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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Garden Ridge, TX

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As the husband of a resident at Serenity Oaks Memory Care Facility, I am totally overwhelmed by the superlative care and concern demonstrated by the owner, the management and staff. The owner has been in...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Our resident centered approach reminds us that our residents and their families are the reason we are here. We strive to provide the best service to each of them as individuals. We get to know our residents and their families on a personal level. These are relationships for life. Here at Serenity...
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I would recommend. It's really a nice, clean & friendly home!!It was close to family. Other places I checked didn't have vacanties at this time. Meals could be better & more servings time. It's a little...
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.
Remember The Waterford at Thousand Oaks for Independent Living in San Antonio, Texas. Our blend of desired amenities and convenient services offers residents a vibrant lifestyle with the independence they expect and deserve. From thoughtfully designed studio, one- and two-bedroom floor plans to...
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I would say that overall we had a good experience with the facility. Everyone was really nice and knowledgeable and everyone knew who my dad was by name and at what level of care he needed. We did visit...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At Esplanade Gardens, you can experience all the comforts of home without the hassle of cooking and cleaning. Our resident care team is on-site 24/7 for any needs that arise. Nestled in the heart of Converse, TX, Esplanade Gardens is designed to make connecting with like-minded neighbors and...
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What our family likes the most about the Franklin Park TPC community are the staff members that work there as well as the meals that are prepared for the residents. Our loved one had a problem with large...
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.
A Day in the Life at TPC ParkwayFranklin Park® TPC Parkway offers memory care, assisted living, and independent living in San Antonio, Texas. Our unique community offers a campus of senior living options from private, independent living cottages and apartment homes to assisted living apartments...
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55 Floor plans available
9.3
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My grandma loved this place and the staff is amazing! Staff is very friendly and informative all around. You can be asking the front end a question about your family member and they will know how they are...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Legacy at Forest Ridge is a professional assisted living community in the bustling town of Shertz, Texas. Located near the San Antonio area, Shertz is a city with character and energy, offering many opportunities to those who live or visit the area. The staff at the Legacy at Forest Ridge offers...
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Like every new home, it took my wife a week or 2-3 to adjust to new surroundings and new staff. TPC handled it very well and helped her settle in. She was only there about six months before her sudden...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Franklin Park Stone Oak is in San Antonio, Texas and is a beautiful assisted living community in the heart of the city. We are in a convenient and incredibly secure area where residents can enjoy a variety of the amenities that we offer. Visiting hours are convenient throughout the day so that...
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We received a call from the facility today about an incident with my father-in-law last night. Anytime that they have any concerns they reach out to us. It is a huge value to us because they know his typical...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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.
Home is not a place. It’s a feeling. One makes their home where the living is best. At The Brooks of Cibolo, we strive to help you live your best life, every single day. We believe that life becomes richer for everyone when even just one person truly connects to the people and the world around...
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Every unit has a full kitchen, so no food/dining available. They do have 1 luncheon provided for all residents if interested. And they do have a potluck dinner occasionally for all to contribute. Many...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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2222 Photos available
1212 Floor plans available
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I have no regrets with my decision to live here! The staff is great. They are very pleasant when I have a question or need help. Once a week, a housekeeper comes into my unit to mop/vacuum the floors, clean...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Emerald Oaks is the perfect choice for people with a passion for living who are looking for comfort, independence, security, convenience, and a friendly community in the place they call home. Month-to-month rent for studio, 1, 2, & 3 bedroom suites provide all-inclusive services including...
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1515 Photos available
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The experience is good. The staff is helpful and friendly. We picked this community, because of the overall atmosphere and interaction with the prior ED and sales person. I would recommend to other families.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Lease by October 29 and get $1,000 off your rent for the first three months. THAT’S A SAVINGS OF $3,000!*We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, to help residents and families in need. We will do all we can to help those who are in need of our services now and...
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I relocated my mother 13 months from a home in Florida to Texas so my family could be closer to her. I live in New Braunfels but chose Sodalis at Stone Oak to be her new home. The drive is 35 minutes and I...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Sodalis Stone Oak is a beautiful Assisted Living and Memory Care community centrally located in Indian Springs neighborhood as well as close to TPC Golf Course, shopping and hospitals. In the 2 years we have been open we pride ourselves on the care, socialization and loving atmosphere we offer...
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Camino Real Senior Living is so amazing. I never expected for my mom to be so happy living away from home. She has more attention from the staff than she really needs. Very well taken care of. The staff is...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
You’ll find the sense of community you’ve been seeking when you join our community in historic San Antonio, Texas. At our assisted living community, you can socialize with friends and neighbors in our comfortable, home-like common areas or retreat to your cozy, private sanctuary in one of our...
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It is SO refreshing to know the new team of managers are making MAJOR improvements! We didnt have the best experience with the previous executive director, but with changes in management, my family and I...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nestled in the beautiful Texas Hill Country, Sodalis Elder Living Graceland has been the community of choice for seniors since we were built in 2007! Our levels of care provide for individuals who are independent, as well as those who need a little, or a lot, of assistance with daily tasks such...
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After many attempts to find a good place we came to New Haven. It has been excellent, staffed by caring people who make it safe and comfortable. The food is excellent, too.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At New Haven our residents are at the center of everything we do, and you’ll see that the moment you step through the front door of a New Haven community. From our small, intimate buildings designed for a sense of connection to the wonderful meals we serve to our daily commitment to the health...
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Oaktree is such a loving place. The staff is amazing and the care they give is top notch. The kitchen is so clean and they care enough to give many options "off the menu" to accommodate. I have eaten there...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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
Care types provided by this community
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
Care types provided by this community
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
Care types provided by this community
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
Care types provided by this community
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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It's really a retirement community, but they have levels of care. She has her own apartment with her own bathroom, and a kitchenette. It gave her back a little of her dignity. She loves it and she isn't...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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
Care types provided by this community
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.

What families are saying about independent living in Garden Ridge

Recent reviews for independent living in Garden Ridge

Timberhill Villa Retirement in San Antonio, TX

4.7
My Mom, [Removed], has been here for 6 months and I am very pleased with the Timberhills community for her. It is a warm and peaceful community of caring people. She will have to transition to assisted living sometime soon, but for now it is a wonderful place for her.

Heartis San Antonio

4.5
When my father moved in to Heartis, the admin/executive staff was in upheaval. The rates and policies seem to vary, based on who you talked with. Still, they stood by all of the written info we received. Their care staff members are top-notch and wonderfully friendly. Also, the food is great. ...
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Pecan View Senior Care AL in San Antonio, TX

5.0
While she lived in this care home, my mom felt at home. She was well cared for. She was clean and well kept and felt good about getting her hair and nails done. She really enjoyed all the meals and snacks, and she really loved all the offered activities. It really helps that [name removed] ...
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Cost of independent living in Garden Ridge, TX

The average cost of senior living in Garden Ridge is 3953.82 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include China Grove, TX with an average of 3820.46 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Garden Ridge, TX vs. nearby cities

Garden Ridge, TX

$3,954/mo

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What is independent living?

Independent living offers a stress-free lifestyle for older adults. Independent living communities don’t provide personal care or supervision, but do offer generally healthy adults opportunities for socialization and hassle-free living. Independent living services often include:

  • Nutritious meals and snacks
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Home maintenance and repairs
  • Social activities and outings
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