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The Village of River Oaks

Updated 2026-07-21 · 1,593 reviewed · 229 listed · Scored from 149 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.7(149) 81 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Senior & 55+ Apartments
The Village of River Oaks
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Senior & 55+ Apartments
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What We Found

The Village of River Oaks holds a 4.7 rating across 149 Google reviews. A detailed sentiment read was not produced on this pass, so the placement rests on rating consistency and volume.

What Residents Are Saying

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How We Score Communities

How We Score
Star rating 74
Review volume 94
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 61
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Ratings by Category

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Last updated 2026-07-21