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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Surfside Beach, TX

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The cost of independent living in Surfside Beach is about $4,192 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 70 options. Read 2017 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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Surfside Beach Independent Living Facilities | 2017 Reviews

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Photo of Regal Estates of League City
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55 Floor plans available
8.6
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128 reviews
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128 reviews
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We placed my mom at Regal Estates a little over a year ago. The caregivers took really good care of my mom. They were great. This gave the family such peace of mind. I highly recommend Regal Estates.
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.
Located in South Shore Harbour, near the Texas Gulf Coast and southeast of Houston, Regal Estates offers the lifestyle that's just right for you. With proximity to lakeside activities, the beaches of Galveston Island and the historic Space Center Houston, this peaceful and picturesque community...
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Photo of Precisive Care I and II
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8.6
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4 reviews
8.6
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They were awesome.[name removed] was so warm and attentive. We felt like family immediately upon meeting her and her staff. Will be stopping by to pay her a visit soon...
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.
Precisive Care I and II are two BRAND NEW 16-Bed Type B Assisted Living communities that offers 24hr supervision and assistance for those who no longer can live independently. We understand that INTENTIONAL CARE MATTERS. Our community appeals to elders who desire to hold on to some cherished...
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Photo of The Harbor Assisted Living
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8.6
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5 reviews
8.6
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Management is easy to talk to about any issues we have regarding my mom's care. Door is always open. As soon as you walk in you notice sitting area always clean and never a stinky smell. Staff is courteous...
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.
The Harbor Assisted Living in Pearland, Texas, is a locally owned and operated assisted living community. The owners and management team have been serving seniors for 40 years. The Harbor is setting the standard for assisted living and is thoughtfully planned and designed for comfort and peace of...
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8.5
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47 reviews
8.5
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47 reviews
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This is more of a Thank You to Heartis Clear Lake for their continued dedication to their residents. My Aunt has been a resident in their AL for a little over 4 years. She has been treated with utmost...
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 Grand Living at Tuscan Lakes
2020 Photos available
8.2
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3 reviews
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Lovely apartments, great facility. Not open long (less than 2 years). Still struggling with personnel turnover and not good communication between departments. But friendly staff and caregivers working well...
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.
Embrace the next chapter of your life while unlocking a world of possibilities. Welcome to Grand Living at Tuscan Lakes — where the search for a remarkable all-inclusive senior living community ends and the dream continues.Grand Living offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care...
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Photo of Clayton Oaks Living
2020 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
Pricing promotions expiring soon
8.2
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45 reviews
8.2
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45 reviews
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We had to make some hard decisions very quickly but now into our third month at Clayton Oaks, we would make the same choice again. We are involved with my husband's care, questions are welcomed and responded...
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.
Clayton Oaks Living is a community designed for senior residents which is located in the rustic town of Richmond, Fort Bend County, Texas. Our captivating assisted living community is designed to provide freedom, independence, and choice, while still maintaining comfort, safety, and relaxation....
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Photo of Reserve at First Colony
77 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
8.0
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29 reviews
8.0
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Reserve at First Colony is a good place that feels like home. There have been quite a few changes in the staff. The care all depends on the shift and the lead. It is improving under the new director and...
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 Reserve at First Colony offers a special combination of daily living, personalized supportive services, and interactive activities. The Reserve at First Colony has been serving seniors for over 35 years and offers a full range of personalized assistance with daily living services to seniors....
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Photo of The Park at Bay Area
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8.0
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8.0
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The staff is very helpful and friendly. All the rooms surround a glass courtyard. I am the daughter and I have been helped with a few things and not ignored. Yes, we would recommend this community to other...
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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Photo of The Avenues of Fort Bend
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77 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
7.2
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31 reviews
7.2
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31 reviews
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Improve on communication. We like the residents in the community and overall we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had
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 team at The Avenues of Fort Bend is dedicated to helping residents lead a life that’s vibrant and full of opportunities, whether in assisted living or memory care. Wood beams and stone accents give The Avenues of Fort Bend a distinct, comforting appearance reminiscent of a mountainside...
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My mom lives at the Fountains and we love having her here. The employees work so hard to make sure everything and every need is taken care of. I'm thankful I have a place I can trust the care of my mom to....
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.
The Fountains Assisted Living is a community is Sweeny, Texas. We are located in a safe, secure location on the same campus as Sweeny Community Hospital, Sweeny EMS, Senior Counseling Services and a medical office building. This provides us a quick access to an emergency room and ancillary...
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Photo of Grand Living at Riverstone
3030 Photos available
6.0
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2 reviews
6.0
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2 reviews
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The facility is gorgeous! Very high end and clean! Staff is amazing! Caring and kind at all time! To elaborate, food is fantastic. My dad just says he's feeling tired of the same things even with their...
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.
Embrace the next chapter of your life while unlocking a world of possibilities. Welcome to Grand Living at Riverstone — where the search for a remarkable senior living community ends and the dream continues.Grand Living offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. You can...
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Photo of Optimum Personal Care - Missouri City
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5 star
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3 star
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For the most part, my loved one likes it here! She is adjusting very well, and the staff do what they can to appease her, such as providing special meals for her when she does not particularly care for 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.
Since 1995 Optimum Personal Care has been a reliable assisted living community for families needing mid to high-level care for their loved ones. Our purpose-built 56-bed community creates the ideal environment for residents to thrive even with a diagnosis that calls for detailed oversite.This is...
Photo of Cottage Grove Living
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My grandmother-in-law was only at Cottage Grove Living for about a month, but during that time. We found the community to be a wonderful place, and she was very happy there. The staff and the owners were...
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 Morada Friendswood
9.2
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9.2
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Although my dad was there for a short time, the care he got was wonderful. His night care takers were great and helped him become acclimated to his new place. Andi, the head nurse, really knows her...
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.
Morada Friendswood is located between Houston and Galveston and both are popular destinations for our residents. We enjoy day trips to the beach, afternoon football games to cheer on the Astros, fishing excursions and strolling the paths at the Galveston Moody Gardens.We offer independent living,...
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8.5
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8.5
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I’ve lived here for several years and I moved from a complex where I owned a condo. I was glad to move into a complex which had a facilities staff to handle the usual maintenance issues at their expense...
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.
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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.
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: 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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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.
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: 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.
We invite you to experience the fun and active lifestyle of this hidden treasure just minutes from all conveniences one would want.Our fifty-five and over community offers comfort and elegance with all the amenities one would anticipate!
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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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Surfside Beach, TX

