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The cost of independent living in Bandera is about $4,574 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 15 options. Read 176 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 Heritage Place of Boerne
1515 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.3
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9.3
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My mother absolutely loves Heritage Place. She says the food is wonderful and she enjoys the activities. One of her favorites is the ice cream social on Tuesdays. The facility is always clean and the staff...
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.
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Photo of Juniper Village at Guadalupe Riverfront
1111 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.9
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Great receptionists! Clean. Nice Apts. Good variety of food. However activities need improvement. Terrible map of premises. Food/snacks not always available. It's the best place in Kerrville. I love most of...
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.
Juniper Village at Guadalupe Riverfront provides senior living including independent living, assisted living, and skilled care. Our active senior living community is located directly on the Guadalupe Riverfront in Kerrville, Texas. Our campus features vibrant living spaces, inviting common...
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8.9
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15 reviews
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15 reviews
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It is very expensive, but because there are only 14 people in the building, the care is very good. The staff is extremely friendly and very patient. When a patient hits the button, the response time is...
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.
Honey's House of Helotes is a senior care home that is located in the rural community of Helotes, Texas in Bexar County. As a bedroom community of San Antonio, the town of Helotes has a population of 7,341 residents and is just 22 miles northwest of downtown San Antonio. The town is just minutes...
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WE love it here! Everything is terrific. The staff is absolutely top notch : professional, friendly, ultra helpful. When we need a light bulb changed or some such, they are Johnny on the spot. We are...
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.
These cottage units all have 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and an attached garage. Additionally, they are well finished with the following: Wood floors in the living areas, Granite in the kitchen and baths, Separate laundry room with hookups for full size washer and dryer, Complete kitchen appliance...
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We were able to help find our friend the perfect place for her to thrive. A small community with people who truly act like family. Serene surroundings with loving and professional caretakers. She is...
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.
The Texan House is a Unique Independent Living Senior Community in the beautiful Texas Hill Country! Situated in Boerne, TX, this highly desirable location is just minutes from San Antonio and all that a large metro can offer including outstanding medical facilities and specialists.Here you'll...
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1212 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
7.7
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24 reviews
7.7
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24 reviews
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The community is absolutely beautiful. Everyone is so warm and welcoming and just ready to help. The people who live here seem to be so happy and are well taken care of by the staff. This was a wonderful...
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 River Point of Kerrville, we offer a variety of community features. Residents can enjoy regular off-site adventures and excursions. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. We offer free wi-fi. Free resident parking and guest parking available at our location. All meals are provided to...
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7.3
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7.3
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They are friendly, and answer any questions that I ask. We picked this community for our loved one because it was close to home.
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.
Our community is proud to have been awarded the prestigious 'Best of the Best' in Boerne, voted by the community in 2019. We also just recently were awarded the 'Best of 2020' for Assisted Living in Boerne by The SeniorAdvisor.com. This award recognizes senior living and home care providers...
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Photo of Brookdale Kerrville
1010 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
6.8
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32 reviews
6.8
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Get involved. Visit as often as you can! The staff was amazing! They showed such love and true caring for my Dad. They were always one step ahead on what needed to be done for his betterment! I lost my Dad...
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 community, located on the north side of Kerrville, Texas, about an hour northwest of San Antonio, offers unlimited options for recreational outings. When you want to get out and about for shopping, entertainment and dining, we’ll take you there.There’s always something going...
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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.
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.
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My mom was here for about two months for rehab in the skilled nursing. The staff had some excellent caregiver and then some that weren’t. There wasn’t a lot of activities around. It was very nice and clean....
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, 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.
Morningside Ministries at Menger Springs is Morningside Ministries' newest retirement community. Located on 34 acres along Menger Creek, Menger Springs has been recognized for its architectural and natural beauty, as well as its excellent cuisine and full complement of services. Morningside at...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Photo of Hills of Kerrville Apt Villas
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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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.

Cost of independent living in Bandera, TX

The average cost of senior living in Bandera is $4,574 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Natalia, TX with an average of $3,547 per month.

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

Bandera, TX
$4,574/mo
$3,876/mo

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

Bandera, TX
$4,574/mo
$4,175/mo
U.S. national average
$4,145/mo

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

$4,944/mo
Independent Living
$4,574/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,578/mo
Studio
$4,328/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,983/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,853/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,500/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Bandera

Recent reviews for independent living in Bandera

Emerald Cottages of Kerrville

4.9
My loved one is a resident at Emerald Cottages of Kerrville and most everything has been great at this facility. The staff are so friendly and welcoming. They are supportive and available. I would definitely recommend this facility to family and friends.

Heritage Place of Boerne

4.6
The administrator is wonderful and she has hired a lot of friendly and caring people. There are definitely "fancier" facilities with more amenities but Heritage Place feels "homey" and loves their residents!

Brookdale Kerrville

4.5
The staff members at Brookdale Kerrville are very friendly and from what we have heard the meals seem to be really good and they do have several activities. However because of the value and the expensive and the rise of rates we are not sure we would recommend this community to other families at ...
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Bandera independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bandera independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bandera, 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 Bandera 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 Bandera partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bandera, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.3%
19.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
33.1%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
30.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
32.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.7%
7.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Bandera 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 Bandera communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bandera, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.7%
35.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
42.1%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
35.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.7%
16.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bandera 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 Bandera offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bandera, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
43.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.7%
27.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.7%
31.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.7%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.7%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
40.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
45.7%
Dances
Dances
20%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
45.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Heritage Place of Boerne, Juniper Village at Guadalupe Riverfront and Honey's House of Helotes are the top-rated independent living facilities near Bandera, Texas. See full list of communities.

There are 15 independent living facilities near Bandera, Texas. See the full list.

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