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The cost of independent living in Nickel is about $3,625 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 24 options. Read 262 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 Volante of Sage Spring
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9.0
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I love the single story structure, and I use the R.T. on site facility. Maintenance requests are answered promptly. I am very Happy here.
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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Photo of Brookdale San Marcos South
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9.0
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Building is old, which affects cleanliness as far as carpet is concerned. But they are painting and reflooring and refurbishing. This will help. Every member of the staff is courteous and friendly as well...
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.
A Little More Care, A Lot More LifeExperience what independence redefined looks like here at our assisted living community in San Marcos, Texas. Nestled in the heart of hill country, your new residence could overlook an enclosed courtyard brimming with fragrant flowers, a stunning water fountain,...
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Photo of Sodalis Victoria Assisted Living
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51 reviews
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The staff is great. My dad feels very comfortable with them. His only complaint is that he only likes the food that the head cook makes (but he has always critiqued the cooking of family members too). I...
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.
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 Skype, Zoom and Google Duo as well as...
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8.6
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We had a very good experience. Value for cost is difficult because it is expensive but all the facilities we visited were about the same. I gave Philomena 5s, however, we started to see the evidence of...
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.
Founded in 2020, our beautiful, modern community offers a warm and supportive environment for seniors. We are ideally located near a major hospital, specialty healthcare providers, shopping centers, and a variety of amenities to make life more convenient and enjoyable.Our community features a...
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Photo of Morada Victoria
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8.5
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21 reviews
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Morada MC in Victoria TX (16 mths) > Based on the experience we have had with Morada Victoria, we would recommend them to other families who may need a place for their loved ones
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.
Morada Victoria is a senior living care community in Victoria, Texas. We offer three levels of care including active independent living, assisted living and SHINE® memory care in a residential community. Our prime location near Victoria Mall gives us easy access to all the amenities of our...
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8.0
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It doesn't offer meals and dining. It's a little expensive but I feel safe and like it a lot. I picked this community because of the atmosphere, friendly people, amenities, animal friendly, and you can't...
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.
Photo of Morada Victoria East
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8.0
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It was the only community I visited. I was impressed with the management and amenities offered by the community. I felt the apartment and set up of the community was a good match for my cousin. When I took...
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 only active independent living retirement community for seniors in Victoria, Texas, Morada Victoria East is an independent retirement community of 70 private patio homes tucked away in a peaceful wooded neighborhood, convenient to all of Victoria's amenities. The city of Victoria is located...
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Photo of New Haven Assisted Living and Memory Care of Bastrop
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11 Floor plan available
7.5
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35 reviews
7.5
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There are a couple of CNA that have taken great care of dad. A new administrator was hired in October and everything changed. The current administer is does not really care about clients. She is...
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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3.0
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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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So far, things are going pretty well here. The staff is nice and friendly and they seem to care. The facility is nice and well kept as far as I can see. We haven't had any major issues with Argent Court so...
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.
Argent Court, an assisted living community, is a new retirement alternative for seniors combining independent living with personal care in a warm, dignified community setting.Our residents appreciate the pleasant, home-like environment where personal services are provided in the privacy of their...
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Photo of New Haven Assisted Living and Memory Care of Kyle
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11 Floor plan available
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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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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.
Photo of Todays Assisted Living
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.
Photo of College Place Inc.
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.
Photo of The Villas
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 The Homestead Assisted Living
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.
Photo of Jefferson Place Assisted
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.
Photo of ALZCare of Dewitt County
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.
Photo of Golden Age Home Personal Care
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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.
48 spacious living accommodations make up the Golden Age Assisted Living facility. Golden Age Home Assisted living is the perfect arrangement for those who may no longer be able to live safely at home but need only a little assistance to live life to the fullest.In the late 1950s it became...
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They are a pretty good community it takes a lot to get a perfect score out of me but they are doing a very good job. Our loved one stays busy here and is enjoying all the activities they have for them. If...
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.
Argent Court Bastrop is an assisted living community which has been in operation since 2001.  Argent Court is licensed by the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services as a Type B Large assisted living community.  Argent Court is currently undergoing an expansion project, adding...
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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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Care is always kind of expensive, but it's not too bad and the caregivers here all seem really friendly. One of the main reasons we chose Comfort care was because when they came for their initial assessment;...
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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Nickel, TX

The average cost of senior living in Nickel is $3,625 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Schulenburg, TX with an average of $2,691 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Nickel, TX vs. nearby cities

Nickel, TX
$3,625/mo
$3,439/mo
$3,716/mo

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

Nickel, TX
$3,625/mo
$4,192/mo
U.S. national average
$4,033/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Nickel vs. other types of senior living

$4,057/mo
Independent Living
$3,625/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Nickel, TX by room type

Semi-Private
$4,648/mo
Studio
$4,434/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,053/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,106/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Nickel

Recent reviews for independent living in Nickel

Volante of Sage Spring in San Marcos, TX

4.1
We went with them because the layout of building, it's one story-which we liked better, the staff we were introduced to (but I think they are a bit understaffed, honestly), the location ( easy to get to without having to sit in I35 traffic) and the facility grounds (they aren't surrounded by ...
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Sodalis Victoria Assisted Living

4.0
Sodalis is clean, serves a variety of hot meals and the staff is very friendly. The activities director has gotten my mom to join in some of the activities which is something new for her. She is not a social butterfly.

New Haven Assisted Living and Memory Care of Kyle

4.0
I would recommend you checking out the community to see if it would be the right fit for your loved one. This is a nice and clean community. The community didn't have enough qualified staff to provide individualized care for my loved one. There is no nurse on staff in the building each day, ...
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Nickel independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Nickel independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Nickel, 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 Nickel 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 Nickel partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Nickel, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.5%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.2%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.3%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Nickel 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 Nickel communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Nickel, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20.8%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
29.2%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.2%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Nickel 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 Nickel offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Nickel, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
37.5%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
4.2%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.7%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.8%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.3%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.5%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.8%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
45.7%
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Volante of Sage Spring, Brookdale San Marcos South and Sage Springs are the top-rated independent living facilities near Nickel, Texas. See full list of communities.

There are 24 independent living facilities near Nickel, Texas. See the full list.

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