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The cost of independent living in William Penn is about $4,153 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 109 options. Read 3118 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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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 Willow River Farms (The Center Houston)
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: 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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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.
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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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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
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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.
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, Memory Care
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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.
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.
We have taken a global centric approach and incorporated evidenced based Alzheimer's research into our built environment to make our community one of the most dementia friendly community in the industry. We chose to build a 16-bed facility for a reason. Research has shown that people with memory...
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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: 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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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
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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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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: 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.
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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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
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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.
Enjoy extraordinary experiences in a luxurious 55+ senior living community. Amenities include a spacious 25,000 square foot clubhouse. With an enchanting ambiance and unparalleled amenities, Arella Jones is one of the most unique active senior communities in Houston.Arella on Jones is an...
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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.
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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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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: 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.
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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: 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.

Cost of independent living in William Penn, TX

The average cost of senior living in William Penn is $4,153 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Prairie View, TX with an average of $3,836 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in William Penn, TX vs. nearby cities

William Penn, TX
$4,153/mo
$4,146/mo
$3,915/mo

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

William Penn, TX
$4,153/mo
$4,230/mo
U.S. national average
$4,126/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in William Penn vs. other types of senior living

$5,010/mo
Independent Living
$4,153/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in William Penn, TX by room type

Semi-Private
$4,637/mo
Studio
$4,924/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,472/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,167/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,567/mo

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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What families are saying about independent living in William Penn

Recent reviews for independent living in William Penn

The Heritage Tomball Senior Living

4.8
I would highly recommend the community to others for their loved ones. This is a clean and friendly place with good services. It is a good value for the money. The food isn't individually as targeted as my loved one would like.

Crestview Retirement Community in Bryan, TX

4.5
This was one of the facilities I considered as an option for my loved one when I was searching for care. It is a very nice looking facility, and the staff all was very caring and professional. However, it is expensive, and was outside of the budget I was considering.

Parsons House Cypress, LLC

4.1
My dad has been at the Parsons House for 4 1/2 years. The Parsons House is a small and warm community that works hard to reach each residents individual needs. The residents have many opportunities to be involved and to get to know each other. Activities, games, educational meetings, gardening, ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Wide range of activities. Many reviews highlight the variety of activities offered at different communities, providing opportunities for residents to engage in social events, hobbies, and outings. For example, at Copperfield Estates, residents enjoy movie nights, museum outings, and gardening classes.
Friendly and helpful staff. Several reviews express appreciation for the kind and caring nature of staff members. At Village on the Park at Steeplechase, the team is described as accommodating and responsive, providing helpful assistance when needed.
Well-maintained living spaces. Residents praise the cleanliness and upkeep of their communities, mentioning the attention to detail in both common areas and private apartments. For instance, at The Forum at the Woodlands, the bathrooms and kitchens are frequently complimented for their cleanliness.
Excellent dining experiences. Throughout reviews, quality food and accommodating dining services emerge as important factors in residents' satisfaction. At The Conservatory at Champion Forest, the meals are described as delicious and customized to individual preferences.
Community atmosphere. Reviews consistently mention the sense of community and friendliness among residents, with many expressing gratitude for the welcoming environment and opportunities to build relationships. For example, at The Solana Preserve Vintage Park, new residents quickly make friends and feel at home.
Effective communication between staff and families. Families appreciate open and consistent communication with community staff, allowing them to stay informed about their loved ones' care and well-being. At Watercrest at Katy, staff members frequently engage in conversations with families and respond promptly to their concerns.
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William Penn independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in William Penn independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in William Penn, 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 William Penn 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 William Penn partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.5%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
46.9%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.3%
9.4%
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Availability of select dining options in William Penn 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 William Penn communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
42.9%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.1%
43.6%
Room service
Room service
53.1%
37.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in William Penn 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 William Penn offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
58.2%
45%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.9%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40.8%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.2%
47.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
69.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.3%
54.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
51%
38%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
55.1%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.3%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
64.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
53.1%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
43.9%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
68.4%
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Isle at Watercrest Bryan, Watercrest at Bryan and Broadmoor Court are the top-rated independent living facilities near William Penn, Texas. See full list of communities.

There are 109 independent living facilities near William Penn, Texas. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in William Penn, Texas are Isle at Watercrest Bryan, Watercrest at Bryan and Watercrest at Katy. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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