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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Dayton, TX

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The cost of independent living in Dayton is about $3,071 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 18 options. Read 515 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Photo of Watercrest at Kingwood
1414 Photos available
1313 Floor plans available
9.8
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At Watercrest at Kingwood, I enjoy a perfect balance of luxury and independence. My residence, adorned with high-end amenities, offers a lifestyle that feels like an indulgence while providing me with the...
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.
The Watercrest vision sets our communities apart from the standard, one-size-fits-all retirement lifestyle. Watercrest believes that a traditional, uniform retirement no longer meets the needs of an ever-changing senior population. In this day and age, retirees rightfully want the choice and...
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1010 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
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9.7
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109 reviews
9.7
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109 reviews
5 star
76%
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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.
Discover convenient services and compassionate care at The Waterford at Baytown in Baytown, TX, a charming and close-knit city located on Texas' scenic Gulf Coast. Our goal is to enrich the lives of our residents by providing an environment that is physically, mentally, spiritually and...
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88 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
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9.6
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153 reviews
9.6
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153 reviews
5 star
66%
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3 star
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I visited a resident at this facility over the weekend and was pleasantly surprised by how wonderful it was. The staff was incredibly attentive and caring, and the concierge was so welcoming and pleasant....
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.
Strike a winning combination of comfort and convenience at Rosemont. Our Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Humble, Texas offers a relaxed atmosphere of warmth and caring that promotes companionship among residents and staff. Enjoy the freedom of Assisted Living — freedom from the...
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99 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.4
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103 reviews
9.4
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103 reviews
5 star
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26%
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During our nightly FaceTimes Mom has been telling me how great it is to live at Novellus Kingwood. She loves being retired and getting to watch football and read whenever she wants. She loves not having to...
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.
Nestled in a master-planned, suburban town near Houston, Novellus Kingwood features a traditional design with elegant columns, a warm brick exterior, and a welcoming porch. Offering a tranquil environment, this community invites guests and residents alike into a bright and airy community...
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5555 Photos available
1313 Floor plans available
9.2
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63 reviews
9.2
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63 reviews
5 star
53%
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32%
3 star
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There are several activities but it is up to your parent to go to those things bc it is independent living. Same with signing up for excursions. If your parent is struggling with managing a schedule or...
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.
The Terraces at Kingwood Town Center provides the highest quality of independent living in the Kingwood, Texas area. Every resident receives unique and personalized care and attention tailored to where they are and what they need most. At the Terraces at Kingwood Town Center, both residents and...
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19 reviews
8.9
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19 reviews
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Friendliness 5 but a 4 for staff. They were either experiencing turnover or had high volume of new customers, so they weren't always as responsive as I'd expect. Admin staff 4 (buy restaurant and support...
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.
Welcome Home To Fountainwood at Lake Houston!The Vibrant Senior Living Campus You’ve Been Waiting For -Fountainwood at Lake Houston offers a unique lifestyle that encourages our residents to maintain their independence with the comfort of knowing a team of caring associates is always available to...
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1717 Photos available
8.0
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8 reviews
8.0
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8 reviews
5 star
74%
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13%
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My mother likes living there. The food is good and the staff is very supportive. The most important thing is the staff goes out of their way to care for their residents. My mother confirms that and I see...
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 Lodge at Pine Creek community is on a beautiful 17-acre setting in Baytown, Texas. A perfect blend of living options is available to fit your lifestyle-whether it be independent living, assisted living, or memory care. Our one-of-a-kind master-planned retirement community is secure and gated...
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8.5
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2 reviews
8.5
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My mom was in the lock down area and the nurses and staff were very helpful in answering questions and generally looking out for the well being of my mom.
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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8.0
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This is such an amazing place for your loved ones. They truly do care about its residents. My patient was so happy here and misses it. They really do make you feel loved and like family here. Great staff.
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.
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 Watercrest at Kingwood Garden Village
1616 Photos available
1313 Floor plans available
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.
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: 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 Shady Creek Apartments
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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.
At last, a community that understands what you are looking for…..a place to call home.Shady Creek is a premier community offering a warm comfortable convenient address. Be swept away by both convenience and tranquility beginning with our shuttle to Baytown shopping, dining, medical and...

Cost of independent living in Dayton, TX

The average cost of senior living in Dayton is $3,071 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ames, TX with an average of $2,524 per month.

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

Dayton, TX
$3,071/mo
$3,313/mo
$3,269/mo

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

Dayton, TX
$3,071/mo
$4,250/mo
U.S. national average
$4,157/mo

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

$4,317/mo
Independent Living
$3,071/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,125/mo
Studio
$4,225/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,235/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,829/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,995/mo

Senior living costs in Dayton 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: Dayton, TX
Column state: Texas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDayton, TXTexasU.S.
Independent Living$3,071/mo$4,250/mo$4,157/mo
Assisted Living$4,159/mo$4,766/mo$4,706/mo
Memory Care$4,317/mo$4,931/mo$4,939/mo
Independent Living
Dayton, TX:$3,071/mo
Texas:$4,250/mo
U.S.:$4,157/mo
Assisted Living
Dayton, TX:$4,159/mo
Texas:$4,766/mo
U.S.:$4,706/mo
Memory Care
Dayton, TX:$4,317/mo
Texas:$4,931/mo
U.S.:$4,939/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Dayton

Recent reviews for independent living in Dayton

King's Preserve at Kingwood

5.0
My brother is a resident at Reunion Court of Kingwood and the overall experience has been mostly good. The food service is not as good, but my brother is able to prepare meals for himself in his apartment.

Watercrest at Kingwood

5.0
At Watercrest at Kingwood, I'm immersed in an environment where elegance touches every moment. From the finely appointed residences to the luxurious amenities, every aspect of living here makes me feel like I'm in a five-star resort.

Swan Manor Assisted Living Facility in Baytown, TX

5.0
I checked out all places recommended for my mom. I’m so glad I picked this place. It’s small apartments, and perfect for mom. The staff are excellent! The staff are kind, gentle, and attentive to my mom! Thank you A Place for Mom.

Dayton independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dayton independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dayton, 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 Dayton 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 Dayton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dayton, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
31.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.3%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
10.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Dayton 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 Dayton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dayton, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.8%
43.3%
Room service
Room service
43.8%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
17.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dayton 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 Dayton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dayton, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
43.8%
45%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.5%
28.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
32.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.8%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
42.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.8%
38%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.5%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.8%
47%
Live performances
Live performances
43.8%
46.6%
Dances
Dances
43.8%
32.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.3%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.8%
46.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Watercrest at Kingwood, The Waterford at Baytown and Rosemont are the top-rated independent living facilities near Dayton, Texas. See full list of communities.

There are 18 independent living facilities near Dayton, Texas. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Dayton, Texas are Cypress Woods, The Waterford at Baytown and Rosemont. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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