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Assisted living costs in San Marcos average about $5,071 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 215 communities in San Marcos. Our detailed directory has 6845 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as New Braunfels, Dripping Springs and Buda.

Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses. 

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Photo of Adante Assisted Living and Memory Care
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This has been a wonderful experience for my family and loved one. The staff are very friendly and professional. I would recommend the community to others for their loved ones.
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.
Life at Adante Assisted Living & Memory Care revolves around modest luxury, personal freedom, and optimal health. Comfortable surroundings, social activity, delicious meals, accommodating staff, and a prime location come together on this unique campus to form a fresh and vivacious lifestyle....
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We chose Family Tree Assisted Living because of their friendliness and how much they seemed to care for the residents. Their staff is great . I just think one more person would help.
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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We’ve been with Heritage Lakes for a couple of years. My mom and her brother started in independent living in their spacious and beautiful two bedroom cottages by the lake. The management and staff go above...
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.
Photo of The Springs of Austin Assisted Living and Memory Care
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The place is always clean and the staff has always been really friendly and helpful. They have been taking great care of my mom. The food looks very well prepared and they have a variety of options for each...
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.
The Springs of Austin provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. Our community has 32 private apartments for residents' comfort. We are committed to providing an engaging atmosphere for all our residents and our team is passionate about senior care while treating all with...
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Thank you to for taking care of my brother. Your team took the time and supported my family every step of the way. [name removed] was blessed to be cared for by such a great team. [name removed] —explained...
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.
Looking for a home for your loved one? Want an alternative to a nursing home or assisted living facility? Here is what we offer: 4200 square foot single story country home on 3 acres. We are a LICENSED Type B facility Licensed for 10 residents. Doctor, Nurse, and Healthcare visits on site....
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When we started looking for an assisted living community that would be a good fit for my aunt, we had all but given up...until we stepped onto the grounds of The Lodge At Leon Springs. The beautiful and...
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.
The Lodge at Leon Springs is an assisted living community located in the vibrant southwestern city of San Antonio, TX. Our tranquil, tight-knit community is set in a quiet residential neighborhood surrounded by mature shade trees, lush green gardens and a spring-fed pond. San Antonio is a...
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The first time I visited Graceland I sensed a real sense of compassion and care for the residents. Since that first visit my husband has been well taken care of. He seems very content and happier than in...
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.
Devoted to caring for individuals who are unable to live alone, Graceland is staffed 24 hours a day with caring people. The four bedrooms are furnished or unfurnished, as well as single or double occupancy. Bedrooms include telephone lines and hi-def cable ready TV outlets. The home is technology...
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My mother has been at The Pointe since February 2023 and absolutely loves it. The first few days were tough for her but once she made friends and started enjoying all of the activities she was hooked!! It...
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.
Midway between the Austin metropolitan area and Texas Hill country, The Pointe at Cedar Park Assisted Living Community offers a lifestyle to meet your unique needs. With proximity to historic ranchland, lush parks and the vintage Austin Steam Train, this peaceful and picturesque community is an...
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It is the best place that you can find. It is a place where, the caregivers are really trained to do their job. The ratio for caregivers vs residents is higher. They are always smiling and happy. I visited...
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.
Located in Cedar Park, Williamson County, Texas, Sundance at Bushy Creek is an assisted living community designed to care for residents experiencing memory loss issues, including those with Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Its location on Glacier Pass Lane makes it easy for friends and family...
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The staff were friendly, gave you hugs, have even visited us over here even though they work at the Etta -- a very family feeling. The William closed 15 May. We were given 30 days notice . Living at [name...
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.
Welcome to a life of leisure and luxury at our upscale assisted living and memory care community in the extraordinary, historic and culture-rich city of San Antonio, Texas. Your fine living includes well-appointed common areas, a spacious private apartment and chef-prepared, restaurant-style...
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Photo of Wholehearted Senior Living at Leon Springs
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I would highly recommend Golden Stage to others for their loved ones. The caregivers were pheromonal during my loved one's stay. They were compassionate, patient, loving, and caring towards my loved one. ...
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.
Golden Stage Assisted Living is dedicated to providing the highest quality of care in a safe and comfortable setting. Our professional and courteous staff provide the highest quality care. We value the dignity and privacy of our seniors and provide personal hygiene assistance and mobility...
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Photo of Harmony Point Memory Care
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I took care of my 87 year mother, who has been diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia with Parkinson's, until I couldn't take care of her anymore. Harmony Point Memory Care has been a godsend and has made a...
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.
If a senior you love is ready to move into a community setting, a Cedar Park, TX, memory care home may be the right choice. Harmony Point Memory Care is a privately owned community catering to the needs of seniors. We're able to care for people with dementia as well as those who just need a...
Photo of Wholehearted Senior Living at Boerne
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Mother wasn't too happy being there but it was better than all other options. 1. Overall experience 4 - resident was stealing my mother's ginger ale and nutritional shakes from her bedroom when my mother...
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.
New Hope Assisted Living is dedicated to providing the highest quality of care in a safe and comfortable home-like setting. Our community is filled with warm decor and greets the residents with scenes of the Hill Country. We value the dignity and privacy of our seniors and provide personal...
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They do everything very well. The only way they could improve is offer more activities. My mother really likes the food and the staff!
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.
Mallard Home care has been in business for a little over a year now. Although the staff and management have had many year in senior care. We are fully licensed and regulated by the Department of Human Serives and the Department of Agining and Disabilty. Located in the new Falcon point subdivision...
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The owners and the staff of Aging Gracefully run a beautifully updated, warm and comfortable assisted living home. We liked that it was a home, with limited number of residents, versus an apartment-style...
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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The place is nice and my sister enjoys being around people. The staff overall is good at the upper levels but they have had some turnover with the other people especially kitchen and dining staff.
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.
Welcome to the Court at Round Rock! Life is simply wonderful at Court at Round Rock. You can go on outings to local eateries, baseball games At the Dell Diamond, local parks, and many other fantastic places. The family oriented atmosphere is warm and relaxed. The community Embraces the small town...
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There was a change of ownership a while back and a lot of staff changes. That was hard. Now everything seems to be running smoothly, I don't know the new staff as well as I did the old. Communication with...
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.
At The Monarch at Round Rock Memory Care, we believe that a strong support system is fundamental to achieving happiness and well-being. As part of our commitment to personalized care, we operate two assisted living communities, Our approach revolves around tailoring our environments to suit the...
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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.
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Provides: Memory Care
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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.
The Gardens of Buda Memory Care has been serving seniors since 2000, and our new Assisted Living community opened in 2018. WE ARE NOW DOING IN PERSON COMMUNITY TOURS. We are minutes from downtown Buda and nestled among beautiful trees. Due to the technology boom in Austin, our residents come from...
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The room is nice and big enough for his things; the care is overall very good; food is good most of the time; activities are a bit sparse (but he doesn't participate much); my biggest complaint is...
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.
Season's Alzheimer's and Assisted Care is a residential care home for seniors that is located in the city of San Antonio, Texas which is in Bexar County with small portions extending into Medina and Comal counties. San Antonio is a city with a great deal of history. The Alamo is a national...
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The staff is kind and friendly. They really care about the residents. I receive timely responses to requests. They keep me updated on how she's doing. The place is very clean and always smells pleasant....
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.
The Seasons on Tezel is an assisted living community that is located in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas. Families will enjoy visiting and living in San Antonio because of the vibrant culture, rich historical sites, a flourishing arts scene, as well as delicious traditional Mexican food. Seasons...
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We placed my mom in Tran’s Senior Oasis 20 months ago, and we could not have been more pleased with the care she was provided. Dr. Tran and her staff should be the model for assisted living. Dr. Tran and...
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.
Tran’s Senior Oasis is a six-bed spectacular personal-care home licensed and in exemplary standing with the Texas Department of Aging & Disability Service (DADS). Why is Tran’s Senior Oasis different from other personal-care homes? Here are 10 top reasons:•#1 Tran’s Senior Oasis is owned...
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Living at Maravilla at the Domain has been wonderful — the amenities feel very upscale, the dining options are delicious, and there are always great wellness classes and social events to enjoy. The staff are...
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.
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The Village at Incarnate Word offers independent living, 2 levels of assisted living, in addition to a memory care unit and skilled nursing/rehab and long-term nursing. The staff and residents are friendly...
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.
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Dad is doing well at Willows. [name removed] and [name removed] really have things taken care of. The facility is a nice one. The staff is attentive. The place is just the right size. We are happy with 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.
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Cost of assisted living in San Marcos, TX

