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Assisted living costs in Alum average about $4,294 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 156 communities in Alum. Our detailed directory has 3608 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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Photo of Parkway Assisted Living
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When I visited Parkway Assisted Living I knew it was the right place for my parents. They excel at all of the non-negotiables (cleanliness, friendliness, activities, etc.), but the most important...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Photo of Sodalis Stone Oak
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On two separate occasions, my husband exhibited signs of physical distress. I each instant an executive staff member noted his unusual behaviors, discussed them by telephone with me, and took action to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Sodalis Stone Oak is a beautiful Assisted Living and Memory Care community centrally located in Indian Springs neighborhood as well as close to TPC Golf Course, shopping and hospitals. In the 2 years we have been open we pride ourselves on the care, socialization and loving atmosphere we offer...
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Photo of Pecan View Senior Care AL
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My uncle lives in this facility and he is very well cared for. I was impressed with how clean and beautiful the environment is too. We are happy he is here and have no worries about his welfare.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
About Us:We are Pecan Views Senior Care and we strive for excellence in care and compassion. We have a beautiful newly constructed facility in the medical center offering 6 private rooms in a home like setting. Meals are home cooked and made to taste for each resident. Snacks are also provided...
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We chose this facility because of the convenient location, it is a smaller facility with more 1 on 1 care, and it seemed like a warm, welcoming community. They have a chef here who comes in a cooks amazing...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Photo of Golden Age Home Assisted Living
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Welcome to Golden Age Home Assisted Living – Where Compassion Meets IndependenceLocated in the heart of Lockhart, Texas, Golden Age Home Assisted Living is a nonprofit senior living community where residents are treated like family. With 48 comfortable rooms, we provide just the right amount of...
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Our experience here has been positive so far. It's a newer facility, so things are modern and pretty new. Housekeeping and laundry services seem to be good. Maintenance is quick to complete repairs as...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Symphony of Wimberley creates a sense of belonging for our residents. Both our Assisted Living community and our Memory Care community are designed to offer the very best care in a home-like setting. Our small size creates a comfortable place for conversation and shared memories or a morning cup...
Photo of Heritage Creek Assisted Living
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This is the place for your loved one. Our mother was at another facility that closed down and we moved her here. She is getting better! due to their staff, environment, and approach with music!!! It is...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Located right in the heart of San Antonio, Texas, Heritage Creek Assisted Living is the ideal assisted living community for those who want an elegant, modern location to call home. We're close to area shops and entertainment, and just minutes from medical offices, libraries and parks. At our...
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It's not perfect, but she is very happy there and I am very pleased with the changes from the new director it is much better run now. The new director runs things in an excellent professional manner from a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Independence Hill Assisted LivingIndependence Hill Assisted Living is a vibrant assisted living community located in San Antonio, Texas. We’re more of a resort than your traditional community because we offer high-quality amenities, incredibly beautiful grounds for you to enjoy, and outstanding...
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The facility is great, and there seems to be a larger group of active residents than other facilities we have experienced. Most issues we have encountered have been due to turnover of caregivers which seems...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Blake at New Braunfels, conveniently located between San Antonio and Austin, features resort-style comfort and service. Hospitality and luxury are blended to create an exceptional senior retirement community. You are going to feel right at home!The Blake at New Braunfels is a proposed upscale...
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Dad seems to like the staff and the staff seem very caring towards him. He has his favorites, of course. For the most part his room is clean. Dad's laundry is done for him. I do have concerns that his...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Juniper Village at Lincoln Heights provides senior living including assisted living and skilled nursing. Our active senior living community is located in the Lincoln Heights and Alamo Heights neighborhoods of San Antonio. Our community features cozy living spaces, inviting common areas, nicely...
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Photo of Wholehearted Senior Living at Oakwell
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Gemstone us not a bad home. They are in a period where there is a lot of change in staff. The people are very nice. I am hopeful that when things settle this will be a good home. There is also a good...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Colonial Gardens in San Antonio promotes a living center that is dignified, and does not strip the independence away from a senior. Memory care can be very complicated. We provide a senior living environment that can provide the safety and security that a senior suffering with memory problems...
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Photo of Carol Ann's Home - Hilton Head
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Everyone was so kind and helpful. The residents were happy and clean.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Carol Ann’s Home opened the doors of its first location in October of 2008. We were interested in providing a different type of care than what was currently available to seniors in our community. I believe seniors deserve to live and be cared for in home environment where they feel comfortable...
Photo of Seasons at Shavano Park
