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The Waterford on Huebner

8551 Huebner Rd #1898, San Antonio, TX 78240
Overview of The Waterford on Huebner

Explore an ultimately relaxing vacation in the beautiful neighborhood of San Antonio, TX. The Waterford on Huebner is a vibrant senior living community that offers independent living and temporary stay services. Here, residents select from spacious and well-appointed accommodations ranging from studio to one-bedroom, and two-bedroom. With a highly equipped and dedicated team, residents can receive 24-hour staffing to ensure the utmost care and support they deserve.

With its top-tier amenities and services, residents can enjoy the following: access to a third-party, on-site home health agency providing wellness checks, housekeeping and linen services, emergency call systems in all apartments, and many more. Boost health and wellness by joining exercise classes, including Dakim brain fitness, stretching, and yoga. Meet new people and create unforgettable memories together. With The Waterford on Huebner, seniors are assured of a wondrous retirement.

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Overview of The Oaks Gracious Retirement Living

Located in the Enclave neighborhood of Georgetown, Texas, The Oaks Gracious Retirement Living is an independent living community that is part of Hawthorn Senior Living Communities. Residents live in private apartments, and they have access to shared amenities, on-site dining, and an active social environment.

The three-story community offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. Each residence includes a kitchenette and a private bathroom. Weekly housekeeping and transportation services help simplify daily life. Residents are welcome to bring their pets.

Residents are served three prepared meals each day, with snacks and beverages available throughout the day. Recreational activities and exercise programs provide regular opportunities to stay active and social. Live-in managers are available on site to provide more personal support beyond scheduled staff hours. Emergency alert pendants also allow residents to call for assistance both inside and outside the building.

The area has a Walk Score of 36 out of 100. Some nearby errands may be possible on foot, but most trips require a car or the community’s transportation service. Families considering The Oaks Gracious Retirement Living should ask how transportation services are scheduled and how often shuttles are available.

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Overview of The Plaza on North Main

The Plaza on North Main is a locally owned and managed assisted living community in Paris, TX, offering independent living, personal care, and memory care. The community also ensures older adults can find a home away from home with a nurturing and welcoming environment. 24-hour care, housekeeping, laundry, and three home-cooked meals daily are among the high-quality services dedicated to improving residents’ quality of life. Residents also receive the best possible care for their unique needs and habits through personalized care plans.

Sensory stimulating activities, light exercises, and happy hours help enhance residents’ cognition and gain meaningful experiences. Residents can also rest and focus on their wellness with state-of-the-art amenities, including the library, spacious courtyard, and lively dining room. Set along North Main Street in Paris, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. As one of the trusted options for senior living in Texas, this assisted living community ensures older adults can thrive in retirement.

Overview of The Tradition-Lovers Lane

The Tradition-Lovers Lane is a residential assisted living community nestled in the vibrant city of Dallas, Texas. Spanning across 5.5 acres, this exceptional residence boasts a 202-unit independent living area and a 109-unit assisted living or memory care building. Its prime location near downtown arts district, hospitals, and Northpark shopping offers residents convenient access to a wealth of amenities and attractions.
Pristine living spaces exude elegance and regality, while the meticulously maintained grounds showcase exquisite gardening and lush landscapes. Indulge in restaurant-style dining, where every meal is a culinary masterpiece. Immerse yourself in the well-stocked library, a haven for book lovers seeking knowledge and escape. Multiple dining venues await, providing a variety of delightful culinary experiences to satisfy even the most discerning palates. What’s more, residents of the residential assisted living area are also invited to engage in a plethora of activities, ranging from invigorating fitness programs to immersive arts and crafts sessions.

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Overview of Tradition-Prestonwood

The Tradition-Prestonwood is an exquisite senior living community nestled in the picturesque Dallas, Texas. With its convenient proximity to top-notch restaurants, medical facilities, and country clubs, this community offers a truly posh and ideal living environment for seniors in their retirement years. Combining independent living, memory care, and assisted living services, The Tradition-Prestonwood goes above and beyond to exceed expectations. Experience a lifestyle that is both luxurious and enriching, where every day is filled with opportunities for enjoyment, comfort, and convenience.
For visiting family and friends, the community provides furnished guest suites, ensuring a comfortable stay for loved ones. With surveillance cameras, access control systems, and an electronic visitor management system, residents can enjoy peace of mind in a first-class, secure environment. Additionally, a range of services is offered to enhance the convenience and comfort of senior living. From a beauty and barber salon to concierge services, 24-hour staffing, medication management, and scheduled transportation, every aspect is thoughtfully designed to meet residents’ needs. On-site access to medical specialists further ensures comprehensive care and support.

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Westminster

4232 Jackson Ave, Austin, TX 78731
Overview of Westminster

Westminster is an independent living community in Austin’s Military Heights neighborhood. Residents live in studio or one bedroom apartments and have access to community services without daily care, making it a possible fit for someone seeking private apartment living with a lower level of support.

