Leander, Texas, is right in the heart of the state, just 22 miles north of Austin. It’s technically a suburb of Austin, and it has a population of around 36,000, of whom 2,500 are 65 or older — approximately 7 percent. These seniors are served by two assisted living facilities in Leander itself, and 57 are nearby, including in Austin, Round Rock and Cedar Park.
Assisted living in Leander, as in the rest of Texas, is regulated by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. It divides facilities into two types: Type A and Type B. Residents of Type A facilities do not require routine attendance during sleeping hours and can follow directions in an emergency. Residents of Type B facilities need staff assistance to evacuate and require nighttime attendance.