San Antonio is one of the Lone Star State’s key hubs for culture, business and tourism. San Antonio, the second-most-populated city in Texas, is home to 1,434,625 residents, 12% of whom are seniors ages 65 and up, smaller than the U.S. average of 16.5%. With its below-average cost of living, mild winters and lack of state income tax, San Antonio is an ideal retirement destination for seniors.
Assisted living facilities are ideal for seniors who need extra help with daily living activities, such as housekeeping, transportation and personal care. They’re ideal for seniors who struggle to live independently but don’t need the 24-hour, advanced level of care offered by nursing homes. Seniors living in San Antonio pay an average of $3,413 per month for assisted living care, $585 less than the statewide average ($3,998) and $1,087 less than the U.S. average ($4,500).
Read on to learn about the benefits and drawbacks of retiring in San Antonio, the average assisted living costs of nearby cities and local resources that help seniors who live in assisted living facilities.
Directory of Assisted Living Facilities in San Antonio, TX
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5034 New Forest Street, San Antonio, TX, 78229
We liked NewForest Estates. My husband was with me and he was telling me about it, because I’m blind, and he loved it. Their staff was very nice. They were courteous and very informative. They treated
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We liked NewForest Estates. My husband was with me and he was telling me about it, because I’m blind, and he loved it. Their staff was very nice. They were courteous and very informative. They treated us to lunch and it was just delicious. The salad was very fresh. They have arts and crafts, bingo, and I would be able to get the audio book in the library for the visually impaired. They also picked us up to bring us for the tour, which we liked, because we don’t have transportation. Everything was just perfect.
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We liked NewForest Estates. My husband was with me and he was telling me about it, because I’m blind, and he loved it. Their staff was very nice. They were courteous and very informative. They treated
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We liked NewForest Estates. My husband was with me and he was telling me about it, because I’m blind, and he loved it. Their staff was very nice. They were courteous and very informative. They treated us to lunch and it was just delicious. The salad was very fresh. They have arts and crafts, bingo, and I would be able to get the audio book in the library for the visually impaired. They also picked us up to bring us for the tour, which we liked, because we don’t have transportation. Everything was just perfect.
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8005 Chambers, San Antonio, TX, 78229
Carol Ann’s Home seems okay but just a small community. Their rooms seemed nice and were all private which was nice, but they were just small rooms. The place was nice and everything looked clean. It’
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Carol Ann’s Home seems okay but just a small community. Their rooms seemed nice and were all private which was nice, but they were just small rooms. The place was nice and everything looked clean. It’s located on a corner around a busy street so it’s kind of in the middle of a lot of traffic. But the place is nice by itself. Their dining area is one big room that looked nice and cute. The owner was there during our tour but she acted like we weren’t there, she didn’t acknowledge anybody. The one person we met with, the manager, was nice and informative.
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Carol Ann’s Home seems okay but just a small community. Their rooms seemed nice and were all private which was nice, but they were just small rooms. The place was nice and everything looked clean. It’
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Carol Ann’s Home seems okay but just a small community. Their rooms seemed nice and were all private which was nice, but they were just small rooms. The place was nice and everything looked clean. It’s located on a corner around a busy street so it’s kind of in the middle of a lot of traffic. But the place is nice by itself. Their dining area is one big room that looked nice and cute. The owner was there during our tour but she acted like we weren’t there, she didn’t acknowledge anybody. The one person we met with, the manager, was nice and informative.
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20450 Huebner Rd, San Antonio, TX, 78258
We toured Independence Hill Retirement Resort Community, and we liked that it had all different levels of care. They had individual homes up to full assisted care. And then they had what they called t
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We toured Independence Hill Retirement Resort Community, and we liked that it had all different levels of care. They had individual homes up to full assisted care. And then they had what they called the cottages, which are like 4-plexes, and those were independent living also. They had the main building that was assisted living. Both the cottages and the assisted living provide your meals. They also provided a little golf cart shuttle to the main building for the people in the cottages. It was a beautiful area. The outside areas are just beautiful with lots of trees and nice grounds. They had a swimming pool, too.
