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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Bracken, TX

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The cost of independent living in Bracken is about $3,166 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 168 options.

Read 4581 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as San Antonio, New Braunfels and Bulverde.

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Photo of Bois d'Arc Assisted Living
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There was no stress, it was a pleasure to be there and deal with them. They had all kinds of things to do with the seniors, they would take them to do things. The owners knew exactly how to handle, and what...
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.
1017 Bois D'Arc is three years old and is the newest residence of Assisted Residential Retirement, located in Lockhart,Texas. This 'Arts and Crafts' home, has been completely remodeled for a maximum capacity of 16 people. Our intimate group of familiar caregivers and residents quickly develop...
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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
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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.
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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The staff is great. The place is very safe. They have some nice activities. The food could be better. I would recommend them to others who are searching for senior living for their loved one.
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.
Originally built in 1981, Timberhill Villa was designed after the traditional Mediterranean villas. The saltillo tile entry and dark woods in the reception area are reminiscent of the heritage/history of early Texas. A unique blend of antiques, paintings, folk art, quilts and whimsical treasures...
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I thought the 5 said it all about staff, care, activities, food, and cleanliness in the independent community. As far as room size and appearance. It should also get a 5. I cannot speak for the assisted...
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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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
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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.
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: 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.
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.
Photo of Alterra Sterling House of Nacogdoches
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: 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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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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Photo of Mid Crown Pavillon
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.
Photo of Kingsley Place at Oakwell Farms
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 Wilshire Woods Apartments
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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I liked this community when I lived here. They offer some nice amenities including a beachfront infinity pool and a dry sauna. The staff were nice, however when I left for about a week someone vandalized my...
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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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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It's really a retirement community, but they have levels of care. She has her own apartment with her own bathroom, and a kitchenette. It gave her back a little of her dignity. She loves it and she isn't...
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.
Photo of South Texas Assisted Living
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.
South Texas Assisted LivingSouth Texas Assisted Living is an assisted living community providing a caring home to seniors in San Antonio, TX. Those who become a part of this assisted living community will find that the city of San Antonio has much to offer to both them and their guests. San...
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As a current resident, I would like to give a totally opposite review. The Towers is a coop where you purchase your unit and then pay a monthly maintenance fee, which includes concierge services, weekly...
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.
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: 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: 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.
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.
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.
Photo of Gruene Senior Living
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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Bracken, TX

The average cost of senior living in Bracken is $3,166 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include San Antonio, TX with an average of $3,068 per month.

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

Bracken, TX
$3,166/mo
$3,111/mo
U.S. national average
$3,532/mo

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

$5,922/mo
Independent Living
$3,166/mo

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

Studio
$2,620/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,326/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,451/mo

Senior living costs in Bracken 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: Bracken, TX
Column state: Texas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBracken, TXTexasU.S.
Independent Living$3,166/mo$3,111/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living$4,257/mo$4,577/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$5,922/mo$6,322/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Bracken, TX:$3,166/mo
Texas:$3,111/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Bracken, TX:$4,257/mo
Texas:$4,577/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Bracken, TX:$5,922/mo
Texas:$6,322/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Bracken

Recent reviews for independent living in Bracken

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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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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Independence Hill Assisted Living in San Antonio, TX

5.0
Independence Hill Assisted Living seems very nice. The staff in the dining room seems to know all of the residents by name and are very sweet and patient. The overall cleanliness of the facility seems very good and they steam clean the hallway carpets regularly. The front desk staff are very ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming staff. Many reviews mention the friendliness and kindness of the staff in the communities. At Forest Oak Landing, the new ownership and remodeling process was handled professionally and considerately towards residents. The Franklin Park community, as mentioned in Discovery Village Stone Oak Independ ...
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Engaging activities and events. Residents and families praise the various social activities offered at the communities, such as movie nights, museum outings, and card games. At Adante Independent Living, the Adante community is described as having a cruise ship-like atmosphere with many options for residents to stay active a ...
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Quality food and dining options. Reviews consistently mention the importance of quality food as a factor in overall satisfaction with their community. Comments in Emerald Oaks Retirement Resort and Discovery Village Stone Oak Independent Living mention the delicious and varied meals provided at their communities, while Ada ...
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Thoughtful and accommodating staff. Several residents express gratitude for the accommodating nature of the staff at their communities. For example, in The Waterford at Thousand Oaks, a resident was impressed with the staff's ability to meet residents' needs, both physically and emotionally. In Emerald Oaks Retirement Resort, ...
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Beautiful and well-maintained surroundings. Reviews frequently mention the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, from the private rooms to the common areas and outdoor spaces. The Adante community, as noted in Adante Independent Living, is described as having first-class food and maintenance, while The Waterford at Thousand Oaks ...
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Variety of apartment options. Some families mention the importance of having a variety of apartment options to choose from, like in The Waterford at Thousand Oaks, where residents appreciate the independence and their own apartment. In Adante Independent Living, Adante is praised for its beautiful and roomy apartments th ...
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Bracken independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bracken independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bracken, 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 Bracken 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 Bracken partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bracken, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.2%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.6%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
42.3%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.6%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Bracken 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 Bracken communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bracken, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.9%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.4%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
49.4%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.6%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bracken 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 Bracken offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bracken, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
49.4%
46.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.3%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.7%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.6%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
59.5%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.8%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44%
43.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56%
48.4%
Live performances
Live performances
56.5%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
41.1%
34.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.1%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.5%
47.7%
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The Oaks of Garden Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care, The Waterford on Huebner and The Waterford at Thousand Oaks are the top-rated independent living facilities near Bracken, Texas. See full list of communities.
There are 168 independent living facilities near Bracken, Texas. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Bracken, Texas are The Waterford on Huebner, The Waterford at Thousand Oaks and Village on the Park Onion Creek. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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