About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2024 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory 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. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2024 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2024 Independent Living Winners
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia.
Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Home Care Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home. Complete guide to home careBest of 2024 Home Care Winners
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential 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.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
More About Veterans Benefits
Senior Living Awards
How Our Service Works
Caregiver ResourcesAdd Review(866) 374-4058
Talk to a local advisor for FREE
10 Best Independent Living Communities in Ford Oaks, TX
The cost of independent living in Ford Oaks is about $4,278 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 23 options. Read 752 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.
As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Austin, Cedar Park and Kyle.
Ford Oaks Independent Living Facilities | 752 Reviews
Showing 22 communities
Last Updated: 12/20/24
Sort by
Filter by
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
1818 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
10
Review score
47 reviews
This is best place for us as we age. The other residents are very friendly and helpful. The meals are great and there are plenty of activities. The staff here is friendly and efficient. Overall a great...
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.
A Full and Rich LifeNestled within a quiet residential neighborhood, you may be surprised to discover a vibrant senior living community full of residents determined to embrace the golden years with newfound energy and excitement. Our continuing care retirement community (CCRC) provides multiple...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
1111 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.6
Review score
64 reviews
Everything is great and my mom is happy there! It started with the woman who showed us around [name removed]. She was amazing and the reason really that we chose this place! I think the only thing I don't...
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.
Solstice Senior Living at Austin is a welcoming, vibrant and engaging independent senior living community in the heart of Austin, Texas. Through our Vibrant Life® program, we strive to enhance and enrich your life with meaningful activities and by creating community with your neighbors. We are...
3131 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
9.5
Review score
7 reviews
Nice clean, new building. One bedroom but looks larger. Maintenance comes within a day or two. Grab bars and higher toilet accommodate seniors. They paid for mine. Arborview is for persons who don’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.
Arborview is the newest concept of living. Where people in similar life stages can meet and live around others who share in similar interests and ideas. Our 62+ Active Adult community was designed for those that are ready to leave the house maintenance and yard work behind and are ready to relax...
1010 Photos available
9.5
Review score
41 reviews
Very nice place with a very nice and friendly staff. The place is decorated beautifully. More upscale dining room look. And the staff seems very friendly & knowledgeable. And a Buda Oaks without our...
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.
Discover a vibrant community full of love, friendship, and Texas Hill Country hospitality at Buda Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care. Our beautifully-appointed, pet-friendly apartments are set in an atmosphere of small-town charm that offers plenty of inviting gathering spaces and exciting...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
1616 Photos available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
9.5
Review score
54 reviews
The concierge is sometimes a bit brusk. What I really like about the community is the food quality and I would recommend Brookdale Gaines Ranch to other families who may need a place for their loved ones.
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.
No one deserves to spend their retirement drowning in chores like cooking, cleaning and raking leaves. You should have every opportunity to invest in quality relationships, participate in life-giving activities and enjoy soul-nourishing meals in an elegant, restaurant-style dining room surrounded...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
1616 Photos available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
9.3
Review score
24 reviews
Highly recommend. Staff are friendly but like all other places, staff turn around was often. We picked them because it was the newest, smaller than others, and cost
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.
SoCo Village Is Not “Your Grandma’s Retirement Home”Just like our forward-thinking city, we work harder than anyone to create a warm, welcoming and upbeat place for seniors and families to stay, visit, and have a good time.Always look fantastic with dressing, bathing, and grooming assistance....
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
1515 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.1
Review score
158 reviews
Cleanliness - 4 only because my sister complains about tiny specks of dirt on the floor at night. Meals/dining - 3, new cook, food is not as good as last month. Value- 5 much better than any other...
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.
We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, to help residents and families in need. We will do all we can to help those who are in need of our services now and always.We are now offering Virtual Tours of our communities via FaceTime, Zoom and Google Duo. If you’re...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
3333 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.0
Review score
62 reviews
The manager, [name removed] has been exceptionally helpful for us, kind and caring . We think highly of her and her wonderful pet Lola. The units are older, and my unit could use paint and other small...
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.
The Continental is an all-inclusive retirement community, conveniently located in South Austin and just minutes from shopping centers, restaurants, hospitals and Austin International Airport. A Sunshine Retirement Living Community, we offer a variety of amenities to simplify your life, including...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
1313 Photos available
9.0
Review score
12 reviews
[name removed] at the front desk is fantastic and has an amazing, helpful attitude. [name removed] has been a good communicator. The facility is extremely clean and smells good at all times.
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.
Our Assisted Living and Memory Care community offers a homelike, apartment-style living with all meals, snacks, social activities and wellness programs included in your one monthly fee.We have 24-hour, compassionate associates on site to care for your loved one day and night, whether they are...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
1818 Photos available
2020 Floor plans available
8.9
Review score
58 reviews
5 for all. We lost mom in November and could not have been better supported and loved and cared for until the end. I never felt any anxiety as I left the parking lot after a visit. I absolutely trusted them...
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.
Belmont Village West Lake Hills opened their doors in the spring 2014. The three-story Texas Hill Country-style community hosts 141 private apartments and a full continuum of lifestyle and support, including Assisted Living, Memory Care and Belmont's range of signature, award-winning programs...
Our free advisors can help
- Compare local facilities
- Determine care type
- Schedule tours
- Evaluate pricing
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
1818 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
8.7
Review score
40 reviews
I would like more craft activities. Hopefully the dining room and kitchen are finished soon. The washer and dryer are not good appliances. Otherwise I'm happy with Ledgestone.
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.
Located southwest of downtown Austin, Texas, in the quiet Dripping Springs neighborhood, lies Ledgestone Senior Living—an independent living, assisted living, and memory care community that offers attentive services and a comfortable lifestyle. This pet-friendly community offers convenient...