The other thing is they don’t raise their prices; hardly ever. They don’t raise it regularly. It’s still the same price as when we went two years ago.
The building was very nice, and the rooms were spacious. I’ve seen some that were maybe more modern, but I don’t know if the services were any better. It’s the people that make the place.
The staff was good. That was part of what made it so great. It Is kind of the one that we’re holding as the standard for the ones that we’re looking at now. They were excellent.
I didn’t try the food, but we saw what they were serving. My dad has been there, and he and my mother had sampled a meal. And my dad’s a big foodie.
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We toured Independence Hill Retirement Resort Community, and we liked that it had all different levels of care. They had individual homes up to full assisted care. And then they had what they called t
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We toured Independence Hill Retirement Resort Community, and we liked that it had all different levels of care. They had individual homes up to full assisted care. And then they had what they called the cottages, which are like 4-plexes, and those were independent living also. They had the main building that was assisted living. Both the cottages and the assisted living provide your meals. They also provided a little golf cart shuttle to the main building for the people in the cottages. It was a beautiful area. The outside areas are just beautiful with lots of trees and nice grounds. They had a swimming pool, too.
The other thing is they don’t raise their prices; hardly ever. They don’t raise it regularly. It’s still the same price as when we went two years ago.
The building was very nice, and the rooms were spacious. I’ve seen some that were maybe more modern, but I don’t know if the services were any better. It’s the people that make the place.
The staff was good. That was part of what made it so great. It Is kind of the one that we’re holding as the standard for the ones that we’re looking at now. They were excellent.
I didn’t try the food, but we saw what they were serving. My dad has been there, and he and my mother had sampled a meal. And my dad’s a big foodie.
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9505 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio, TX, 78240
We went to Brookdale N. Fredericksburg Road. The overall experience was good. The place was nice. The people were friendly. It would be a good fit. The staff was very nice, and they answered all the q
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We went to Brookdale N. Fredericksburg Road. The overall experience was good. The place was nice. The people were friendly. It would be a good fit. The staff was very nice, and they answered all the questions. It was nice and well-kept. The rooms were a good size. We looked at two apartments in the assisted living part. Price-wise, what we would have to go with was the smaller square footage one. They have a big courtyard in the middle. The building was in a complete square, and the memory care was to the back. There’s a big open court with a covered patio. They had a walking trail inside so the residents could stay within the confines and just walk on the pathway around, so it made a good walking thing and then they had benches and stuff at that one. I saw the room and walked around the whole place and stuff like that. The staff was very good and very nice.
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We went to Brookdale N. Fredericksburg Road. The overall experience was good. The place was nice. The people were friendly. It would be a good fit. The staff was very nice, and they answered all the q
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We went to Brookdale N. Fredericksburg Road. The overall experience was good. The place was nice. The people were friendly. It would be a good fit. The staff was very nice, and they answered all the questions. It was nice and well-kept. The rooms were a good size. We looked at two apartments in the assisted living part. Price-wise, what we would have to go with was the smaller square footage one. They have a big courtyard in the middle. The building was in a complete square, and the memory care was to the back. There’s a big open court with a covered patio. They had a walking trail inside so the residents could stay within the confines and just walk on the pathway around, so it made a good walking thing and then they had benches and stuff at that one. I saw the room and walked around the whole place and stuff like that. The staff was very good and very nice.
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2739 Cembalo Blvd, San Antonio, TX, 78231
We chose Adante Assisted Living for mom because the place was very friendly, very clean, and there were no bad vibes. Everybody’s just great and nice. They’re very informative. The food is excellent.
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We chose Adante Assisted Living for mom because the place was very friendly, very clean, and there were no bad vibes. Everybody’s just great and nice. They’re very informative. The food is excellent. They have a chef on site, and he makes everything from scratch. They’re always doing something. They have a salon, a pool, a clubhouse, a gym, and washers and dryers. They’ve got everything that you would need. It’s very nice.
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We chose Adante Assisted Living for mom because the place was very friendly, very clean, and there were no bad vibes. Everybody’s just great and nice. They’re very informative. The food is excellent.
