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Overview of Franklin Park Tpc Parkway

Franklin Park Tpc Parkway is a senior living community located at 21802 Encino Commons in San Antonio, Texas. Built in 2011, the campus provides independent living, assisted living, and specialized memory care, allowing residents to transition between levels of support.

The property is licensed for 125 beds, offering private cottages and apartments in layouts ranging from studios to three-bedroom options. Daily life is supported by an active life enrichment program, an exercise room, an outdoor pool, an on-site chapel, a library, and restaurant-style dining. For convenience, residents have access to concierge services, scheduled transportation, and visits from healthcare professionals, including podiatrists and dentists. The community welcomes pets and carries a walk score of 36, meaning the immediate neighborhood is mostly car-dependent.

Interested families can contact the Encino Commons administrative office directly to discuss care plans, check current apartment pricing, or arrange a personal tour.

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Overview of Morningside at Menger Springs

Offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and both transitional and long-term nursing care, Morningside at Menger Springs is a senior living community in the Cottages Under the Oaks neighborhood of Boerne, Texas. The community is set on 34 acres, giving residents the option to move between levels of care without relocating to a different community.

Residents can choose between cottages and apartment homes. This gives them the option of a more private, house-style setting or a traditional apartment layout. Daily life includes chef-prepared meals, housekeeping, laundry services, professional landscaping, and a regular calendar of community activities. Residents in memory care receive individualized care plans based on their specific needs, including support for injuries, physical disabilities, or illness.

The community has a covered pool, a library, and a putting green, giving residents different ways to stay active and socialize close to home. The area has a Walk Score of 24 out of 100, which is car-dependent. Most errands and outings require a car.

Families considering Morningside at Menger Springs should take a tour of the cottages and apartment homes to see which setting best fits their needs.

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Overview of Sisters Care

Sisters Care provides specialized non-medical home care directly to older adults residing throughout the Uptown Central area of San Antonio, Texas. Rather than utilizing a central campus or care facility layout, this visiting agency brings support directly into a client’s private house, enabling seniors to stay in comfortable, familiar surroundings. Caregivers adapt to individual household routines by offering flexible assistance schedules that range from brief daytime visits to round-the-clock supervision.

The neighborhood surrounding the agency’s regional office holds a walkability score of 62 out of 100, meaning local coordinators and visiting relatives can manage a handful of basic retail tasks on foot. Care plans cover essential day-to-day operations like bathing, grooming, oral hygiene, medication reminders, meal preparation, and light laundry chores.

The organization extends its core services to cover short-term post-operative recovery, temporary family caregiver respite, and supportive palliative or hospice care during serious or advanced illness.

Interested individuals can get in touch with the San Antonio office to verify current service availability and request an hourly rate structure.

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Weighting overview

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