27 Independent Living Communities near San Antonio, TX
Newforest Estates
5034 New Forest Street, San Antonio, TX, 78229
I’m a trustee of someone who is staying at Newforest Estates. I chose it because of the price, and I liked everybody there when I did a virtual tour and when I did a walk-through tour. All the residen
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I’m a trustee of someone who is staying at Newforest Estates. I chose it because of the price, and I liked everybody there when I did a virtual tour and when I did a walk-through tour. All the residents there seem very happy, it seems like a great place, and the food is very good too.
The apartment he got is large, it’s great, and it’s perfect. I even told them I wouldn’t mind living there myself.
I met the activity director, they have a lot of things going on all the time, which I think is great to keep him busy.
They are also so much cheaper than everybody else for the services that they offer.
They have 3 different sitting areas outside and it’s very nice.
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I’m a trustee of someone who is staying at Newforest Estates. I chose it because of the price, and I liked everybody there when I did a virtual tour and when I did a walk-through tour. All the residen
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I’m a trustee of someone who is staying at Newforest Estates. I chose it because of the price, and I liked everybody there when I did a virtual tour and when I did a walk-through tour. All the residents there seem very happy, it seems like a great place, and the food is very good too.
The apartment he got is large, it’s great, and it’s perfect. I even told them I wouldn’t mind living there myself.
I met the activity director, they have a lot of things going on all the time, which I think is great to keep him busy.
They are also so much cheaper than everybody else for the services that they offer.
They have 3 different sitting areas outside and it’s very nice.
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Madison Estates
8645 Fredericksburg Rd, San Antonio, TX, 78240
My mom will be moving into Madison Estates. It was fine. I have not really seen the services, but it seemed OK and nice. The staff, Josie, was extremely nice, and the girl in the front — I believe he
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My mom will be moving into Madison Estates. It was fine. I have not really seen the services, but it seemed OK and nice. The staff, Josie, was extremely nice, and the girl in the front — I believe her name was Courtney — was very helpful when I first came in. It is a gated community, which I liked, so it is a little bit safer than where she is in now. There was a pool, so there were kind of arms going out around it. The pool was very well kept. The bushes were all brown because we had a bad freeze here in February. They had a nice deck overlooking the pool where they can have events when everything’s opened up, and that was kind of a nice feature. They seemed to have a good layout. Their tables were distanced, and they had extra tables out in a little activity room where people could eat if there are more people going to the dining room. They seemed to have thought of everything. They responded to my text because I wanted to know about the nurse practitioner, and I wanted to know about other things. Courtney was going to look into the COVID shot for me because my mother had one and needed her second shot. The place was very clean.
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My mom will be moving into Madison Estates. It was fine. I have not really seen the services, but it seemed OK and nice. The staff, Josie, was extremely nice, and the girl in the front — I believe he
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My mom will be moving into Madison Estates. It was fine. I have not really seen the services, but it seemed OK and nice. The staff, Josie, was extremely nice, and the girl in the front — I believe her name was Courtney — was very helpful when I first came in. It is a gated community, which I liked, so it is a little bit safer than where she is in now. There was a pool, so there were kind of arms going out around it. The pool was very well kept. The bushes were all brown because we had a bad freeze here in February. They had a nice deck overlooking the pool where they can have events when everything’s opened up, and that was kind of a nice feature. They seemed to have a good layout. Their tables were distanced, and they had extra tables out in a little activity room where people could eat if there are more people going to the dining room. They seemed to have thought of everything. They responded to my text because I wanted to know about the nurse practitioner, and I wanted to know about other things. Courtney was going to look into the COVID shot for me because my mother had one and needed her second shot. The place was very clean.
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The Waterford at Thousand Oaks
4243 Thousand Oaks, San Antonio, TX, 78217
The Waterford at Thousand Oaks was very nice and very clean. The staff seemed like they were good with the clients. They were pretty nice. The apartments were beautiful. They have everything but no po
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The Waterford at Thousand Oaks was very nice and very clean. The staff seemed like they were good with the clients. They were pretty nice. The apartments were beautiful. They have everything but no pool. They have a beauty salon, a religious service room, and a dining room. It was just set up very nice and it felt homey.
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The Waterford at Thousand Oaks was very nice and very clean. The staff seemed like they were good with the clients. They were pretty nice. The apartments were beautiful. They have everything but no po
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The Waterford at Thousand Oaks was very nice and very clean. The staff seemed like they were good with the clients. They were pretty nice. The apartments were beautiful. They have everything but no pool. They have a beauty salon, a religious service room, and a dining room. It was just set up very nice and it felt homey.
