Page 2 of Best Independent Living in San Antonio, TX

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 33 independent living communities in San Antonio, TX using TX Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent living in TX
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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
Citations tied to health-related standards (as categorized by the state). Subset of overall citation activity.
Citations tied to life safety or environmental standards (as categorized by the state). Often distinct from health-line citations.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Saint Francis Nursing Home
IL
AL
NH
San Antonio (Midtown)
116
Facility 116
TX AVG 85
Rank #54 / 233
No
71
Facility 71
TX AVG 43
Rank #43 / 410
55
Facility 55
TX AVG 20
Rank #1 / 153
--
9
Facility 9
TX AVG 6
Rank #165 / 225
63-
The Village at Incarnate Word
IL
AL
HC
MC
NH
SNF
San Antonio
60
Facility 60
TX AVG 85
Rank #157 / 233
No
75
Facility 75
TX AVG 43
Rank #21 / 410
7
Facility 7
TX AVG 20
Rank #117 / 153
A+Incarnate Word Retirement Community, Inc
13
Facility 13
TX AVG 6
Rank #203 / 225
49-
Franklin Park Alamo Heights
IL
AL
MC
San Antonio
121
Facility 121
TX AVG 85
Rank #43 / 233
No
61
Facility 61
TX AVG 43
Rank #85 / 410
9
Facility 9
TX AVG 20
Rank #104 / 153
-Afp Alamo Heights Lessee, LLC
4
Facility 4
TX AVG 6
Rank #83 / 225
34-
Blue Skies of Texas East
IL
AL
HOS
MC
NH
SNF
San Antonio (Valley High North)
24
Facility 24
TX AVG 85
Rank #217 / 233
Yes
47
Facility 47
TX AVG 43
Rank #185 / 410
14
Facility 14
TX AVG 20
Rank #80 / 153
-Bst Health Services Corp
3
Facility 3
TX AVG 6
Rank #61 / 225
21-
The Forum at Lincoln Heights
IL
AL
MC
San Antonio
88
Facility 88
TX AVG 85
Rank #92 / 233
Yes
68
Facility 68
TX AVG 43
Rank #48 / 410
--Snh Longhorn Tenant LLC
6
Facility 6
TX AVG 6
Rank #125 / 225
-6Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Army Residence Community Health Care Center
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
San Antonio (Northeast Side)
30
Facility 30
TX AVG 85
Rank #212 / 233
Yes
6
Facility 6
TX AVG 43
Rank #388 / 410
39
Facility 39
TX AVG 20
Rank #24 / 153
-The Army Retirement Residence Foundation San Antonio Inc
7
Facility 7
TX AVG 6
Rank #140 / 225
16-
Chapters Living of San Antonio
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
San Antonio (Far West Side)
64
Facility 64
TX AVG 85
Rank #151 / 233
Yes
20
Facility 20
TX AVG 43
Rank #329 / 410
--Ivq San Antonio Opco, LP
1
Facility 1
TX AVG 6
Rank #23 / 225
14-
Timberhill Villa
IL
San Antonio (Far West Side)
-No
45
Facility 45
TX AVG 43
Rank #203 / 410
47
Facility 47
TX AVG 20
Rank #20 / 153
A+----Alcove / 1 Bed
Camino Real
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
SNF
San Antonio (Uptown Central)
-Yes
72
Facility 72
TX AVG 43
Rank #37 / 410
40
Facility 40
TX AVG 20
Rank #24 / 153
-----Studio / 1 Bed
Independence Hill Assisted Living
IL
AL
San Antonio
115
Facility 115
TX AVG 85
Rank #55 / 233
Yes
35
Facility 35
TX AVG 43
Rank #262 / 410
--Stone Oak Villas II Ltd
9
Facility 9
TX AVG 6
Rank #165 / 225
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Overview of Saint Francis Nursing Home

Saint Francis Nursing Home, a nonprofit community in San Antonio, TX, has been a cherished haven since 1970. Owned and operated by the Seraphic Sisters, it embodies the teachings of St. Francis of Assisi, providing holistic, compassionate care to the sick and elderly. Rooted in Catholic values, this community ensures a nurturing environment where residents and families find vital support and peace.

At St. Francis Nursing Home, the belief in true wellness goes beyond physical health. Through personalized care plans and spiritual services, the community offers unwavering support to residents and their families, ensuring compassionate guidance and care every step of the way. Residents can live peacefully knowing its mission is to ensure that every individual in its care experiences dignity, respect, and a sense of belonging.

