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The cost of independent living in Garden Ridge is about $3,216 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 170 options.

Read 4898 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 New Haven Assisted Living and Memory Care of Kyle
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I can’t say enough about New Haven in Kyle Texas. My sister has been a resident there for several months. The facility has been very clean every time I have visited. The staff is patient and caring with...
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 New Haven our residents are at the center of everything we do, and you’ll see that the moment you step through the front door of a New Haven community. From our small, intimate buildings designed for a sense of connection to the wonderful meals we serve to our daily commitment to the health...
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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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Let me first start out with letting everyone know, that I have/had three sets of grandparents living at LeParc. I cannot rave enough about [name removed] and [name removed] (the owners) and their staff!...
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.
Le Parc is located in historic Castroville, TX on Houston Square. Throughout the year, Houston Square hosts numerous activities, festivals, market days and parades...right outside our door. We are steps away from banking, dining, shopping, several churches, parks and historical sites. We have a...
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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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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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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
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.
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.
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Photo of Alterra Sterling House of Nacogdoches
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.
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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 Towne Oaks Apartments
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 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.
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
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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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
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 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.
Photo of Sante Fe Apartments
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
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 Garden Ridge, TX

The average cost of senior living in Garden Ridge is $3,216 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include San Antonio, TX with an average of $3,091 per month.

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

Garden Ridge, TX
$3,216/mo
$3,090/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Garden Ridge, TX, vs. other senior living options

$5,766/mo
Independent Living
$3,216/mo

Independent living costs in Garden Ridge, TX, by floor plan type

Studio
$2,336/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,363/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,533/mo

Senior living costs in Garden Ridge 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: Garden Ridge, TX
Column state: Texas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGarden Ridge, TXTexasU.S.
Independent Living$3,216/mo$3,090/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$4,257/mo$4,569/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,766/mo$6,223/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Garden Ridge, TX:$3,216/mo
Texas:$3,090/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Garden Ridge, TX:$4,257/mo
Texas:$4,569/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Garden Ridge, TX:$5,766/mo
Texas:$6,223/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Garden Ridge

Recent reviews for independent living in Garden Ridge

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. Numerous reviews highlight the friendly and caring nature of the staff at various communities, such as Discovery Village Stone Oak Independent Living, where families express their appreciation for the long-term relationships that have been formed between residents, their loved ones, and the st ...
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Varied activities and social events. Communities like The Waterford at Thousand Oaks offer a wide range of activities for residents, including games, bingo, movie nights, and outings to casinos. Residents at Discovery Village Stone Oak Independent Living and The Waterford at Thousand Oaks enjoy participating in these events a ...
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Thoughtfully designed living spaces. Reviews for Emerald Cottages New Braunfels and Emerald Oaks Retirement Resort praise the spacious and comfortable living quarters in their respective communities, with residents appreciating the full kitchens and roomy apartments, and the ability to personalize their spaces.
Delicious and accommodating meals. Food quality is a significant factor in residents' satisfaction at various communities, with mealtime being a highlight at Emerald Oaks Retirement Resort, The Waterford at Thousand Oaks, and Emerald Cottages New Braunfels. Chefs at these communities accommodate dietary restrictions and pro ...
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Engaging and supportive community atmosphere. Reviews from Discovery Village Stone Oak Independent Living, The Waterford at Thousand Oaks, and Emerald Oaks Retirement Resort demonstrate the importance of a caring and supportive community atmosphere, where residents feel valued and are given opportunities to connect with one another an ...
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Responsive and accommodating management. Families and residents at Discovery Village Stone Oak Independent Living and The Waterford at Thousand Oaks speak highly of the management at their communities, praising their quick response to concerns and their ability to make accommodations to meet residents' needs
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Garden Ridge independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Garden Ridge independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Garden Ridge, 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 Garden Ridge 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 Garden Ridge partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Garden Ridge, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.2%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.3%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
42.9%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.8%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.9%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Garden Ridge 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 Garden Ridge communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Garden Ridge, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.2%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.6%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
50.6%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Garden Ridge 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 Garden Ridge offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Garden Ridge, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.6%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.1%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
49.4%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.3%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.3%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.5%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
57.1%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
41.8%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.5%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.1%
47.6%
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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 Garden Ridge, Texas. See full list of communities.
There are 170 independent living facilities near Garden Ridge, Texas. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Garden Ridge, 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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