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Photo of Provident Assisted Living Buda
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My dad had to go in to assisted living following a traumatic illness and an extended stay at a skilled nursing facility. It all happened rather quickly and [name removed] and the staff at Provident helped to...
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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Photo of Village on the Park Onion Creek
2222 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.9
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When a loved one passes or we can no longer maintain a home, the best recourse is to find a place where we can have a useful quality of life. The choices of places are numerous, but we need a place that will...
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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Photo of Arborview Circle C Ranch
3636 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
9.6
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12 reviews
9.6
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12 reviews
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The facility was recently remodeled. It's modern, inviting & classy! Not to mention, well maintained & pristine. The staff is incredible. They are friendly, attentive to needs, interact with the residents &...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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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All of them a 5 except the staff. The staff does a great job, but there has been an issue with the media room for a long time and we keep asking to get it fixed. The apartment sizes are great! It really is...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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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66 Floor plans available
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Mom is in the memory care wing. I looked at several and it was by far the nicest and most spacious, including both the rooms and the common areas. I especially like that they have a lovely outdoor patio...
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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55 Floor plans available
8.7
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168 reviews
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I love the fact they are very safety oriented and the residents are not allowed to leave of their own free will. There is always someone watching the front door and after hours everything is locked down...
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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Photo of Solstice Senior Living at Austin
1111 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
8.4
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68 reviews
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68 reviews
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Most of the admin we met when we first selected the community are gone now, but they were very helpful and friendly. It's a nice community that offers just enough assistance for seniors who can still live...
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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Photo of Brookdale Beckett Meadows
1010 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.4
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77 reviews
8.4
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77 reviews
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I am a resident at Brookdale Beckett Meadows in Austin TX and want to thank [name removed], the Business Officer Manager. He is a true professional who devotes many hours to assuring that all of the...
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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22 reviews
8.2
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22 reviews
5 star
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Our experience at Philomena has been great so far. They have kind and compassionate caregivers and my mom really feels like they care about her. Although my mom is not very social, I see lots of nice...
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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8.0
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18 reviews
8.0
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18 reviews
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Staff is super friendly and you can tell they care. Dining has a diverse menu and the quality is excellent. Facility is high quality and always spotless.
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.
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Photo of New Haven Assisted Living and Memory Care of Kyle
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11 Floor plan available
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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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55 Floor plans available
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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
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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 $4,418 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Staples, TX with an average of $4,084 per month.

Independent living costs in Buda, TX, vs. nearby cities

Buda, TX
$4,418/mo
$4,318/mo

Independent living costs in Buda, TX, vs. state and national averages

Buda, TX
$4,418/mo
$4,319/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Buda, TX, vs. other senior living options

$5,198/mo
Independent Living
$4,418/mo

Independent living costs in Buda, TX, by floor plan 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

Senior living costs in Buda vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Buda, TX
Column state: Texas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBuda, TXTexasU.S.
Independent Living$4,418/mo$4,319/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,023/mo$4,821/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,198/mo$5,003/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Buda, TX:$4,418/mo
Texas:$4,319/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Buda, TX:$5,023/mo
Texas:$4,821/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Buda, TX:$5,198/mo
Texas:$5,003/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Buda

Recent reviews for independent living in Buda

Grace House Assisted Living in Austin, TX

5.0
The community is very nice and the staff is very friendly and helpful. They are understaffed but are working hard to recruit more staff. The community is very homey and they have lots of activities and I would recommend this community

Juniper Village at Spicewood Summit in Austin, TX

4.0
The front office staff at Juniper Village at Spicewood Summit is friendly and calm The care staff nursing is great, but some of the day to day care staff do not perform up to expected standards with brief changes. For example: 2 different staff member occurrences within 7 months. Families have ...
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Affinity at South Park Meadows in Austin, TX

5.0
Affinity provides very comfortable, safe, well-planned apartments. Rooms for movies, golf practice, hobbies, dog washing, poker, card games, family gatherings, and happy hours are open for all. The staff is friendly, easy to contact, and skilled. My two years here have been very pleasant!

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%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.7%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
60%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
26.7%
8.1%
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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%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
60%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
17.4%
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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%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
60%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
53.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
86.7%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
80%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
80%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
86.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
80%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
73.3%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
80%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
80%
47%
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Provident Assisted Living Buda, Village on the Park Onion Creek and Arborview Circle C Ranch 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 Atria at the Arboretum and Pavilion at Great Hills. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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