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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Fentress, TX

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The cost of independent living in Fentress is about $3,655 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 168 options.

Read 4877 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 New Braunfels, Kyle and San Marcos.

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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
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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
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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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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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Things are going very well for my friend at Morningside Ministries. She had a relationship with them before moving and that helped her transition. The staff is friendly and answers all of our questions. She...
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.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the beautiful Monte Vista Historic District is located just north of downtown San Antonio, and is home to Morningside Ministries at The Chandler Estate. The centerpiece of The Chandler Estate is the grand Victorian-style home, built in 1887,...
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
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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
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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
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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.
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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: 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: 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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We have had our fair share of issues here, however if family is not actively involved in the care of their loved ones then it doesn't matter where you take them because all Nursing Homes 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.
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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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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 Fentress, TX

The average cost of senior living in Fentress is $3,655 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kingsbury, TX with an average of $3,216 per month.

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

Fentress, TX
$3,655/mo
$3,090/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$6,724/mo
Independent Living
$3,655/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,737/mo
Studio
$3,045/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,781/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,114/mo

Senior living costs in Fentress vs. state and national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Fentress, TX
Column state: Texas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFentress, TXTexasU.S.
Independent Living$3,655/mo$3,090/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,071/mo$4,569/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,724/mo$6,223/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Fentress, TX:$3,655/mo
Texas:$3,090/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Fentress, TX:$5,071/mo
Texas:$4,569/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Fentress, TX:$6,724/mo
Texas:$6,223/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Fentress

Recent reviews for independent living in Fentress

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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Silverleaf at Bee Caves 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

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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Fentress independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fentress independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fentress, 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 Fentress 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 Fentress partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fentress, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25.6%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
48.8%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
46.4%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.8%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
26.8%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Fentress 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 Fentress communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fentress, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
45.8%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.8%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
52.4%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.6%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fentress 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 Fentress offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fentress, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
57.1%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.9%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
48.2%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.9%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.3%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.4%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
53%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52.4%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.5%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
61.3%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
50.6%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
46.4%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63.1%
47.6%
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The Waterford at Thousand Oaks, Village on the Park Onion Creek and The Gardens of Buda Assisted Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Fentress, Texas. See full list of communities.
There are 168 independent living facilities near Fentress, Texas. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Fentress, Texas are The Waterford at Thousand Oaks, Village on the Park Onion Creek and The Gardens of Buda Assisted Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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