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Assisted living

Help with the day, on your terms

Get help with bathing, dressing, medication and other daily routines, with a care plan that respects your needs and preferences. Four Saga communities in Texas and California offer assisted living, with meals, housekeeping, activities and a team on site around the clock.

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Offered at
4 communities
Where
Texas, California
On Google
4.5 195 reviews
Care is
Planned around each person
A caregiver helping a resident with his cardigan while he tells her a story
A woman reading in a sunlit window seat with a cup of tea beside her
A knitting basket with soft wool and reading glasses on the arm of a chair

What assisted living is

Help with the day, and room for the rest

Assisted living is for seniors who want to stay independent but could use a hand with daily routines such as bathing, dressing or medication.

The help is built around the person, and the rest of the day looks like home: meals with friends, things to do and family who can visit just to visit.

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A day in assisted living

What a day can look like

  1. Dining room tablecloths at Tarina of Cypresswood

    Morning

    Breakfast, your way

    Help getting ready, as outlined in your care plan, then breakfast with neighbors.

  2. A care team member bringing a resident her midday medication and a glass of water

    Midday

    Support that fits

    Medication support based on your care plan, and a team that knows how you like things done.

  3. Residents laughing through a seated exercise class with light hand weights

    Afternoon

    Music and company

    A sing-along at the piano, a fitness class or an outing on the community bus.

  4. Living room piano fireplace at Tarina of Kingwood

    Evening

    A quiet evening

    Dinner with friends, then a show by the fireplace or an early night.

Each community plans its own calendar. Ask for this month's on your visit.

Two friends laughing together on a shaded porch with mugs of tea

Is it time?

Signs it may be time to look

There is rarely one moment that decides it. Families usually notice a few of these together.

  • Bathing, dressing or getting around is getting harder
  • Medications are missed or mixed up
  • Meals are skipped, or the fridge is nearly empty
  • There has been a fall, or a fear of falling
  • Days feel long and lonely
  • A family caregiver is stretched thin
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On Google

Rated by the people who visit and live here

4.5 Average of 195 Google reviews

  • It’s very welcoming, inviting and clean! … To walk in and hear music, laughter and ppl living was very refreshing!

    Google reviewTarina of Kingwood

  • Visited this location as a provider and was so impressed by the staff and how they care for their residents. The staff was engaging with the residents and you could tell that the staff genuinely cares for each resident that lives here.

    Google reviewTarina of Cypresswood

  • Wonderful place. Clean, smells great & the residents socialize. They play bingo & dominoes! Staff are very helpful. I would encourage anyone interested to go visit & see for yourself!

    Google reviewTarina of Stockton

  • The staff is kind and helpful, the atmosphere is pleasant, there are lots of activities, and the food is very good. We are pleased to be a part of this community.

    Google reviewNovellus Clairemont

  • Great environment with PLENTY of things to do! My aunt is loving it… We have a family joke that she’s “booked and busy” because its so many activities going on she’ll say “let me check my activities calendar”…LOL…loving this for her!

    Google reviewTarina of Kingwood

  • I’m very happy here and I am so happy my children chose this place for me. … Activities are very important to me and they are fantastic.

    Google reviewTarina of Cypresswood

  • As I tell my family, this is my place. This is my home. This is my village and these are my people!

    Google reviewTarina of Stockton

  • The staff and environment are welcoming, and you can truly tell they care about their residents and families.

    Google reviewNovellus Clairemont

  • We had a great time at the Christmas program, the staff was so friendly and made sure everyone had the best time ever. The food was great and the entertainment was the bomb.

    Google reviewTarina of Kingwood

  • This community is so refreshing. The outside gives it a nice cozy traditional atmosphere. When you walk in you instantly see that this community is also building a modern look inside.

    Google reviewTarina of Cypresswood

Included

What support includes

Each community page lists exactly what is included and what costs extra. Care is priced around each resident's needs.

  • A private or shared residenceStudios and suites, furnished your way. Options vary by community.
  • A personal care planBuilt with the resident and family
  • Help with daily routinesBathing, dressing and grooming
  • Medication helpBased on each care plan
  • Chef-prepared mealsThree a day, plus snacks
  • Housekeeping and linensYour residence kept fresh
  • Scheduled transportationAppointments, errands and outings
  • An emergency call systemWith a team on site 24 hours a day
What it costs

Compare a month at home with assisted living

Add what you spend each month at home, including any paid help, and see what a monthly rate at a Saga community already covers. Your rate depends on the residence you choose and the care each person needs.

Ways to pay for senior living

Families may use income, savings or proceeds from a home sale to pay for senior living. Long-term care insurance and VA benefits may help with eligible care costs. Elderlife Financial, a SilverAssist company, offers a free consultation to help you explore your options, including short-term financing when a move comes before a home sale.

