Independence Hill
Assisted Living & Independent Living · San Antonio, TX
Independence Hill
Assisted Living & Independent Living · San Antonio, TX
Overview of Independence Hill
Located at the heart of Huebner Road, San Antonio, TX, Independence Hill Retirement Community at Stone Oak is a peaceful senior living community that provides assisted living, independent living, and independence village. Featuring a wide array of floor plans for different living options including one-bedroom to two-bedroom cottages for independent living residents, one-bedroom and studio for residents under assisted living, and one-bedroom to two-bedroom for seniors under independence village. Independence Hill focuses on the needs of its residents, delivering care tailored to their preferences and needs.
With a kind, compassionate, and professional team of caregivers, the community ensures the welfare of the seniors. Independence Hill orchestrates activities and programs that highlight the physical, social, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual wellness of its residents. Here, seniors also get to satisfy their cravings with restaurant-style meals served three times daily. Residents may also opt to eat dinner in their room. Independence Hill provides a peaceful and worry-free life within its grounds with a scenic view of nature.
115-bed community Rank #267 / 980Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 267th out of 980 homes we track in Texas for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Texas facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Texas that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
39 years in operation Rank #102 / 587Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 102nd out of 587 homes we track in Texas for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Texas facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Texas that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 61 / 100 Rank #267 / 1345Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 267th out of 1,345 homes we track in Texas for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Texas facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Texas that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Facility TypeType A
ExpirationAugust 8, 2027
CountyBexar
License Number149496
Independence Hill is legally operated by Stone Oak Villas Ii Ltd, and administered by Robert Gossett.
Management CompanySTONE OAK VILLAS II LTD
OwnerStone Oak Villas II Ltd
Ownership TypeLIMITED PARTNERSHIP
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Administrator Emailrobert.gossett@independencehill.com
Inspection History
In Texas, the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is the primary regulatory body that conducts unannounced inspections and publishes quality reports for all long-term care homes.
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Texas state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Overall vs. TX average
2 Worse
Metrics worse than Texas average:
• Total citations (13% above)
• Life safety citations (50% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at Texas average:
• Inspections with citations (at TX avg) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
• Total citations (13% above)
• Life safety citations (50% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at Texas average:
• Inspections with citations (at TX avg) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Citations
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 9 | 8 | This facility has 13% more total citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (9 vs. TX avg 8).↑ 13% worse |
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Life safety citations
Citations related to building safety — fire prevention, emergency egress, and similar.
| 9 | 6 | This facility has 50% more life safety citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (9 vs. TX avg 6).↑ 50% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | TX Average | vs. TX Avg |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 1 | 1 | This facility has inspections with citations in line with the Texas average (1 vs. TX avg 1).— At avg |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Cottage
Building Type: Mid-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Independence Hill
Places of interest near Independence Hill
20450 Huebner Rd, San Antonio, TX 78258 — 1.19 miles to nearest hospital (Methodist Hospital Stone Oak)
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Info below is compiled from the TX Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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Citations tied to health-related standards (as categorized by the state). Subset of overall citation activity.
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Citations tied to life safety or environmental standards (as categorized by the state). Often distinct from health-line citations.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gemstone Senior Living at Castle Hills | AL HOS MC | San Antonio | 160
Facility
160
TX AVG
78
Rank
#40 / 980 | No |
54
Facility
54
TX AVG
42
Rank
#406 / 1,345 | 25
Facility
25
TX AVG
21
Rank
#171 / 587 | D+ | Peridot Health LLC | - | - | - | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Brookdale Medical Center Whitby | AL IL MC NH SNF | San Antonio (Northwest Side) | 136
Facility
136
TX AVG
78
Rank
#94 / 980 | Yes |
38
Facility
38
TX AVG
42
Rank
#784 / 1,345 | 48
Facility
48
TX AVG
21
Rank
#47 / 587 | A+ | Febc-Alt Holdings Inc | 9
Facility
9
TX AVG
6
Rank
#602 / 839 | 4 | 5 | Suite |
| Brookdale Medical Center Kingsley | AL MC | San Antonio (Northwest Side) | 136
Facility
136
TX AVG
78
Rank
#94 / 980 | Yes |
44
Facility
44
TX AVG
42
Rank
#646 / 1,345 | 21
Facility
21
TX AVG
21
Rank
#194 / 587 | A+ | Brookdale Senior Living Inc | 9
Facility
9
TX AVG
6
Rank
#602 / 839 | 4 | 5 | Studio |
| Independence Hill | AL IL | San Antonio (Stone Oak) | 115
Facility
115
TX AVG
78
Rank
#267 / 980 | Yes |
61
Facility
61
TX AVG
42
Rank
#267 / 1,345 | 39
Facility
39
TX AVG
21
Rank
#102 / 587 | A+ | Stone Oak Villas II Ltd | 9
Facility
9
TX AVG
6
Rank
#602 / 839 | - | 9 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Cottage |
| Brookdale Hamilton Wolfe | AL MC | San Antonio (Northwest Side) | 96
Facility
96
TX AVG
78
Rank
#365 / 980 | Yes |
70
Facility
70
TX AVG
42
Rank
#138 / 1,345 | 48
Facility
48
TX AVG
21
Rank
#47 / 587 | A+ | Esc III LP | 9
Facility
9
TX AVG
6
Rank
#602 / 839 | 1 | 8 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
Financial Assistance for
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Independence Hill is located in San Antonio, Texas.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Independence Hill
What neighborhood is Independence Hill in?
Independence Hill is in the Stone Oak neighborhood of San Antonio.
Who is the owner of Independence Hill?
Independence Hill is legally operated by Stone Oak Villas Ii Ltd, and administered by Robert Gossett.
Is Independence Hill in a walkable area?
Independence Hill has a walk score of 61. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the license number of Independence Hill?
According to TX state health department records, Independence Hill's license number is 149496.
When does Independence Hill's license expire?
According to TX state health department records, Independence Hill's license expires on August 8, 2027.
How long has Independence Hill been in business?
Independence Hill has been operating for approximately 39 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Independence Hill?
Yes, Independence Hill allows residents to bring their pets.
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