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The Waterford on Huebner
8551 Huebner, San Antonio, TX, 78240
The Waterford on Huebner was really nice. I really liked it because a lot of the seniors were talking to each other. They weren’t just in their rooms or in their apartments. They were in the front of
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The Waterford on Huebner was really nice. I really liked it because a lot of the seniors were talking to each other. They weren’t just in their rooms or in their apartments. They were in the front of a foyer, and a lot of them were just sitting out talking. I liked the fact that it wasn’t so big. At first, I didn’t think I was going to like it because of the way the kitchen is set up. It’s like a kitchenette, but mom doesn’t cook that much anymore, so it doesn’t matter. She can eat in the dining room, and if I want to take her out when COVID is over, I can take her out to eat. There are prepared meals that she can get and put in the microwave, and all those are good, so I liked it.
This is independent living, and she has some dementia, but there are extra things that I could pay for on the side, like a nurse there who I could pay monthly. She might still feel like she has some independence but also still have some supervision, so I kind of thought it was good. I was a little thrown off by the kitchen, but I love the one-bedroom floor plan. Sometimes, I wish it had just a little more in the kitchen, but that’s OK. It’s very nice. The staff was helpful and encouraging. They had a laundry area. What’s strange is the upstairs; there are a lot of people probably who can’t really get up there. Some of the things are on the upper levels where you have to use the stairs, but it’s really nice.
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The Waterford on Huebner was really nice. I really liked it because a lot of the seniors were talking to each other. They weren’t just in their rooms or in their apartments. They were in the front of
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The Waterford on Huebner was really nice. I really liked it because a lot of the seniors were talking to each other. They weren’t just in their rooms or in their apartments. They were in the front of a foyer, and a lot of them were just sitting out talking. I liked the fact that it wasn’t so big. At first, I didn’t think I was going to like it because of the way the kitchen is set up. It’s like a kitchenette, but mom doesn’t cook that much anymore, so it doesn’t matter. She can eat in the dining room, and if I want to take her out when COVID is over, I can take her out to eat. There are prepared meals that she can get and put in the microwave, and all those are good, so I liked it.
This is independent living, and she has some dementia, but there are extra things that I could pay for on the side, like a nurse there who I could pay monthly. She might still feel like she has some independence but also still have some supervision, so I kind of thought it was good. I was a little thrown off by the kitchen, but I love the one-bedroom floor plan. Sometimes, I wish it had just a little more in the kitchen, but that’s OK. It’s very nice. The staff was helpful and encouraging. They had a laundry area. What’s strange is the upstairs; there are a lot of people probably who can’t really get up there. Some of the things are on the upper levels where you have to use the stairs, but it’s really nice.
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The Inn at Los Patios
8700 Post Oak Lane, San Antonio, TX, 78217
The Inn at Los Patios is located close to Interstate 410, MacArthur Park and Northeast Baptist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas. The facility gets compliments from residents for offering a variety of re
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The Inn at Los Patios is located close to Interstate 410, MacArthur Park and Northeast Baptist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas. The facility gets compliments from residents for offering a variety of recreational activities, including bridge games, exercises and happy hours. Residents can also enjoy being pampered at the on-site beauty shop, reading books in the library or taking dips in the swimming pool. Loved ones praise the facility’s kind, friendly and helpful staff members and give high marks for the restaurant-like dining room and the well-maintained accommodations, many of which provide patio access.
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The Inn at Los Patios is located close to Interstate 410, MacArthur Park and Northeast Baptist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas. The facility gets compliments from residents for offering a variety of re
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The Inn at Los Patios is located close to Interstate 410, MacArthur Park and Northeast Baptist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas. The facility gets compliments from residents for offering a variety of recreational activities, including bridge games, exercises and happy hours. Residents can also enjoy being pampered at the on-site beauty shop, reading books in the library or taking dips in the swimming pool. Loved ones praise the facility’s kind, friendly and helpful staff members and give high marks for the restaurant-like dining room and the well-maintained accommodations, many of which provide patio access.
