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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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Things are going very well for my friend at Morningside Ministries. She had a relationship with them before moving and that helped her transition. The staff is friendly and answers all of our questions. She...
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.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the beautiful Monte Vista Historic District is located just north of downtown San Antonio, and is home to Morningside Ministries at The Chandler Estate. The centerpiece of The Chandler Estate is the grand Victorian-style home, built in 1887,...
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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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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
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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.
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...
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This is an excellent community for my mom. We like the menu with the nice variety of a good menu. I like knowing that my mom is in a clean community and is the offered to participate in the excellent...
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.
Residents of The Veranda and their visiting family members find plenty to keep them busy in the southwestern Texas town of Uvalde, Uvalde County. The area's subtropical climate means that golf enthusiasts can enjoy the Uvalde Memorial Golf course on a year round basis. The adjacent Uvalde...
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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: 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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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: 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.
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, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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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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
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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
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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.

Cost of independent living in Medina County, TX

The average cost of senior living in Medina County is $3,816 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pearsall, TX with an average of $3,493 per month.

Independent living costs in Medina County, TX, vs. nearby counties

Medina County, TX
$3,816/mo
$3,779/mo

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

Medina County, TX
$3,816/mo
$4,320/mo
U.S. national average
$4,024/mo

Independent living costs in Medina County, TX, vs. other senior living options

$4,397/mo
Independent Living
$3,816/mo

Independent living costs in Medina County, TX, by floor plan type

Studio
$2,362/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,928/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,654/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,855/mo

Senior living costs in Medina County 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: Medina County, TX
Column state: Texas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMedina County, TXTexasU.S.
Independent Living$3,816/mo$4,320/mo$4,024/mo
Assisted Living$4,086/mo$4,821/mo$4,565/mo
Memory Care$4,397/mo$5,003/mo$4,803/mo
Independent Living
Medina County, TX:$3,816/mo
Texas:$4,320/mo
U.S.:$4,024/mo
Assisted Living
Medina County, TX:$4,086/mo
Texas:$4,821/mo
U.S.:$4,565/mo
Memory Care
Medina County, TX:$4,397/mo
Texas:$5,003/mo
U.S.:$4,803/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Medina County

Recent reviews for independent living in Medina 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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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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Emerald Cottages of Kerrville

4.9
My loved one is a resident at Emerald Cottages of Kerrville and most everything has been great at this facility. The staff are so friendly and welcoming. They are supportive and available. I would definitely recommend this facility to family and friends.

Medina County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Medina County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Medina 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 Medina 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 Medina County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Medina County, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.9%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39.8%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
37.4%
31.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.5%
33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Medina 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 Medina County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Medina County, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.6%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.5%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
46.3%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.5%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Medina 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 Medina County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Medina County, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
48.8%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.2%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.2%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50.4%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.5%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.3%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.9%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.3%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.7%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
55.3%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
36.6%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.5%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.2%
46.9%
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Landon Ridge Alamo Ranch Independent Living, Changing Seasons of Castroville and Landon Ridge Alamo Ranch Assisted Living and Memory Care are the top-rated independent living facilities near Medina County, Texas. See full list of communities.
There are 147 independent living facilities near Medina County, Texas. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Medina County, Texas are The Waterford on Huebner, The Waterford at Westover Hills and The Waterford at Thousand Oaks. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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