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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.
Solea Cedar Park is a new, resort-style, 55+ active adult community. It's a new housing option for those that are ready to live a stress-free, maintenance-free lifestyle, but are not ready to slow down! Live easy, where friendships and laughter fill beautifully designed senior apartment homes and...
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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.
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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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: 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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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.
The Haven at San Gabriel is Leander's premier assisted living and memory care! Designed with modern comforts, our brand new building is the perfect combination of opulent surroundings and exceptional care.At The Haven at San Gabriel, residents are the heart of the community. From the moment you...
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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.
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...
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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.
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.
800 Claremont is an assisted living community that is located in Marble Falls, TX. This community provides a caring and safe home to those who are looking to live in a great area. Marble Falls is a part of Burnet County, and it offers opportunities to get out and have fun. Those who are guests of...
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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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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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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
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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.
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...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
South Texas Assisted LivingSouth Texas Assisted Living is an assisted living community providing a caring home to seniors in San Antonio, TX. Those who become a part of this assisted living community will find that the city of San Antonio has much to offer to both them and their guests. San...
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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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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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.
Morningside Ministries at Menger Springs is Morningside Ministries' newest retirement community. Located on 34 acres along Menger Creek, Menger Springs has been recognized for its architectural and natural beauty, as well as its excellent cuisine and full complement of services. Morningside at...
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My mom was here for about two months for rehab in the skilled nursing. The staff had some excellent caregiver and then some that weren’t. There wasn’t a lot of activities around. It was very nice and clean....
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.
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.

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

Hays County, TX
$4,131/mo
$4,547/mo
$4,081/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Hays County, TX vs. the state and national average

Hays County, TX
$4,131/mo
$4,205/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Hays County vs. other types of senior living

$4,947/mo
Independent Living
$4,131/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Hays County, TX by room type

Semi-Private
$4,544/mo
Studio
$4,828/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,849/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,513/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,961/mo

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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.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
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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%
16.9%
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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%
46.1%
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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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