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Overview of The Village at Incarnate Word

The Village at Incarnate Word offers nursing home, assisted living, home care, independent living, memory care, nursing care, and skilled nursing in San Antonio, Texas. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living offers help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Nursing home, nursing care, and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while home care brings support to a person’s residence. Several care levels can suit a resident whose needs grow over time, allowing a move between levels without leaving the community or starting over socially.

Respite care provides a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The community opened in 1988 and is operated by Incarnate Word Retirement Community. It has 60 beds, with total nurse staffing of 4 hours and 19 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time assigned to each resident.

Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted. Medicare applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence. A Walk Score of 75 out of 100 places the area in the very walkable band, meaning most errands can be completed on foot; a resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby shops, pharmacies, or cafes independently.

The community has a salon or spa and rehabilitation services, giving residents access to grooming and rehabilitation without arranging those services elsewhere. Religious services and a Spiritual Life program are also available for residents who want to participate.

Contact The Village at Incarnate Word

Overview of Franklin Park Alamo Heights

Tucked in the heart of San Antonio, Texas, Franklin Park Alamo Heights caters to seniors seeking a unique blend of culture, history, and timeless elegance. Residents are encouraged to feel at home in their new community as well as encouraged to socialize and make meaningful connections. The community strives to create a relaxing atmosphere where residents can feel free in doing whatever they want while also providing excellent service. With stunning landscapes, an array of amenities and services, and an exceptional staff, Franklin Park Alamo Heights is truly unparalleled.

Indulge in the inviting indoor pool, unwind in the game room and activity center, and experience the convenience of concierge services and a well-equipped business center. The community offers more than just independent living—it also provides assisted living with memory care services for a truly comprehensive retirement experience. Embrace the opportunity to create a fulfilling and rewarding retirement journey in a place that cherishes every moment. Franklin Park Alamo savors the richness of life in their immaculate independent and assisted living homes.

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Overview of Blue Skies of Texas East

Blue Skies of Texas East is a 24-bed nursing facility at 4917 Ravenswood Dr in San Antonio, with 14 years of operating history and a current occupancy of 68%. The average length of stay runs 109 days, which is longer than a strictly short-term rehab model but short enough to signal that post-acute recovery defines much of what happens here. Medicare and private pay are both accepted.

Nursing coverage totals 6 hours and 31 minutes per resident per day: 3 hours and 1 minute from nurse aides, 1 hour and 22 minutes from LPN/LVN staff, and 46 minutes of RN time. The service list includes rehabilitation, respite care, and 24-hour staffing. State inspections have addressed themes spanning medication management, infection prevention, emergency preparedness, care planning and documentation, dietary services, resident rights, and staffing and staff credentials; a broad cross-section of operational areas rather than any single concentrated focus.

What distinguishes this community is the amenity picture, which reads like a much larger campus than 24 beds would suggest. Residents have access to a pool, fitness centers, a woodshop and art studio, a dog park, a community garden, a library, a billiard and game room, outdoor walking trails, interdenominational chapels, and 24-hour concierge service. Dining centers on fresh, seasonal, made-from-scratch preparation, and over 70 activity groups are available. For a small nursing unit, the physical environment and activity infrastructure here are substantively above what most facilities at this scale offer.

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Overview of The Forum at Lincoln Heights

Nestled in a beautiful neighborhood in Bexar County, San Antonio, TX, The Forum at Lincoln Heights is a classic senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Choose from a variety of studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans, with easy access to convenient care services and delightful amenities. Residents needing memory care and rehabilitative services are given access to Five Star’s award-winning Bridge to Rediscovery Alzheimer’s and dementia care program and a reliable third-party provider of rehabilitation and fitness training solutions.

Residents enjoy utmost hospitality and a carefree lifestyle with an attentive team that handles housekeeping, dining, social activities, transportation, and security. The community conducts a wide range of social and recreational events that foster social connection, enjoyment, and leisure. Amenities like a spacious activity center, a full-service barber and beauty salon, and restaurant-style dining, makes living at The Forum at Lincoln Heights a more relaxing and comfortable experience.