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We chose Adante Assisted Living for mom because the place was very friendly, very clean, and there were no bad vibes. Everybody’s just great and nice. They’re very informative. The food is excellent. They have a chef on site, and he makes everything from scratch. They’re always doing something. They have a salon, a pool, a clubhouse, a gym, and washers and dryers. They’ve got everything that you would need. It’s very nice.
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5331 Hamilton Wolfe Rd., San Antonio, TX, 78229
Brookdale Hamilton Wolfe was OK. The people were very friendly and courteous. Some of the residents were also very friendly. The apartments were very spacious and very easy for us to walk through. We
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Brookdale Hamilton Wolfe was OK. The people were very friendly and courteous. Some of the residents were also very friendly. The apartments were very spacious and very easy for us to walk through. We have a service animal and they were very nice to her. They gave us a to-go meal and it was great. They have bingo games, a walking trail, Loteria, and arts and crafts. I could get an audio book for the visually impaired in their library, too.
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Brookdale Hamilton Wolfe was OK. The people were very friendly and courteous. Some of the residents were also very friendly. The apartments were very spacious and very easy for us to walk through. We
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Brookdale Hamilton Wolfe was OK. The people were very friendly and courteous. Some of the residents were also very friendly. The apartments were very spacious and very easy for us to walk through. We have a service animal and they were very nice to her. They gave us a to-go meal and it was great. They have bingo games, a walking trail, Loteria, and arts and crafts. I could get an audio book for the visually impaired in their library, too.
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8103 North Hollow, San Antonio, TX, 78240
I went to look at Villa De San Antonio yesterday. I thought the grounds were very well-kept. The place felt more like an apartment complex driving up to it. People greeted me really warmly and efficie
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I went to look at Villa De San Antonio yesterday. I thought the grounds were very well-kept. The place felt more like an apartment complex driving up to it. People greeted me really warmly and efficiently. They actually had a little sign out there welcoming me for my tour. Amanda answered all the questions that I had, and we discovered that my mom was going to need rehabilitation treatment. We didn’t actually proceed with a tour of the rest of the grounds. I was able to see the dining hall. There were a lot of other members that were congregating, socializing, and having a good time. The place was impeccably clean. It didn’t smell like how sometimes when you go to hospitals, they’re disinfecting and cleaning all the time, and it just smells like a cleaner. This place felt more natural. I really, really liked that atmosphere. They just couldn’t accommodate my mom’s situation, but everything there was great.
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I went to look at Villa De San Antonio yesterday. I thought the grounds were very well-kept. The place felt more like an apartment complex driving up to it. People greeted me really warmly and efficie
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I went to look at Villa De San Antonio yesterday. I thought the grounds were very well-kept. The place felt more like an apartment complex driving up to it. People greeted me really warmly and efficiently. They actually had a little sign out there welcoming me for my tour. Amanda answered all the questions that I had, and we discovered that my mom was going to need rehabilitation treatment. We didn’t actually proceed with a tour of the rest of the grounds. I was able to see the dining hall. There were a lot of other members that were congregating, socializing, and having a good time. The place was impeccably clean. It didn’t smell like how sometimes when you go to hospitals, they’re disinfecting and cleaning all the time, and it just smells like a cleaner. This place felt more natural. I really, really liked that atmosphere. They just couldn’t accommodate my mom’s situation, but everything there was great.
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18323 Sonterra Place, San Antonio, TX, 78258
Franklin Park Sonterra was the place that we wanted to go. We actually are signing a contract for it. It was excellent. They were organized, expecting us, and friendly. The price was within the range
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Franklin Park Sonterra was the place that we wanted to go. We actually are signing a contract for it. It was excellent. They were organized, expecting us, and friendly. The price was within the range that we were looking for. They took us on a great tour. It was very clean. It was just a good fit for us. We haven’t completed the whole process yet, but so far, everything’s going well. It was very nice, clean, and neat. They have a lot of activities, separate dining areas, and separate facilities for the assisted living versus the independent living, and transportation, local and within the site itself. They have a lot of different things.
