About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2026 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory 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. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2026 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2026 Independent Living Winners
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia. Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
Senior Living Awards
Add Review
(866) 374-4058
Talk to a local advisor for FREE
Senior Living Home

8 Best Independent Living Communities in Bulverde, TX

Answer a few questions to get personalized results
Who are you searching for?

If you’re looking for independent living in the Bulverde area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Bulverde. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.

Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 8 independent living facilities in Bulverde, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Crownhill Park, Shenandoah/Vance Jackson and The Oaks/Oak Park-Northwood.
You may also consider nearby communities such as San Antonio, New Braunfels and Boerne.

ShortCode tests:
totalResults: 8
top3CommunitiesWithLinks: Gemstone at Bulverde, Emerald Oaks Retirement Resort and Franklin Park TPC Parkway
zipAveragecost: $3,216

Bulverde Independent Living Facilities | 5351 Reviews

Showing 8 communities
Last Updated: 8/27/26
Sort by
Filter by
Review Score
Distance
See communities with
Amenities
Providers
Photo of Gemstone at Bulverde
55 Photos available
9.1
Review score
47 reviews
9.1
Review score
47 reviews
5 star
85%
4 star
13%
3 star
2%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
Caring and on top of it. Someone is always checking on my mom and there for her needs. They respond promptly when alerted. Staff is always letter her know what activities are going and seeing if she wants...
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.
Bulverde Assisted Living is the best choice for older adults who value their independence but need assistance with daily life activities. If you or your loved one needs help with medication management, bathing, and dressing. Our assisted living community offers attentive professional and...
See details
Photo of Emerald Oaks Retirement Resort
2222 Photos available
1212 Floor plans available
9.5
Review score
55 reviews
9.5
Review score
55 reviews
5 star
77%
4 star
13%
3 star
5%
2 star
0%
1 star
5%
See all reviews
what we like the most about the community is that their staff is very responsive and caring. Kitchen staff is also very caring and will cheerfully cook something for a resident in a heartbeat
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.
Emerald Oaks is the perfect choice for people with a passion for living who are looking for comfort, independence, security, convenience, and a friendly community in the place they call home. Month-to-month rent for studio, 1, 2, & 3 bedroom suites provide all-inclusive services including...
See details
Photo of Franklin Park TPC Parkway
1010 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.1
Review score
82 reviews
9.1
Review score
82 reviews
5 star
59%
4 star
28%
3 star
7%
2 star
1%
1 star
5%
See all reviews
Room was fine, about 13x13. Shared bath was a challenge for both residents. Overall, facility was nice. Sometimes maintenance took a few days. STAFF was very friendly and tried. That said, many appeared...
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.
Franklin Park Stone Oak is in San Antonio, Texas and is a beautiful assisted living community in the heart of the city. We are in a convenient and incredibly secure area where residents can enjoy a variety of the amenities that we offer. Visiting hours are convenient throughout the day so that...
See details
Photo of Sodalis Stone Oak
1010 Photos available
8.6
Review score
46 reviews
8.6
Review score
46 reviews
5 star
46%
4 star
28%
3 star
17%
2 star
2%
1 star
7%
See all reviews
All rated 5. We moved mom when a water main flooded the facility. Since then, administrative staff has changed. We liked and appreciated John in his role previous to directorship, but can't speak for how...
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.
Sodalis Stone Oak is a beautiful Assisted Living and Memory Care community centrally located in Indian Springs neighborhood as well as close to TPC Golf Course, shopping and hospitals. In the 2 years we have been open we pride ourselves on the care, socialization and loving atmosphere we offer...
See details
Photo of OneStone Oak Senior Living
2121 Photos available
8.0
Review score
1 review
8.0
Review score
1 review
5 star
0%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
[name removed] and his staff are absolutely phenomenal caregivers. The facility is always spotless and the residents are exceptionally well taken care of. Highly recommend! I appreciate the technology they...
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.
Discover OneStone Oak Senior Living - Where Care Meets Home Are you searching for a compassionate and intimate assisted living community for your beloved senior family members? Look no further than OneStone Oak Senior Living! As a family-owned and operated establishment, we are deeply committed...
See details
Photo of Franklin Park TPC Parkway Independent Living
1111 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
7.9
Review score
15 reviews
7.9
Review score
15 reviews
5 star
60%
4 star
33%
3 star
7%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
I have now resided at Discovery Village Stone Oak for six months. The apartments are exceptional. We have a 2 bedroom 2 bath unit. It's roomy, 1077 sq ft. There is a full kitchen with island and room for a...
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.
A Day in the Life at TPC ParkwayFranklin Park® TPC Parkway offers memory care, assisted living, and independent living in San Antonio, Texas. Our unique community offers a campus of senior living options from private, independent living cottages and apartment homes to assisted living apartments...
See details
Photo of Overture Stone Oak 55+ Apartment Homes
1515 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
5 star
67%
4 star
33%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
The staff here at Overture has been very helpful and courteous. The apartment sizes are good, I really have no complaints about the experience. I would definitely recommend Overture Stone Oak to others...
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.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQipMLSLu2CGxJkEX2Jm7KA?view_as=subscriber
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.
Inline cta image

Our free advisors can help

  • Compare local facilities
  • Determine care type
  • Schedule tours
  • Evaluate pricing

Cost of independent living in Bulverde, TX

The average cost of senior living in Bulverde is $3,216 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include San Antonio, TX with an average of $3,091 per month.

