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 #277 / 972Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 277th out of 972 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Texas that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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 #101 / 585Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 101st out of 585 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Texas that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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 / 1389Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 267th out of 1389 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Texas that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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.
ContactMs. Michelle Voutour, Executive Director (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)
Administrator Emailrobert.gossett@independencehill.com
No Alzheimer's certification
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.
Since 2024 · 2 years of data
17 citations
2 inspections
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.
Since 2024 vs. Texas state average
Overall vs. TX average
3 Worse
Metrics worse than Texas average:
• Total citations (183% above)
• Life safety citations (167% above)
• Inspections with citations (100% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Texas average:
• Health citations (50% below)
• Total citations (183% above)
• Life safety citations (167% above)
• Inspections with citations (100% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Texas average:
• Health citations (50% below)
Citations
| This Facility | TX Average | vs. TX Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 17 | 6 | This facility has 183% more total citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (17 vs. TX avg 6).↑ 183% worse |
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Health citations
Citations related to resident care, clinical practices, and day-to-day operations.
| 1 | 2 | This facility has 50% fewer health citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (1 vs. TX avg 2).↓ 50% better |
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Life safety citations
Citations related to building safety — fire prevention, emergency egress, and similar.
| 16 | 6 | This facility has 167% more life safety citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (16 vs. TX avg 6).↑ 167% 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.
| 2 | 1 | This facility has 100% more inspections with citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (2 vs. TX avg 1).↑ 100% worse |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- INDEPENDENCE HILL ASSISTED LIVING underwent a comprehensive inspection on September 05, 2024, resulting in 17 state standard violations. Of these, 16 were classified as Life Safety Code deficiencies and one was categorized under the Health Code. The Life Safety Code issues included fire safety concerns such as inadequate portable fire extinguishers, non-compliant fire alarm and smoke detection systems, and insufficient sprinkler system inspections. Additionally, the facility faced building maintenance-related issues like subpar exit signs, lighting levels, and heating and cooling systems. Some of these deficiencies dated back to February 14, 2020, with correction dates ranging from March 13, 2020, to May 1, 2020. No Health Code violations were listed during the inspection. As for enforcement, no actions were taken against the facility.
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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| Independence Hill | AL IL | San Antonio (Stone Oak) | 115
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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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