23 independent living communities in Lone Star Region have costs between $1,600 to $6,295, have input from 1,479 reviews, and 91% have photos. Seniors in an independent living community are drawn to the Lone Star Region for its vibrant mix of recreational, cultural, and health resources tailored to their needs. The area boasts the Texas Hill Country, perfect for outdoor activities like hiking and scenic drives, while local landmarks such as the San Antonio Botanical Garden provide serene environments for relaxation and gardening clubs. Additionally, the Greater Austin area offers various senior programs through organizations like AARP and local community centers that focus on wellness, art classes, and social events designed specifically for older adults. This combination of natural beauty and supportive amenities creates a fulfilling lifestyle for seniors looking to thrive in their independence.
#1 Best reviewed of independent living in Lone Star Region
$1,970 to $3,075 per month
The Waterford at Thousand Oaks offers a vibrant independent living community with a warm, supportive atmosphere, diverse social activities, flexible dining options, and exceptional cleanliness, making it an outstanding choice for seniors seeking companionship and engagement.
Friendly Staff
Emerald Oaks Retirement Resort
San Antonio, TX
4.7 from 75 reviews
#2 Best reviewed of independent living in Lone Star Region
$3,282 to $4,921 per month
Emerald Oaks Retirement Resort offers a vibrant community atmosphere with attentive staff, modern facilities, and a variety of engaging activities that foster social interactions and overall fulfillment for residents.
Golden Age Home Personal Care
Lockhart, TX
4.8 from 46 reviews
#3 Best reviewed of independent living in Lone Star Region
$1,600 to $1,900 per month
Golden Age Home in Lockhart, TX offers high-quality assisted living care, personalized services, engaging activities, and convenient amenities to ensure the comfort and well-being of its residents.
Great Staff
The Forum at Lincoln Heights
San Antonio, TX
4.6 from 131 reviews
#4 Best reviewed of independent living in Lone Star Region
$3,140 to $4,510 per month
The Forum at Lincoln Heights is a highly regarded independent living community known for its friendly and caring staff, spacious accommodations with modern amenities, engaging social activities, and a commitment to resident satisfaction despite minor areas for improvement in dining options.
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Independence Hill Retirement Community
San Antonio, TX
4.5 from 107 reviews
#5 Best reviewed of independent living in Lone Star Region
$2,595 to $3,095 per month
Independence Hill is a highly regarded independent living community known for its spacious apartments, dedicated and long-tenured staff, strong sense of community with diverse social activities, and competitive entry fees.
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Franklin Park at Alamo Heights IL
San Antonio, TX
4.4 from 81 reviews
#6 Best reviewed of independent living in Lone Star Region
$3,435 to $4,470 per month
Franklin Park Alamo Heights is an upscale senior living community known for its spacious apartments, cleanliness, friendly staff, excellent food, and a wide range of engaging activities and amenities.
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The Inn at Los Patios
San Antonio, TX
4.5 from 125 reviews
#7 Best reviewed of independent living in Lone Star Region
$2,495 to $3,500 per month
The Inn at Los Patios offers a warm, welcoming environment with beautiful grounds, engaging activities, delicious dining options, and attentive staff, making it an ideal choice for families seeking independent living for their loved ones.
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Rio Terra Senior Living
New Braunfels, TX
4.5 from 73 reviews
#8 Best reviewed of independent living in Lone Star Region
$3,663 to $5,093 per month
Rio Terra is a welcoming independent living community praised for its friendly staff, engaging activities, and well-maintained facilities, though potential residents should consider the impact of pricing and billing issues.
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Franklin Park at Sonterra - IL
San Antonio, TX
4.3 from 56 reviews
#9 Best reviewed of independent living in Lone Star Region
$4,275 to $5,090 per month
Franklin Park at Sonterra offers a vibrant community with warm, attentive staff, high-quality dining options, spacious apartments, and a variety of engaging activities in a safe and cheerful environment.
