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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Polk County, TX
The cost of independent living in Polk County is about $2,959 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 23 options. Read 58 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.
As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Livingston, Woodville and Coldspring.
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1-7 are all "Very, very good". Mom loved the staff and living there. [name removed] is an amazing and commendable nurse, caretaker and staff member. She is the best! I love how the dining area is set up,...
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.
Country Place Senior Living is more than an assisted living residence, it's a place where true friendships are made, lives are shared and care warms the heart. Our uniquely intimate setting of 24 suites limits the number of residents, thereby fostering a feeling of 'family' and belonging. When...
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8.0
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My experience and interactions with Provident Memory Care have been great. I am glad A Place for Mom pointed me in their direction. I couldn't be happier. I mostly interact with the morning shift. They're...
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.
When you live in a nursing center, you should feel welcome as part of the community. At Livingston Convalescent Center, that's just what will happen. This is our goal. Livingston Convalescent Center is a 52-bed nursing and rehabilitation center in the heart of Polk county. Our competent and...
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8.2
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20 reviews
My loved one finds the food hard to eat & it's greasy most of the time. Great place to live with the exception of the food as mentioned prior.
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.
Embark on the best years of your life at Carriage Inn Huntsville. Enjoy active senior living at its finest! Our tight-knit community offers both Independent & Assisted Living. Our convenient location in Huntsville is within easy reach of interstate 45, Madison, Walker and Trinity...
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6 reviews
Impressed with the pleasantness and cost. I realize the food is very expensive and you are doing the best you can without raising the rent.
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.
AFFORDABLE Senior Living that "feels like home".The Meadows offers a combination of services and amenities to compliment your choice of activities within a beautiful, uplifting environment.Choice...The Meadows is unique. Our independent retirement lifestyle meets the diverse and changing needs of...
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We really appreciated the fact that took a big interest in our loved one and made big efforts helping her get adjusted during her first few weeks at the community. It makes us feel better and more...
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.
At Sundale Senior Living, our residents mean everything to us. Our mission is to exceed the expectations of our residents and their families through our commitment to compassionate care, honesty, integrity, affordability, and respect. Let us help you provide the comfort, care, community, and...
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We loved all the people. Even after our loved one passed on, we missed the staff. They are all so precious. We never found anything to be unclean or anything. It's just a beautiful place. I would highly...
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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I would recommend the community to others for their loved ones. They are really nice and treat my loved one very well. My loved one really likes the staff. The food tastes really good according to my loved...
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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My mother is currently and has been a resident here for a few years. The OLD owner was a thief and sold the facility last fall (2018). New owners took over in early spring. Since the takeover things have...
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.
Pine Hollow Ranch is a beautiful Independent Living Facility located on 10 acres of land surrounding a breath-taking pond. This is a 16-Bed Facility that memorializes true country living. Our facility has an onsite home health agency to assist with the administration of medication and personal...
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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.
The Gardens at Livingston The Gardens at Livingston, Texas is an assisted living community where its residents enjoy small town living and abundant natural beauty. Nearby Lake Livingston provides abundant opportunities for fishing and boating and is also a bird watchers' paradise due to great...
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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
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: 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.
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Moved mom in during the pandemic, many options and activities were closed. As they are starting up she has met some new friends and is settling in nicely.
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: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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.
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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: 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: 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: 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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Cost of independent living in Polk County, TX
The average cost of senior living in Polk County is $2,959 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Coldspring, TX with an average of $2,759 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Polk County, TX vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Polk County, TX vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Polk County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Polk County, TX by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Polk County
Recent reviews for independent living in Polk County
Country Place Senior Living of Livingston
5.0
What stands out about this facility is how good the staff is to my mother and how she has adjusted better than I thought she would and it's because they are so good to her and how they check on her even through the night. Housekeeping does a good job and the facility is very well kept.
Provident Memory Care in Livingston, TX
4.4
I can’t say enough about the care my brother received from everyone at Provident. They were caring and helpful from day one. They went above and beyond to make it work for him. I am so grateful for them.
And thanks to A Place For Mom for pointing me to Provident.
Pine Hollow Ranch in Conroe, TX
4.0
I am very impressed with this facility and I really liked the philosophy they have. They don’t want their community to feel like a clinical setting and more like a residential home. The staff members here are all very sweet and nice however they do have some difficulties keeping them. It seems ...
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Polk County independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Polk County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Polk County, 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 Polk County 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 Polk County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Polk County, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
5.3%
19.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.1%
32.8%
No sugar
No sugar
21.1%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
5.3%
32.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Polk County 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 Polk County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Polk County, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5.3%
35%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.6%
41.9%
Room service
Room service
26.3%
35.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.3%
16.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Polk County 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 Polk County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Polk County, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
36.8%
43.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.8%
27.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.3%
31.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.4%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.4%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.8%
53.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.1%
41.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.1%
36.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.1%
40.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.1%
45.9%
Live performances
Live performances
47.4%
45.6%
Dances
Dances
21.1%
31.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.3%
38.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.3%
45.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Country Place Senior Living of Livingston, Carriage Inn at Huntsville and Provident Memory Care are the top-rated independent living facilities near Polk County, Texas. See full list of communities.
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