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The cost of independent living in Leander is about $5,486 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 16 options. Read 499 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Photo of Verena at Leander
1717 Photos available
9.2
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36 reviews
9.2
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36 reviews
5 star
55%
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25%
3 star
8%
2 star
6%
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Verena is on the verge of excellence. It has the facilities it needs to be excellent. The staff members are hard-working and caring. However, management fails to provide the communication that would pull...
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.
Discover the unparalleled joys of retirement living at Verena at Leander!Nestled just north of Austin, Texas, our 55+ independent senior living community offers all-inclusive rates and resort-style luxury amenities.With our gourmet dining, a dedicated fitness trainer, custom-designed wellness...
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Photo of The Legacy at Crystal Falls
1919 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.4
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41 reviews
8.4
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41 reviews
5 star
54%
4 star
22%
3 star
15%
2 star
2%
1 star
7%
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The community worked well for our situation. I would recommend based on the experience we had a year ago. I cannot comment on the current facilities or staff.
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.
The Legacy at Crystal Falls in Leander, TX, offers assisted living and memory care services in a community designed for older adults. We focus on creating meaningful experiences for residents through daily activities and personalized care. Our Connections memory care program supports individuals...
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1616 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.9
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43 reviews
9.9
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43 reviews
5 star
63%
4 star
21%
3 star
7%
2 star
2%
1 star
7%
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At Isle at Cedar Ridge, every day is a new opportunity for happiness and health. The range of activities, the focus on wellness, and the constant companionship make this place more than a residence—it's 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.
Discover luxurious senior living at The Isle at Cedar Ridge in Cedar Park, Texas. Just north of Austin, this vibrant community offers high-quality assisted living with thoughtful amenities and a dynamic social atmosphere.Conveniently located off North Highway 183, the community offers easy access...
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1010 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.9
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101 reviews
9.9
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101 reviews
5 star
44%
4 star
27%
3 star
18%
2 star
5%
1 star
6%
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The facility is not too large and therefore, I think there is a greater level of care. Everyone who works there, including the manager chips and to help when needed. The have won several awards over the...
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.
A Wonderful RetirementWhen you decide to call our assisted living and memory care community home, you can rest assured you are in good hands. With personalized care plans tailored to meet your specific needs, spacious and cozy accommodations and common areas and a variety of health and wellness...
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Photo of The Pointe At Cedar Park
1111 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.3
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82 reviews
9.3
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82 reviews
5 star
68%
4 star
20%
3 star
6%
2 star
1%
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My mother has been at The Pointe since February 2023 and absolutely loves it. The first few days were tough for her but once she made friends and started enjoying all of the activities she was hooked!! It...
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.
Midway between the Austin metropolitan area and Texas Hill country, The Pointe at Cedar Park Assisted Living Community offers a lifestyle to meet your unique needs. With proximity to historic ranchland, lush parks and the vintage Austin Steam Train, this peaceful and picturesque community is an...
Photo of The Waterford at Round Rock
1212 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
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9.3
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67 reviews
9.3
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67 reviews
5 star
62%
4 star
24%
3 star
7%
2 star
6%
1 star
1%
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We chose Waterford at Round Rock for my 99 year old mom and she loves it. The staff is friendly, caring, and capable. There are plenty of planned activities and a great social life for her. The food is...
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.
The Rose Assisted Living & Memory Care Community is conveniently located off of Hwy. 620, and behind St. David's Round Rock Hospital, allowing easy access to state toll roads and medical support services. Our community opened in December 2012 and was designed with a country elegance and Hill...
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Photo of Maple Ridge
2020 Photos available
9.2
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36 reviews
9.2
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36 reviews
5 star
86%
4 star
11%
3 star
0%
2 star
3%
1 star
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Overall, Maple Ridge is good, but there has been a high rate of turnover even in management and this could be a concern. But every time we have an issue it is addressed.
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.
Welcome! Maple Ridge is the newest, brightest, and best Independent Living Retirement Community in Cedar Park, TX! We are still working on building this community and are scheduled to open in late 2018. Maple Ridge is owned and operated by Hawthorn Senior Living. We have been in the retirement...
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Photo of The Enclave at Cedar Park Senior Living
1818 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.9
Review score
46 reviews
8.9
Review score
46 reviews
5 star
54%
4 star
33%
3 star
9%
2 star
0%
1 star
4%
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The staff is great. Atmosphere and culture are what my parents need. While they have been having a lot of difficulty with food quality and service, they have listened to residents concerns and are actively...
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.
Care that Evolves with YouWe have purposefully designed The Enclave at Cedar Park Senior Living to evolve with your needs.Private Cottages - Live a low-maintenance retirement with a private cottage at The Enclave at Cedar Park Senior Living. Enjoy all the perks of our community while maintaining...
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Photo of Highland Estates
99 Photos available
8.8
Review score
38 reviews
8.8
Review score
38 reviews
5 star
52%
4 star
32%
3 star
13%
2 star
3%
1 star
0%
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I am pleased for the most part. I am a picky eater. I do not always eat in the dining room. The water in the kitchen does not get hot. My housekeeper does a marvelous job. The people here are friendly...
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.
Highland Estates provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Highland Estates is situated in charming Cedar Park, a suburb of Austin just 17 miles from the heart of the capital city's downtown area. Our location provides the best of both worlds with the relative...
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Photo of The Auberge at Cedar Park
1515 Photos available
8.3
Review score
28 reviews
8.3
Review score
28 reviews
5 star
53%
4 star
25%
3 star
11%
2 star
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11%
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5 across the board. My dad recently passed, [date removed] and the care he received over the past 18 months was fantastic. I could tell each member of the staff built a rapport with my dad in their own way....
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.
The Auberge at Cedar Park is a neighborhood specially designed to serve the needs of individuals living with Alzheimer's disease, dementia and other forms of memory loss. Every day we make it a goal to go above and beyond to enrich the lives of our residents. The staff is committed to delivering...
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Photo of Lakeline Oaks Retirement Community
2121 Photos available
8.0
Review score
33 reviews
8.0
Review score
33 reviews
5 star
55%
4 star
36%
3 star
9%
2 star
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I am not exaggerating when I say Lakeline Oaks deserves 5s on all the above criteria. The meals went temporarily down (to a 4 maybe) when they swapped chefs but that's been updated again and my parents are...
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.
Lakeline Oaks Retirement Resort comprises 128 apartments for adults 55 and over — including studio apartments, one, two, and three bedroom suites and a variety of floor plans. Lakeline Oaks is an all-inclusive retirement community providing five-star services on a month-to-month basis, just one...
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Photo of Everleigh Lakeline
1414 Photos available
1515 Floor plans available
5 star
67%
4 star
33%
3 star
0%
2 star
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1 star
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The community is extremely clean, an most of the staff members are extremely nice but there are a few who work there that can be very condescending. The breakfast are pretty minimal, its like granola bars,...
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.
Everleigh Lakeline is a 60+ Active Adult apartment home community located just outside of Austin, Texas, where modern conveniences meet wide open spaces. Enjoy all of the pleasures of resort-style living while exploring all of the activities, cultural events, parks, and gardens around Austin....
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88 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
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6.7
Review score
46 reviews
6.7
Review score
46 reviews
5 star
33%
4 star
39%
3 star
17%
2 star
4%
1 star
7%
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We found the caregiving staff out on the floor to be very good. They took great care of people and seemed to really care. The meals were good, no complaints there. The housekeeping staff was wonderful and...
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.
Savor Your Golden YearsIf you want to exchange the everyday burdens of cooking, cleaning and maintenance for a lifestyle rich in activities, friendship and quality care, our assisted living and memory care community in Austin, Texas just might be the place for you. Surrounded by a trained and...
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Photo of Hills at Leander
22 Photos available
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.
Welcome home to the Hills at Leander,A 62+ Senior Affordable Community featuring exceptional living in the heart of Leander. Enjoy one of our spacious one or two bedroom homes featuring open floorplan designs with your comfort in mind. All homes feature all electric kitchen appliances, 9=foot...
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1717 Photos available
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.
The Haven at San Gabriel is Leander's premier assisted living and memory care! Designed with modern comforts, our brand new building is the perfect combination of opulent surroundings and exceptional care.At The Haven at San Gabriel, residents are the heart of the community. From the moment you...
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Photo of Solea Cedar Park
2626 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
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.
Solea Cedar Park is a new, resort-style, 55+ active adult community. It's a new housing option for those that are ready to live a stress-free, maintenance-free lifestyle, but are not ready to slow down! Live easy, where friendships and laughter fill beautifully designed senior apartment homes and...
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Cost of independent living in Leander, TX