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Overview of The Army Residence Community Health Care Center

The Army Residence Community Healthcare Center is the premier veteran retirement home in San Antonio– welcoming all retired or honorably discharged officers; also housing senior-level federal employees of GS-14 and above, including their spouses. Reflected in their excellent service, the non-profit life plan community has maintained an active, social, and carefree lifestyle for their residents for over 30 years. The Army Residence is the place to live your golden years to the fullest, create memories, and achieve dreams. 
The life plan community boasts its exclusive program called the Army Residence Community (ARC), where residents can come together and be part of engaging activities. Retirees can choose to live in high-rise apartments or lakeside duplexes– all beautifully furnished.

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Overview of Chapters Living of San Antonio

Experience an exceptional stay with the Chapters Living of San Antonio located in the neighborhood of Town Center Dr. San Antonio, TX. This peculiar senior living community offers assisted living and memory care tailored to the immediate needs of its residents. Spacious yet cozy accommodations with several floor plans suited for individual tastes of its residents are available to further enhance comfort and relaxation. The community offers customized care plans and a memory care program devised to treat Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease.

Driven by the goal for its residents to live life to the fullest, the community provides excellent amenities such as dining, social activities, neighborhoods, health and wellness, and a salon or barbershop. Enjoy meeting new people of the same passion and building long lasting relationships. At the Chapters Living of San Antonio, seniors are guaranteed a promising retirement.

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Overview of Timberhill Villa

A locally-owned community settling at Timberhill, San Antonio, TX, Timberhill Villa is a blissful senior living community providing a peaceful retirement for seniors. With a variety of floor plans featuring 94 apartment units with diverse aesthetics and designs that can be personalized, but all ensure the comfort and safety of the residents. Delivering high-quality care and assistance, Timberhill Villa fosters a home-like environment among its residents and provides them with spacious and elegant residences.

Timberhill Villa provides 24/7 assistance with its dedicated and skilled team of professionals. Moreover, the community serves three healthy and delicious meals daily. Residents enjoy their retirement life with little to no worry about household management. Forging friendships and healthy relationships among the community, Timberhill Villa orchestrates enrichment activities and programs that enable the residents to interact. Amenities are well-designed and created to cater to the comfort of the seniors while being aesthetically pleasing. 

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Overview of Camino Real

Located in historic and culture-rich San Antonio, Texas, Camino Real Senior Living offers an engaging assisted living community that provides residents with a carefree life. The community, conveniently located on Rio Doro Street near Nacogdoches Road, offers personalized assistance with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, and medication management, allowing residents to maintain their independence while receiving the support they need.

Camino Real Senior Living’s engaging social life and activities calendar pull residents away from the TV and into a world of fun and connection. Residents can enjoy card and board games, happy hour socials, fitness classes, art projects, and lively meals, all while making new friends and staying active. The community’s culinary team prepares flavorful, restaurant-style meals served in the dining room, allowing residents to order what they want and enjoy conversation with others at their table.

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Overview of Independence Hill Assisted Living

Independence Hill Assisted Living in San Antonio, Texas, combines assisted living and independent living within a single campus. Independent living offers private apartments alongside community social events, while assisted living supplies help with daily routines like bathing, dressing, and managing medications. Studio and one-bedroom apartment layouts are available across this 115-bed property.

Operated by Stone Oak Villas II, the location features on-site rehabilitation therapy, a fitness center, a swimming pool, walking paths, and a garden gazebo. Additional conveniences include restaurant-style dining, local transportation, scheduled excursions, pet-friendly accommodations, and temporary respite stays. Staffing remains active 24 hours a day. Surrounding streets carry a 35 walk score, making standard errands off campus reliant on motor transportation.

Prospective individuals can get in touch with Independence Hill Assisted Living to confirm current lease options, request details on therapy programs, or arrange a guided tour.

Contact Independence Hill Assisted Living

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Independent Living in San Antonio, TX

What is the average cost of independent living in San Antonio, TX?

The average monthly cost of independent living in San Antonio, TX is approximately $1,905. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for independent living in San Antonio, TX?

Independent living in San Antonio, TX typically ranges from $715 - $3,080 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is independent living?

Independent living communities are residential settings for active older adults — typically with private apartments or cottages, shared amenities (dining, fitness, activities), and no built-in medical care.

How many independent living communities are listed on this page?

This page features 33 independent living communities in San Antonio, TX. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right independent living community in San Antonio, TX?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in San Antonio, TX, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting independent living communities in San Antonio, TX?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.

Independent Living in San Antonio at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 44/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in San Antonio, TX. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 91The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in San Antonio, TX. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90