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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
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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.
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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I came here looking for a new purpose. An insurance issue closed the wood shop.i talked mgmt in letting me clean it up. I converted it to an art studio.everyone is invited to create their own masterpiece....
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.
At Affinity at Wells Branch 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 $1,400, which includes everything: utilities, WiFi, expanded television services, swimming pool, hot...
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We recently had to find a place for our dad after he was diagnosed with cancer. We had a great visit with Silver Leaf and chose them. We were there a lot. A lot of people in and out to visit and hospice was...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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Maintenance guys could not be better. Staff up front has really improved. Activities provided are very good and frequent. Library is outstanding and well maintained. Speed bumps would be a plus for...
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.
At Affinity at Round Rock 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 $1,425, which includes everything: utilities, WiFi, expanded television services, swimming pool, hot tub,...
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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.
Our brand new, attractive, modern, and visually striking community is an eye-catching addition to the Dripping Springs community, and our grand building offers the ultimate in residential options and amenities. Take pleasure in peaceful country living where sunsets are a daily treat in this...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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My mom was here for three years and she said "Finally I have my own washer!" and she was just so thrilled by itself and she didn't want to leave also because she had her privacy there and she really felt...
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.
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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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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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
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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.
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,...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
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.
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.
Querencia at Barton Creek is a resort-style life care retirement community in Austin for ages 62 and over. We are located on 38 acres and our Independent Living section includes 10 villas and 157 apartment homes (one, two, or three bedroom), with a choice of 19 different floor plans ranging from...
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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.
Private and Semiprivate Floor plans, Three meals daily, 24 hour attendant supervision, Housekeeping Daily, Nurse on Staff, Full Time Activities Program, Emergency Call System, Utilities & Cable included in base price. Our home offers different levels of care which can include assistance with...
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My parents are very happy here! They've been wonderful to work with. During the move in process they went out of their way to make sure we had all of the information we needed, and after the move in they did...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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, 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: 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.
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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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.
48 spacious living accommodations make up the Golden Age Assisted Living facility. Golden Age Home Assisted living is the perfect arrangement for those who may no longer be able to live safely at home but need only a little assistance to live life to the fullest.In the late 1950s it became...
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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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It's really a retirement community, but they have levels of care. She has her own apartment with her own bathroom, and a kitchenette. It gave her back a little of her dignity. She loves it and she isn't...
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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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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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.
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, Memory Care, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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.
Cost of independent living in Hays County, TX
The average cost of senior living in Hays County is $4,131 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Staples, TX with an average of $4,078 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Hays County, TX vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Hays County, TX vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Hays County vs. other types of senior living
Independent Living
Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Hays County, TX by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Hays County
Recent reviews for independent living in Hays County
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 ...
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Arbor House of Marble Falls
4.8
It's great - my family member loves it there. They've been very nice and treat her respectfully. She likes the people that she's met. We love the apartment - it's perfect for her. Really the only issue is her water pressure, which she's having a hard time getting them to fix.
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 ...
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Hays County independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hays County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hays County, 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 Hays County 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 Hays County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Hays County, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
48.6%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.3%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.8%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Hays County 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 Hays County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hays County, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.2%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
57.2%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hays County 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 Hays County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Hays County, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
63%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
49%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
48.1%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
73.6%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
70.7%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
61.1%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
53.8%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60.6%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
71.6%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
67.3%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
47.1%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
49.5%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
70.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale Westlake Hills, Amberlin Pflugerville and Serenity Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care are the top-rated independent living facilities near Hays County, Texas. See full list of communities.
There are 249 independent living facilities near Hays County, Texas. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Hays County, Texas are Brookdale Westlake Hills, Serenity Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care and The Waterford at Thousand Oaks. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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Independent Living in Cities Near Hays County
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- Kyle, Texas
- San Marcos, Texas
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- Wimberley, Texas
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- Lockhart, Texas
- Bee Cave, Texas
- Blanco, Texas
- Canyon Lake, Texas
- Steiner Ranch, Texas
- Manchaca, Texas
- Martindale, Texas
- Del Valle, Texas
- Driftwood, Texas
- Bear Creek, Texas
- Fischer, Texas
- Staples, Texas
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