2828 Photos available
8.4
Review score
44 reviews
1. 4 - Unfortunately, when my mom was being admitted another management company was on its way out and nothing was said when we were admitted. Only found out the next week that a transition was about to...
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 Sodalis Oak Hill, residents experience a smooth transition to community care. Two stories of senior living apartments overlook the spacious inner courtyard, where residents can stroll along the paved walking paths in the fresh air. In this community, seniors reside in a suburban Texas...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
2222 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
7.2
Review score
37 reviews
If a friend asked me, I would say several residents did not like the food. My mom hated 95% of the food. And food / cooking had been one of her passions. The community is kind and welcoming and I think the...
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.
Village on the Park - Onion Creek is an independent living - assisted living community located in Austin, TX. Austin is located in Travis County and is home to just over 912,000 people. Austin is a fun city where residents can enjoy dancing, shopping, going out to great restaurants, going to...
1010 Photos available
5 star
75%
4 star
19%
3 star
6%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
We have had a great experience here and my mom is very comfortable. Their activity program is amazing. The activities have actually increased since the lock-down, so they are keeping the residents very busy...
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
1414 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
6.3
Review score
70 reviews
No one can beat this place. Words can't express what they do. truly angels that work here. Food amazing, staff loving and friendly. Lots of happy smiles and healthy residents in the hall ways all the time
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.
Redefine your independence with a worry-free lifestyle.There are plenty of active seniors out there who are ready, willing and able to take on the world—with just a bit of help. If you’re living a mostly independent lifestyle, but you could use an extra hand with some of your day-to-day...
-independent-living-ford-oaks-tx.jpg?t=web_apfm_community_thumbnails)
1414 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
1.0
Review score
4 reviews
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
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.
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...
5 star
0%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
5 star
40%
4 star
30%
3 star
30%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
[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
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.
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,...
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: 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.
5 star
33%
4 star
0%
3 star
33%
2 star
0%
1 star
34%
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.
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...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
77 Photos available
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.
Querencia at Barton Creek is a resort-style life care retirement community in Austin for ages 62 and over. We are located on 38 acres and our Independent Living section includes 10 villas and 157 apartment homes (one, two, or three bedroom), with a choice of 19 different floor plans ranging from...
Viewing 1-22 out of 22 communities
Cost of independent living in Ford Oaks, TX
The average cost of senior living in Ford Oaks is $4,278 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wimberley, TX with an average of $4,173 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ford Oaks, TX vs. nearby cities
Ford Oaks, TX
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ford Oaks, TX vs. the state and national average
Ford Oaks, TX
U.S. national average
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ford Oaks vs. other types of senior living
Independent Living
Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Ford Oaks, TX by room type
Semi-Private
Studio
1 Bedroom
2 Bedroom
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
Discover the many ways to pay for senior living
Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.
Your Guide to Paying for Care
Plan for and know your options for how to cover long-term care expenses.
Your Guide to VA Benefits
The VA provides two veterans benefits that can be used to offset the costs of long-term care.
Medicare and Medicaid
Understand the difference between these two public pay options, and what they cover.
What families are saying about independent living in Ford Oaks
Recent reviews for independent living in Ford Oaks
Brookdale Lohmans Crossing in Austin, TX
4.4
They run a clean facility. The staff were all extremely friendly. The care services were on point. They had a lot of activities. For what my loved one was paying, it was plenty of activities and people to interact. Overall, they are doing a good job.
Lake Travis Independent Living in Lakeway, TX
4.3
We have found the staff to be very helpful and willing to consider new ideas. We are happy with the choice that we made at Lakeway Travis Independent Living.
They have been working very hard to make things better with the food, and have had some success. The service in the dining room is much ...
Read more
Brookdale Beckett Meadows in Austin, TX
4.3
People are very friendly and caring. They are staffing up a bit which is helping. Any issues we have had is directly related to not having enough people power to handle the demand.
Overall, the car has been good. It is clean. The food is good. The activities are plentiful.
Ford Oaks independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ford Oaks independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ford Oaks, 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 Ford Oaks 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 Ford Oaks partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ford Oaks, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40.9%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
72.7%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
68.2%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
72.7%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.7%
8.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dining options in Ford Oaks 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 Ford Oaks communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ford Oaks, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
72.7%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
72.7%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
63.6%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.3%
17%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in Ford Oaks 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 Ford Oaks offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ford Oaks, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
72.7%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
68.2%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
63.6%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
72.7%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
81.8%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
77.3%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
72.7%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
77.3%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
77.3%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
81.8%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
77.3%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
77.3%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
81.8%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
77.3%
45.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale Westlake Hills, Amberlin Pflugerville and The Isle at Cedar Ridge are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ford Oaks, Texas. See full list of communities.
There are 23 independent living facilities near Ford Oaks, Texas. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Ford Oaks, Texas are Brookdale Westlake Hills, The Isle at Cedar Ridge and Orchard Park of Kyle. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
More questions?
Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.
Independent Living in Cities Near Ford Oaks
- Austin, Texas
- Cedar Park, Texas
- Kyle, Texas
- San Marcos, Texas
- Dripping Springs, Texas
- Lakeway, Texas
- Buda, Texas
- Wimberley, Texas
- Pflugerville, Texas
- Lockhart, Texas
- Lago Vista, Texas
- Bee Cave, Texas
- Manor, Texas
- Cedar Creek, Texas
- Steiner Ranch, Texas
- Del Valle, Texas
- Brushy Creek, Texas
- Manchaca, Texas
- Hays, Texas
- Bear Creek, Texas
More options near Ford Oaks, Texas
The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.
Back to top