The average cost of senior living in Surfside Beach is $4,192 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Clute, TX with an average of $3,755 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Surfside Beach, TX vs. nearby cities

Surfside Beach, TX
$4,192/mo
$4,349/mo

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

Surfside Beach, TX
$4,192/mo
$4,230/mo
U.S. national average
$4,126/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Surfside Beach vs. other types of senior living

$5,086/mo
Independent Living
$4,192/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Surfside Beach, TX by room type

Semi-Private
$4,601/mo
Studio
$4,611/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,815/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,550/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Surfside Beach

Recent reviews for independent living in Surfside Beach

Reserve at First Colony in Sugar Land, TX

5.0
You guys have been such a god-send. {name removed} was well taken care of and I appreciate everything through the years that you have done for our family.

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.

Plantation at Quail Valley in Missouri City, TX

5.0
Very Patient Leasing Agents especially [name removed] and outstanding Executive Director / Property Manager [name removed]. [name removed] is very caring and very kind and gentle with all Senior Citizens whether they are prospective or current. [name removed] The Activity Director is especially ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and helpful staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at the communities, helping residents feel welcome and comfortable. At Brookdale First Colony, they went above and beyond during the move-in process and were always available to answer questions. Residents of Discovery Village C ...
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Wide range of activities. Residents find joy in the various activities offered at the communities, with many citing movie nights, gardening classes, and group outings as favorites. At Brookdale Clear Lake, some residents have even made lifelong friendships through the organized events. The staff at The Delaney at Sout ...
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Spacious and inviting common areas. Communal spaces in the communities provide residents with ample opportunities to socialize and relax. At Brookdale First Colony, the game room and movie room are popular spots, while at Chesapeake Bay, the two beautiful pools and the club room are favorite gathering places. The common areas ...
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High-quality meals and dining experiences. Reviews consistently praise the delicious food and exceptional dining experiences at the communities. At The Delaney at South Shore, the food is likened to a restaurant, with two major meal choices for dinner and supper, and an extensive side menu for customization. The dining halls at Waterc ...
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Effective communication between families and staff. Clear and frequent communication is a priority at the communities, ensuring that families and loved ones are always informed and involved in their family member's care. At Village on the Park at Friendswood, the community director sets regular meetings with residents and their loved ones, both ...
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Beautifully maintained facilities. Reviews consistently mention the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, with attention given to both private apartments and common areas. At Brookdale Clear Lake, the apartment is described as having a 'great size' and offering 'lots of storage space.' Outdoor spaces, such as gardens and w ...
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Surfside Beach independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Surfside Beach independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Surfside Beach, 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 Surfside Beach 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 Surfside Beach partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Surfside Beach, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
24.6%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
49.2%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.6%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.1%
9.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Surfside Beach 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 Surfside Beach communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Surfside Beach, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
41.5%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.4%
43.6%
Room service
Room service
50.8%
37.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
29.2%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Surfside Beach 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 Surfside Beach offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Surfside Beach, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
56.9%
45%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
49.2%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.3%
47.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.5%
54.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
49.2%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
49.2%
38%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52.3%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
49.2%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.9%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.5%
46.4%
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Watercrest at Shadow Creek Ranch, Village on the Park at Friendswood and Chesapeake Bay are the top-rated independent living facilities near Surfside Beach, Texas. See full list of communities.

There are 70 independent living facilities near Surfside Beach, Texas. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Surfside Beach, Texas are Village on the Park at Friendswood, Chesapeake Bay and Brookdale Clear Lake. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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