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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Balcones Heights, TX

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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.
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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.
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.
Marriott's Northwest Oaks Guest Home offers assisted living for seniors in a warm and comfortable environment without being formal. A single story design makes it easier for residents to navigate and find their way. At Village Oaks, we have created Companion Living® to encourage our seniors to...
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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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Things are going very well for my friend at Morningside Ministries. She had a relationship with them before moving and that helped her transition. The staff is friendly and answers all of our questions. She...
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.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the beautiful Monte Vista Historic District is located just north of downtown San Antonio, and is home to Morningside Ministries at The Chandler Estate. The centerpiece of The Chandler Estate is the grand Victorian-style home, built in 1887,...
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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.
Photo of South Texas Assisted Living
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.
South Texas Assisted LivingSouth Texas Assisted Living is an assisted living community providing a caring home to seniors in San Antonio, TX. Those who become a part of this assisted living community will find that the city of San Antonio has much to offer to both them and their guests. San...
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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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Greenwood home is a very nice home. I would rate it on the highest level so far. Our loved one has just moved in recently so she is still getting adjusted but it seems to be a good fit for her. She is...
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.
We are a small homelike facility that gives personal attention to 6 or less residents. The setting is conductive to getting to know the likes and preference as well as needs of every single person. The owners are intimately involved with day to day care and have over 15 years of experience.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Provides: Memory Care
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.
Photo of Brooks Home For Seniors
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Our experience with Brooks Home for Seniors has been a good one, so far! It's a nice looking, well kept community, and one of the cleanest places I've ever seen! The people are friendly, and they do a great...
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.
Brooks Home For SeniorsBrooks Home For Seniors is a senior residential care home located in the larger city of San Antonio, TX and in Medina county. San Antonio is situated in southern central Texas and is known for its richness in cultural and historical heritage. The boardwalk of the San...
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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.
We offer a 3 year price lock guaranteeCare Limited to 8-14 residentsNursing visits and wellness checksComplete laundry, linen and housekeeping includedPrivate and companion rooms available
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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.
Photo of Ortega's Homestyle Assisted Livings LLC
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.
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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...
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Cost of assisted living in Balcones Heights, TX

The average cost of senior living in Balcones Heights is $4,217 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Somerset, TX with an average of $4,032 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Balcones Heights, TX vs. nearby cities

Balcones Heights, TX
$4,133/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Balcones Heights, TX vs. the state and national average

Balcones Heights, TX
$4,133/mo
$4,687/mo
U.S. national average
$4,552/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Balcones Heights vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,133/mo
$4,501/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Balcones Heights, TX by room type

Semi-Private
$3,934/mo
Private
$4,020/mo
Studio
$4,488/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,292/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,788/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,800/mo

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Balcones Heights, TX

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Balcones Heights.

What families are saying about assisted living in Balcones Heights

Recent reviews for assisted living in Balcones Heights

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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Sodalis Stone Oak in San Antonio, TX

5.0
It has been a good experince. It's a nice place, and my loved one is pretty content. I picked this community because of the cleanliness, it's smaller in size and close to home.

Pecan View Senior Care AL in San Antonio, TX

5.0
While she lived in this care home, my mom felt at home. She was well cared for. She was clean and well kept and felt good about getting her hair and nails done. She really enjoyed all the meals and snacks, and she really loved all the offered activities. It really helps that [name removed] ...
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Balcones Heights review score based on 367 family reviews

8.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 367 reviews of 69 Balcones Heights assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Balcones Heights 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

Balcones Heights review score compared against nearby cities

8.8
Balcones Heights, TX69 facilities
8.7
San Antonio, TX104 facilities
8.7
Castle Hills, TX87 facilities

Review subcategories for Balcones Heights 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 367 reviews of 69 Balcones Heights assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Balcones Heights 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.
Balcones Heights, TX averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.0
Value for cost*
4.3
4.1
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Balcones Heights assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Balcones Heights assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Balcones Heights, 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 Balcones Heights 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 Balcones Heights that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Balcones Heights, TXNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
73.9%
51.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
53.6%
33%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.6%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
79.7%
56.2%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40.6%
29.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.6%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
59.4%
47.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
69.6%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Balcones Heights 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 Balcones Heights Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Balcones Heights, TXNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
69.6%
50.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
44.9%
31.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
52.2%
40.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
36.2%
13.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Balcones Heights 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 Balcones Heights partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Balcones Heights, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.1%
26.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.1%
39.2%
No sugar
No sugar
52.2%
36.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
49.3%
34.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
26.1%
12.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Balcones Heights 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 Balcones Heights communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Balcones Heights, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40.6%
30.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.8%
41.2%
Room service
Room service
58%
35%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
31.9%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Balcones Heights 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 Balcones Heights offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Balcones Heights, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
53.6%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.9%
30.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.1%
29.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
65.2%
49%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
68.1%
48.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58%
51.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.4%
40.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.9%
33.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42%
36.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58%
45.5%
Live performances
Live performances
63.8%
45.9%
Dances
Dances
39.1%
28.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.2%
23.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.5%
44.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in Balcones Heights

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Texas assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Balcones Heights protect seniors.

Learn about Texas Assisted Living regulations

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