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Franklin Park Sonterra was the place that we wanted to go. We actually are signing a contract for it. It was excellent. They were organized, expecting us, and friendly. The price was within the range
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Franklin Park Sonterra was the place that we wanted to go. We actually are signing a contract for it. It was excellent. They were organized, expecting us, and friendly. The price was within the range that we were looking for. They took us on a great tour. It was very clean. It was just a good fit for us. We haven’t completed the whole process yet, but so far, everything’s going well. It was very nice, clean, and neat. They have a lot of activities, separate dining areas, and separate facilities for the assisted living versus the independent living, and transportation, local and within the site itself. They have a lot of different things.
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8700 Post Oak Lane, San Antonio, TX, 78217
I really like The Inn at Los Patios, and I have recommended it to several people to try to get their family members in. Everything was wonderful. It was a beautiful facility with lovely grounds. Every
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I really like The Inn at Los Patios, and I have recommended it to several people to try to get their family members in. Everything was wonderful. It was a beautiful facility with lovely grounds. Everybody was awesome, and all their clients seemed very pleased and happy. My mom was not doing so well because it was more like an independent assisted living facility. It’s like being in a resort hotel. Everything looked fantastic. Every time I went there, people were always busy doing something, and everybody had smiles on their faces.
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I really like The Inn at Los Patios, and I have recommended it to several people to try to get their family members in. Everything was wonderful. It was a beautiful facility with lovely grounds. Every
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I really like The Inn at Los Patios, and I have recommended it to several people to try to get their family members in. Everything was wonderful. It was a beautiful facility with lovely grounds. Everybody was awesome, and all their clients seemed very pleased and happy. My mom was not doing so well because it was more like an independent assisted living facility. It’s like being in a resort hotel. Everything looked fantastic. Every time I went there, people were always busy doing something, and everybody had smiles on their faces.
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9000 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, TX, 78240
By looking at Brookdale Medical Center Kingsley’s programs, the activities they had for the residents, plus the attitude of the staff, all those came up positive for this facility. The staff had a goo
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By looking at Brookdale Medical Center Kingsley’s programs, the activities they had for the residents, plus the attitude of the staff, all those came up positive for this facility. The staff had a good attitude and they seemed to be attentive to the residents. So, I feel that they would take care of my husband while he was there. The food was very good. The place was very clean and they had nice-sized rooms. The bathrooms were resident-friendly. They were ADA-capable.
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By looking at Brookdale Medical Center Kingsley’s programs, the activities they had for the residents, plus the attitude of the staff, all those came up positive for this facility. The staff had a goo
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By looking at Brookdale Medical Center Kingsley’s programs, the activities they had for the residents, plus the attitude of the staff, all those came up positive for this facility. The staff had a good attitude and they seemed to be attentive to the residents. So, I feel that they would take care of my husband while he was there. The food was very good. The place was very clean and they had nice-sized rooms. The bathrooms were resident-friendly. They were ADA-capable.
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9203 Cinnamon Hill, San Antonio, TX, 78240
The William was able to accommodate both of my parents’ needs, for which we needed to, and I was able to get them in for a short amount of time. They’re very accommodating and nice. My parents have lo
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The William was able to accommodate both of my parents’ needs, for which we needed to, and I was able to get them in for a short amount of time. They’re very accommodating and nice. My parents have loved their food and they have activities. Apparently, it’s at least 20 years old, but it doesn’t look like one, it looks pretty new.
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The William was able to accommodate both of my parents’ needs, for which we needed to, and I was able to get them in for a short amount of time. They’re very accommodating and nice. My parents have lo
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The William was able to accommodate both of my parents’ needs, for which we needed to, and I was able to get them in for a short amount of time. They’re very accommodating and nice. My parents have loved their food and they have activities. Apparently, it’s at least 20 years old, but it doesn’t look like one, it looks pretty new.
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21802 Encino Commons, San Antonio, TX, 78259
I saw Franklin Park TPC Parkway’s assisted living. It’s very, very pretty. I had never seen a place like that. It was just so nice, so clean, and didn’t smell. The other places I had toured were on th
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I saw Franklin Park TPC Parkway’s assisted living. It’s very, very pretty. I had never seen a place like that. It was just so nice, so clean, and didn’t smell. The other places I had toured were on the south side, and they were horrible and smelled just ridiculous.
