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The cost of independent living in Orchard is about $4,431 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 11 options. Read 402 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 KatyCommunity card badge
1212 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
9.9
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98 reviews
9.9
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98 reviews
5 star
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The staff is very friendly. The residents are very friendly. The only real negative is the food is too fatty and doesn't consistently allow for dietary needs. We are working on this with them now. There are...
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.
Discover a vibrant, hassle-free retirement at **Watercrest at Katy**, a premier independent living community designed for luxury, comfort, and active living. Enjoy resort-style amenities, a rich calendar of events, and the freedom to live life on your terms. Stay active in our cutting-edge...
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Photo of Oak Park Retirement Resort
1515 Photos available
1313 Floor plans available
9.8
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68 reviews
9.8
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68 reviews
5 star
86%
4 star
10%
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I came in to visit my friend who recently moved to Oak Park. From the minute you walk in the friendly staff greets you. The smiles and warm welcome are such a delight. It feels like family the minute you...
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.
ENGAGE, ENJOY AND LIVEOak Park Retirement Resort living at its Best! Our luxurious, all-inclusive resort-style community designed for independent living is available exclusively for Adults 55 and over. We offer the comforts and conveniences of modern-day living without the hassle of upkeep. Your...
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Photo of Atria Cinco Ranch
1010 Photos available
2727 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
9.6
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88 reviews
9.6
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88 reviews
5 star
77%
4 star
18%
3 star
1%
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2%
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The staff has went above and beyond to assist us in settling mom in and have helped her with several learning issues when we're not there. They are so kind and helpful and quick to assist her. We have had a...
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.
Located in the charming town of Katy, Atria Cinco Ranch is a senior living community where older people can live more independently, with discreet support from a caring, 24-hour staff. Included in the monthly rent, ReadyConnect conveniently bundles your in-apartment Wi-Fi, cable TV and phone. All...
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Photo of The Delaney at Parkway Lakes
2020 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.4
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74 reviews
9.4
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74 reviews
5 star
71%
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16%
3 star
9%
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When we moved my parents in, we were not told about the upcoming major construction that was needed. They moved in last October, and the construction is still going on. Despite the fact that all of this is...
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 to retirement living the way it is meant to be. At The Delaney at Parkway Lakes, you can enjoy life on your own terms. Take your pick from comfortable and spacious one-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans, each designed with the casual elegance that's so popular today. Bright, sunny...
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Photo of Carriage Inn at Katy
1616 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
9.2
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97 reviews
9.2
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97 reviews
5 star
61%
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Mom has been in memory care for a year now. We are pleased with the atmosphere and cleanliness of Carriage Inn. The staff is nice and friendly. She is receiving quality care beyond what I was able to provide...
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.
Embark on the best years of your life at Carriage Inn. Enjoy active senior living at its finest and discover our LOVE, FUN and WOW! Our convenient location in Katy is within easy reach of Brookshire, Rosenburg, Sugarland and the I-10 corridor. Imagine a cruise ship on land, where you can live...
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1616 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
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9.0
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12 reviews
9.0
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12 reviews
5 star
67%
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3 star
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Mom moved from independent living to Legacy, and I expected some push back from her on being gently molded into their schedule. But I was shocked by how much better Mom's condition improved when the schedule...
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.
At The Legacy at Long Meadow, we provide assisted living and memory care services in Richmond, TX, designed to foster comfort and connection for older adults. Our community focuses on creating meaningful experiences through daily activities and personalized care. Our Connections memory care...
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Photo of Affectionate Care Assisted Living and Memory Care
99 Photos available
8.6
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18 reviews
8.6
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18 reviews
5 star
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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.
The Affectionate ExperienceWe know life is full of amazing events that needs to be celebrated and embraced (birthdays, holidays and family accomplishments). At affectionate care we take pride in assisting you with all of your activities of daily living so that you can focus on enjoying all of...
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Photo of Cambridge Square Assisted Living
77 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
7.9
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14 reviews
7.9
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14 reviews
5 star
58%
4 star
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3 star
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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
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.
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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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
2828 Photos available
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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Cost of independent living in Orchard, TX

The average cost of senior living in Orchard is $4,431 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Eagle Lake, TX with an average of $4,164 per month.

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

Orchard, TX
$4,431/mo
$4,298/mo

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

Orchard, TX
$4,431/mo
$4,244/mo
U.S. national average
$4,156/mo

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

$5,023/mo
Independent Living
$4,431/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,964/mo
Studio
$5,630/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,774/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,295/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,385/mo

Senior living costs in Orchard 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: Orchard, TX
Column state: Texas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOrchard, TXTexasU.S.
Independent Living$4,431/mo$4,244/mo$4,156/mo
Assisted Living$4,734/mo$4,767/mo$4,707/mo
Memory Care$5,023/mo$4,932/mo$4,940/mo
Independent Living
Orchard, TX:$4,431/mo
Texas:$4,244/mo
U.S.:$4,156/mo
Assisted Living
Orchard, TX:$4,734/mo
Texas:$4,767/mo
U.S.:$4,707/mo
Memory Care
Orchard, TX:$5,023/mo
Texas:$4,932/mo
U.S.:$4,940/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Orchard

Recent reviews for independent living in Orchard

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.

Atria Sugar Land

5.0
We toured one afternoon with mom, and stayed for dinner. The community was very nice, the food was great and we made the decision to move in the following week. Everything has been going great! Please call them if you want a nice safe place for your mom or dad.

Parkway Place in Houston, TX

5.0
I feel really good about my mom being at Parkway Place and in their care. I am not worried at all. Communication with the family is great, the staff knows who the residents are and chat with them. The meals are AMAZING! I would highly recommend Parkway Place to others.

Orchard independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Orchard independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Orchard, 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 Orchard 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 Orchard partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Orchard, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
77.8%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
66.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
66.7%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.2%
10.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Orchard 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 Orchard communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Orchard, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
66.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
77.8%
43.3%
Room service
Room service
77.8%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
17.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Orchard 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 Orchard offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Orchard, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
77.8%
45%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
66.7%
28.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
77.8%
32.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
88.9%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
88.9%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
77.8%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
42.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
88.9%
38%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
77.8%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
88.9%
47%
Live performances
Live performances
88.9%
46.6%
Dances
Dances
77.8%
32.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
66.7%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
88.9%
46.3%
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Watercrest at Katy, Oak Park Retirement Resort and Atria Cinco Ranch are the top-rated independent living facilities near Orchard, Texas. See full list of communities.

There are 11 independent living facilities near Orchard, Texas. See the full list.

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

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