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Independence Hill Retirement Resort Community
20450 Huebner Rd, San Antonio, TX, 78258
My mother has been pretty happy at Independence Hill. She’s been living there for almost 10 years now. There is only one setback that is causing her to want to move, that is she lives on the 1st floor
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My mother has been pretty happy at Independence Hill. She’s been living there for almost 10 years now. There is only one setback that is causing her to want to move, that is she lives on the 1st floor and the closest washroom area is on the 2nd floor. She used to live on the 3rd floor and there used to be one down the hallway, but she didn’t like living on the 3rd floor because she was in a really quiet spot, there was no foot traffic at all, and she had to walk quite a bit to her laundry room.
Now that she’s on the 1st floor, she would need to take her clothes up to the 2nd floor. Of course, they have elevators, but she has to take her laundry to the 2nd floor, wait for her clothes or come back home and then go back and pick it up and she doesn’t like that anymore. She wants to just have an apartment with her own washer. Other than that, there is nothing wrong with the place. She’s been very happy there, but she’s just getting to a point where she’s very particular with her clothes and she likes to do her own laundry, so that’s very important to her.
The staff is excellent. They are probably one of the nicest facilities around, and though they are very old, they’re still very well kept. They’ve been there for years, I think that’s why they just never put washrooms inside their apartments. I think they have some in the outside cottages if you get one of those little houses. She loves the food, that’s also why it’s very hard for her to make the move. She knows she wants it, but it’s hard for her to get something that’s going to compare to Independence Hill, so we have to be really careful in choosing.
She doesn’t participate in activities too much. She just plays Bingo and card games. She also likes to enter their art contests and decorating contests. As far as physical exercise like swimming and going to the movies, she doesn’t like doing any of that. We’ve been there during family brunches. We got to eat with her on Sundays when things were normal. They also had Christmas parties. We eat with her there. Everything is perfect. They go above and beyond.
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My mother has been pretty happy at Independence Hill. She’s been living there for almost 10 years now. There is only one setback that is causing her to want to move, that is she lives on the 1st floor
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My mother has been pretty happy at Independence Hill. She’s been living there for almost 10 years now. There is only one setback that is causing her to want to move, that is she lives on the 1st floor and the closest washroom area is on the 2nd floor. She used to live on the 3rd floor and there used to be one down the hallway, but she didn’t like living on the 3rd floor because she was in a really quiet spot, there was no foot traffic at all, and she had to walk quite a bit to her laundry room.
Now that she’s on the 1st floor, she would need to take her clothes up to the 2nd floor. Of course, they have elevators, but she has to take her laundry to the 2nd floor, wait for her clothes or come back home and then go back and pick it up and she doesn’t like that anymore. She wants to just have an apartment with her own washer. Other than that, there is nothing wrong with the place. She’s been very happy there, but she’s just getting to a point where she’s very particular with her clothes and she likes to do her own laundry, so that’s very important to her.
The staff is excellent. They are probably one of the nicest facilities around, and though they are very old, they’re still very well kept. They’ve been there for years, I think that’s why they just never put washrooms inside their apartments. I think they have some in the outside cottages if you get one of those little houses. She loves the food, that’s also why it’s very hard for her to make the move. She knows she wants it, but it’s hard for her to get something that’s going to compare to Independence Hill, so we have to be really careful in choosing.
She doesn’t participate in activities too much. She just plays Bingo and card games. She also likes to enter their art contests and decorating contests. As far as physical exercise like swimming and going to the movies, she doesn’t like doing any of that. We’ve been there during family brunches. We got to eat with her on Sundays when things were normal. They also had Christmas parties. We eat with her there. Everything is perfect. They go above and beyond.
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Villa De San Antonio
8103 N Hollow Dr, San Antonio, TX, 78240
I had been to Villa De San Antonio before. I had a friend there, and I really liked her apartment when I was there. She even had enough room for a dining room. She got her dining room set there. It wa
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I had been to Villa De San Antonio before. I had a friend there, and I really liked her apartment when I was there. She even had enough room for a dining room. She got her dining room set there. It was very nice, she had a full kitchen, she had a bedroom, and she had a little office. I enjoyed going there. We had coffee, but I didn’t eat there.
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I had been to Villa De San Antonio before. I had a friend there, and I really liked her apartment when I was there. She even had enough room for a dining room. She got her dining room set there. It wa
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I had been to Villa De San Antonio before. I had a friend there, and I really liked her apartment when I was there. She even had enough room for a dining room. She got her dining room set there. It was very nice, she had a full kitchen, she had a bedroom, and she had a little office. I enjoyed going there. We had coffee, but I didn’t eat there.