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Compare it with staying at home

Other monthly expensesTotal of the expenses below
$1,170

One monthly rate covers it all

Home $0  |  Saga a month

Good to know

What may cost extra

Each community lists what its monthly rate includes. These are the extras families ask about most. Ask each community for its list, and how often rates are reviewed.

  • A one-time community fee when you move in
  • Additional care, based on the care each person needs
  • A second person sharing the residence
  • Salon and barber visits
  • Guest meals
  • Escorts to appointments outside the community
  • Incontinence supplies and personal items
  • Phone, cable or internet in the residence
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As needs change

What happens when needs change

A care plan is not set once and forgotten. The team checks in with the resident and family and updates the plan as routines and needs change, so the help keeps fitting the person.

At Tarina of Kingwood and Tarina of Cypresswood, assisted living and memory care are under one roof. If memory care becomes appropriate, the team can discuss a move within the community, based on assessment and availability.

Sometimes a person comes to need more than assisted living is licensed to provide, such as ongoing skilled nursing. If that happens, the team talks with the resident and family early, explains why, and helps plan the next step, with the notice state rules require.

Memory care at Saga
A resident and a care team member going over her weekly schedule together

Living options

How assisted living compares

  1. Independent living

    Your own residence, with meals, housekeeping and upkeep included. No daily care in the plan.

    At The Terraces at Kingwood

  2. You are here

    Assisted living

    Your own residence, plus a personal care plan for routines like bathing, dressing and medication.

    At Tarina of Kingwood, Tarina of Cypresswood, Tarina of Stockton, Novellus Clairemont

  3. Memory care

    A secure, calm setting and a team trained in dementia care around the clock.

    At Tarina of Kingwood, Tarina of Cypresswood, Barton House

Compare all three side by side
Independent livingAssisted livingMemory care
Who it fitsSeniors who manage daily routines on their ownSeniors who would like help with some daily routinesPeople living with Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia
Daily helpNot part of the plan, with a team on site around the clockA personal care plan for bathing, dressing, medication and moreCare around the clock from a team trained in dementia care
The settingYour own residence; come and go as you likeYour own residence, with support close byA secure setting built around familiar routines
Meals, housekeeping and activitiesIncludedIncludedIncluded
Where at SagaThe Terraces at KingwoodTarina of Kingwood, Tarina of Cypresswood, Tarina of Stockton, Novellus ClairemontTarina of Kingwood, Tarina of Cypresswood, Barton House

Still deciding? Read Assisted living or memory care: how to tell, or bring our questions to ask on a tour.

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Come and see it for yourself

Tour in person, join a live video tour, or come for lunch. Pick the way that suits you, and bring your questions.

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A welcoming front door with pots of flowers and a woven doormat

Where to find it

Assisted living at four Saga communities

Two north of Houston and two in California, each with its own team and its own personality.

Costs

How families pay for assisted living

Each community shows its starting monthly rate. The team can give you an exact figure once they understand the care that is needed.

  • Income and savings

    Pensions, Social Security, savings and investments are the most common way families pay.

  • Long-term care insurance

    Many policies cover assisted living. The team can help you check what yours includes.

  • VA Aid and Attendance

    Eligible veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for a monthly benefit toward care.

  • Elderlife financing

    A short-term bridge while a home sells or benefits come through.

Medicare does not pay for room and board or personal care in assisted living.

Ways to pay for senior living

Questions families ask

What is the difference between assisted living and memory care?

Assisted living helps with daily routines in a residence of your own. Memory care is for people living with dementia, with a secure setting and a team trained in dementia care around the clock.

How is the care plan decided?

The community team talks with the resident and family about routines, preferences and the help that is wanted, and builds the plan from there. It changes as needs change.

Does Medicare pay for assisted living?

No. Medicare does not cover room, board or personal care in assisted living. Families often use savings, long-term care insurance, the sale of a home, VA Aid and Attendance or Elderlife financing.

Can family visit any time?

Families are welcome, and many join for meals and events. Each community can tell you about its visiting hours.

Can we come for lunch first?

Yes. Lunch is one of the ways to visit, along with an in-person tour or a live video tour.

Can couples live together in assisted living?

Often, yes. Couples can share a residence, and at Tarina of Kingwood and Tarina of Cypresswood a couple who need different kinds of support can live close together. Ask the community about the options that fit.

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Come see it for yourself.

Choose the kind of visit that suits you. No pressure, no commitment.

  • In-person tourMeet the team, explore the community and see a residence during your visit.
  • Virtual tourA live video walk-through for family who live out of town.
  • Come for lunchJoin us for lunch, meet a few neighbors and get a feel for daily life.

What to expect: Plan for 30 to 60 minutes to meet the team, see the community and ask questions. Allow more time if you join us for a meal.

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Pick a day and time that works for you, and the community team will confirm it.

Prefer to talk first? Call the community directly.

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