On site, residents can use a fitness center, walking paths, and an outdoor patio, with options for exercise and time outside. Maloney Properties is the owner, and pets are allowed.

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Overview of Edgemere

Edgemere is a senior living community located at 8523 Thackery Street in the Preston Hollow area of Dallas, Texas. Managed by Long Hill, the 16-acre campus serves adults aged 55 and older with a continuum of care that spans independent living, assisted living, memory support, and skilled nursing.

The property offers spacious one-, two-, and three-bedroom residential layouts. Residents in the skilled nursing wing, known as The Plaza at Edgemere, reside in a 72-bed certified care setting. This wing accommodates both short-term rehabilitation guests, who average a 96-day stay, and long-term residents. Caregivers provide an average of 3 hours and 32 minutes of nursing support per resident daily, keeping professional nursing and therapy services consistently available through weekends.

On-site amenities include restaurant-style dining, putting greens, a pool, and local transportation. The community has a walk score of 38, making a car necessary for most errands, though Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas sits just minutes away.

Recent health evaluations cited minor operational deficiencies, primarily in pharmacy services, routine infection-control records, and physical-plant systems, with all matters quickly resolved through approved facility-correction plans.

Family representatives can contact the Thackery Street office directly to check current apartment availability or to schedule an in-person tour.

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Overview of Lee Seniors

Lee Seniors, located in El Paso, TX, is a senior living community offering affordable housing and care to its residents. They offer wheelchair accessible one bedroom accommodations featuring a private bathroom with handrails, kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, ceiling fan, and ample storage space.

Lee Seniors not only provides the residents with quality living spaces but also community amenities designed to enhance their life. This includes off street parking spaces, stair free facilities, and 24/7 staff availability for assistance. Additionally, the staff are able to speak in Spanish, which is helpful for Spanish speaking residents who speak little English.

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Starwood Manor

500 E Whitestone Blvd #1771, Cedar Park, TX 78613
Overview of Starwood Manor

Starwood Manor is unlike any other personal care home, assisted living or skilled nursing facility you have ever heard of. It is a one-of-a-kind, unique concept in the Austin area. Our senior care facility is located in the heart of Cedar Park, TX in an 11,300sf luxury villa owned by Kari Engle. The villa’s lower east wing is fully converted into a highly upscale senior personal care home. Most personal care homes offer room and board and varying degrees of assistance with activities of daily living. Starwood Manor is known for its reputation for excellent skilled nursing in a comfortable, home-like setting.

We are able to accept residents that are independent to those who need assisted living care levels to those who need skilled nursing care. Those with medically complicated health issues or who are on hospice who do not want to be admitted to a nursing home or assisted living facility generally find their way here. Kari lives on-site and is extremely hands-on with regard to care. And our licensed nurse, is skilled at tackling all kinds of wound care issues, medication management issues, etc. We accept residents with picc lines, colostomies, feeding tubes, paralysis management, hoyer lift/bariatric needs, catheterized lungs, trachs, COPD/breathing issues, multiple co-morbidities, dementia/Alzheimers, complicated wounds/wound vacs, high fall risk management, catheters,fractures, edema, diabetic injections, those in need of PT rehab after surgery, and we excel at hospice care.

Our highly trained staff delivers person-centered, on-on-one care to residents in a luxurious, spoiling environment. Here residents get the best of everything, including gorgeous, peaceful accommodations, medication management, assistance with activities of daily living, and amazing food. The rooms are spacious and private and adjacent to an enormous restroom equipped with a built in fireplace. Residents can continue seeing their own established physician, or they can establish services with one of the physicians who come to us. Staff is available 24/7. If you or your loved one need care and you want it done with excellence, contact Starwood Manor for a tour today!

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The Clairmont

12463 Los Indios Trail, Austin, TX 78729
Overview of The Clairmont

The Clairmont offers independent living in Austin, TX, including private living without daily care. Located in the Pond Springs neighborhood, the community has studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom homes, with a two-bedroom layout potentially suiting two people moving together.

The Clairmont is a single-story building and allows pets, so a resident may keep a pet as part of daily life there. With a Walk Score of 45, the area is car-dependent, meaning most errands require a car or a ride rather than a short walk.

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Weighting overview

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    Resident Experience
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    Regulatory
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    Visual Media
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    Website
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    Stability
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    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.

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  • Review Volume
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Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

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

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  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
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Visual Media & Transparency 15%

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

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  • 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.

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  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
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Community Stability 10%

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

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  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
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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.

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  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Independent Living in Texas

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 419 independent living communities in Texas. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right independent living community in Texas?

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 Texas, 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 Texas?

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 Texas at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 43/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Texas. 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: 85The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Texas. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90