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Franklin Park TPC Parkway
21802 Encino Commons, San Antonio, TX, 78259
We’ll be moving into Franklin Park TPC Parkway. It’s a very nice and certainly a new area of San Antonio. It’s just right at the edge of the hill country. If people want to get out, and if they’re abl
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We’ll be moving into Franklin Park TPC Parkway. It’s a very nice and certainly a new area of San Antonio. It’s just right at the edge of the hill country. If people want to get out, and if they’re able to, they do a little shopping or something like that. There’s plenty around there to do. They have a lot of planned trips, now that COVID is hopefully on the way out. The people I met were very nice and very accommodating. We will be in independent living. Even though they’ve only been opened a couple of years, and went through COVID, and probably had to lay off people, their place was clean. They had activities that we might participate in, but the dining room was still closed, and there was no sampling of food to speak of.
The apartments were very nice. We wanted a two-bedroom and it’s a tad smaller than some of the others we looked at, but they were clean. We saw an apartment that was getting ready to be turned over to a new person, and they had finished cleaning it, and we could see that it was good thorough cleaning. It’s very nice and clean inside, and beautifully decorated. It was decorated in mind that older people are gonna live there. The marketing director took us and showed us to different places. She was very, very nice, and has done as much as she can possibly do to help us with our move. It’s just been a very nice experience, and I think a lot of it has to do with the people that work there.
There’s a swimming pool, exercise classes, games, a theater that they had little performances on, they take you on trips when you can do it, and you’re not restricted from doing it, and you get your transportation to grocery stores, and some shopping areas, and medical appointments. They come up with quite a few activities to do, but keeping in mind that the independent part people are coming and going. They also have cottages that aren’t apartments inside a building. They have a pretty courtyard, a nice walking area, they allow your pets, and they have a dog park.
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We’ll be moving into Franklin Park TPC Parkway. It’s a very nice and certainly a new area of San Antonio. It’s just right at the edge of the hill country. If people want to get out, and if they’re abl
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We’ll be moving into Franklin Park TPC Parkway. It’s a very nice and certainly a new area of San Antonio. It’s just right at the edge of the hill country. If people want to get out, and if they’re able to, they do a little shopping or something like that. There’s plenty around there to do. They have a lot of planned trips, now that COVID is hopefully on the way out. The people I met were very nice and very accommodating. We will be in independent living. Even though they’ve only been opened a couple of years, and went through COVID, and probably had to lay off people, their place was clean. They had activities that we might participate in, but the dining room was still closed, and there was no sampling of food to speak of.
The apartments were very nice. We wanted a two-bedroom and it’s a tad smaller than some of the others we looked at, but they were clean. We saw an apartment that was getting ready to be turned over to a new person, and they had finished cleaning it, and we could see that it was good thorough cleaning. It’s very nice and clean inside, and beautifully decorated. It was decorated in mind that older people are gonna live there. The marketing director took us and showed us to different places. She was very, very nice, and has done as much as she can possibly do to help us with our move. It’s just been a very nice experience, and I think a lot of it has to do with the people that work there.
There’s a swimming pool, exercise classes, games, a theater that they had little performances on, they take you on trips when you can do it, and you’re not restricted from doing it, and you get your transportation to grocery stores, and some shopping areas, and medical appointments. They come up with quite a few activities to do, but keeping in mind that the independent part people are coming and going. They also have cottages that aren’t apartments inside a building. They have a pretty courtyard, a nice walking area, they allow your pets, and they have a dog park.
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Emerald Oaks
20302 Bulverde Road, San Antonio, TX, 78259
I was looking for cottages, and Emerald Oaks didn’t have them; they’re all apartments. The staff member who showed me around was very nice and lives in the facility. I saw a few residents sitting arou
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I was looking for cottages, and Emerald Oaks didn’t have them; they’re all apartments. The staff member who showed me around was very nice and lives in the facility. I saw a few residents sitting around and playing cards in the recreation room. It’s a very nice and clean facility, and it’s like living in a nice hotel.
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I was looking for cottages, and Emerald Oaks didn’t have them; they’re all apartments. The staff member who showed me around was very nice and lives in the facility. I saw a few residents sitting arou
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I was looking for cottages, and Emerald Oaks didn’t have them; they’re all apartments. The staff member who showed me around was very nice and lives in the facility. I saw a few residents sitting around and playing cards in the recreation room. It’s a very nice and clean facility, and it’s like living in a nice hotel.