The average cost of senior living in San Marcos is $5,071 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Braunfels, TX with an average of $4,257 per month.

Assisted living costs in San Marcos, TX, vs. state and national averages

San Marcos, TX
$5,071/mo
$4,569/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in San Marcos, TX, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,071/mo
$6,724/mo

Assisted living costs in San Marcos, TX, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,508/mo
Studio
$4,555/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,621/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,429/mo

Senior living costs in San Marcos 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: San Marcos, TX
Column state: Texas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSan Marcos, TXTexasU.S.
Assisted Living$5,071/mo$4,569/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,724/mo$6,223/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,655/mo$3,090/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
San Marcos, TX:$5,071/mo
Texas:$4,569/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
San Marcos, TX:$6,724/mo
Texas:$6,223/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
San Marcos, TX:$3,655/mo
Texas:$3,090/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in San Marcos, TX

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What families are saying about assisted living in San Marcos

Recent reviews for assisted living in San Marcos

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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Serenity Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care in Live Oak, TX

5.0
We have been nothing short of pleased with our experience with serenity Oaks. My grandmother is getting the absolute best care there. Everybody is so friendly. The food is great and the place is always clean. The staff is always smiling. You can tell they really enjoy their jobs.

Adante Assisted Living and Memory Care in San Antonio, TX

5.0
Visited several senior communities about 2 years ago with a "Senior" friend (88 YO). When we visited Adante, we both were quite impressed and loved it immediately. The price for a one bedroom apartement was the least expensive of all we visited. Our friend decided to go into Adante ...
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San Marcos review score based on 1,225 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 1225 reviews of 215 San Marcos assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The San Marcos 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

San Marcos review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
San Marcos, TX215 facilities
8.6
Lockhart, TX147 facilities
8.7
Austin, TX98 facilities

Review subcategories for San Marcos 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 1,225 reviews of 215 San Marcos assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare San Marcos 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.
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San Marcos assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in San Marcos assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in San Marcos, 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 San Marcos 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 San Marcos that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
San Marcos, TXNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
70.7%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
56.7%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.6%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.7%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
77.2%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
42.8%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.6%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
61.9%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
67%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in San Marcos 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 San Marcos Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
San Marcos, TXNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
67.4%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
49.8%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
58.6%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
28.8%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in San Marcos 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 San Marcos partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
San Marcos, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.7%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
59.1%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
56.7%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
52.1%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
34.9%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in San Marcos 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 San Marcos communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
San Marcos, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
43.7%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
54.9%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.4%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in San Marcos 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 San Marcos offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
San Marcos, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
60%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
47.4%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.7%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
67.4%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
67%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.9%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.8%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
51.2%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.9%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64.7%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
64.2%
48%
Dances
Dances
47.9%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.7%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64.2%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in San Marcos

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Texas assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in San Marcos protect seniors.
Learn about Texas assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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