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EdenHill Communities
New Braunfels, TX
4.3 from 122 reviews
#10 Best reviewed of independent living in Lone Star Region
Pinnacle at Eden Hill is generally well-reviewed for its clean environment, engaging activities, and attentive staff, while Eden Hill Assisted Living faces criticism for communication and staffing issues, highlighting the need for management improvements in resident care.
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Overture Stone Oak
San Antonio, TX
4.4 from 66 reviews
#11 Best reviewed of independent living in Lone Star Region
$1,750 to $2,082 per month
Overture Stone Oak 55+ Apartment Homes offers a welcoming, well-maintained community with friendly staff, spacious modern apartments, abundant activities, and excellent amenities, making it an ideal choice for independent living seniors.
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Franklin Park Alamo Heights
San Antonio, TX
4.2 from 78 reviews
#12 Best reviewed of independent living in Lone Star Region
$3,775 to $6,295 per month
Franklin Park Alamo Heights is a well-maintained, upscale independent living community known for its friendly staff, engaging resident camaraderie, diverse activities, and quality amenities, though some concerns about staff turnover and communication during tours have been noted.
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Emerald Cottages New Braunfels
New Braunfels, TX
4.7 from 10 reviews
#13 Best reviewed of independent living in Lone Star Region
$2,850 to $3,400 per month
Emerald Cottages is a highly regarded independent living community offering spacious units, a supportive staff, a variety of engaging activities, communal meals, and convenient access to amenities?all at reasonable pricing.
Franklin Park Alamo Heights IL
San Antonio, TX
4.1 from 42 reviews
#14 Best reviewed of independent living in Lone Star Region
$3,250 to $4,410 per month
Franklin Park Alamo Heights in San Antonio offers a supportive environment with various nearby amenities and community engagement options, but it lacks on-site devotional services and extensive recreational activities.
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The Brooks Of Cibolo
Cibolo, TX
4.1 from 89 reviews
#15 Best reviewed of independent living in Lone Star Region
$3,205 to $4,980 per month
The Brooks of Cibolo is a welcoming community praised for its friendly staff and engaging activities, but it struggles with inconsistent housekeeping and a decline in dining quality that prospective residents should consider.
La Vista Independent Living Retirement Community
San Marcos, TX
4.2 from 42 reviews
#16 Best reviewed of independent living in Lone Star Region
La Vista Independent Living Retirement Community in San Marcos, TX, offers a vibrant lifestyle with convenient access to amenities like cafes, parks, healthcare, dining options, and transportation but may lack a wider variety of spiritual or recreational activities.
Supportive Environment
Franklin Park TPC Parkway Independent Living
San Antonio, TX
4.4 from 19 reviews
#17 Best reviewed of independent living in Lone Star Region
$3,205 to $4,155 per month
Franklin Park offers a warm, friendly community with engaging activities and excellent food but faces challenges with cleanliness, pest control, staffing turnover, and rising rents.
Great Staff
Camino Real Senior Living
San Antonio, TX
3.8 from 72 reviews
#18 Best reviewed of independent living in Lone Star Region
$1,925 to $2,950 per month
Camino Real Senior Living and Amber Oaks offer caring environments with spacious rooms, community-focused activities, and supportive staff, but potential residents should be aware of maintenance issues, cleanliness concerns, and varying levels of staff attentiveness.
Franklin Park TPC Parkway
San Antonio, TX
4.6 from 5 reviews
#19 Best reviewed of independent living in Lone Star Region
Franklin Park TPC Parkway in San Antonio, TX, offers a lively independent living community with various amenities and activities, but prospective residents should note the potential lack of privacy or autonomy due to constant staff supervision and structured programming.
Towne Oaks Apartments
San Antonio, TX
3.6 from 8 reviews
#20 Best reviewed of independent living in Lone Star Region
Towne Oaks Apartments in San Antonio, TX offers a vibrant and convenient assisted living community with easy access to cafes, parks, pharmacies, physicians, restaurants, transportation options, theaters, and hospitals.