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Franklin Park Sonterra
18323 Sonterra Place, San Antonio, TX, 78258
Yesterday I went to Franklin Park Sonterra. The young lady who showed me around was very informative, very pleasant, and very kind. The apartments were good, and I might be interested in one of them.
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Yesterday I went to Franklin Park Sonterra. The young lady who showed me around was very informative, very pleasant, and very kind. The apartments were good, and I might be interested in one of them. I thought the community environment was very good. I saw everything they had and they took me on a tour through the whole place.
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Yesterday I went to Franklin Park Sonterra. The young lady who showed me around was very informative, very pleasant, and very kind. The apartments were good, and I might be interested in one of them.
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Yesterday I went to Franklin Park Sonterra. The young lady who showed me around was very informative, very pleasant, and very kind. The apartments were good, and I might be interested in one of them. I thought the community environment was very good. I saw everything they had and they took me on a tour through the whole place.
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Landon Ridge at Alamo Ranch
11300 Wild Pine, San Antonio, TX, 78250
We toured Landon Ridge at Alamo Ranch. The community was luxurious for a reasonable price. There were many, many things to do there, and the facilities were beautiful. The rooms were very spacious and
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We toured Landon Ridge at Alamo Ranch. The community was luxurious for a reasonable price. There were many, many things to do there, and the facilities were beautiful. The rooms were very spacious and new. The person who showed me around, Rebecca, she was charming, sweet, and yet to the point. They have a beauty salon, manicurist, aerobics, a big gym, workout room, they have a pool with water aerobics, they have a theater and they watch movies there, and they have an arts and crafts room. They gave me a cheesecake and it was good.
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We toured Landon Ridge at Alamo Ranch. The community was luxurious for a reasonable price. There were many, many things to do there, and the facilities were beautiful. The rooms were very spacious and
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We toured Landon Ridge at Alamo Ranch. The community was luxurious for a reasonable price. There were many, many things to do there, and the facilities were beautiful. The rooms were very spacious and new. The person who showed me around, Rebecca, she was charming, sweet, and yet to the point. They have a beauty salon, manicurist, aerobics, a big gym, workout room, they have a pool with water aerobics, they have a theater and they watch movies there, and they have an arts and crafts room. They gave me a cheesecake and it was good.
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Adante Indpendent Living
2702 Cembalo Blvd, San Antonio, TX, 78231
We explored several options in San Antonio & Adante was the best of more than six places we toured. Our Mom now 94, moved into Adante Independent Living 3 years ago and she couldn’t be happier.
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We explored several options in San Antonio & Adante was the best of more than six places we toured. Our Mom now 94, moved into Adante Independent Living 3 years ago and she couldn’t be happier. She has friends, activities and a beautiful home. My only regret is that we waited too long – I wish she had joined Adante years before because it is so wonderful for her to have companionship and such a caring staff. They kept all the residents so safe during the pandemic. I would rate even higher if I could!
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We explored several options in San Antonio & Adante was the best of more than six places we toured. Our Mom now 94, moved into Adante Independent Living 3 years ago and she couldn’t be happier.
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We explored several options in San Antonio & Adante was the best of more than six places we toured. Our Mom now 94, moved into Adante Independent Living 3 years ago and she couldn’t be happier. She has friends, activities and a beautiful home. My only regret is that we waited too long – I wish she had joined Adante years before because it is so wonderful for her to have companionship and such a caring staff. They kept all the residents so safe during the pandemic. I would rate even higher if I could!
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Blue Skies of Texas East
4917 Ravenswood Drive, San Antonio, TX, 78227
We are new residents at High Rise of Blue Skies East and are very happy to be here. The staff are wonderful. We have met some who have been working here for 20 to 30 years! If you are looking for
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We are new residents at High Rise of Blue Skies East and are very happy to be here. The staff are wonderful. We have met some who have been working here for 20 to 30 years! If you are looking for a good value for your money look at Blue Skies East units. The prices in dollars per square foot are very attractive.
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We are new residents at High Rise of Blue Skies East and are very happy to be here. The staff are wonderful. We have met some who have been working here for 20 to 30 years! If you are looking for
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We are new residents at High Rise of Blue Skies East and are very happy to be here. The staff are wonderful. We have met some who have been working here for 20 to 30 years! If you are looking for a good value for your money look at Blue Skies East units. The prices in dollars per square foot are very attractive.
