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The cost of independent living in New Ulm is about $4,169 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 60 options. Read 1471 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 The Towne Care
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What we like the most about The Towne Care community is the service, care and concern for their client /patient. Based on the experience we have had, yes we would definitely recommend them to other families.
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.
Memory Care is what we do.Sundance at Towne Lake is firmly planted in the heart of Cypress. We're located at the intersection of Greenhouse and West Rd (directly across the street from Postma Elementary).Every program we develop, every training we initiate with our care team, every community...
Photo of Kruse Village
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33 Floor plans available
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I cannot say enough good things about Kruse Village. Every aspect of it is wonderful and they helped make the transition a positive experience. Both staff and residents have gone out of their way to make my...
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.
Kruse Village is located between Houston and Austin in the beautiful rural town of Brenham Texas. Kruse Village has been serving Seniors of Washington County for over 20 years and has built its reputation on quality care for our residents. Kruse is located on 20 manicured acres with lush...
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Photo of Cambridge Square Assisted Living
77 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
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I would rank all 5's... the staff was awesome, they truly care, my mom wasn't there long, but she was happy there during her short stay.. Thank you for making her last few weeks special.. her words: "I'm...
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.
WHO IS CAMBRIDGE SQUARE ASSITED LIVING?Some people need a little help with daily activities such as medication reminders, dressing and even bathing. If this is your situation, Assisted Living at Cambridge Square may be a solution.In years past, the only options for this level of assistance were a...
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I picked this community because, of pricing and proximity to the hospital. The food was always on time and good, per my loved one. Activities Director does the same thing each week. Bingo. Never saw them...
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.
Photo of Park Creek Active Living
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99 Floor plans available
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What we like the most about the community are the friendly people, the great food and the nice apartment. Yes I'd recommend it the community to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
Park Creek Independent Living offers the very best of lifestyle choices for individuals/adults age 55 and over to enjoy. From the moment residents enter the secured grounds of our fully-gated community, they’ll enjoy the many wonderful amenities and customizable plans and choices available.Our...
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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.
Photo of Columbus Oaks Healthcare Community
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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: 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.
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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.
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Photo of Magnolia Assisted Living - Bellville
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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.
Photo of Argent Court Brenham
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Argent Court is very nice Senior Living. My Mom has been there 9 months. She is doing alot better now than at home. The client makes his or her room the way they want it, their home. Meal are good. The...
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.
Argent Court, an assisted living community, is a new retirement alternative for seniors combining independent living with personal care in a warm, dignified community setting.Our residents appreciate the pleasant, home-like environment where personal services are provided in the privacy of their...
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Photo of Silver Lake Retirement Cmnty
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.
Photo of The Homestead Assisted Living
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.
Photo of Kevin Court Apartments
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.
Photo of Jefferson Place Assisted
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.
Photo of The Villas
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.
Photo of College Place Inc.
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.
Photo of Willow River Farms (The Center Houston)
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.
Photo of Shady Oaks Apartments Ltd
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.
Photo of Veranda House Senior Living
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Ever since finding Veranda House, we have been at ease with leaving our mom here. My family is all so pleased with the amount of activities offered to her. They even take them on field trips! They are so...
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.
Photo of Gardens At Rose's Retreat Assisted Living
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.
Photo of Solea Cinco Ranch
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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.
Solea Wellen Park is a new, resort style, 55 and up, active adult apartment community. Our community is a new housing option for those that are ready to live a stress free, maintenance free lifestyle, but are not ready to slow down! Live easy, where friendships and laughter fill beautifully...
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Photo of Morning Star Apartments
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.

Cost of independent living in New Ulm, TX

The average cost of senior living in New Ulm is $4,169 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Weimar, TX with an average of $2,691 per month.

Independent living costs in New Ulm, TX, vs. nearby cities

New Ulm, TX
$4,169/mo
$4,303/mo

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

New Ulm, TX
$4,169/mo
$4,247/mo
U.S. national average
$4,158/mo

Independent living costs in New Ulm, TX, vs. other senior living options

$4,823/mo
Independent Living
$4,169/mo

Independent living costs in New Ulm, TX, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,706/mo
Studio
$5,000/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,460/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,979/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,234/mo

Senior living costs in New Ulm 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: New Ulm, TX
Column state: Texas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNew Ulm, TXTexasU.S.
Independent Living$4,169/mo$4,247/mo$4,158/mo
Assisted Living$4,733/mo$4,770/mo$4,709/mo
Memory Care$4,823/mo$4,935/mo$4,942/mo
Independent Living
New Ulm, TX:$4,169/mo
Texas:$4,247/mo
U.S.:$4,158/mo
Assisted Living
New Ulm, TX:$4,733/mo
Texas:$4,770/mo
U.S.:$4,709/mo
Memory Care
New Ulm, TX:$4,823/mo
Texas:$4,935/mo
U.S.:$4,942/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in New Ulm

Recent reviews for independent living in New Ulm

Veranda House Senior Living in Katy, TX

4.9
They have so much to offer! Yummy food, fun activities and a family friendly atmosphere that is inviting. My grandma lived there and they treated her like she was the only one there.

Park Creek Active Living in Cypress, TX

4.0
The Park Creek facility itself is really pretty and it just really has a bright and inviting feeling to it. They offer a lot of events for the residents living there and they seem to keep a lot of different resources posted up on the calendar for them - like activities. They seem to really have ...
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Cambridge Square Assisted Living in Rosenberg, TX

4.8
So far it has been a great place for my mom. The facility is very clean and she has her own private room. If she does not want to go down to eat the staff will bring her meals to the room. They have plenty of activities provided like exercise classes, dominoes, arts and crafts, etc. They are ...
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New Ulm independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in New Ulm independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in New Ulm, 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 New Ulm 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 New Ulm partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
New Ulm, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.6%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
36.4%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.5%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.4%
10.4%
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Availability of select dining options in New Ulm 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 New Ulm communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
New Ulm, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.5%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
43.6%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.4%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in New Ulm 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 New Ulm offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
New Ulm, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
54.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.9%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.5%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.6%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.2%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.6%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.5%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.8%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
54.5%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
41.8%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.4%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
46.4%
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Watercrest at Katy, Sodalis Wharton and Oak Park Retirement Resort are the top-rated independent living facilities near New Ulm, Texas. See full list of communities.

There are 60 independent living facilities near New Ulm, Texas. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in New Ulm, Texas are Watercrest at Katy, Sodalis Wharton and The Waterford at College Station. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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