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The cost of independent living in Fentress is about $4,432 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 10 options. Read 136 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Photo of Brookdale San Marcos South
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33 Floor plans available
9.4
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58 reviews
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They have been really great with [name removed]! She gets the care she needs and the care givers are so sweet and patient with her. I would recommend, if I knew someone that needed assisted living.
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.
A Little More Care, A Lot More LifeExperience what independence redefined looks like here at our assisted living community in San Marcos, Texas. Nestled in the heart of hill country, your new residence could overlook an enclosed courtyard brimming with fragrant flowers, a stunning water fountain,...
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Photo of Mariella of Sage Spring
1111 Photos available
8.8
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15 reviews
8.8
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15 reviews
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The staff is great Front office people good also. Can't comment on food. I would recommend them for others who are searching for memory care for their loved one. It's a great place. Very happy.
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 Golden Age Home Assisted Living
3535 Photos available
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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Photo of Ashford Wellington
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8.0
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It doesn't offer meals and dining. It's a little expensive but I feel safe and like it a lot. I picked this community because of the atmosphere, friendly people, amenities, animal friendly, and you can't...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Photo of Brookdale San Marcos North
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33 Floor plans available
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53 reviews
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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
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.
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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There was no stress, it was a pleasure to be there and deal with them. They had all kinds of things to do with the seniors, they would take them to do things. The owners knew exactly how to handle, and what...
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.
1017 Bois D'Arc is three years old and is the newest residence of Assisted Residential Retirement, located in Lockhart,Texas. This 'Arts and Crafts' home, has been completely remodeled for a maximum capacity of 16 people. Our intimate group of familiar caregivers and residents quickly develop...
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Three years ago I placed both of my parents in assisted living at Sage Springs. My mom was admitted into the memory care unit, where she received very good care from all the staff. They were very patient and...
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: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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My mom was here for three years and she said "Finally I have my own washer!" and she was just so thrilled by itself and she didn't want to leave also because she had her privacy there and she really felt...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Cost of independent living in Fentress, TX

The average cost of senior living in Fentress is $4,432 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lockhart, TX with an average of $4,093 per month.

Independent living costs in Fentress, TX, vs. nearby cities

Fentress, TX
$4,432/mo
$4,377/mo
$4,505/mo

Independent living costs in Fentress, TX, vs. state and national averages

Fentress, TX
$4,432/mo
$4,250/mo
U.S. national average
$4,157/mo

Independent living costs in Fentress, TX, vs. other senior living options

$4,845/mo
Independent Living
$4,432/mo

Independent living costs in Fentress, TX, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,420/mo
Studio
$4,836/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,990/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,938/mo

Senior living costs in Fentress 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: Fentress, TX
Column state: Texas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFentress, TXTexasU.S.
Independent Living$4,432/mo$4,250/mo$4,157/mo
Assisted Living$4,800/mo$4,766/mo$4,706/mo
Memory Care$4,845/mo$4,931/mo$4,939/mo
Independent Living
Fentress, TX:$4,432/mo
Texas:$4,250/mo
U.S.:$4,157/mo
Assisted Living
Fentress, TX:$4,800/mo
Texas:$4,766/mo
U.S.:$4,706/mo
Memory Care
Fentress, TX:$4,845/mo
Texas:$4,931/mo
U.S.:$4,939/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Fentress

Recent reviews for independent living in Fentress

Argent Court Seguin

4.0
So far, things are going pretty well here. The staff is nice and friendly and they seem to care. The facility is nice and well kept as far as I can see. We haven't had any major issues with Argent Court so far.

Emerald Cottages New Braunfels

4.8
They are so helpful! [Name removed] and [name removed] are so amazing! They dedicate so much time to the facility and it’s occupants. They always have something going on as for activities. My parents have not been to any of activities as of yet, but have a good schedule of things monthly.

Eden Hill Communities, a CCRC in New Braunfels, TX

5.0
I have lived here 7+ years and have witnessed a couple slumps but overall this is an excellent facility. Food is chef prepared with many choices, served attractively and have been told by several it is the best in the area of care centers. Apartments are nice, fairly spacious (choices of ...
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Fentress independent living services and amenities

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

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fentress independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Fentress partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fentress, TXNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10%
10.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Fentress independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Fentress communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fentress, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
43.3%
Room service
Room service
30%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
17.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fentress independent 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 independent living communities in Fentress offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fentress, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
30%
45%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10%
28.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
32.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
42.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10%
38%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
47%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
46.6%
Dances
Dances
10%
32.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
46.3%
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Brookdale San Marcos South, Mariella of Sage Spring and Golden Age Home Assisted Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Fentress, Texas. See full list of communities.

There are 10 independent living facilities near Fentress, Texas. See the full list.

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