John Knox Village-Rio Grande Valley in Weslaco, TX

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    A cozy kitchen and dining area with a round table, chair, and bar.
  • Decor

    A cozy living room with a sofa, wall-mounted TV, and elegant decor.
  • Living Room

    A cozy living room featuring a beige sofa with cushions, a landscape painting on the wall, and various plants and lamps for decoration.
  • Building

    A modernist hotel building with a distinctive facade and entrance.
  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom featuring a neatly made bed with decorative pillows, wall art, and warm lighting.
  • Dining

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    A serene outdoor swimming pool with wooden benches under a blue shade.
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    A cozy bedroom featuring a bed with a colorful quilt, an open closet, and a small desk with a chair.
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John Knox Village-Rio Grande Valley in Weslaco, TX

John Knox Village-Rio Grande Valley is an assisted living community in Weslaco, TX.

Information last verified:

1300 S Border Ave, Weslaco, TX 78596

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

4.6 from 37 reviews
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Top 5% Senior Living Community in 2018

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John Knox Village-Rio Grande Valley Costs & Pricing

John Knox Village-Rio Grande Valley offers competitive pricing for its accommodations, particularly when compared to the broader market in Hidalgo County and across Texas. For a studio apartment, residents can expect to pay $1,105 per month, a considerable savings compared to the county average of $3,605 and the state average of $3,758. Similarly, one-bedroom units at John Knox Village are priced at $1,306, well below Hidalgo County's rate of $3,374 and Texas's average of $3,761. Even two-bedroom apartments at this community are available for $1,289 monthly - significantly less than the county's average of $2,542 and far lower than the statewide figure of $4,215. These favorable rates not only highlight John Knox Village as a cost-effective choice for seniors but also reflect its commitment to providing quality living options in a desirable location.

Floor plansJohn Knox Village-Rio Grande ValleyHidalgo CountyTexas
Studio$1,105$3,605$3,758
2 Bedrooms$1,289$2,542$4,215
1 Bedroom$1,306$3,374$3,761

Overall Review of John Knox Village-Rio Grande Valley

differentiator 8 reviews mention this

Care levels are built in

Residents describe moving between levels of care within the same community as part of the experience.

Several residents and families point to a lifecare model where they could go from independent living to higher levels of support without relocating. Reviews also describe using the health center after surgery or hospitalization and finding it convenient that family could get to the unit quickly. One reviewer emphasizes that care can increase as needs change, including going into skilled nursing when required. Residents generally frame this as a key reason they chose the community and feel comfortable about future needs.

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Staff and nursing support

Many residents say the staff is caring, helpful, and responsive when help is needed.

Warm staff interactions come up repeatedly, with residents describing caregivers and office staff as friendly, attentive, and helpful. Several reviews specifically mention nursing support and assistance with daily needs and medical situations. A few reviews also flag that follow-through can be inconsistent, such as needing staff to check on residents in less visible areas or not getting action after a complaint. Residents overall describe a mix of strong moments with some service breakdowns.

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Activities and social life

Residents mention ongoing activities and a social community as part of daily life.

Reviews describe a range of planned activities and community programming, including fitness and scheduled daily events. Multiple residents mention making friendships and staying active, and one reviewer notes the population participates in clubs and hobbies. Families also point to community life beyond appointments and care. One review mentions reduced entertainment during lockdown, which limited parties for a period.

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Meals and dining at home

Food quality is a frequent point of satisfaction in resident reviews.

Several reviews describe freshly prepared, delicious meals and say the food meets expectations. Residents also mention dining options associated with meals provided and cafeteria dining. One reviewer comments that food was fine overall but noted it may have declined slightly over a few months. Overall, dining shows up as a consistent everyday positive.

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Pricing feels well within budget

Residents highlight the cost as reasonable, including for long-term planning.

Some reviews connect the community’s lifecare approach to affordability and value, including feeling set up “for the rest of our lives.” Others describe the community as a good value and mention fitting care within their budget. Pricing appears materially lower than county and state benchmarks in the listing’s price ranges across unit types.

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Some service and facility complaints

A minority of reviews describe problems with care consistency and facility operations.

While most comments are positive about support, a few reviews raise concerns about how staff handle care and follow through on issues. One resident reports a serious breakdown involving staff behavior and says they complained without seeing results. Another reviewer says staff should check on residents in outdoor areas and improve call transfer processes. A separate review mentions needing to keep pushing for help, plus maintenance and cleanliness being mixed at times.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Features

Housing

  • 32 resident community capacity 32 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments
  • 3-bedroom apartments 3-bedroom apartments
  • Detached homes Detached homes
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • 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
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Full kitchen Full kitchen
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • General store General store
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Guest parking Guest parking
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Overnight guests Overnight guests
  • Party space Party space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Private cleaning services Private cleaning services
  • Spa Spa
  • Swimming pool Swimming pool
  • TV room TV room

Transportation

  • McAllen Miller International (15 miles away) McAllen Miller International (15 miles away)
  • Valley International (22 miles away) Valley International (22 miles away)
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

Care Services

  • 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
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Games Games
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Parks

  • Harlon Block Park (0.4 miles)
  • Weslaco City Park (2 miles)
  • San Juan Municipal Park (10.5 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1.1 miles)
  • Sander Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
  • Pharmacy Care USA of Weslaco (3 miles)
  • Farmacia Susy de Nuevo Progreso (6.8 miles)
  • Farmacia Susy de Nuevo Progreso Sucursal Europa (6.8 miles)
  • Farmacias Benavides (7.3 miles)

Physicians

  • Melecia Fuentes (1.5 miles)
  • Mid Valley Pediatrics (1.6 miles)
  • Mid Valley Pediatrics (1.6 miles)
  • Thurmond Eye Associate (1.7 miles)
  • Donna Children's Clinic (3.1 miles)
  • Vivian Palacios Nancy Dra (11.6 miles)
  • Ashley Pediatrics (12 miles)

Restaurants

  • Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers (1.7 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (1.7 miles)
  • Taco Bell (1.8 miles)
  • IHOP (1.8 miles)
  • Khan's Grill (1.9 miles)
  • Nana's Taqueria (2.7 miles)
  • Whataburger (3.4 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.7 miles)
  • Cafe San Benito (12.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (12.9 miles)
  • Luby's (13 miles)
  • Starbucks (13.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (14.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (14.7 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Basilica of Our Lady of San Juan Del Valle - National Shrine (10.3 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Edinburg 18 (13 miles)
  • Cinemark Theatre (13.1 miles)
  • Cinemark Hollywood USA (14.6 miles)

Hospitals

  • South Texas Health System Behavioral (14.2 miles)
  • Edinburg Conference Center At Renaissance (14.5 miles)
  • Doctors Hospital At Renaissance (14.6 miles)
  • Doctors Hospital at Renaissance (14.6 miles)

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