The average cost of senior living in Leander is $5,486 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Weir, TX with an average of $3,778 per month.

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

Leander, TX
$5,486/mo

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

Leander, TX
$5,486/mo
$4,324/mo
U.S. national average
$4,146/mo

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

$7,005/mo
Independent Living
$5,486/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,124/mo
Studio
$4,598/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,694/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,252/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,995/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Leander

Recent reviews for independent living in Leander

Arbor House of Marble Falls

4.8
It's great - my family member loves it there. They've been very nice and treat her respectfully. She likes the people that she's met. We love the apartment - it's perfect for her. Really the only issue is her water pressure, which she's having a hard time getting them to fix.

Lake Travis Independent Living in Lakeway, TX

4.3
We have found the staff to be very helpful and willing to consider new ideas. We are happy with the choice that we made at Lakeway Travis Independent Living. They have been working very hard to make things better with the food, and have had some success. The service in the dining room is much ...
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Brookdale Beckett Meadows in Austin, TX

4.3
People are very friendly and caring. They are staffing up a bit which is helping. Any issues we have had is directly related to not having enough people power to handle the demand. Overall, the car has been good. It is clean. The food is good. The activities are plentiful.

Leander independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Leander independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Leander, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Leander independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Leander partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Leander, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.3%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.3%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
53.3%
30.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
32.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.3%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Leander independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Leander communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Leander, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
66.7%
35.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
73.3%
42.5%
Room service
Room service
60%
36%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.7%
16.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Leander independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Leander offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Leander, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
60%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
53.3%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
46.7%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
86.7%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
86.7%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
42%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
66.7%
37%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
80%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
86.7%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
86.7%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
60%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
60%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
80%
45.7%
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Amberlin Pflugerville, The Isle at Cedar Ridge and Brookdale North Austin are the top-rated independent living facilities near Leander, Texas. See full list of communities.

There are 16 independent living facilities near Leander, Texas. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Leander, Texas are The Isle at Cedar Ridge, Brookdale Westlake Hills and Brookdale Lakeway. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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