
Independence Hill Assisted Living
Nursing Home · San Antonio, TX
Independence Hill Assisted Living
Nursing Home · San Antonio, TX
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 #280 / 987Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 280th out of 987 homes in Texas. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Texas SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.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 / 1392Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 849th out of 1392 homes in Texas. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Texas SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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
Awards2026 Caring Star - Best Senior Living
Facility TypeType A
StatusLicensed
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
24-Hour Staffing
No Alzheimer's certification
Pets Allowed
Minimum Age55
HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes
Utilities IncludedYes
Fitness Center
Swimming Pool
Movie Theater
Library
Computer Center
Coffee Pub
Beauty And Barber Shop
Walking Paths
Gazebo
Guest Suites
ActivitiesActivities include games, music, movies, arts and crafts, and excursions.
Food DescriptionRestaurant-style dining including three meals a day.
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
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
| 17 | 6 | This facility has 183% more total citations than a typical Texas nursing home (17 vs. TX avg 6).↑ 183% worse |
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Health citations
| 1 | 2 | This facility has 50% fewer health citations than a typical Texas nursing home (1 vs. TX avg 2).↓ 50% better |
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Life safety citations
| 16 | 6 | This facility has 167% more life safety citations than a typical Texas nursing home (16 vs. TX avg 6).↑ 167% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | TX Average | vs. TX Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Inspections with citations
| 2 | 1 | This facility has 100% more inspections with citations than a typical Texas nursing home (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.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Independence Hill Assisted Living
Who is the owner of Independence Hill Assisted Living?
The legal owner and operator of Independence Hill Assisted Living is 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.
How many beds does Independence Hill Assisted Living have?
Independence Hill Assisted Living has 115 beds.
Has Independence Hill Assisted Living had any recent deficiencies or citations?
Independence Hill Assisted Living has had 17 recently reported deficiencies.
Are there photos of Independence Hill Assisted Living?
Yes — there are 21 photos of Independence Hill Assisted Living in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Independence Hill Assisted Living?
Independence Hill Assisted Living is located at 20500 HUEBNER RD.
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