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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Colony, TX
If you’re looking for independent living in the Colony 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 Colony. 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 47 independent living facilities in Colony, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
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9.6
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76 reviews
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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9.6
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64 reviews
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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52 reviews
They have very low staff turnover. She is clean, her room is clean and the only problem is low staffing ratio on weekends. [name removed] is so much happier at Brookdale and that makes me happy. It is such a...
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.
Designed With You In MindYou should never have to settle for a retirement brimming with fear, worry or isolation—especially when you could be living here at our assisted living and memory care campus in San Marcos, Texas. Instead of sitting at home and twiddling your thumbs, you could be...
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9.5
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4 reviews
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
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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9.3
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70 reviews
Parsons house is a great fit for our family. The location is very central. The staff is caring and accomadating. My brother is safe and well taken care of. The food is very good. I can highly recommend 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.
Parsons House Austin is a licensed Type A Assisted Living by the Texas Department of Health and Human Services. At Parsons House Austin, we offer a variety of community features. We love to accommodate visiting guests, meals included. Dining includes restaurant-style dining, private dining rooms...
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9.3
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24 reviews
Highly recommend. Staff are friendly but like all other places, staff turn around was often. We picked them because it was the newest, smaller than others, and cost
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.
SoCo Village Is Not “Your Grandma’s Retirement Home”Just like our forward-thinking city, we work harder than anyone to create a warm, welcoming and upbeat place for seniors and families to stay, visit, and have a good time.Always look fantastic with dressing, bathing, and grooming assistance....
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9.1
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158 reviews
Cleanliness - 4 only because my sister complains about tiny specks of dirt on the floor at night. Meals/dining - 3, new cook, food is not as good as last month. Value- 5 much better than any other...
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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9.0
Review score
13 reviews
I love the single story structure, and I use the R.T. on site facility. Maintenance requests are answered promptly. I am very Happy here.
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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9.0
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49 reviews
Building is old, which affects cleanliness as far as carpet is concerned. But they are painting and reflooring and refurbishing. This will help. Every member of the staff is courteous and friendly as well...
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.
A Little More Care, A Lot More LifeExperience what independence redefined looks like here at our assisted living community in San Marcos, Texas. Nestled in the heart of hill country, your new residence could overlook an enclosed courtyard brimming with fragrant flowers, a stunning water fountain,...
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9.0
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12 reviews
[name removed] at the front desk is fantastic and has an amazing, helpful attitude. [name removed] has been a good communicator. The facility is extremely clean and smells good at all times.
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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9.0
Review score
62 reviews
The manager, [name removed] has been exceptionally helpful for us, kind and caring . We think highly of her and her wonderful pet Lola. The units are older, and my unit could use paint and other small...
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.
The Continental is an all-inclusive retirement community, conveniently located in South Austin and just minutes from shopping centers, restaurants, hospitals and Austin International Airport. A Sunshine Retirement Living Community, we offer a variety of amenities to simplify your life, including...
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8.6
Review score
19 reviews
We had a very good experience. Value for cost is difficult because it is expensive but all the facilities we visited were about the same. I gave Philomena 5s, however, we started to see the evidence of...
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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7.5
Review score
35 reviews
There are a couple of CNA that have taken great care of dad. A new administrator was hired in October and everything changed. The current administer is does not really care about clients. She is...
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
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7.2
Review score
37 reviews
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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3.0
Review score
4 reviews
There was no stress, it was a pleasure to be there and deal with them. They had all kinds of things to do with the seniors, they would take them to do things. The owners knew exactly how to handle, and what...
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.
1017 Bois D'Arc is three years old and is the newest residence of Assisted Residential Retirement, located in Lockhart,Texas. This 'Arts and Crafts' home, has been completely remodeled for a maximum capacity of 16 people. Our intimate group of familiar caregivers and residents quickly develop...
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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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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.
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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...
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.
Argent Court, an assisted living community, is a new retirement alternative for seniors combining independent living with personal care in a warm, dignified community setting.Our residents appreciate the pleasant, home-like environment where personal services are provided in the privacy of their...
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It is a great community, and I would recommend it to anyone. They have a variety of activities such as Zumba, social activities, swimming and more for the residents to choose from. They have a continental...
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.
Overture Mueller is the perfect place to find a 55+ apartment homes for rent in Austin, Texas. Live the carefree lifestyle you’ve always wanted. Say goodbye to all the ‘to-dos’ that go along with home ownership and maintenance, and say hello to more time to enjoy the thriving, creative city of...
8.9
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4 reviews
Three years ago I placed both of my parents in assisted living at Sage Springs. My mom was admitted into the memory care unit, where she received very good care from all the staff. They were very patient and...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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They are a pretty good community it takes a lot to get a perfect score out of me but they are doing a very good job. Our loved one stays busy here and is enjoying all the activities they have for them. If...
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.
Argent Court Bastrop is an assisted living community which has been in operation since 2001. Argent Court is licensed by the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services as a Type B Large assisted living community. Argent Court is currently undergoing an expansion project, adding...
Cost of independent living in Colony, TX
The average cost of senior living in Colony is $3,578 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include La Grange, TX with an average of $3,353 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Colony, TX vs. nearby cities
Colony, TX
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Colony, TX vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Colony, TX by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Colony
Recent reviews for independent living in Colony
Sage Spring Senior Living in San Marcos, TX
4.1
We went with them because the layout of building, it's one story-which we liked better, the staff we were introduced to (but I think they are a bit understaffed, honestly), the location ( easy to get to without having to sit in I35 traffic) and the facility grounds (they aren't surrounded by ...
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Brookdale San Marcos North
5.0
I've been very pleased with the staff. Their patience with those of us who have all those problems, physical and mental, which is something the family members of the residents should very much appreciate.
The Watermark at Southpark Meadows in Austin, TX
4.2
I would say the community is good. The only ding, I have is the community can be a little less communicative and hard to get a hold of.
The food is good.
Prior to COVID they had activities every day. As long as the residents want to participate. When I was there, all the residents were ...
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Colony independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Colony independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Colony, 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 Colony 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 Colony partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Colony, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.9%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.1%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
35.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.5%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Colony 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 Colony communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Colony, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
31%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.5%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.9%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Colony 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 Colony offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Colony, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
42.9%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.4%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.5%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.6%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
45.2%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.7%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.6%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Orchard Park of Kyle, Solstice Senior Living at Austin and Brookdale San Marcos North are the top-rated independent living facilities near Colony, Texas. See full list of communities.
There are 47 independent living facilities near Colony, Texas. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Colony, Texas are Orchard Park of Kyle, Solstice Senior Living at Austin and Brookdale San Marcos North. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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