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What we like the most about the community is the staffing ratio. Kind and professional staff. Facility cleanliness. Management responsiveness. Overall value. You're not paying for amenities that your family...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Seasons at Shavano Park is a memory care community that is located in the picturesque urban area of San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas. San Antonio is a great community with much history and culture, making it a great place to spend one's golden years.
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Staff is excellent, plenty of people, low turnover, and just very nice. Facilities are nice and clean, well kept. The activities are good but not a lot of variety and no off campus activities. Biggest...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Honey's House of Helotes is a senior care home that is located in the rural community of Helotes, Texas in Bexar County. As a bedroom community of San Antonio, the town of Helotes has a population of 7,341 residents and is just 22 miles northwest of downtown San Antonio. The town is just minutes...
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Photo of Franklin Park Alamo Heights
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The facilities are clean and the staff is very friendly and helpful. My parents moved from the Assisted side to Memory Care after about six months. My parents seem to like it there as much as they could...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Photo of Brookdale San Marcos North
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I loved the place. Theda, the nurse, totally went above and beyond! As a nurse myself I knew how great she was! [name removed], the person that handles the visit etc. felt like family! When my mother needs...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Designed With You In MindYou should never have to settle for a retirement brimming with fear, worry or isolation—especially when you could be living here at our assisted living and memory care campus in San Marcos, Texas. Instead of sitting at home and twiddling your thumbs, you could be...
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Photo of New Haven Assisted Living and Memory Care of Cibolo
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Very costly but hopefully in line with other such facilities. Smaller number of residents is good. Be helpful for staff to identify themselves when we call. We were attracted to them because of the room...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At New Haven our residents are at the center of everything we do, and you’ll see that the moment you step through the front door of a New Haven community. From our small, intimate buildings designed for a sense of connection to the wonderful meals we serve to our daily commitment to the health...
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Photo of The Oaks of Garden Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care
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From our first tour visit through family member's current residency, everyone at Graceland is caring and kind, very responsive to requests & questions from family members/resident. The general areas are kept...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
WE ARE NOW DOING IN PERSON COMMUNITY TOURS. Nestled in the beautiful Texas Hill Country, The Oaks of Garden Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care has been the community of choice for seniors since we were built in 2007! Our levels of care provide for individuals who are independent, as well as...
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Photo of Oak Tree Assisted Living
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Oaktree is such a loving place. The staff is amazing and the care they give is top notch. The kitchen is so clean and they care enough to give many options "off the menu" to accommodate. I have eaten there...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Swans Landing Assisted Living
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It is a small nice quite environment. They keep it very clean, my mom loves the food , anything she wants within reason they will get. They give everyone plenty of attention. I would stay there myself, if I...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Shining Stars Assisted Living
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Starlight Homes at Bryn Mawr is our new 16 bed Type B assisted living home located in the Alamo Heights area. We specialize in providing care for seniors with Alzheimer's disease and other dementia like illnesses. Our smaller, homelike design and appearance provides a very intimate and personal...
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This has been a wonderful experience for my family and loved one. The staff are very friendly and professional. I would recommend the community to others for their loved ones.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Life at Adante Assisted Living & Memory Care revolves around modest luxury, personal freedom, and optimal health. Comfortable surroundings, social activity, delicious meals, accommodating staff, and a prime location come together on this unique campus to form a fresh and vivacious lifestyle....
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What I really love about this community is how friendly and kind the staff are and how engaged the residents are with different activities. My moms favorite game hands down is Bingo! We love that this place...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Canyons of Stone Oak is 100% focused on caring for the individual and their personal journey with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. All of our employees are uniquely trained to understand and anticipate the individual needs of each resident. Each resident will follow their own personal...
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My mother has lived in one of the cottages at Blue Skies East for over 4 years now and she is completely happy and thriving. I visit her 2 times a year and I never get tired of hearing her tell me how much...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Mission - Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation - opened January 2012 Now available to all seniors (Non Military welcomed) LONG TERM CARE — we accept private pay and/or Long Term Care Insurance Private rooms available THE MISSION Air Force Village I 4949 Ravenswood Drive San Antonio, TX, 78227 ...
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So far so good. It's clean, and the staff has been friendly. It was a little more expensive than some of the other places, but we have a bigger room, and it's got more conveniences for my loved one, so I...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Argent Court, an assisted living community, is a new retirement alternative for seniors combining independent living with personal care in a warm, dignified community setting.Our residents appreciate the pleasant, home-like environment where personal services are provided in the privacy of their...
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Cost of assisted living in Alum, TX

