Overall Review of Westminster Manor Assisted Living
differentiator18 reviews mention this
Restaurant-style dining feels special
Restaurant-style dining and cooking quality stand out to residents and visitors.
Residents repeatedly point to the food as a highlight, describing meals as tasty, high quality, and prepared well by real chefs and cooks. Several also mention multiple dining options and a dining-room experience that feels more like a restaurant than a cafeteria. The community offers restaurant-style dining and a dining room, which matches what people say they enjoy day to day. A few reviewers also call out dining staff who are friendly and quick to help with requests.
common40 reviews mention this
Staff friendliness and responsiveness
Caregivers and associates are consistently described as warm and responsive.
Across the reviews, residents describe the staff as polite, caring, and genuinely responsive to needs and requests. Many comments include specific examples of quick help, attentiveness, and competence from nurses, nursing aides, therapists, and other associates. Several reviewers also highlight dining-room friendliness and respectful, professional support during day-to-day interactions. The community also provides assistance with activities of daily living and a 24-hour call system, aligning with the way residents talk about getting help when they need it.
common22 reviews mention this
Activities and outings stay busy
There is a steady flow of activities, classes, and outings.
Residents describe an active schedule, from scheduled daily activities to resident committees and resident-run interests. Many mention exercise classes and fitness options, plus lectures, concerts, and other entertainment. Reviewers also talk about transportation and group outings to local events and shopping, and even day trips and longer trips. This aligns with the community offering community-sponsored and resident-run activities along with scheduled daily activities.
differentiator14 reviews mention this
Health support and peace of mind
Residents value the health support available as needs change.
Several reviews connect living here with peace of mindâespecially after health eventsâcrediting nurses, nursing aides, and therapists with compassionate, competent care. People also mention an on-site clinic experience and support for recovery, alongside help managing wellness needs. The community offers assistance with bathing, dressing, transfers, and medication management, along with diabetes diet and special-diet support. Residents also describe knowing they have access to additional levels of support if needs increase.
common6 reviews mention this
Clean, spacious homes and setup
Residents describe clean, comfortable apartments and smooth transitions.
A handful of reviews mention spacious rooms and bathrooms, describing units as clean and quiet. Others bring up move-in coordination and remodel or update support that made the transition feel less stressful. One reviewer also specifically calls out cleanliness and safety when they moved in. The community provides fully furnished apartments and housekeeping services, which matches the convenience residents reference as they settle in.
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Features
Housing
37 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Assisted Living
Respite Care
Amenities
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Austin-Bergstrom International (10 miles away)
Care Services
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Restaurants
La Mancha Tex Mex Tavern (1 miles)
Uchiko (1 miles)
The Brewtorium (2.4 miles)
Tacodeli (2.5 miles)
In-N-Out Burger (2.5 miles)
Chick-Fil-A (2.5 miles)
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers (2.6 miles)
Pharmacies
Peoples Pharmacy (1 miles)
Tarrytown Pharmacy (1.1 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.1 miles)
38th Street Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
Walgreens (1.4 miles)
Walgreens (1.5 miles)
Walgreens (2.5 miles)
Physicians
Austin Retina Associates - Main (1.2 miles)
Texas Fertility Center (2.1 miles)
Kind Clinic (2.1 miles)
Austin Regional Clinic (2.4 miles)
St. David's Medical Center (2.6 miles)
Dell Childrenâs Dermatology (3 miles)
Swish Dental - Mueller Family (3.3 miles)
Cafes
Merit Coffee (1.2 miles)
Mozart's Coffee Roasters (2.3 miles)
Epoch Coffee (2.8 miles)
Better Half Coffee & Cocktails (3.2 miles)
Starbucks (3.2 miles)
Merit Coffee (3.4 miles)
Houndstooth Coffee (3.7 miles)
Parks
Pease District Park (2.5 miles)
Waterloo Park (3.1 miles)
Mueller Lake Park (3.2 miles)
Mary Elizabeth Branch Park (3.3 miles)
Zilker Metropolitan Park (3.7 miles)
Auditorium Shores at Lady Bird Lake (3.8 miles)
Transportation
Highland Metrorail Station (2.5 miles)
Places of Worship
Saint Louis King of France Catholic Church & School (2.8 miles)
Cameron Road Church of Christ (3.4 miles)
Hospitals
Strictly Pediatrics Subspecialty Center (3 miles)
Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas (3.1 miles)
Emergency Room - Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas (3.1 miles)
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37 resident community capacity
Assisted Living
Respite Care
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Austin-Bergstrom International (10 miles away)
24-hour call system
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Well-maintained, clean facility with friendly staff and engaging activities.
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