A year ago, I helped my inlaws research independent living apartments. I ranked about 20 such places in the (mostly) west Houston and Katy areas in terms of apartment size, cost, amenities, and ability to age in place (not move again to assisted living if a little more help is required. This was especially important because one of my inlaws is not as healthy as the other so being able to keep them together even if one needed some extra services was vitally important. Tarrytowne Estates ranked highest in all those categories that I ranked. So, I was a bit concerned that something was not as it seemed...how could it have the largest apartments, lowest costs, and still plenty of amenities for active seniors? Well, a year later, our first impressions of a warm, inviting home full of interesting people still stands. The staff changes from time to time, but that is a testament to its ownership and management's commitment to having the right people serve the residents. I have met many of the staff over the last year and find that they are genuine in their caring and respect and truly treat the community as the home of many varied people. My inlaws are so happy and are doing so well. They (mostly) did not go willingly, so the fact they are happy now speaks volumes.
What we like: apartment living with access to balconies and patios, big variety of food to choose from daily, very affordable compared to other similar accommodations, very large apartments compared to other facilities, close to shopping and Memorial City medical resources, and the people (residents and staff) are an awesome community, plenty of parking for visitors, around-the-clock security.
My review probably sounds too good to be true, but I encourage you to put Tarrytowne at the top of your list for a visit if you or a loved one needs to get out from under responsibilities of home ownership or just need extra help with everyday life. read more