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9.1
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9.1
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Provident is bright and clean. The staff is attentive to their residents. My friend loves the live music entertainment. The piped in music is 60s and 70s just right for this age group. His quality of...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Our Assisted Living and Memory Care community offers a homelike, apartment-style living with all meals, snacks, social activities and wellness programs included in your one monthly fee.We have 24-hour, compassionate associates on site to care for your loved one day and night, whether they are...
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My mom is absolutely thriving at Brookdale, thanks to staff and management. Thank you for how well you run the place and for keeping the ambiance homey, clean, and up-to-date. Thank you for the wonderful...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
A Full and Rich LifeNestled within a quiet residential neighborhood, you may be surprised to discover a vibrant senior living community full of residents determined to embrace the golden years with newfound energy and excitement. Our continuing care retirement community (CCRC) provides multiple...
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2222 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.6
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76 reviews
9.6
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76 reviews
5 star
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Orchard Park was overalll a good experience. My loved one left because we decided to move him closer to us. The food could have been better and better supervised meal times would’ve been good. The staff was...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Orchard Park of Kyle is an assisted living and memory care community located in Kyle, Texas. Kyle is a city situated in Hays County and is among the state's fastest growing regions. Residents enjoy access to an abundance of outdoor recreational opportunities, including fishing and hiking at Lake...
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88 Floor plans available
9.6
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64 reviews
9.6
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64 reviews
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Everything is great and my mom is happy there! It started with the woman who showed us around [name removed]. She was amazing and the reason really that we chose this place! I think the only thing I don't...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Solstice Senior Living at Austin is a welcoming, vibrant and engaging independent senior living community in the heart of Austin, Texas. Through our Vibrant Life® program, we strive to enhance and enrich your life with meaningful activities and by creating community with your neighbors. We are...
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9.5
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4 reviews
9.5
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4 reviews
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I have been here for two and a half years .You can't beat the location and people are friendly. Meals not included. Lots of resident sponsored activities. Excellent community with friendly and caring staff....
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Sage Plum Creek is a resort-style, 55 and older active adult community in Kyle, TX just south of Austin. This brand new senior community brings a maintenance-free lifestyle opportunity for those who are ready to live actively and without the everyday stresses of owning a home. Every corner of...
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3636 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
9.5
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7 reviews
9.5
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7 reviews
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Nice clean, new building. One bedroom but looks larger. Maintenance comes within a day or two. Grab bars and higher toilet accommodate seniors. They paid for mine. Arborview is for persons who don’t...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Arborview is the newest concept of living. Where people in similar life stages can meet and live around others who share in similar interests and ideas. Our 62+ Active Adult community was designed for those that are ready to leave the house maintenance and yard work behind and are ready to relax...
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55 Floor plans available
9.0
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157 reviews
9.0
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157 reviews
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When I had both parents at the location it was of value-5. After my parent passed away the cost of value went to a 0.5 because it was higher for one person than two and did not make sense. Our family...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, to help residents and families in need. We will do all we can to help those who are in need of our services now and always.We are now offering Virtual Tours of our communities via FaceTime, Zoom and Google Duo. If you’re...
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8.5
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17 reviews
8.5
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17 reviews
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Most of the employees are friendly and professional. The ED was extremely friendly before we signed with Philomena. Afterwards, it seemed as though we didn’t exist. Any issues we have had were corrected.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Introducing, The Philomena Assisted Living and Memory Care, where gracious living and classic comfort join together to offer our residents the finest in accommodations and senior living care. We invite you to enjoy casual, easy living with a distinctive touch and flair. With concierge-style...
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11 Floor plan available
8.0
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38 reviews
8.0
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38 reviews
5 star
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I can’t say enough about New Haven in Kyle Texas. My sister has been a resident there for several months. The facility has been very clean every time I have visited. The staff is patient and caring with...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At New Haven our residents are at the center of everything we do, and you’ll see that the moment you step through the front door of a New Haven community. From our small, intimate buildings designed for a sense of connection to the wonderful meals we serve to our daily commitment to the health...
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2222 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
7.0
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37 reviews
7.0
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37 reviews
5 star
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If a friend asked me, I would say several residents did not like the food. My mom hated 95% of the food. And food / cooking had been one of her passions. The community is kind and welcoming and I think the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Village on the Park - Onion Creek is an independent living - assisted living community located in Austin, TX. Austin is located in Travis County and is home to just over 912,000 people. Austin is a fun city where residents can enjoy dancing, shopping, going out to great restaurants, going to...
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5 star
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We have had a great experience here and my mom is very comfortable. Their activity program is amazing. The activities have actually increased since the lock-down, so they are keeping the residents very busy...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Photo of Brookdale Beckett Meadows
1010 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
6.3
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70 reviews
6.3
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70 reviews
5 star
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No one can beat this place. Words can't express what they do. truly angels that work here. Food amazing, staff loving and friendly. Lots of happy smiles and healthy residents in the hall ways all the time
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Redefine your independence with a worry-free lifestyle.There are plenty of active seniors out there who are ready, willing and able to take on the world—with just a bit of help. If you’re living a mostly independent lifestyle, but you could use an extra hand with some of your day-to-day...
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We chose Ledgestone because they had cottages available, they had a wheel chair accessible shower, and it was open and attractive with friendly staff. The cottages are very large and spacious.. The food is...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nestled within the abundant green vistas of historic Dripping Springs, our assisted living community offers seniors the cozy conveniences of life with personalized luxury.At Ledgestone Senior Living, we offer a variety of flexible lifestyle options with specialized programs for assurance and...
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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[name removed] the sales representative here is just a gem, she truly is a germ and is always upbeat and never steps out of line. I do wish they had some kind of a welcoming packet or even a welcoming...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Affinity at Southpark Meadows we’ve created a new kind of 55+ lifestyle community for people who are ambitious about the years ahead and aren’t willing to compromise their freedom.Rents start at $1,445, which includes everything: utilities, WiFi, expanded television services, swimming pool,...