South Texas Assisted Living
San Antonio, TX
2.6 from 5 reviews
#21 Best reviewed of independent living in Lone Star Region
$1,600 to $2,400 per month
South Texas Assisted Living in San Antonio, TX offers fully furnished accommodations and amenities for independent living, but may not be ideal for those seeking complete autonomy due to the level of supervision and assistance provided.
Eden-Cross Apartments
Seguin, TX
3.5 from 14 reviews
#22 Best reviewed of independent living in Lone Star Region
Eden-Cross Apartments in Seguin, TX lacks nearby shopping options and may face limitations in recreational activities for seniors seeking a vibrant independent living community.
Hill Top Lodge
San Antonio, TX
#23 Best reviewed of independent living in Lone Star Region
Hill Top Lodge, despite its vibrant location and amenities, may lack sufficient on-site activities and engagement opportunities for residents seeking a fully independent lifestyle.
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The Waterford At Thousand Oaks
San Antonio, TX
4.8 from 213 reviews
$1,970 to $3,075 per month
The Waterford at Thousand Oaks offers a vibrant independent living community with a warm, supportive atmosphere, diverse social activities, flexible dining options, and exceptional cleanliness, making it an outstanding choice for seniors seeking companionship and engagement.
Dogs & Cats
Emerald Oaks Retirement Resort
San Antonio, TX
4.7 from 75 reviews
$3,282 to $4,921 per month
Emerald Oaks Retirement Resort offers a vibrant community atmosphere with attentive staff, modern facilities, and a variety of engaging activities that foster social interactions and overall fulfillment for residents.
Dogs & Cats
The Forum at Lincoln Heights
San Antonio, TX
4.6 from 131 reviews
$3,140 to $4,510 per month
The Forum at Lincoln Heights is a highly regarded independent living community known for its friendly and caring staff, spacious accommodations with modern amenities, engaging social activities, and a commitment to resident satisfaction despite minor areas for improvement in dining options.
Dogs & Cats
Franklin Park at Alamo Heights IL
San Antonio, TX
4.4 from 81 reviews
$3,435 to $4,470 per month
Franklin Park Alamo Heights is an upscale senior living community known for its spacious apartments, cleanliness, friendly staff, excellent food, and a wide range of engaging activities and amenities.
Dogs & Cats
The Inn at Los Patios
San Antonio, TX
4.5 from 125 reviews
$2,495 to $3,500 per month
The Inn at Los Patios offers a warm, welcoming environment with beautiful grounds, engaging activities, delicious dining options, and attentive staff, making it an ideal choice for families seeking independent living for their loved ones.
Considerations for seniors living in Lone Star Region
Affordable cost of living: The Lone Star Region, especially in more rural areas, offers a relatively low cost of living compared to other parts of the country. This can be beneficial for seniors on fixed incomes or limited budgets.
Access to healthcare: The Lone Star Region is home to numerous medical facilities and hospitals, providing seniors with access to quality healthcare services. Additionally, there are many retirement communities and assisted living facilities that cater to the needs of elderly residents.
Mild climate: Many parts of the Lone Star Region enjoy a mild climate year-round, making it an ideal place for seniors who may have health conditions that are exacerbated by extreme temperatures.
Outdoor recreational opportunities: The region is home to a wide range of outdoor recreational activities such as hiking, fishing, boating, and golfing. These activities can help seniors stay active and maintain their physical health.
Strong sense of community: The Lone Star Region is known for its friendly and welcoming communities, which can provide support and companionship for seniors who may be living alone or far from family.
Cultural attractions: The region is rich in history and culture, with many museums, art galleries, theaters, and music venues available for seniors to explore and enjoy.
Tax benefits: Texas does not have a state income tax, which can be advantageous for retirees looking to stretch their retirement savings further.
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