The staff we interacted with was very knowledgeable, very courteous, and just a very nice person. We saw each of the sections. She named them because they have certain names, and we saw each wing. I just don’t remember the names. The outdoor spaces were very nice and clean.
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I saw Franklin Park TPC Parkway’s assisted living. It’s very, very pretty. I had never seen a place like that. It was just so nice, so clean, and didn’t smell. The other places I had toured were on th
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I saw Franklin Park TPC Parkway’s assisted living. It’s very, very pretty. I had never seen a place like that. It was just so nice, so clean, and didn’t smell. The other places I had toured were on the south side, and they were horrible and smelled just ridiculous.
The staff we interacted with was very knowledgeable, very courteous, and just a very nice person. We saw each of the sections. She named them because they have certain names, and we saw each wing. I just don’t remember the names. The outdoor spaces were very nice and clean.
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1207 Jackson Keller Rd, San Antonio, TX, 75034
The rooms and bathroom are nicely appropriated for the needs of the residents. My mother-in-law is very busy with activities in this facility. She doesn’t spend a lot of time in her room (puzzles, m
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The rooms and bathroom are nicely appropriated for the needs of the residents. My mother-in-law is very busy with activities in this facility. She doesn’t spend a lot of time in her room (puzzles, movies, outings, bingo, dominoes, exercise, hair salon & socializing). Before moving here she had a larger condo but her quality of life was not the same. The food is excellent. My mother-in-law has started eating better. The staff are very nice and management demands the staff be nice. Many residents have lived there for awhile. I believe that is a good sign.
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The rooms and bathroom are nicely appropriated for the needs of the residents. My mother-in-law is very busy with activities in this facility. She doesn’t spend a lot of time in her room (puzzles, m
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The rooms and bathroom are nicely appropriated for the needs of the residents. My mother-in-law is very busy with activities in this facility. She doesn’t spend a lot of time in her room (puzzles, movies, outings, bingo, dominoes, exercise, hair salon & socializing). Before moving here she had a larger condo but her quality of life was not the same. The food is excellent. My mother-in-law has started eating better. The staff are very nice and management demands the staff be nice. Many residents have lived there for awhile. I believe that is a good sign.
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6849 Crestway, San Antonio, TX, 78239
I like the size of the rooms at Sodalis San Antonio, and that’s a plus. The other thing that wasn’t pleasant as there’s a kind of an odor. Their price is good, but the problem is that the environment
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I like the size of the rooms at Sodalis San Antonio, and that’s a plus. The other thing that wasn’t pleasant as there’s a kind of an odor. Their price is good, but the problem is that the environment has this odor. The staff was ok. They pretty much had everything- they had the salon, the library, and a courtyard for people to sit in. The location is good, it’s in our preferred neighborhood.
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I like the size of the rooms at Sodalis San Antonio, and that’s a plus. The other thing that wasn’t pleasant as there’s a kind of an odor. Their price is good, but the problem is that the environment
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I like the size of the rooms at Sodalis San Antonio, and that’s a plus. The other thing that wasn’t pleasant as there’s a kind of an odor. Their price is good, but the problem is that the environment has this odor. The staff was ok. They pretty much had everything- they had the salon, the library, and a courtyard for people to sit in. The location is good, it’s in our preferred neighborhood.
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4096 DeZavala Rd., San Antonio, TX, 78249
My sister moved into The Etta at Shavano Park, which was wonderful. The staff members are great and so accommodating. Every little thing seems taken care of, and it is just amazing. The place is excep
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My sister moved into The Etta at Shavano Park, which was wonderful. The staff members are great and so accommodating. Every little thing seems taken care of, and it is just amazing. The place is exceptionally clean and nice. My sister’s room is beautiful. It is a nice size and larger than the one we looked at. It was less money and just better. It’s like going to a high-class restaurant. My sister was raving about her breakfast and how good it was. They have bingo, crafts, spiritual time, medication, and exercise. They have a lot of activities.