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Franklin Park Alamo Heights
230 W Sunset Rd, San Antonio, TX, 78209
I’m moving into Franklin Park Alamo Heights. They have fitness classes, all kinds of different kinds of classes, dining facilities, car service and they offer things that the others offer. The staff i
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I’m moving into Franklin Park Alamo Heights. They have fitness classes, all kinds of different kinds of classes, dining facilities, car service and they offer things that the others offer. The staff is very friendly. I only met the person at the front desk and the person who gave me the tour and went around the facility with me, and she is excellent.
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I’m moving into Franklin Park Alamo Heights. They have fitness classes, all kinds of different kinds of classes, dining facilities, car service and they offer things that the others offer. The staff i
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I’m moving into Franklin Park Alamo Heights. They have fitness classes, all kinds of different kinds of classes, dining facilities, car service and they offer things that the others offer. The staff is very friendly. I only met the person at the front desk and the person who gave me the tour and went around the facility with me, and she is excellent.
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The Lodge at Leon Springs
24137 Boerne Stage Rd, San Antonio, TX, 78255
We Just moved my uncle to The Lodge. The setting is retreat like with duplex cottages built around the pond sheltered by huge oaks. Peaceful and quiet, yet two blocks from HEB. He has a screen in por
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We Just moved my uncle to The Lodge. The setting is retreat like with duplex cottages built around the pond sheltered by huge oaks. Peaceful and quiet, yet two blocks from HEB. He has a screen in porch that looks onto the pond. His bedroom window views the pond. The cottage is ADA compatible with a roomy bathroom and roll in shower. Appliances come with it and the internet is high quality. The staff were the best to work with. They bring his meals to his cottage 3 times a day and make his bed. He has the privacy that is important to him and attentive staff to help when he needs it. He is very pleased.
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We Just moved my uncle to The Lodge. The setting is retreat like with duplex cottages built around the pond sheltered by huge oaks. Peaceful and quiet, yet two blocks from HEB. He has a screen in por
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We Just moved my uncle to The Lodge. The setting is retreat like with duplex cottages built around the pond sheltered by huge oaks. Peaceful and quiet, yet two blocks from HEB. He has a screen in porch that looks onto the pond. His bedroom window views the pond. The cottage is ADA compatible with a roomy bathroom and roll in shower. Appliances come with it and the internet is high quality. The staff were the best to work with. They bring his meals to his cottage 3 times a day and make his bed. He has the privacy that is important to him and attentive staff to help when he needs it. He is very pleased.
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Overture Stone Oak 55+ Apartment Homes
18610 Tuscany Stone, San Antonio, TX, 78258
Overture Stone Oak Apartment Homes was a place for 55 year olds and over. It was topnotch all the way through and the people are very nice. They had a nice pool, a great outside area, different things
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Overture Stone Oak Apartment Homes was a place for 55 year olds and over. It was topnotch all the way through and the people are very nice. They had a nice pool, a great outside area, different things that came in to put on demonstrations, and they had a workout room and pool tables as well.
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Overture Stone Oak Apartment Homes was a place for 55 year olds and over. It was topnotch all the way through and the people are very nice. They had a nice pool, a great outside area, different things
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Overture Stone Oak Apartment Homes was a place for 55 year olds and over. It was topnotch all the way through and the people are very nice. They had a nice pool, a great outside area, different things that came in to put on demonstrations, and they had a workout room and pool tables as well.
