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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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55 Floor plans available
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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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Overall we've had a great experience with The Gardens of Castle Hills. All of the staff are very caring except for one of the PCAs. Once I told the director about it though, she was much nicer.
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.
Ventura Hills is located in a quiet neighborhood in San Antonio, Texas. We are very close to the North Star Mall as well as to Olmos Basin Park, both of which provide popular outings for our residents.We provide personalized care in a nurturing environment. Individual care plans are developed for...
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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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11 Floor plan available
9.5
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Brookdale is very open to communicating with family. They are very attentive to the residents. Activities director keeps the residents involved. Mom has adjusted well with her move in.
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Our home-like, inviting assisted living community in culture-rich San Antonio, Texas, is close to numerous shopping and dining options, as well as fascinating local attractions, such as the historic Alamo and the world-famous San Antonio River Walk. Our community offers spacious private...
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99 Floor plans available
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I’m totally enthralled with The Forum and its staff. My estimation of this facility has gone up 1000% since I moved in here last year. The intake staff are very helpful and forthcoming with information and...
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.
Can you please remove nursing care and descrption above
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1212 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
9.4
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I picked this community because, It is closer, overall, to my old house, my sister's assisted living community, and my son's home. I could see, immediately, that the residents of this community are, mostly,...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
The Inn at Los Patios is a skillful blend of elegant privacy and bustling community life for active independent and assisted living adults. Combining a spectacular wooded setting in a prestigious northeast location with striking design and craftsmanship, The Inn is San Antonio's most...
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A loving and warm atmosphere is the most important thing that we looked for when we’re were making such a difficult decision to place our loved one. After our visit and conversation with the administration...
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.
Carol Ann’s Home opened the doors of its first location in October of 2008. We were interested in providing a different type of care than what was currently available to seniors in our community. I believe seniors deserve to live and be cared for in home environment where they feel comfortable...
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99 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.9
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67 reviews
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The staff is very friendly and informative. Housekeeping is average, often requiring requests for certain services like vacuuming or mopping floor of the apartment. Communication with the family is good,...
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 our community, offering both assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care services, we’re all about making life as engaging, enjoyable and seamless as possible. As an assisted living resident at our San Antonio, Texas, community, you’ll enjoy a busy social calendar and a life of...
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It is a small nice quite environment. They keep it very clean, my mom loves the food , anything she wants within reason they will get. They give everyone plenty of attention. I would stay there myself, if I...
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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1515 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.2
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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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55 Floor plans available
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Friendly and caring staff, nice apartment- Mom didn't want it to look like a hospital room. Attentive staff with plenty of activity options. They look like they love their jobs. Super clean and good meals....
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.
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8.0
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We picked this community, the size. I wanted a small community for my mother so she could have more one on one. The staff and office personnel seemed sincere. I would say go here. I really didn't get to...
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.
Colonial Gardens in San Antonio promotes a living center that is dignified, and does not strip the independence away from a senior. Memory care can be very complicated. We provide a senior living environment that can provide the safety and security that a senior suffering with memory problems...
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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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1010 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
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7.4
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This facility stands out for its compassionate and highly trained staff who go above and beyond to ensure residents receive personalized care. The rooms are apartment styled in assisted living, to offer a...
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.
Juniper Village at Lincoln Heights provides senior living including assisted living and skilled nursing. Our active senior living community is located in the Lincoln Heights and Alamo Heights neighborhoods of San Antonio. Our community features cozy living spaces, inviting common areas, nicely...
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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.
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This is a nice environment for seniors who can take care of their own daily needs-- I would recommend for mobile, self sufficient senior living. The are transportation arrangements available-- which is...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Wedgwood Senior Apartments is a 55+ Luxury Apartment Community that offers peace of mind in a gated complex. We are conveniently located in the Castle Hills neighborhood of San Antonio, across from the Park North Shopping Center, Alamo Draft House Movie Theater and close to the North Star Mall,...
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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.
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: 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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As a current resident, I would like to give a totally opposite review. The Towers is a coop where you purchase your unit and then pay a monthly maintenance fee, which includes concierge services, weekly...
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, 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.
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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: 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.
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 Kirby

Recent reviews for independent living in Kirby

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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New Haven Assisted Living and Memory Care of Floresville

5.0
The staff at New Haven in Floresville, TX has been wonderful to work with. They provided loving care for my grandparents. I can’t thank them enough.

Cost of independent living in Kirby, TX

The average cost of senior living in Kirby is $3,904 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Elmendorf, TX with an average of $3,762 per month.

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

Kirby, TX
$3,904/mo
$3,762/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Kirby, TX vs. the state and national average

Kirby, TX
$3,904/mo
$4,060/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Kirby vs. other types of senior living

$4,464/mo
Independent Living
$3,904/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Kirby, TX by room type

$3,326/mo
$4,404/mo
$4,494/mo
$5,260/mo

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Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

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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