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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Sunny Side, TX

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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.
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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.
Since 1972, The Hallmark has been the ideal community in Houston for energetic seniors who want to remain active and socially engaged in their retirement.Experience a place that you can call home, nestled in the exciting Uptown Park area. Connect with new friends, while enjoying the pastimes you...
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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.
Since 1972, The Hallmark has been the ideal community in Houston for energetic seniors who want to remain active and socially engaged in their retirement.Experience a place that you can call home, nestled in the exciting Uptown Park area. Connect with new friends, while enjoying the pastimes you...
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.
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, 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.
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My mom has lived at UP since 2020, and we love it! The staff are all wonderful and there is a very low turnover. You always see the same smiling faces when coming and going. My mom has PAS services and her...
Provides: Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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At Clarewood House there was an issue with the refrigerator. It was warm and his food went bad. I e-mailed them a couple of times and the week after he moved in the refrigerator still wasn't cold. I went to...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Clarewood HouseClarewood House is an assisted living community located in Houston, TX. Houston is located in Houston County and is home to just over 2.239 million people. Houston is a bustling city with a lot of businesses, stores, sports and shopping where residents will love getting out and...
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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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My mom was at the heights tower for several years. It was a pretty good place but they are beginning a remodeling of the whole place, trying to redo every apartment. It looked like it was up in the air how...
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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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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Cost of independent living in Sunny Side, TX

The average cost of senior living in Sunny Side is $4,091 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Jacinto City, TX with an average of $3,973 per month.

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

Sunny Side, TX
$4,091/mo

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

Sunny Side, TX
$4,091/mo
$4,094/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$4,884/mo
Independent Living
$4,091/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,529/mo
Studio
$4,851/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,600/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,683/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 Sunny Side

Recent reviews for independent living in Sunny Side

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.

Sunny Side independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sunny Side independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sunny Side, 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 Sunny Side 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 Sunny Side partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sunny Side, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
24.6%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.6%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
37.7%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.9%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.7%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Sunny Side 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 Sunny Side communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sunny Side, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
41%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50.8%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
44.3%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sunny Side 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 Sunny Side offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
55.7%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.9%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.3%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.9%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.7%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.1%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50.8%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.9%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.3%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.5%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
55.7%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
41%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.1%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.1%
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Watercrest at Shadow Creek Ranch, Atria Westchase and Chesapeake Bay are the top-rated independent living facilities near Sunny Side, Texas. See full list of communities.

There are 62 independent living facilities near Sunny Side, Texas. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Sunny Side, Texas are Watercrest at Shadow Creek Ranch, Atria Westchase and Ella Springs Senior Living Community. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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