The Terrace at West University (Horizon Bay)
Contact Details
5151 Buffalo Speedway
Houston, TX 77005
Phone: 1.888.611.2021
About this Company
Welcome to The Terrace!
The Terrace at West University in Houston, Texas, is a return to a more relaxed way of life, where you can come and go in a gated community, know your neighbors who live next door and meet your friends in the evenings. Our private location is in the heart of the museum district and just minutes away from downtown, shopping, dining and the medical center. We offer independent living in an atmosphere of comfortable elegance, with a full range of hospitality services including fine dining, housekeeping, transportation and activities.
Retirement living is at its finest at The Terrace at West University; where you can enjoy what life has to offer without the hassles of owning a home. We offer a variety of spacious apartment homes, many with views of our exquisite courtyards. We offer Horizon Bay’s nationally recognized LiveWell! Lifestyle Programs & Events, which is a comprehensive wellness program for the body, mind and spirit. Here you can enjoy life’s pleasures, whether that’s taking part in our water aerobics class, hosting a party in our spacious meeting room, enjoying a chef-prepared meal from our heart healthy menu or keeping in touch with family in our computer room. The options for fun are endless at The Terrace!
ForeverFit, our physical activity program, includes fitness and exercise opportunities for your well-being. Activities include strength training classes, tai chi, walking clubs and sit and be fit exercise classes. And our state-of-the-art fitness center is tailored just for you.
Call today to find out how you can enjoy a carefree lifestyle at The Terrace at West University.
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Did You Know...
Independent Living communities in Houston, Texas or Independent Living facilities help promote health, safety and well-being for elderly and senior living. Houston Independent Living facilities provide for the care of seniors who cannot live independently but do not require 24 hour that would be provided at a Texas nursing home. Independent Living was developed as a type of nursing care alternative in the 1990's and has become the most preferred and fastest growing long-term care option for senior service in Texas health care today by promoting the qualities and advantages of personal companionship.
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Quality of life is the key difference between choosing a nursing home and living in an Independent Living home. A Independent Living residence is for seniors who need assistance with daily living activities and want to live in a home that allows them to connect to others who share common interests. Another key advantage of Independent Living housing is the often less expensive costs compared to nursing home care in the same area. 41 states, including Texas, also allow the option of community waivers that allow low-income residents to live in Independent Living. Depending on whether the resident has long-term health insurance, some of the costs may also be reimbursable.