The average cost of senior living in Alum is $4,294 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Karnes City, TX with an average of $3,508 per month.

Assisted living costs in Alum, TX, vs. nearby cities

Alum, TX
$4,294/mo
$4,240/mo
$3,982/mo

Assisted living costs in Alum, TX, vs. state and national averages

Alum, TX
$4,294/mo
$4,772/mo
U.S. national average
$4,710/mo

Assisted living costs in Alum, TX, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,294/mo
$4,629/mo

Assisted living costs in Alum, TX, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,333/mo
Private
$4,333/mo
Studio
$4,870/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,838/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,083/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,303/mo

Senior living costs in Alum vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Alum, TX
Column state: Texas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAlum, TXTexasU.S.
Assisted Living$4,294/mo$4,772/mo$4,710/mo
Memory Care$4,629/mo$4,938/mo$4,944/mo
Independent Living$4,093/mo$4,249/mo$4,159/mo
Assisted Living
Alum, TX:$4,294/mo
Texas:$4,772/mo
U.S.:$4,710/mo
Memory Care
Alum, TX:$4,629/mo
Texas:$4,938/mo
U.S.:$4,944/mo
Independent Living
Alum, TX:$4,093/mo
Texas:$4,249/mo
U.S.:$4,159/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Alum, TX

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What families are saying about assisted living in Alum

Recent reviews for assisted living in Alum

The William in San Antonio, TX

4.5
[Name removed] was a sales manager that helped us initially. She was wonderful with the move-in process and even helped us find some movers to help move my dad's furniture. The nurses and housekeeping people that I met were very nice as well as the staff in the dining room. I liked how the ...
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Parkway Assisted Living in San Antonio, TX

4.5
We moved my mother to Parkway assisted living facility . The entire staff was caring and took great care of my mother. The care they provide is outstanding.This place is clean and the furniture is in pristine condition. The staff is helpful and very friendly. The residents that live there ...
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Serenity Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care in Live Oak, TX

5.0
We have been nothing short of pleased with our experience with serenity Oaks. My grandmother is getting the absolute best care there. Everybody is so friendly. The food is great and the place is always clean. The staff is always smiling. You can tell they really enjoy their jobs.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Caring and helpful staff. Several reviews mention the friendly and caring nature of the staff at their community. At Whitby Pointe Senior Living, the staff are described as warm and genuinely concerned for residents' well-being. At Brookdale San Marcos South, residents appreciate the attentiveness and helpfulness of ...
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Wide range of activities. Residents find joy in the variety of activities offered in their communities. At Discovery Village at Dominion AL/MC, activities include Sunday potlucks, bingo nights, water aerobics, and even podiatry services. At The Waterford at Shavano Park, residents enjoy arts and crafts, game playing, ...
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Delicious meals. Meals are a highlight for many residents, with several reviews noting the excellent food quality and taste. At The Haven and The Laurels in Stone Oak, mom loves the meals and says the food is very good. At The William, residents particularly enjoy the restaurant-style dining and the chef's e ...
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Cleanliness and maintenance. Reviews consistently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of their communities, from the private rooms to communal areas. At Brookdale Hollywood Park, the facilities are described as clean and well-maintained, with the building, room, and grounds all receiving positive comments. At Franklin Park ...
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Friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Many residents express that they feel at home in their communities due to the friendly and welcoming atmosphere. At The William, staff and management are described as warm and gracious, while at Brookdale San Marcos South, residents enjoy spending time with the nice people in the community. ...
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Reasonable pricing. Some residents comment on the affordability of their communities, allowing them to receive the care they need while staying within their budget. At Esplanade Gardens, the cost was a factor in choosing the community, while at Discovery Village at Dominion AL/MC, residents are happy with the v ...
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Alum review score based on 718 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 718 reviews of 138 Alum assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Alum review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Alum review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Alum, TX138 facilities
8.6
Stockdale, TX146 facilities
8.9
La Vernia, TX17 facilities

Review subcategories for Alum assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 718 reviews of 138 Alum assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Alum resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Alum, TX averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
3.9
3.8
Staff
4.1
4.1
Meals & dining
3.7
3.7
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Alum assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alum assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alum, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Alum assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Alum that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Alum, TXNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
64%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
47.8%
33.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.2%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
95.6%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.3%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
36%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.2%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
54.4%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
58.8%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Alum assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Alum Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Alum, TXNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
61%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
41.9%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
52.9%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
29.4%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Alum assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Alum partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Alum, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
24.3%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52.2%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
50.7%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.1%
36.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.7%
17.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Alum assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Alum communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Alum, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.2%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.1%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
49.3%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24.3%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Alum assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Alum offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Alum, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
50.7%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.8%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.6%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
59.6%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.4%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.6%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.9%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.1%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
55.1%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
39%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.1%
24.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.7%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Alum

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Texas assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Alum protect seniors.
Learn about Texas assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

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The best assisted living facilities near you in Alum, Texas are The Waterford at Westover Hills, Brookdale Maltsberger and Brookdale Nacogdoches. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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