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My sister moved into The Etta at Shavano Park, which was wonderful. The staff members are great and so accommodating. Every little thing seems taken care of, and it is just amazing. The place is excep
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My sister moved into The Etta at Shavano Park, which was wonderful. The staff members are great and so accommodating. Every little thing seems taken care of, and it is just amazing. The place is exceptionally clean and nice. My sister’s room is beautiful. It is a nice size and larger than the one we looked at. It was less money and just better. It’s like going to a high-class restaurant. My sister was raving about her breakfast and how good it was. They have bingo, crafts, spiritual time, medication, and exercise. They have a lot of activities.
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13311 Cassia Way, San Antonio, TX, 78232
Very knowledgeable and caring staff in a
home-like atmosphere.
Very knowledgeable and caring staff in a
home-like atmosphere.
3360 Oakwell Court, San Antonio, TX, 78218
Brookdale Oakwell is located in San Antonio, Texas, a short drive from North Star Mall, The Quarry Golf Course and Sunset Memorial Park. Visitors note the wide selection of recreational activities ava
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Brookdale Oakwell is located in San Antonio, Texas, a short drive from North Star Mall, The Quarry Golf Course and Sunset Memorial Park. Visitors note the wide selection of recreational activities available, including yoga, walking and crossword puzzles. Relatives mention that the friendly staff treat their loved ones with kindness, compassion and respect. Reviews describe the grounds as well maintained and note that the communal areas are nicely designed for the needs of senior citizens. Relatives say that the dining room offers casual and formal options and the food is healthy and delicious.
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Brookdale Oakwell is located in San Antonio, Texas, a short drive from North Star Mall, The Quarry Golf Course and Sunset Memorial Park. Visitors note the wide selection of recreational activities ava
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Brookdale Oakwell is located in San Antonio, Texas, a short drive from North Star Mall, The Quarry Golf Course and Sunset Memorial Park. Visitors note the wide selection of recreational activities available, including yoga, walking and crossword puzzles. Relatives mention that the friendly staff treat their loved ones with kindness, compassion and respect. Reviews describe the grounds as well maintained and note that the communal areas are nicely designed for the needs of senior citizens. Relatives say that the dining room offers casual and formal options and the food is healthy and delicious.
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25690 Wilderness Oak, San Antonio, TX, 78261
Sodalis at Stone Oak was a beautiful facility, but it’s just too small. Everything was beautiful. The lady that showed us around was fabulous. The food didn’t look really good, but we didn’t try the f
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Sodalis at Stone Oak was a beautiful facility, but it’s just too small. Everything was beautiful. The lady that showed us around was fabulous. The food didn’t look really good, but we didn’t try the food. It just didn’t look very appealing. We didn’t see any rooms there because they were all full. They had a patio and some walking trails in the back.
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Sodalis at Stone Oak was a beautiful facility, but it’s just too small. Everything was beautiful. The lady that showed us around was fabulous. The food didn’t look really good, but we didn’t try the f
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Sodalis at Stone Oak was a beautiful facility, but it’s just too small. Everything was beautiful. The lady that showed us around was fabulous. The food didn’t look really good, but we didn’t try the food. It just didn’t look very appealing. We didn’t see any rooms there because they were all full. They had a patio and some walking trails in the back.
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230 W Sunset Rd, San Antonio, TX, 78209
Our dad is now in Franklin Park Alamo Heights and it’s great. It was clean, the staff was friendly, it was very well organized, the tour and everything. They have a dining room, they have full wait st
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Our dad is now in Franklin Park Alamo Heights and it’s great. It was clean, the staff was friendly, it was very well organized, the tour and everything. They have a dining room, they have full wait staff in the dining room and they have laundry care that they take care of for you. They also have caretakers that work there on the property. The last time that I was there, which was on a Wednesday, they had from 4:00-5:00 happy hour. And they have somebody come in for karaoke, and they sing and enjoy a small concert in the dining room.
