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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Oak Forest, TX

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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: 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: 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
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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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[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: 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.
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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
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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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Cost of independent living in Oak Forest, TX

The average cost of senior living in Oak Forest is $4,170 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Flatonia, TX with an average of $3,390 per month.

Independent living costs in Oak Forest, TX, vs. nearby cities

Oak Forest, TX
$4,170/mo
$4,124/mo
$4,409/mo

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

Oak Forest, TX
$4,170/mo
$4,319/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Oak Forest, TX, vs. other senior living options

$4,567/mo
Independent Living
$4,170/mo

Independent living costs in Oak Forest, TX, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,596/mo
Studio
$4,500/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,858/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,982/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,863/mo

Senior living costs in Oak Forest 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: Oak Forest, TX
Column state: Texas
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Community typeOak Forest, TXTexasU.S.
Independent Living$4,170/mo$4,319/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,090/mo$4,821/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,567/mo$5,003/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Oak Forest, TX:$4,170/mo
Texas:$4,319/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Oak Forest, TX:$4,090/mo
Texas:$4,821/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Oak Forest, TX:$4,567/mo
Texas:$5,003/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Oak Forest

Recent reviews for independent living in Oak Forest

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.

Emerald Cottages New Braunfels

4.8
They are so helpful! [Name removed] and [name removed] are so amazing! They dedicate so much time to the facility and it’s occupants. They always have something going on as for activities. My parents have not been to any of activities as of yet, but have a good schedule of things monthly.

Eden Hill Communities, a CCRC in New Braunfels, TX

5.0
I have lived here 7+ years and have witnessed a couple slumps but overall this is an excellent facility. Food is chef prepared with many choices, served attractively and have been told by several it is the best in the area of care centers. Apartments are nice, fairly spacious (choices of ...
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Oak Forest independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Oak Forest independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Oak Forest, 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 Oak Forest 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 Oak Forest partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Oak Forest, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.9%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
33.9%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.9%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Oak Forest 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 Oak Forest communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Oak Forest, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
37.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.9%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Oak Forest 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 Oak Forest offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Oak Forest, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
45.8%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.1%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.2%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.5%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.2%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.1%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.8%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.2%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
49.2%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
37.3%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.2%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.9%
47%
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Serenity Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care, Village on the Park Onion Creek and The Waterford at Thousand Oaks are the top-rated independent living facilities near Oak Forest, Texas. See full list of communities.
There are 68 independent living facilities near Oak Forest, Texas. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Oak Forest, Texas is The Waterford at Thousand Oaks. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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