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The cost of independent living in Waelder is about $4,162 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 50 options. Read 1098 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 Rio Terra Senior Living
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I feel like all the staff are very kind to my mother and to myself. There's a couple of factors here. Price and distance. I would recommend to others.
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.
Welcome to Rio Terra — designed to provide everything you need to lead an effortless lifestyle. We offer independent living, assisted living and memory care. The amenities range from beautifully designed residences and delicious, healthy dining options prepared by on site chefs, to a myriad...
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It is a great community, and I would recommend it to anyone. They have a variety of activities such as Zumba, social activities, swimming and more for the residents to choose from. They have a continental...
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.
Overture Mueller is the perfect place to find a 55+ apartment homes for rent in Austin, Texas. Live the carefree lifestyle you’ve always wanted. Say goodbye to all the ‘to-dos’ that go along with home ownership and maintenance, and say hello to more time to enjoy the thriving, creative city of...
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I highly recommend Mercy House to other families. I like the staff and the management there. They have gone above and beyond to take care of my husband.
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.
Mercy House is located in New Braunfels, Texas. WE ARE DOING IN PERSON TOURS. It has one community located in Cross Street and the other strategically positioned in Rock Street all within the beautiful small town of New Braunfels.The community, that provides memory care to the residents of Texas,...
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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
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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.
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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: 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.
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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.
48 spacious living accommodations make up the Golden Age Assisted Living facility. Golden Age Home Assisted living is the perfect arrangement for those who may no longer be able to live safely at home but need only a little assistance to live life to the fullest.In the late 1950s it became...
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They are a pretty good community it takes a lot to get a perfect score out of me but they are doing a very good job. Our loved one stays busy here and is enjoying all the activities they have for them. If...
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.
Argent Court Bastrop is an assisted living community which has been in operation since 2001.  Argent Court is licensed by the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services as a Type B Large assisted living community.  Argent Court is currently undergoing an expansion project, adding...
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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.
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Photo of The Homestead Assisted Living
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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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
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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.
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.
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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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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: 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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[name removed] the sales representative here is just a gem, she truly is a germ and is always upbeat and never steps out of line. I do wish they had some kind of a welcoming packet or even a welcoming...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Affinity at Southpark Meadows we’ve created a new kind of 55+ lifestyle community for people who are ambitious about the years ahead and aren’t willing to compromise their freedom.Rents start at $1,445, which includes everything: utilities, WiFi, expanded television services, swimming pool,...
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Oak Bluff Village
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.
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 Mabee Village of the Marbridge
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: 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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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.
Private and Semiprivate Floor plans, Three meals daily, 24 hour attendant supervision, Housekeeping Daily, Nurse on Staff, Full Time Activities Program, Emergency Call System, Utilities & Cable included in base price.  Our home offers different levels of care which can include assistance with...

Cost of independent living in Waelder, TX

The average cost of senior living in Waelder is $4,162 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Schulenburg, TX with an average of $2,691 per month.

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

Waelder, TX
$4,162/mo
$3,571/mo
$3,563/mo

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

Waelder, TX
$4,162/mo
$4,144/mo
U.S. national average
$4,091/mo

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

$4,754/mo
Independent Living
$4,162/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,510/mo
Studio
$4,854/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,561/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,625/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,248/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Waelder

Recent reviews for independent living in Waelder

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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Brookdale San Marcos North

5.0
I've been very pleased with the staff. Their patience with those of us who have all those problems, physical and mental, which is something the family members of the residents should very much appreciate.

The Watermark at Southpark Meadows in Austin, TX

4.2
I would say the community is good. The only ding, I have is the community can be a little less communicative and hard to get a hold of. The food is good. Prior to COVID they had activities every day. As long as the residents want to participate. When I was there, all the residents were ...
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Waelder independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waelder independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waelder, 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 Waelder 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 Waelder partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Waelder, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.4%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51%
34.3%
No sugar
No sugar
49%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.7%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.4%
9.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Waelder 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 Waelder communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Waelder, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.3%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waelder 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 Waelder offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Waelder, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
55.1%
44.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.7%
28.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40.8%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.1%
47.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
65.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.2%
54.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.1%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40.8%
38%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
51%
41.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.2%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
59.2%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
44.9%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
46.9%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61.2%
46.4%
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