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9 Best Independent Living Communities in Hays City, TX

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The cost of independent living in Hays City is about $5,198 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 9 options. Read 214 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 Sage Plum Creek
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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
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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 Orchard Park of Kyle
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They place is REALLY nice and clean. The people are great with my mother (and she's a handful!) Easy for her friends to come and see her. She has her own room and it is big. She shares a bathroom with...
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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We had a very good experience. Value for cost is difficult because it is expensive but all the facilities we visited were about the same. I gave Philomena 5s, however, we started to see the evidence of...
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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We recently found ourselves helpless in taking care of our parents! They were relocated from Las Vegas to Buda Texas! Mom has dementia and dad suffering from major failure of his organs and we could not meet...
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.
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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I absolutely appreciate everyone's attention for detail and care when it comes to taking care of my mother! I appreciate all of the fun activities provided daily. Especially when I visit on weekends.
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.
Join us at Alexis Pointe and experience the finest luxury senior living in Wimberley, TX. We offer a premier independent living, assisted living, and memory care community located in the Texas Hill Country. Residents from San Marcos, Fischer, Woodcreek, and other nearby cities savor the lively...
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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 Buda Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care
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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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I can’t say enough about New Haven in Kyle Texas. My sister has been a resident there for several months. The facility has been very clean every time I have visited. The staff is patient and caring with...
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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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: Senior Apartments
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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 Hays City, TX

The average cost of senior living in Hays City is $5,198 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lockhart, TX with an average of $3,973 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Hays City, TX vs. nearby cities

Hays City, TX
$5,198/mo
$5,091/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Hays City, TX vs. the state and national average

Hays City, TX
$5,198/mo
$4,178/mo
U.S. national average
$4,124/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Hays City vs. other types of senior living

$5,852/mo
Independent Living
$5,198/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Hays City, TX by room type

Semi-Private
$4,881/mo
Studio
$5,133/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,641/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,116/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Hays City

Recent reviews for independent living in Hays City

Brookdale Lohmans Crossing in Austin, TX

4.4
They run a clean facility. The staff were all extremely friendly. The care services were on point. They had a lot of activities. For what my loved one was paying, it was plenty of activities and people to interact. Overall, they are doing a good job.

Volante of Sage Spring in San Marcos, TX

4.1
We went with them because the layout of building, it's one story-which we liked better, the staff we were introduced to (but I think they are a bit understaffed, honestly), the location ( easy to get to without having to sit in I35 traffic) and the facility grounds (they aren't surrounded by ...
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Grace House 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

Hays City independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hays City independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hays City, 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 City 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 City partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Hays City, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
21.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
77.8%
35.3%
No sugar
No sugar
77.8%
31.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
66.7%
34.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.3%
10.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Hays City 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 City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hays City, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
77.8%
37.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
44.5%
Room service
Room service
66.7%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hays City 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 City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Hays City, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.4%
29%
Community service programs
Community service programs
55.6%
33.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
77.8%
50%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
88.9%
55.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
43.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
77.8%
39%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
77.8%
42.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
88.9%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
77.8%
47.8%
Dances
Dances
66.7%
33.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
66.7%
40.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
88.9%
47.5%
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There are 9 independent living facilities near Hays City, Texas. See the full list.

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