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Affinity at Monterrey Village
9003 Vista West Drive, San Antonio, TX, 78245
I visited Affinity at Monterrey Village. I really enjoyed it; it was a very good visit. They sent a lyft driver out to pick me up, they were very accommodating. They had all different sized facilities
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I visited Affinity at Monterrey Village. I really enjoyed it; it was a very good visit. They sent a lyft driver out to pick me up, they were very accommodating. They had all different sized facilities, I got to tour the different sized rooms, and I saw all of their community centers also. The staff was extremely nice; he was very, very nice. In fact, I called him back just recently and complimented him, gave him kudos because he was very nice, and I felt very safe around him, and I told him that. That’s probably where I would move to, probably around the 15th of February
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I visited Affinity at Monterrey Village. I really enjoyed it; it was a very good visit. They sent a lyft driver out to pick me up, they were very accommodating. They had all different sized facilities
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I visited Affinity at Monterrey Village. I really enjoyed it; it was a very good visit. They sent a lyft driver out to pick me up, they were very accommodating. They had all different sized facilities, I got to tour the different sized rooms, and I saw all of their community centers also. The staff was extremely nice; he was very, very nice. In fact, I called him back just recently and complimented him, gave him kudos because he was very nice, and I felt very safe around him, and I told him that. That’s probably where I would move to, probably around the 15th of February
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The Forum at Lincoln Heights
311 West Nottingham Place, San Antonio, TX, 78209
Mom was at The Forum at Lincoln Heights and it was a wonderful place. The staff was awesome. They were very caring and wonderful people. The food was great and the dining area was really nice. They ha
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Mom was at The Forum at Lincoln Heights and it was a wonderful place. The staff was awesome. They were very caring and wonderful people. The food was great and the dining area was really nice. They have happy hours where they listene t music a couple of times a week, and they play Bingo and cards. They really take care of their residents. They have a pool and a library. For an elderly person looking for independent living, this is the best place.
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Mom was at The Forum at Lincoln Heights and it was a wonderful place. The staff was awesome. They were very caring and wonderful people. The food was great and the dining area was really nice. They ha
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Mom was at The Forum at Lincoln Heights and it was a wonderful place. The staff was awesome. They were very caring and wonderful people. The food was great and the dining area was really nice. They have happy hours where they listene t music a couple of times a week, and they play Bingo and cards. They really take care of their residents. They have a pool and a library. For an elderly person looking for independent living, this is the best place.
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Discovery Village at Dominion
6870 Heuermann Road, San Antonio, TX, 78256
My parents have moved into Watercrest at Dominion. It is new. The finishes and the layout are contemporary. The place itself has the feel of an upscale hotel; it has a nice aroma. They have very wide
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My parents have moved into Watercrest at Dominion. It is new. The finishes and the layout are contemporary. The place itself has the feel of an upscale hotel; it has a nice aroma. They have very wide hallways. My parents are the first occupants of their apartment. It is very nice, very clean, very upscale, very modern, and very spacious with high ceilings and very open floorplan. They have brand-new appliances too. Watercrest at Dominion has an indoor swimming pool with regular water exercise classes, and an exercise room with aerobic equipments and small weights. There are regular outings scheduled to take any residents who are interested to museums, to stores, to the medical center, to theaters, and to plays. Once a week, they offer outings to a restaurant for dinner. The dining room is nice, but only one meal a day is offered at lunchtime. They do have continental breakfast everyday, but it is so trivial that my parents have chosen not to even bother to walk down there. They just do breakfast in their apartment instead.
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My parents have moved into Watercrest at Dominion. It is new. The finishes and the layout are contemporary. The place itself has the feel of an upscale hotel; it has a nice aroma. They have very wide
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My parents have moved into Watercrest at Dominion. It is new. The finishes and the layout are contemporary. The place itself has the feel of an upscale hotel; it has a nice aroma. They have very wide hallways. My parents are the first occupants of their apartment. It is very nice, very clean, very upscale, very modern, and very spacious with high ceilings and very open floorplan. They have brand-new appliances too. Watercrest at Dominion has an indoor swimming pool with regular water exercise classes, and an exercise room with aerobic equipments and small weights. There are regular outings scheduled to take any residents who are interested to museums, to stores, to the medical center, to theaters, and to plays. Once a week, they offer outings to a restaurant for dinner. The dining room is nice, but only one meal a day is offered at lunchtime. They do have continental breakfast everyday, but it is so trivial that my parents have chosen not to even bother to walk down there. They just do breakfast in their apartment instead.
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What to Expect in an Independent Living Community
Many seniors love how independent living communities reduce unwanted stress, hazards, and fatigue in their lives. Independent living communities take care of housekeeping, yard work and meals while still allowing residents personal space and the dignity of making their own choices. These communities usually provide seniors with an apartment that has a small kitchen, bathroom, living room, and one or more bedrooms. Those who want a small space may even find that some independent living communities offer studio-style apartments. Seniors can invite guests over and enjoy their rooms however they see fit.
Independent living communities often also include the following:
- Numerous opportunities for socializing and exploring new activities
- Easy access to public or community-provided transportation
- Meal plans for community dining as well as kitchens for seniors who like preparing their own meals
- The ability to keep small- and medium-size pets such as dogs and cats
- Housekeeping, laundry and groundskeeping services
- 24-hour staff on-site who can be contacted if a problem arises
For a more detailed look at common amenities, check out our guide to independent living communities.
