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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Matthews, TX

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The cost of independent living in Matthews is about $4,091 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 104 options. Read 2390 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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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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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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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
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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.
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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Eagles Trace is the best independent living in Houston. They have two doctors on staff and a medical clinic. It's very clean and the staff is really friendly. The chef quit last Friday. I am pretty happy...
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.
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.
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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: 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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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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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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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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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Matthews, TX

The average cost of senior living in Matthews is $4,091 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Weimar, TX with an average of $2,691 per month.

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

Matthews, TX
$4,091/mo

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

Matthews, TX
$4,091/mo
$4,234/mo
U.S. national average
$4,131/mo

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

$4,735/mo
Independent Living
$4,091/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,435/mo
Studio
$4,649/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,636/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,179/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,866/mo

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Matthews

Recent reviews for independent living in Matthews

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.

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.

Matthews independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Matthews independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Matthews, 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 Matthews 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 Matthews partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Matthews, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.7%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
44.4%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.2%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.3%
9.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Matthews 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 Matthews communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
43.3%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.4%
43.7%
Room service
Room service
48.9%
37.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Matthews 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 Matthews offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Matthews, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
54.4%
45%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.2%
48%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.9%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.4%
54.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.4%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.6%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.4%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.3%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
52.2%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
45.6%
32.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.7%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.8%
46.5%
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Sodalis Wharton, Atria Westchase and Watercrest at Katy are the top-rated independent living facilities near Matthews, Texas. See full list of communities.

There are 104 independent living facilities near Matthews, Texas. See the full list.

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

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