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The cost of independent living in Hays is about $4,823 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 22 options. Read 812 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 The Gardens of Buda Assisted Living
1212 Photos available
1111 Floor plans available
9.8
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22 reviews
9.8
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22 reviews
5 star
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23%
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My dad had to go in to assisted living following a traumatic illness and an extended stay at a skilled nursing facility. It all happened rather quickly and [name removed] and the staff at Provident helped to...
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.
Our Assisted Living and Memory Care community offers a homelike, apartment-style living with all meals, snacks, social activities and wellness programs included in your one monthly fee.We have 24-hour, compassionate associates on site to care for your loved one day and night, whether they are...
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Photo of Village on the Park Onion Creek
2222 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.9
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52 reviews
9.9
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52 reviews
5 star
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When a loved one passes or we can no longer maintain a home, the best recourse is to find a place where we can have a useful quality of life. The choices of places are numerous, but we need a place that will...
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.
Village on the Park - Onion Creek is an independent living - assisted living community located in Austin, TX. Austin is located in Travis County and is home to just over 912,000 people. Austin is a fun city where residents can enjoy dancing, shopping, going out to great restaurants, going to...
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Photo of Arborview Circle C Ranch
3131 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
9.6
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12 reviews
9.6
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12 reviews
5 star
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The facility was recently remodeled. It's modern, inviting & classy! Not to mention, well maintained & pristine. The staff is incredible. They are friendly, attentive to needs, interact with the residents &...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Arborview is the newest concept of living. Where people in similar life stages can meet and live around others who share in similar interests and ideas. Our 62+ Active Adult community was designed for those that are ready to leave the house maintenance and yard work behind and are ready to relax...
Photo of Ledgestone Senior Living
1818 Photos available
1717 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
9.6
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48 reviews
9.6
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48 reviews
5 star
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I think most people need more support when they first move in. I found one new resident crying in the restaurant at breakfast one morning; she was all alone and confused. We all try to help new people, but...
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.
For comforting assisted living, Hays County seniors are finding support and satisfaction at Ledgestone. Beyond just a place to live, we offer older adults feelings of passion, certainty, and community. Our team provides personalized care and experiences to seniors from South Austin, Dripping...
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Photo of Sage Plum Creek
66 Photos available
9.5
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8 reviews
9.5
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8 reviews
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The residents here are really friendly and there is a lot of options of things to do. You can do as much or as little as you want. No pressure. Maintenance is really great. They guys work hard at fixing...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Sage Plum Creek is a resort-style, 55 and older active adult community in Kyle, TX just south of Austin. This brand new senior community brings a maintenance-free lifestyle opportunity for those who are ready to live actively and without the everyday stresses of owning a home. Every corner of...
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Photo of Brookdale Gaines Ranch
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9.2
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58 reviews
9.2
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58 reviews
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The welcoming of the residents. Everyone I meant from residents to staff was friendly, helpful and kind. The various activities provided. There activities for everyone from bridge to line dancing. I love...
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.
No one deserves to spend their retirement drowning in chores like cooking, cleaning and raking leaves. You should have every opportunity to invest in quality relationships, participate in life-giving activities and enjoy soul-nourishing meals in an elegant, restaurant-style dining room surrounded...
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Photo of The Continental Retirement Community
3333 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.2
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68 reviews
9.2
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68 reviews
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Very helpful and friendly staff. Yes, we would recommend absolutely recommend The Continental Retirement Community to other families based on the experience so far .
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.
The Continental is an all-inclusive retirement community, conveniently located in South Austin and just minutes from shopping centers, restaurants, hospitals and Austin International Airport. A Sunshine Retirement Living Community, we offer a variety of amenities to simplify your life, including...
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Photo of Orchard Park of Kyle
2222 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.9
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80 reviews
8.9
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80 reviews
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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.
Orchard Park of Kyle is an assisted living and memory care community located in Kyle, Texas. Kyle is a city situated in Hays County and is among the state's fastest growing regions. Residents enjoy access to an abundance of outdoor recreational opportunities, including fishing and hiking at Lake...
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Photo of Sodalis Austin
1515 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.7
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166 reviews
8.7
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166 reviews
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It's all a 5 in my opinion....weekends, especially Sunday are rather quiet with a very small staff presence, few activities and doors locked that make it difficult to get in or out...good for resident...
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 continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, to help residents and families in need. We will do all we can to help those who are in need of our services now and always.We are now offering Virtual Tours of our communities via FaceTime, Zoom and Google Duo. If you’re...
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Photo of The Legacy at Oak Hill
2323 Photos available
8.5
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52 reviews
8.5
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52 reviews
5 star
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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.
At The Legacy at Oak Hill, residents experience a smooth transition to community care. Two stories of senior living apartments overlook the spacious inner courtyard, where residents can stroll along the paved walking paths in the fresh air. In this community, seniors reside in a suburban Texas...
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Photo of Solstice at Austin
2727 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
8.4
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68 reviews
8.4
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68 reviews
5 star
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3 star
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7%
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Most of the admin we met when we first selected the community are gone now, but they were very helpful and friendly. It's a nice community that offers just enough assistance for seniors who can still live...
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.
Solstice Senior Living at Austin is a welcoming, vibrant and engaging independent senior living community in the heart of Austin, Texas. Through our Vibrant Life® program, we strive to enhance and enrich your life with meaningful activities and by creating community with your neighbors. We are...
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Photo of Brookdale Beckett Meadows
1414 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion
8.4
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77 reviews
8.4
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77 reviews
5 star
37%
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I am a resident at Brookdale Beckett Meadows in Austin TX and want to thank [name removed], the Business Officer Manager. He is a true professional who devotes many hours to assuring that all of the...
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.
Redefine your independence with a worry-free lifestyle.There are plenty of active seniors out there who are ready, willing and able to take on the world—with just a bit of help. If you’re living a mostly independent lifestyle, but you could use an extra hand with some of your day-to-day...
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Photo of The Philomena
2323 Photos available
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8.2
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22 reviews
8.2
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22 reviews
5 star
54%
4 star
27%
3 star
5%
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5%
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Our experience at Philomena has been great so far. They have kind and compassionate caregivers and my mom really feels like they care about her. Although my mom is not very social, I see lots of nice...
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.
Founded in 2020, our beautiful, modern community offers a warm and supportive environment for seniors. We are ideally located near a major hospital, specialty healthcare providers, shopping centers, and a variety of amenities to make life more convenient and enjoyable.Our community features a...
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Photo of The Watermark at Southpark Meadows
1313 Photos available
8.0
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18 reviews
8.0
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18 reviews
5 star
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Staff is super friendly and you can tell they care. Dining has a diverse menu and the quality is excellent. Facility is high quality and always spotless.
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.
Watermark Retirement Communities® has been transforming senior living with passion and purpose for more than 30 years.The Watermark at Southpark Meadows is an urban retreat where Hill Country casual meets Texas flair.Explore new passions, forge lasting friendships, and celebrate well-being in...
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Photo of Buda Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care
1010 Photos available
7.5
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41 reviews
7.5
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41 reviews
5 star
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Very nice place with a very nice and friendly staff. The place is decorated beautifully. More upscale dining room look. And the staff seems very friendly & knowledgeable. And a Buda Oaks without our...
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.
Discover a vibrant community full of love, friendship, and Texas Hill Country hospitality at Buda Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care. Our beautifully-appointed, pet-friendly apartments are set in an atmosphere of small-town charm that offers plenty of inviting gathering spaces and exciting...
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1414 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
1.0
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4 reviews
1.0
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We chose Ledgestone because they had cottages available, they had a wheel chair accessible shower, and it was open and attractive with friendly staff. The cottages are very large and spacious.. The food is...
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.
Nestled within the abundant green vistas of historic Dripping Springs, our assisted living community offers seniors the cozy conveniences of life with personalized luxury.At Ledgestone Senior Living, we offer a variety of flexible lifestyle options with specialized programs for assurance and...
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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.
5 star
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Care is always kind of expensive, but it's not too bad and the caregivers here all seem really friendly. One of the main reasons we chose Comfort care was because when they came for their initial assessment;...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Hays, TX

