Assisted Living & Memory Care near Katy, TX
Avanti Senior Living at Towne Lake is in Cypress, a short drive north of Katy. It’s on Barker Cypress Road, right next to Kroger and close to The Boardwalk at Towne Lake. Assisted living and memory care are both here. Avanti’s memory care program is called Salize.
Why Katy families look at Avanti Towne Lake
- It’s close enough to visit often. From Katy Mills or Cinco Ranch it’s about half an hour on the Grand Parkway. That’s a weeknight dinner, not a weekend trip.
- Memory care is right here too. If your parent’s needs change, they don’t have to change communities.
- Care plans are personal. Every resident has one. Care partners help with bathing, dressing and grooming, and we handle medication management and housekeeping.
- Couples can stay close. When only one spouse needs memory care, one can live in assisted living and the other in Salize.
- There’s a room for the grandkids. Our “A” Crew family room is set up for grandkids to spend time with their grandparents.
- Hospitals nearby. Four of them within about 10 miles.
Getting here from Katy
Towne Lake is 16 to 17 miles from central Katy. Figure on around 25 minutes when traffic is light, and 35 or more at rush hour.
From Old Town Katy, Katy Mills or Cinco Ranch: Get on the Grand Parkway (SH 99) heading north from I-10 and exit at FM 529. Go east on FM 529, turn left (north) on Barker Cypress Road, then left on Lakecrest View Drive.
Toll-free option: The Grand Parkway between I-10 and US 290 is a cashless toll road (it takes EZ TAG, TxTag or TollTag). Rather skip the tolls? Take I-10 east to Barker Cypress Road and drive north about 9 miles. In light traffic that only adds about five minutes.
Our office is open 8:00 am to 7:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Book a time before you come and someone will be ready to show you around.
What assisted living at Towne Lake includes
Assisted living is for older adults who want to stay independent but could use some help with the daily routine. At Towne Lake it includes:
- A personalized care plan
- Help from care partners with bathing, dressing, grooming and personal care
- Medication management and housekeeping
- Chef-prepared meals at Taste Restaurant
- Daily exercise classes in the Mind • Body • Strength wellness program
- Classes, activities and social events
There’s an on-site salon and spa, too. Residents can choose a private room with easy access to an outside patio, or shared accommodations if they want more assistance. Either way, they’re welcome to bring their own furniture and keepsakes. The monthly rate depends on the care plan, so ask for a written list of what’s included for your parent when you visit.
Salize memory care at Towne Lake
Salize is Avanti’s memory care program for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Avanti’s care model has four levels of care. Salize is the highest. The program is built on specialized exercise, healthy nutrition, a full and active day, and medication management, with the aim of helping each resident live with purpose.
Salize care partners are specially trained in dementia care. They help with grooming, bathing and dressing.
The living areas have high ceilings and big windows, so there’s plenty of natural light. For time outdoors there’s a secure patio and a courtyard garden. And when someone wants quiet, the serenity room is a good place to read or reflect. Days include exercise, arts and crafts, educational programs and brain-training games on tablets. There’s also the morning newspaper, read together with a care partner. Cleaning and laundry are included.
Not ready for a full move? The Salize Transition Program introduces your parent to the community a little at a time, through short visits, activities, classes and meals over several weeks to several months. Short-term stays are another option, and they give family caregivers time to rest or travel.
There’s more on our memory care in Cypress page for Towne Lake.
Everyday life at Towne Lake
Dining. Taste Restaurant is our “Green Kitchen.” The cooks work in small batches, use locally grown produce whenever they can, and make desserts from scratch every day. Menus change weekly. You won’t find deep-fried food or high-sodium additives such as MSG. Residents can eat restaurant-style or buffet-style, or use the private dining room. Happy hour is in the Savor Lounge.
Wellness. Mind • Body • Strength holds classes every day: dance, yoga and balance work with a full-time personal trainer, plus meditation and mindfulness. Each class is adjusted to the resident’s fitness level.
Activities. Art classes. Singing and knitting groups. Care packages for troops overseas, and volunteering at a local animal shelter. The salon and spa handle haircuts, manicures and massages.
Close by. The Boardwalk at Towne Lake is within walking distance, with shops, restaurants and healthcare services.
Hospitals near Towne Lake
Rough driving distances from the community:
- Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital, 24500 Northwest Freeway: about 4 miles (opened March 2025)
- HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress, 21214 Northwest Freeway: about 5 miles
- Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital, 27800 Northwest Freeway: about 7 miles
- Houston Methodist West Hospital, 18500 Katy Freeway: about 10 miles, straight down Barker Cypress Road
- Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital, 23900 Katy Freeway: about 14 miles
Does your parent see doctors in Katy? Bring the list when you tour, and ask us how appointments and transportation work.
What it costs and how families pay
Avanti doesn’t publish prices, because the monthly cost depends on your parent. It mostly comes down to:
- Level of care. Avanti has four levels of care, and more help usually means a higher cost.
- Assisted living or memory care. Memory care generally costs more, since it involves more support.
- The apartment. Private rooms, shared accommodations and different floor plans are priced differently.
Whatever community you’re considering, ask what the monthly rate includes, what costs extra, and whether there’s a one-time move-in fee.
Families usually pay from a mix of sources:
- Savings, income or the sale of a home.
- VA Aid and Attendance. Veterans and surviving spouses who get a VA pension may qualify for this extra monthly payment if they need another person’s help with daily activities like bathing and dressing.
- Long-term care insurance. Most policies pay once a person needs help with two or more of six activities of daily living, or has a cognitive impairment. There’s often a waiting period first. Call the insurer to confirm coverage.
- Medicare doesn’t pay for long-term care.
Ask us for current pricing and availability at Towne Lake.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Avanti Towne Lake from Katy?
About 16 to 17 miles. Expect 25 to 35 minutes depending on traffic, most of it on the Grand Parkway. The toll-free route up Barker Cypress Road takes a few minutes longer.
Does Avanti Towne Lake offer memory care?
Yes. It’s called Salize, and it’s Avanti’s program for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. The care partners are specially trained in dementia care.
Can my parents live in the same community if only one needs memory care?
Yes. One spouse can live in assisted living and the other in Salize, so they stay close.
How much does assisted living at Towne Lake cost?
That depends on your parent’s level of care, whether they need assisted living or memory care, and the apartment. Avanti doesn’t publish prices, so contact us for current pricing.
Does Medicare pay for assisted living?
No. Medicare doesn’t pay for long-term care. Families usually use savings and income, and some add long-term care insurance or VA Aid and Attendance.
Can my parent get used to memory care before moving in?
Yes. The Salize Transition Program brings new residents in slowly, with short visits, activities, classes and meals spread over several weeks to several months. Short-term stays are available too.
Come see Towne Lake
Plan to stay a while when you visit. Walk through the apartments and have a meal at Taste Restaurant. And meet the care partners, since they’re the people who would be looking after your parent.
Not ready to visit yet? Start with the virtual tour or request a brochure. There’s also a free family checklist you can download.
