and interactive activities. The Reserve at First Colony has been serving seniors for over 35 years and offers a full range of personalized assistance with daily living services to seniors....
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Need to know: 1. $[price removed] enrollment fee non refundable 2. If your person dies you are charged for the entire month and possibly the next month...unless you give them 30 days written notice. 3. For...
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.
Precisive Care I and II are two BRAND NEW 16-Bed Type B Assisted Living communities that offers 24hr supervision and assistance for those who no longer can live independently. We understand that INTENTIONAL CARE MATTERS. Our community appeals to elders who desire to hold on to some cherished...
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Need to know: 1. $[price removed] enrollment fee non refundable 2. If your person dies you are charged for the entire month and possibly the next month...unless you give them 30 days written notice. 3. For...
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.
Precisive Care I and II are two BRAND NEW 16-Bed Type B Assisted Living communities that offers 24hr supervision and assistance for those who no longer can live independently. We understand that INTENTIONAL CARE MATTERS. Our community appeals to elders who desire to hold on to some cherished...
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Photo of The Avenues of Fort Bend
2121 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
7.7
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29 reviews
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29 reviews
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3 star
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Improve on communication. We like the residents in the community and overall we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had
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.
Imagine that feeling of home. It’s comfortable and relaxing. It’s familiar and welcoming. At The Avenues of Fort Bend, we create an exceptional senior living experience by infusing everything we offer with just that kind of warmth. Our community features individual, well-appointed apartments and...
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For the most part, my loved one likes it here! She is adjusting very well, and the staff do what they can to appease her, such as providing special meals for her when she does not particularly care for the...
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 56-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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I’ve lived here for several years and I moved from a complex where I owned a condo. I was glad to move into a complex which had a facilities staff to handle the usual maintenance issues at their expense...
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.
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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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, 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 Riverstone — where the search for a remarkable senior living community ends and the dream continues.Grand Living offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. You can...
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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.
Embrace the next chapter of your life while unlocking a world of possibilities. Welcome to Grand Living at Riverstone — where the search for a remarkable senior living community ends and the dream continues.Grand Living offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. You can...
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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
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: 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.
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.
Photo of The Medallion Jewish Assisted Living Residence
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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.
The Medallion Assisted Living Community gives you an intimate boutique experience located near family and friends in the Meyerland area. We have a committed staff with a team approach to providing quality care to your loved one where we honor and nurture together. At the Medallion, you will have...
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Cost of independent living in Fresno, TX

The average cost of senior living in Fresno is $4,220 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hilshire Village, TX with an average of $4,030 per month.

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

Fresno, TX
$4,220/mo
$4,228/mo

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

Fresno, TX
$4,220/mo
$4,094/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$5,001/mo
Independent Living
$4,220/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,015/mo
Studio
$4,417/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,580/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,161/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 Fresno

Recent reviews for independent living in Fresno

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.

Fresno independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fresno independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fresno, 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 Fresno 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 Fresno partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fresno, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.1%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52.2%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
47.8%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.5%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Fresno 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 Fresno communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fresno, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
39.1%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.1%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
39.1%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.4%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fresno 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 Fresno offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fresno, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
43.5%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.4%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.1%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.8%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.8%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39.1%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.4%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.5%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.1%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.5%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
43.5%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
47.8%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.4%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.5%
40%
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Watercrest at Shadow Creek Ranch, Atria Westchase and Atria Sugar Land are the top-rated independent living facilities near Fresno, Texas. See full list of communities.

There are 22 independent living facilities near Fresno, Texas. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Fresno, Texas are Watercrest at Shadow Creek Ranch, Atria Westchase and Proverbial Care. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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