Cost of independent living in Buda, TX

The average cost of senior living in Buda is $4,403 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Staples, TX with an average of $4,078 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Buda, TX vs. nearby cities

Buda, TX
$4,403/mo
$4,304/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Buda, TX vs. the state and national average

Buda, TX
$4,403/mo
$4,205/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Buda vs. other types of senior living

$5,198/mo
Independent Living
$4,403/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Buda, TX by room type

Semi-Private
$4,729/mo
Studio
$4,396/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,140/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,990/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,863/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Buda

Recent reviews for independent living in Buda

Brookdale San Marcos South

3.6
I would say that the atmosphere is welcoming and the court yard is wonderful. It's pet friendly and the rooms are spacious. They could improve by making it to where the person doesn't have to pay extra to eat in their room if they'd like.

Lake Travis Independent Living in Lakeway, TX

4.3
We have found the staff to be very helpful and willing to consider new ideas. We are happy with the choice that we made at Lakeway Travis Independent Living. They have been working very hard to make things better with the food, and have had some success. The service in the dining room is much ...
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Brookdale Beckett Meadows in Austin, TX

4.3
People are very friendly and caring. They are staffing up a bit which is helping. Any issues we have had is directly related to not having enough people power to handle the demand. Overall, the car has been good. It is clean. The food is good. The activities are plentiful.

Buda independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buda independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buda, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Buda independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Buda partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Buda, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.7%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
60%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
26.7%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Buda independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Buda communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Buda, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
66.7%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
60%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buda independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Buda offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Buda, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
60%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
53.3%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
86.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
80%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
80%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
86.7%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
80%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
73.3%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
80%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
80%
46.1%
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Brookdale North Austin, Brookdale Westlake Hills and Brookdale Lakeway are the top-rated independent living facilities near Buda, Texas. See full list of communities.

There are 17 independent living facilities near Buda, Texas. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Buda, Texas are Brookdale Westlake Hills, Brookdale Lakeway and Orchard Park of Kyle. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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