The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Tomball, TX

The convenient location and commitment to honor residents’ choices are why The Heritage Tomball made our top 10 list. This Sagora Senior Living community is adjacent to HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball and close to major shopping centers along Tomball Parkway. Its pet-friendly assisted living floor plans include studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments, as well as private and semiprivate rooms. Assisted living residents have convenient access to secured outdoor courtyards, an activity room, fitness room, game room and library. Each meal includes a choice of entrée and sides, and weekly menus are planned with consideration to residents’ preferences. 

We recommend Tomball Retirement Center to seniors who desire a true homelike environment and an accessible, single-floor design. This assisted and independent living community is  conveniently situated across from HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball, keeping residents close to the city’s quality healthcare services. The variety of floor plans range from mini efficiency units to two-bedroom, two-bath apartments, and there are multiple patio areas and extensive garden walking paths for outdoor enjoyment. Other amenities include a multimedia room, library, chapel and on-site salon/barbershop. Residents are encouraged to participate in various group activities, such as exercise classes, arts and crafts, book clubs, music and games.

New Haven of Tomball consists of 32-bed assisted living and 16-bed memory care neighborhoods. We recommend this senior community to those who prefer a smaller, single-level facility with contemporary amenities and a family-like atmosphere. It has a quiet location in a pleasant residential neighborhood, yet it’s only about half a mile from downtown and HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball. The separate assisted living neighborhood accommodates residents in spacious private suites, and it has its own dining and lounge areas, large secured yard, hair salon and common spaces for personal leisure and group activities.

Harvest Home Assisted Living and Inwood Crossing Memory Care are separate 60-bed neighborhoods within a shared parklike campus, located just a few blocks from Main Street. These sister communities have similar single-level layouts, enabling accessibility and smooth care transitions for long-term residents. The well-maintained lush surroundings provide relaxing outdoor spaces for sitting, strolling and gardening. Harvest Home’s full calendar of activities features Senior Fit Club mornings, themed arts and crafts, Golden Girls Gathering afternoons and weekly Visiting Angels. Residents can take advantage of concierge services, as well as transportation arrangements for medical and dental appointments.

Southern Knights Senior Living is a tight-knit community with a friendly, neighborhood-style setting, which is why it's among our top picks. Its small number of independent living cottages, ground-level assisted living suites and memory care units make it ideal for seniors seeking a cozy, homelike facility. It’s located on a quiet residential street behind Tomball Parkway Plaza, so local shops and restaurants are nearby. The separate 40-bed assisted living building has its own lounge, library and large main dining room for various activities and special events. Each 300 square foot suite features basic cable TV, a private phone line and bathroom with walk-in shower.

The vibrant senior living community of Atria Cy-Fair is among our top choices for retirees who want a carefree lifestyle. This pet-friendly facility has a large central courtyard and multiple garden and patio areas, a game room, full-service salon and spa, and a wellness center for health monitoring and checkups. Its Engage Life program of activities includes daily fitness sessions, devotionals, painting, music therapy and themed happy hours. Assisted living residents live in ground-level studio, studio deluxe and one-bedroom apartments. Atria Cy-Fair is also conveniently located in the vicinity of HCA Houston ER 24/7 Cypress Fairbanks in northwest Houston, and it’s close to shops and restaurants at Steeplechase Center.

For urban seniors seeking a tranquil community for aging in place, The Village at The Woodlands Waterway makes one of our top recommendations for assisted living. This modern mid-rise retirement community boasts a scenic location by the waterway and is conveniently near Market Street and The Woodlands Mall. Lifestyle amenities include a fitness center, heated indoor pool, salon/barbershop and library with business center. Assisted living residents are accommodated in studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments with kitchenettes and cable TVs. The facility’s restaurant-style dining program offers chef-prepared meals using seasonal ingredients. In addition to free daily rides on the Town Center Trolley, scheduled transportation services for The Village residents are also available.

Ideally situated across from Vintage Park Shopping Village, The Solana spoils its residents with quick access to premier shopping, dining, entertainment and health and wellness amenities in northwest Houston. This Brookdale assisted living and memory care community is also conveniently close to CHI St. Luke’s Health - The Vintage Hospital. The three-level assisted living neighborhood offers multiple studio, one- and two-bedroom floor plans, and it has its own parklike courtyard, upper-floor terrace, bistro, theater and salon. Residents are offered enriching activities such as dancing, aromatherapy, music, creative arts and short stories.

Elmcroft of Cy-Fair offers homelike amenities and pet-friendly studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments where seniors can age comfortably. This single-story facility is close to HCA Houston ER 24/7 Cypress Fairbanks and shopping centers along Jones Road. The community features cozy front porches and a central courtyard for outdoor relaxation, and multiple indoor common areas for socializing. The residents’ restaurant-style dining experience features a variety of homestyle and gourmet fare prepared with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Residents can take part in the Walking Tall fall prevention program that promotes safe mobility. Respite care and health care coordination services are also available.

We included Brookdale Cypress Station on our top 10 list because of its friendly atmosphere and peaceful suburban setting in northwest Houston. This assisted living and memory care community is close to Cypress Pointe Shopping Center, a few blocks from HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest and easily accessible via Interstate 45. The three-level facility offers studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments with kitchenettes. It has a landscaped courtyard, billiards room, library and lounge for watching TV and entertaining guests. The restaurant-style dining program features Optimum Life Cuisine menu items prepared with less sodium, fat and sugar for healthier meal options.