What Couples Should Know About Independent Living in San Antonio, TX
San Antonio is located in the south-central region of Texas. It’s been listed among the best places in the nation to retire for its cost of living, climate and its seemingly endless amenities, including the 35-acre San Antonio Zoo, SeaWorld San Antonio and the San Antonio Symphony, all of which offer discounts to seniors. The city is also known for its inventive Tex-Mex restaurants, shopping centers and outdoor attractions.
San Antonio is an affordable city to reside in, thanks to a cost of living slightly lower than the state and national averages, which may make it a good option for retirees with more restrictive budgets. The city also has a fairly comfortable climate year-round, with highs ranging between 63 and 96 degrees and 220 sunny days annually. Active seniors who enjoy spending time outdoors may find San Antonio’s climate to be well-suited to their lifestyle.
Paying for Independent Living in San Antonio, TX
Independent living is a little cheaper in San Antonio than in the nation as a whole, with monthly costs coming in at an average of $2,500. This is slightly more affordable than the national average of $2,550 per month, which may be good for cost-savvy retirees.
The annual cost of living in an independent living community can range anywhere from $12,000-$42,000, depending mostly on the amenities, room type and cost of living in the area. In addition to using personal retirement income, annuities, long-term care insurance, or cashing out an existing life insurance policy, some seniors can use Social Security funds, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments granted due to disability or low-income or HUD-provided housing assistance such as vouchers. Another route many seniors choose to fund their independent living stay is renting out or selling their homes that they won’t need once they move or taking advantage of a reverse mortgage.
Our guide provides a more in-depth look at independent living costs and solutions for those who want to learn more.
How to Choose an Independent Living Community
When choosing an independent living community, it’s best to consider many factors, including the community’s proximity to loved ones and medical care, the state of repair that the facility appears to be in, the attitude and efficiency of the staff, the cost of both rent and services, the facility’s pet policy and more.
Comparing multiple communities can help seniors and their families figure out what they value most in an independent living community. During tours of these communities, staff members should be available to answer questions. To help with the touring and comparison process, we’ve included a checklist full of pertinent questions that anyone can download and print for themselves.
Transitioning to Independent Living
Independent living communities, rather than memory care or nursing homes, are often the first place seniors move to when they realize they need a lifestyle change. The necessity of letting some possessions go and the reality of leaving a home and neighborhood after possibly decades of residence there can make transitioning to an independent living community difficult. These communities are often friendly places, but being in a new environment still initially triggers feelings of loneliness in many seniors.
Having a strategy for dealing with the challenges of moving can make the transition to an independent living community a positive experience. We’ve created a downloadable step-by-step guide for tips to making this transition as smooth and enjoyable as possible.
Independent Living Resources in San Antonio, TX
There are many other resources and activities for seniors in San Antonio, use the table below to learn about the options available for older adults in the area.
| Resource | Phone Number | Description |
| College Credit Courses | (210) 485-0000 | Seniors age 65 and over are eligible to take up to six credit hours per semester of college courses at Alamo Colleges. The regular tuition rate for these courses is waived under this program, leaving participants with only the associated fees. Of the five Alamo Colleges that offer this program, three are in San Antonio, including Northwest Vista College, Palo Alto College and St. Philip’s College. |
| San Antonio Oasis | (210) 236-5954 | San Antonio Oasis is a non-profit organization that provides challenging courses in disciplines like humanities, health, technology and the arts, as well as an array of volunteer opportunities to San Antonio residents age 50 and over. Membership is free, based on proof of age, and members have access to four centers located throughout the region. These centers are open on weekdays, and hours vary by day and location. |
| Senior Centers | (210) 207-8198 | San Antonio is home to 10 city-operated senior centers for residents age 60 and over. These centers provide a wide variety of programs and activities, including exercise classes, arts and crafts workshops, trips and basic health screenings. Senior centers also provide daily meals, giving members the opportunity to visit with friends. Free transportation is available to the centers from homes within a five-mile radius. |
| Reduced Fare Transportation Services | (210) 362-2020 | VIA Metropolitan Transit, which provides public transportation services in the San Antonio region, has a senior discount program for area residents age 62 and over. Participants pay a very low fee on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and ride on the weekends for free. To apply for a Reduced Fare ID, older adults can go to their nearest VIA Information Center. |