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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Cistern, TX

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zipAveragecost: $4,006

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Provides: Independent Living
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
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Cost of independent living in Cistern, TX

The average cost of senior living in Cistern is $4,006 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include La Grange, TX with an average of $3,353 per month.

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

Cistern, TX
$4,006/mo
$3,912/mo
$3,390/mo

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

Cistern, TX
$4,006/mo
$4,319/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,867/mo
Independent Living
$4,006/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,786/mo
Studio
$4,802/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,879/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,436/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,863/mo

Senior living costs in Cistern 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: Cistern, TX
Column state: Texas
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Community typeCistern, TXTexasU.S.
Independent Living$4,006/mo$4,319/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,704/mo$4,821/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,867/mo$5,003/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Cistern, TX:$4,006/mo
Texas:$4,319/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Cistern, TX:$4,704/mo
Texas:$4,821/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Cistern, TX:$4,867/mo
Texas:$5,003/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Cistern

Recent reviews for independent living in Cistern

Argent Court Seguin

4.0
So far, things are going pretty well here. The staff is nice and friendly and they seem to care. The facility is nice and well kept as far as I can see. We haven't had any major issues with Argent Court so far.

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!

New Haven Assisted Living and Memory Care of Kyle

4.0
I would recommend you checking out the community to see if it would be the right fit for your loved one. This is a nice and clean community. The community didn't have enough qualified staff to provide individualized care for my loved one. There is no nurse on staff in the building each day, ...
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Cistern independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cistern independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cistern, 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 Cistern 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 Cistern partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cistern, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.6%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
43.9%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.8%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Cistern 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 Cistern communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cistern, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
42.1%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.3%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cistern 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 Cistern offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cistern, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
47.4%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.1%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43.9%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50.9%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
59.6%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.4%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.1%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54.4%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.9%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
54.4%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
45.6%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
43.9%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.9%
47%
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Village on the Park Onion Creek, Amberlin Pflugerville and Provident Assisted Living Buda are the top-rated independent living facilities near Cistern, Texas. See full list of communities.
There are 68 independent living facilities near Cistern, Texas. See the full list.
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