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Our dad is now in Franklin Park Alamo Heights and it’s great. It was clean, the staff was friendly, it was very well organized, the tour and everything. They have a dining room, they have full wait st
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Our dad is now in Franklin Park Alamo Heights and it’s great. It was clean, the staff was friendly, it was very well organized, the tour and everything. They have a dining room, they have full wait staff in the dining room and they have laundry care that they take care of for you. They also have caretakers that work there on the property. The last time that I was there, which was on a Wednesday, they had from 4:00-5:00 happy hour. And they have somebody come in for karaoke, and they sing and enjoy a small concert in the dining room.
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11349 Alamo Ranch Parkway, San Antonio, TX, 78253
We toured Landon Ridge Alamo Ranch Assisted Living and Memory Care. It’s amazing. The dining area was really nice. At the assisted living it was restaurant style, so you could come and sit, and they w
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We toured Landon Ridge Alamo Ranch Assisted Living and Memory Care. It’s amazing. The dining area was really nice. At the assisted living it was restaurant style, so you could come and sit, and they would come and take your order. We saw people sitting there and eating when we passed by. We got to see the chef there, and he was super nice. The rooms were very nice. My mom was actually stunned at how nice it was. It was very clean and it had a nice layout. For handicapped accessibility, it was really good. It was a nice place.
They had a lot of things. They had a salon. The place where the mom’s at right now, what she struggles with is that they don’t do anything, and here they have activities that are enough that you don’t have to go to all of them, but there’s something available to do. Even the decoration was very inviting, very calm, and peaceful. The way they had this place decorated was really, really nice. They have a library, which is really cool, too.
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We toured Landon Ridge Alamo Ranch Assisted Living and Memory Care. It’s amazing. The dining area was really nice. At the assisted living it was restaurant style, so you could come and sit, and they w
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We toured Landon Ridge Alamo Ranch Assisted Living and Memory Care. It’s amazing. The dining area was really nice. At the assisted living it was restaurant style, so you could come and sit, and they would come and take your order. We saw people sitting there and eating when we passed by. We got to see the chef there, and he was super nice. The rooms were very nice. My mom was actually stunned at how nice it was. It was very clean and it had a nice layout. For handicapped accessibility, it was really good. It was a nice place.
They had a lot of things. They had a salon. The place where the mom’s at right now, what she struggles with is that they don’t do anything, and here they have activities that are enough that you don’t have to go to all of them, but there’s something available to do. Even the decoration was very inviting, very calm, and peaceful. The way they had this place decorated was really, really nice. They have a library, which is really cool, too.
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COVID-19 Rules for Assisted Living in San Antonio
Since most COVID-19 rules for Assisted Living Communities and other Senior Living Facilities are set at the state level, you can view the specific rules for your state on our Guide to Assisted Living in Texas. Keep in mind that every community has specific policies that they put in place to protect their residents, so you should contact your local community for more information. Additionally, you can contact your local Area Agency on Aging to learn more – find contact information here.
What to Consider About Assisted Living in San Antonio
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services, a subagency of Texas Health and Human Services Commission, oversees and licenses assisted living facilities in the Lone Star State. Assisted living facilities in Texas receive either a Type A or B license: basic assisted living providers receive Type A licensure, whereas providers that offer memory care receive Type B licensure.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in San Antonio
- San Antonio has high crime rates. Ranked on a low-to-high scale from 1 to 100, San Antonio’s violent crime rating is 37, 63% higher than the U.S. average of 22.7. San Antonio’s property crime rating is even worse, earning a 72.4 — more than twice as high as the national average (35.4). Fortunately, most assisted living facilities offer several security features. Common examples include closed-circuit camera systems and keycard-entry doorways.
- Seniors can stretch their savings further here than in many other retirement destinations thanks to its below-average cost of living, which is 10.3% below the U.S. average and 4.4% below the Lone Star State’s statewide average. Health care costs here are also low, calculated at 6.7% below the national average.
