Brookdale New Braunfels

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    A cozy living room with comfortable seating and a fireplace.

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    A cozy sunroom with rattan furniture and large windows letting in abundant natural light.

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    A cozy living room with a wooden floor, featuring a sofa, table, chairs, and ceiling fans.

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    A suburban residential house with a well-maintained front yard and driveway.

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    A cozy dining area featuring wooden tables and chairs, decorative artwork on the walls, and a carpeted floor.

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Brookdale New Braunfels

Brookdale New Braunfels is an assisted living community in New Braunfels, TX.

Information last verified:

2457 Loop 337, New Braunfels, TX 78130

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.3 from 81 reviews
5 stars
44
4 stars
20
3 stars
13
2 stars
3
1 stars
1

Brookdale New Braunfels Costs & Pricing

Brookdale New Braunfels offers competitive pricing for its accommodations compared to both Hays County and the broader Texas market. For a studio room, residents can expect to pay $4,305 per month, which is slightly above the county average of $4,265 but notably higher than the statewide average of $3,758. Similarly, the cost for a one-bedroom apartment at Brookdale is set at $4,830, again exceeding not only Hays County's average of $4,702 but also reflecting a significant premium over the Texas average of $3,761. These figures suggest that while Brookdale New Braunfels may be positioned at a higher price point than its local and state counterparts, it likely reflects the quality of services and amenities offered in this community-centric environment.

Floor plansBrookdale New BraunfelsHays CountyTexas
Studio$4,305$4,265$3,758
1 Bedroom$4,830$4,702$3,761

Overall Review of Brookdale New Braunfels

common 28 reviews mention this

Staff care feels personal

Residents describe staff as attentive, caring, and responsive to needs.

Across the reviews, residents and families repeatedly describe staff as genuinely caring and focused on comfort. Multiple mentions call out how staff members know residents by name, follow through on requests, and keep residents engaged rather than isolated. Some families also describe especially strong support during difficult periods, including pandemic-related concerns and overall reassurance for families.

common 17 reviews mention this

Dining gets strong mentions

Dining is often described as flavorful, with helpful meal choices.

Several reviews highlight meals as flavorful and appetizing, with diners enjoying prepared meals and a dining experience that feels more like a facility with real food service. A few residents specifically mention dietary support and menu options, including alternatives when certain foods don’t work for them. A smaller number of reviews note food issues, including being too salty or shifting to worse quality at times.

common 16 reviews mention this

Activities help residents stay engaged

Residents and families say the community offers a lot to do.

Reviews frequently mention regular activities such as exercise classes, bingo, and social events that help residents stay included. Some families describe staff as proactive about getting residents to participate, including when someone doesn’t come out on their own. There are also caveats where residents or families report missing activities, an inaccurate calendar, or limited options.

common 21 reviews mention this

Home-like, clean, and comfortable

Residents commonly mention a home-like feel and a clean environment.

Many reviews focus on cleanliness and upkeep, describing spotless halls and a facility that feels more home-like than institutional. Families also mention the atmosphere as welcoming and friendly, and some describe layouts that help residents feel settled. Still, a few reviews point to dated common areas, odor concerns during tours, or the need for updating in parts of the building.

caveat 8 reviews mention this

Facility updates come up

Some reviews criticize the building’s age and need for updates.

A handful of reviews describe the facility as feeling outdated, including dated common areas and older first impressions during tours. There are also mentions of concerns like odor in a shown room and cramped spaces, along with requests for maintenance touches. One review also compares the look and feel to a more nursing-home-like environment rather than a lighter assisted-living feel.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Cost and value feel uneven

Several families say cost and value were harder to accept than expected.

Some reviews describe the community as stretching budgets or being more expensive than expected for the size and features shown. A separate review raises a billing concern tied to payment timing and reimbursement timing after a resident passes. In contrast, a few families frame the overall value more positively, but the cost concerns still recur enough to stand out.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Safety is described as locked-in

Some reviewers mention the environment is locked-in for safety.

Two reviews bring up how the building limits door access, describing it as more controlled than an open environment. While one family frames this as reassuring for wandering risk, another notes the locked-in approach felt closer to skilled nursing than assisted living. Both comments connect the safety setup to how daily freedom feels for residents.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 60 resident community capacity 60 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Guest parking Guest parking
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Home sale assistance Home sale assistance
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Overnight guests Overnight guests
  • Party space Party space
  • Pet friendly Pet friendly
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Private cleaning services Private cleaning services
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Security gate Security gate
  • Small library Small library
  • TV room TV room
  • Telephone Telephone
  • VA Benefits Consultation VA Benefits Consultation
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • San Antonio International (23 miles away) San Antonio International (23 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Hospice care Hospice care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Personal care assistants Personal care assistants
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • Kosher Kosher
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Low fat Low fat
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Special dining programs Special dining programs
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Art classes Art classes
  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • Book club Book club
  • Brain fitness Brain fitness
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Cooking club Cooking club
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Games Games
  • Gardening club Gardening club
  • Live dance or theater performances Live dance or theater performances
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Stories Stories
  • Wii bowling Wii bowling
  • Yoga / chair yoga Yoga / chair yoga

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of New Braunfels, Texas offers a convenient and diverse range of amenities for seniors looking to settle in the area. With several medical facilities nearby, including pediatric clinics, cancer institutes, pain centers, and eye care specialists, residents can easily access healthcare services. A variety of dining options such as Mexican cuisine at Las Fontanas Mexican Kitchen or seafood at McAdoo's Seafood Company provide plenty of choices for culinary experiences. Additionally, pharmacies like CVS and Walmart are within close proximity for medication needs. For leisure activities, parks like Landa Park and Hinman Island Park offer opportunities for outdoor recreation, while theaters like Creekside Movie Theaters provide entertainment options. Overall, this area provides a well-rounded environment with essential services for seniors considering senior living in New Braunfels.

Physicians

  • Abcd Pediactrics PA (0.7 miles)
  • Dabas Cancer Institute PA (0.7 miles)
  • Central Texas Pain Center (1.3 miles)
  • Wofford Christopher Wofford (1.3 miles)
  • Hill Country Eye Associates (1.3 miles)
  • Hill Country Medical Associates (1.4 miles)
  • New Braunfels Va - Shalin G Patel MD (1.4 miles)

Restaurants

  • Las Fontanas Mexican Kitchen (0.8 miles)
  • Whataburger (0.9 miles)
  • McAdoo's Seafood Company (1.8 miles)
  • Spud Ranch (1.9 miles)
  • The Pour Haus (1.9 miles)
  • Downtown Social (1.9 miles)
  • Krause's Cafe and Biergarten (1.9 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
  • R X Relax (1.9 miles)
  • Gruene Road Pharmacy (2.6 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (2.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.9 miles)
  • 10 Minute Pharmacy (3.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.4 miles)

Parks

  • Landa Park (1.3 miles)
  • Hinman Island Park (1.6 miles)
  • Fischer Park (3.7 miles)

Hospitals

  • Christus Santa Rosa Imaging Center (1.5 miles)
  • PAM Specialty Hospital of New Braunfels (2.7 miles)
  • San Antonio Kidney Disease Center Physic (2.9 miles)
  • Frank Rubalcava M.D. (3.1 miles)
  • The Crossing Imaging Center (3.7 miles)
  • Resolute Health (4.6 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Saints Peter & Paul Church (1.7 miles)
  • Renew Church (4.3 miles)

Theaters

  • Creekside Movie Theaters (4.5 miles)

Transportation

  • Enterprise Truck Rental (4.5 miles)

Cafes

  • Wicked Voodoo Espresso (4.6 miles)

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