Independence Hill Assisted Living
Assisted Living & Independent Living · San Antonio, TX
Independence Hill Assisted Living
Assisted Living & Independent Living · San Antonio, TX
Overview of Independence Hill Assisted Living
Independence Hill Assisted Living is a 115-bed Type A senior living in San Antonio, Texas, providing independent living, assisted living services, short-term respite stays, rehabilitation, and a dedicated memory care neighborhood. Established in 1987, this securely gated and beautifully landscaped campus stands as one of the pioneering choices for supportive care in the northern sector of the city, located less than two miles from Methodist Stone Oak Hospital. It also earned distinction as a 2026 Caring Star Best Senior Living recipient.
The community offers a remarkably diverse selection of amenities for a Texas residential care setting, with on-site features that include a modern fitness center, a swimming pool, a movie theater, a pair of libraries, a technology center, a social coffee pub, an on-site beauty and barber shop, manicured walking paths, a gazebo, and dedicated suites for visiting guests. Furthermore, older adults living here receive special privileges at The Club at Sonterra, granting them access to golf, tennis, and expanded social and fitness events. The activities calendar boasts over 150 monthly life-enrichment opportunities, ranging from water aerobics and tai chi to arts, crafts, choir, gardening, and dedicated card and game rooms. Regular group excursions to cultural landmarks around San Antonio are also scheduled. Dining is presented restaurant-style, featuring three daily meals for those in the supportive care program, supplemented by all-day bistro choices and special themed dinners. Notably, monthly fees conveniently bundle all utilities, weekly housekeeping, linen laundering, and scheduled local transportation. Safety operations include round-the-clock staffing, a 24-hour emergency alert system, and a secure perimeter. Pets are also welcome.
A total of 17 state standard violations have been recorded, 16 of which were categorized as Life Safety Code deficiencies, while just 1 fell under the Health Code. The Life Safety citations focused on physical plant and fire safety protocols, including portable extinguisher compliance, fire alarm and smoke detection systems, and mandatory sprinkler testing schedules, alongside general maintenance like exit signs, illumination levels, and HVAC operations. Documentation reveals that multiple Life Safety items listed correction dates spanning March to May 2020. No regulatory penalties or enforcement actions were issued following the review. While the 16 life safety citations register higher than the Texas statewide average of 6, the overall trend points toward building infrastructure and fire protection hardware rather than issues with direct resident care or clinical oversight. The single health-related citation, combined with a total absence of state enforcement actions, indicates that daily resident care practices were functioning in substantial compliance during the evaluation.
Independence Hill Assisted Living is well-suited for active older adults aged 55 and above seeking a vibrant, amenity-rich environment in a premier north San Antonio location, offering a seamless transition to higher levels of supportive care or memory assistance if health needs change over time.
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.
Walk Score: 35 / 100 Rank #849 / 1345Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 849th 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
2026 Caring Star - Best Senior Living
Facility TypeType A
CountyBexar
Independence Hill Assisted Living is legally operated by Stone Oak Villas Ii Ltd.
Owner NameStone Oak Villas II Ltd
Wheelchair Accessible
Secured Perimeter
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety Features24-hour emergency response system.
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing
Minimum Age55
HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes
Utilities IncludedYes
Fitness Center
Swimming Pool
Movie Theater
Library
Computers
Bar
Salon
Walking Paths
Gazebo
ActivitiesActivities include games, music, movies, arts and crafts, and excursions
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
| This Facility | TX Average | vs. TX Avg |
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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
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Independence Hill Assisted Living
Places of interest near Independence Hill Assisted Living
20500 Huebner Rd, San Antonio, TX 78258
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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.
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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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| 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 Assisted Living | AL IL | San Antonio | 115
Facility
115
TX AVG
78
Rank
#267 / 980 | Yes |
35
Facility
35
TX AVG
42
Rank
#849 / 1,345 | - | - | Stone Oak Villas II Ltd | 9
Facility
9
TX AVG
6
Rank
#602 / 839 | - | 9 | - |
| 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
Assisted Living in Texas
Independence Hill Assisted Living is located in SAN ANTONIO, Texas.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Independence Hill Assisted Living
Who is the owner of Independence Hill Assisted Living?
Independence Hill Assisted Living is legally operated by Stone Oak Villas Ii Ltd.
Is Independence Hill Assisted Living in a walkable area?
Independence Hill Assisted Living has a walk score of 35. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Does Independence Hill Assisted Living have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Independence Hill Assisted Living on this page.
Are pets allowed at Independence Hill Assisted Living?
Yes, Independence Hill Assisted Living allows residents to bring their pets.
How many beds does Independence Hill Assisted Living have?
Independence Hill Assisted Living has 115 beds.
Has Independence Hill Assisted Living had any citations?
Independence Hill Assisted Living has had 9 reported citations since 2026 according to records from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Are there photos of Independence Hill Assisted Living?
Yes — there are 10 photos of Independence Hill Assisted Living in the photo gallery on this page.
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