- As typical for South Texas, San Antonio has unbearably hot summers. The average July high in San Antonio is 94.2 degrees Fahrenheit, 8.4 degrees higher than the U.S. average (85.8 degrees). On the bright side, the Alamo City has some of the warmest winters in the United States, featuring an average January low of 40.5 degrees, more than 18 degrees warmer than the national average (21.7 degrees). San Antonio also receives below-average rainfall, averaging 32.8 inches per year, or 5.3 inches less than the U.S. average (38.1 inches). With its lack of snowfall, below-average rainfall and warm year-round temperatures, active seniors will find that weather rarely gets in the way of outdoor activities in San Antonio.
- San Antonio is rich with culture, offering active seniors tons of potential for age-appropriate entertainment and recreation. Fans of history will appreciate San Antonio’s abundant history, being home to nationally recognized monuments such as the Alamo.
- Texas is one of nine states without a state income tax, giving seniors more bang for their buck. Of course, the state government offsets the lack of income tax with above-average sales taxes. San Antonio’s sales tax rate is 8.25%, only slightly higher than the national average of 7.3%.
Paying for Assisted Living in San Antonio
In the San Antonio area, seniors receiving assisted living care pay an average of $3,413 per month according to Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey. This rate is $585 less than the Texas statewide average ($3,998) and $1,087 below the U.S. average ($4,500).
The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities
Assisted living facilities in San Antonio are some of the most affordable in the Lone Star State. Assisted living communities in other cities across the state charge as much as $5,600 (Victoria) and as little as $2,770 per month (Texarkana). Austin, the fourth-most populated city and capital of Texas, averages $5,345 per month for assisted living care. Assisted living facilities in Houston ($4,245), the largest city in Texas, also charge significantly more than in San Antonio.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
San Antonio is home to some of the most affordable adult day care providers in the nation, averaging just $856 per month, $2,557 less than assisted living. Home care and home health care providers charge an average of $4,576, $1,163 more than San Antonio’s assisted living providers. Nursing homes are the most expensive senior care providers in San Antonio, charging anywhere from $5,232 for semiprivate accommodations to $6,935 per month for private accommodations.
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
Nursing Home Facility (private room)
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in San Antonio
Look for programs designed to ease the cost of assisted living. The Texas Department of Health and Human Services has a number of services to help seniors stretch limited budgets.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Texas page.
More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
- Veterans Benefits
- Life Insurance Policy
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Texas page.
Free Assisted Living Resources in San Antonio
As the second-most-populated city in Texas, San Antonio is home to a wealth of resources for seniors living in or considering moving to assisted living communities. Local government agencies and nonprofit organizations provide supports and services such as legal assistance and advocacy for assisted living residents.
The Bexar Area Agency on Aging, a nonprofit organization run by the Alamo Area Council on Governments, is one of 28 area agencies on aging in Texas. Covering San Antonio and Bexar County, the BAAA provides a wide range of senior-oriented services in achieving its goal of fostering increased community support for seniors, including care coordination, long-term care ombudsmen, door-to-door transportation, and information, referral and assistance.
The AGE of Central Texas' Health Equipment Lending Program loans durable medical equipment to seniors throughout Central Texas, which includes San Antonio. Loans of medical equipment are free and have no time limits, allowing seniors to use equipment such as wheelchairs, rollators, shower chairs and shower transfer benches for as long as necessary. The program also provides seniors with brand-new adult incontinence products.
The San Antonio Northwest Vet Center provides a broad array of outreach, referral and counseling services to active-duty military members, veterans and their immediate family members. Common types of counseling offered by the Vet Center include bereavement, adjustment and trauma counseling. The San Antonio NW Vet Center also offers nontraditional hours based on community need, staying open as late as 7:00 p.m. twice a week.
The Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman, a division of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, protects the rights and quality of life of seniors living in assisted living facilities. More than two dozen long-term care ombudsmen serve 28 regions across the state; two ombudsmen serve the San Antonio area, specifically. Although residents ultimately decide on the ombudsman's level of involvement, long-term care ombudsmen visit assisted living facilities to tell residents about their rights, identify and fix gaps in facilities' services and receive and investigate complaints.
The City of San Antonio's Senior Services department runs San Antonio's senior centers. Its website offers vital information to seniors, such as listing online classes about chronic disease self-management and other senior-oriented topics.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in San Antonio
San Antonio Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in Texas are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Texas page for more information about these laws.