The average cost of senior living in Hays is $4,823 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lockhart, TX with an average of $4,093 per month.

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

Hays, TX
$4,823/mo
$4,970/mo

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

Hays, TX
$4,823/mo
$4,248/mo
U.S. national average
$4,156/mo

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

$5,897/mo
Independent Living
$4,823/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,214/mo
Studio
$5,260/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,972/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,571/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,255/mo

Senior living costs in Hays 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: Hays, TX
Column state: Texas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHays, TXTexasU.S.
Independent Living$4,823/mo$4,248/mo$4,156/mo
Assisted Living$5,687/mo$4,766/mo$4,706/mo
Memory Care$5,897/mo$4,931/mo$4,939/mo
Independent Living
Hays, TX:$4,823/mo
Texas:$4,248/mo
U.S.:$4,156/mo
Assisted Living
Hays, TX:$5,687/mo
Texas:$4,766/mo
U.S.:$4,706/mo
Memory Care
Hays, TX:$5,897/mo
Texas:$4,931/mo
U.S.:$4,939/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Hays

Recent reviews for independent living in Hays

SPJST Lake Travis Assisted Living in Austin, TX

5.0
The community is very nice and the staff is very friendly and helpful. They are understaffed but are working hard to recruit more staff. The community is very homey and they have lots of activities and I would recommend this community

Sage Park Austin

4.0
The front office staff at Juniper Village at Spicewood Summit is friendly and calm The care staff nursing is great, but some of the day to day care staff do not perform up to expected standards with brief changes. For example: 2 different staff member occurrences within 7 months. Families have ...
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Affinity at South Park Meadows in Austin, TX

5.0
Affinity provides very comfortable, safe, well-planned apartments. Rooms for movies, golf practice, hobbies, dog washing, poker, card games, family gatherings, and happy hours are open for all. The staff is friendly, easy to contact, and skilled. My two years here have been very pleasant!

Hays independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hays independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hays, 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 Hays 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 Hays partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Hays, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
44.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
77.8%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
77.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
77.8%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.3%
10.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Hays 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 Hays communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hays, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
77.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
77.8%
43.3%
Room service
Room service
72.2%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.8%
17.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hays 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 Hays offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Hays, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
77.8%
45%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
72.2%
28.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
72.2%
32.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
77.8%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
88.9%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
88.9%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
77.8%
42.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
88.9%
38%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
88.9%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
88.9%
47%
Live performances
Live performances
88.9%
46.6%
Dances
Dances
88.9%
32.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
88.9%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
88.9%
46.3%
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There are 22 independent living facilities near Hays, Texas. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Hays, Texas are Pavilion at Great Hills and Atria at the Arboretum. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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