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

Bulverde, TX
$3,216/mo
$3,090/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$5,766/mo
Independent Living
$3,216/mo

Independent living costs in Bulverde, TX, by floor plan type

Studio
$2,336/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,363/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,533/mo

Senior living costs in Bulverde 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: Bulverde, TX
Column state: Texas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBulverde, TXTexasU.S.
Independent Living$3,216/mo$3,090/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$4,257/mo$4,569/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,766/mo$6,223/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Bulverde, TX:$3,216/mo
Texas:$3,090/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Bulverde, TX:$4,257/mo
Texas:$4,569/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Bulverde, TX:$5,766/mo
Texas:$6,223/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Bulverde

Recent reviews for independent living in Bulverde

The William in San Antonio, TX

4.5
[Name removed] was a sales manager that helped us initially. She was wonderful with the move-in process and even helped us find some movers to help move my dad's furniture. The nurses and housekeeping people that I met were very nice as well as the staff in the dining room. I liked how the ...
Read more

Adante Assisted Living and Memory Care in San Antonio, TX

5.0
Visited several senior communities about 2 years ago with a "Senior" friend (88 YO). When we visited Adante, we both were quite impressed and loved it immediately. The price for a one bedroom apartement was the least expensive of all we visited. Our friend decided to go into Adante ...
Read more

Independence Hill Assisted Living in San Antonio, TX

5.0
Independence Hill Assisted Living seems very nice. The staff in the dining room seems to know all of the residents by name and are very sweet and patient. The overall cleanliness of the facility seems very good and they steam clean the hallway carpets regularly. The front desk staff are very ...
Read more

Bulverde independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bulverde independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bulverde, 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 Bulverde 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 Bulverde partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bulverde, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.3%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.5%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
21%
27.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.4%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.4%
9.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Bulverde 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 Bulverde communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bulverde, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25.2%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.5%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
30.9%
32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.7%
15.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Bulverde 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 Bulverde offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bulverde, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
34%
39.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.3%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.4%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.5%
41.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.2%
43.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.7%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.8%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.8%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.6%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.5%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
41.2%
Dances
Dances
31.8%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.6%
35.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.5%
40.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Frequently Asked Questions

Gemstone at Bulverde, Emerald Oaks Retirement Resort and Franklin Park TPC Parkway are the top-rated independent living facilities near Bulverde, Texas. See full list of communities.
There are 8 independent living facilities near Bulverde, Texas. See the full list.
Test shortCodes percentPetFriendly: {{ percentPetFriendly }} Percent of care type communities in market that accept pets. Must match the percent of listings shown when the “pet-friendly” filter is applied on the site. top3PetFriendlyWithLinks: {{ top3PetFriendlyWithLinks }} 3 hyperlinked community names + “, ” + “and”, e.g. “The Peninsula Assisted Living and Memory Care, Presidential Place, and Five Star Premier Residences of Hollywood”. 3 top-rated pet-friendly care type communities in the market. Uses Tableau data + existing listing ratings logic. percentDogsAllowed: {{ percentDogsAllowed }} Percent of care type communities in market that accept dogs. percentCatsAllowed: {{ percentCatsAllowed }} Percent of care type communities in market that accept cats. percentPetWeightLimit: {{ percentPetWeightLimit }} Percent of care type communities in market that have a pet weight limit policy. percentMCServices: {{ percentMCServices }} Percent of care type communities in market that have memory care services. percentDietaryAccommodations: {{ percentDietaryAccommodations }} Percent of care type communities in market that have dietary accommodations. LanguagesList: {{ LanguagesList }} Comma-separated list + “and”, e.g. “Spanish, Italian, French, and German”. Languages other than English with a percentage greater than zero in the market. Top3MultilingualWithLinks: {{ Top3MultilingualWithLinks }} 3 hyperlinked community names + “, ” + “and”. Three top-rated care type communities in the market that have more than one language selected. Uses Tableau data + existing listing ratings logic. percentTransportationFee: {{ percentTransportationFee }} Percent of care type communities in market that offer transportation services for a fee. percentTransportationComp: {{ percentTransportationComp }} Percent of care type communities in market that offer complimentary transportation services. top3TransportWithLinks: {{ top3TransportWithLinks }} 3 hyperlinked community names + “, ” + “and”. Three top-rated care type communities in the market with transportation services. Uses Tableau data + existing listing ratings logic. percentRespite: {{ percentRespite }} Percent of care type communities in market that offer respite stays. percentDevotionalOnSite: {{ percentDevotionalOnSite }} Percent of care type communities in market that offer on-site devotional activities. percentDevotionalOffSite: {{ percentDevotionalOffSite }} Percent of care type communities in market that offer off-site devotional activities. top3DevotionalWithLinks: {{ top3DevotionalWithLinks }} 3 hyperlinked community names + “, ” + “and”. Three top-rated care type communities in the market with devotional services. Uses Tableau data + existing listing ratings logic.
The best independent living facilities near you in Bulverde, Texas are The Waterford on Huebner, The Waterford at Thousand Oaks and The Waterford at Shavano Park. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
Photo cta image

More questions?

Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.

The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.
Back to top