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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Lake Medina Shores, TX

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The cost of independent living in Lake Medina Shores is about $3,953 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 12 options. Read 204 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 Landon Ridge Alamo Ranch Independent Living
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99 Floor plans available
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Great experience overall at Landon Ridge Alamo Ranch. However, I understand this is an independent living facility, but when someone is in obvious need of physical help, there should be an exception made to...
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.
ENJOY, EMBRACE AND EXPERIENCE for yourself the warm hospitality, value, and high quality that await you at Watercrest at Alamo Ranch. Landon Ridge at Alamo Ranch is San Antonio's newest community for active adults. Conveniently located in the Alamo Ranch area (1604/Culebra Rd). Landon Ridge at...
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Photo of Heritage Place of Boerne
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44 Floor plans available
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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
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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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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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Photo of Landon Ridge Alamo Ranch Assisted Living and Memory Care
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Recommend getting a camera installed in the room to watch over loved one. Most of the staff is great but there are always a few that aren't and it's usually the midnight shift. There are tons of activities...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Landon Ridge Alamo Ranch - The community that helps you live life to the fullest.In San Antonio, TX, discover Assisted Living and Memory Support that can open new doors to comfort and fulfillment.While attending to the tasks of daily life may be increasingly difficult for you or someone you love,...
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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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44 Floor plans available
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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Everyone I have met have been very helpful and welcoming to the community. There are a variety of social activities for all and being among others and staying active helps with your mental and physical...
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.
Solea Alamo Ranch is a new, resort style, 55 and up, active adult apartment community. Our community is a new housing option for those that are ready to live a stress free, maintenance free lifestyle, but are not ready to slow down! Live easy, where friendships and laughter fill beautifully...
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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
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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.
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
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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.

Cost of independent living in Lake Medina Shores, TX

The average cost of senior living in Lake Medina Shores is $3,953 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Natalia, TX with an average of $3,547 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Lake Medina Shores, TX vs. nearby cities

Lake Medina Shores, TX
$3,953/mo
$4,574/mo
$3,935/mo

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

Lake Medina Shores, TX
$3,953/mo
$4,173/mo
U.S. national average
$4,145/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Lake Medina Shores vs. other types of senior living

$4,758/mo
Independent Living
$3,953/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Lake Medina Shores, TX by room type

Semi-Private
$4,428/mo
Studio
$4,528/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,083/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,225/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,538/mo

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.

What families are saying about independent living in Lake Medina Shores

Recent reviews for independent living in Lake Medina Shores

Timberhill Villa Retirement in San Antonio, TX

4.7
My Mom, [Removed], has been here for 6 months and I am very pleased with the Timberhills community for her. It is a warm and peaceful community of caring people. She will have to transition to assisted living sometime soon, but for now it is a wonderful place for her.

Pecan View Senior Care AL in San Antonio, TX

5.0
While she lived in this care home, my mom felt at home. She was well cared for. She was clean and well kept and felt good about getting her hair and nails done. She really enjoyed all the meals and snacks, and she really loved all the offered activities. It really helps that [name removed] ...
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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!

Lake Medina Shores independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lake Medina Shores independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lake Medina Shores, 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 Lake Medina Shores 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 Lake Medina Shores partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lake Medina Shores, TXNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.3%
33.1%
No sugar
No sugar
27.3%
30.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.2%
32.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Lake Medina Shores 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 Lake Medina Shores communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lake Medina Shores, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.4%
35.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.5%
42.2%
Room service
Room service
45.5%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.1%
16.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lake Medina Shores 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 Lake Medina Shores offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lake Medina Shores, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
36.4%
43.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.4%
27.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.4%
31.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.5%
47.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.5%
48.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.6%
53.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.5%
41.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.5%
36.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54.5%
40.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.5%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
45.5%
45.8%
Dances
Dances
36.4%
31.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
45.5%
39%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.5%
45.7%
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The Waterford at Westover Hills, Villa de San Antonio and Landon Ridge Alamo Ranch Independent Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Lake Medina Shores, Texas. See full list of communities.

There are 12 independent living facilities near Lake Medina Shores, Texas. See the full list.

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