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The cost of independent living in Scenic Oaks is about $3,941 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 11 options. Read 163 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 Heritage Place of Boerne
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What a great experience it has been to have my dad at Heritage Place this past year. The staff is so helpful, with the same faces day to day. Having a smaller facility makes every one seem more like...
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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Caring and on top of it. Someone is always checking on my mom and there for her needs. They respond promptly when alerted. Staff is always letter her know what activities are going and seeing if she wants...
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.
Who We AreHi! We are a family owned and operated business here in San Antonio!Gemstone assisted living communities offers a safe, comfortable, and supportive environment for your senior loved ones who need some help with their daily activities.?Our team of experts include registered nurses,...
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For the most part the staff is pretty helpful and available. The amenities are great as they are all included , apartment sizes are great too.
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.
Our luxurious continuing care retirement community (CCRC) provides a wide range of care options, activities and amenities for seniors in an upscale, elegant environment. We’re located in San Antonio, Texas, a culture-rich, historic and vibrant city with deluxe entertainment options and plenty of...
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I particularly enjoy the variety and availability of activities. My son wants me to socialize and the activities help with that. The staff here is amazing. They are friendly and caring and very good at...
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.
Welcome to Discovery Village at Dominion. We are a luxurious continuum care Senior Living community, with no buy in and easy lease terms, located minutes from San Antonio’s most elite community in the Hill Country. Dedicated to a hassle-free living environment, in which residents can enjoy all...
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This place truly feels like home. The location is great and is near my daughter and my sister. I would highly recommend this amazing assisted living facility.
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.
Experience the warmth, elegance and choices that surround you at Discovery Villages at Dominion, a luxurious continuing care senior community located minutes from the Dominion, San Antonio's most elite community. Discovery Villages at Dominion is dedicated to a hassle-free living environment in...
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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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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
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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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When we started looking for an assisted living community that would be a good fit for my aunt, we had all but given up...until we stepped onto the grounds of The Lodge At Leon Springs. The beautiful and...
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.
The Lodge at Leon Springs is an assisted living community located in the vibrant southwestern city of San Antonio, TX. Our tranquil, tight-knit community is set in a quiet residential neighborhood surrounded by mature shade trees, lush green gardens and a spring-fed pond. San Antonio is a...
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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...
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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Scenic Oaks, TX

The average cost of senior living in Scenic Oaks is $3,941 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Boerne, TX with an average of $3,880 per month.

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

Scenic Oaks, TX
$3,941/mo

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

Scenic Oaks, TX
$3,941/mo
$4,192/mo
U.S. national average
$4,033/mo

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

$4,528/mo
Independent Living
$3,941/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,373/mo
Studio
$4,902/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,639/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,909/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,450/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Scenic Oaks

Recent reviews for independent living in Scenic Oaks

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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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.

Heritage Creek Assisted Living in San Antonio, TX

5.0
Very lovely facility! I've always had a great experience visiting my grandma here. The owner and staff have always been very kind and are quick to help when something is needed. Very clean and spacious and overall a great atmosphere!

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Excellent dining experiences. Several reviews highlight the high-quality dining experiences at various communities, with residents expressing satisfaction over the variety and taste of the meals. At Villa de San Antonio, the dining room has a fine-dining atmosphere with a waiter taking orders from a menu, and the meals cat ...
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Gated and secure community. Residents appreciate the security features of some communities, such as gated entrances and around-the-clock front desk service. At Villa de San Antonio, this provides peace of mind for families and allows residents to feel safe.
Thoughtful and communicative staff. Communication is a key aspect of senior living communities, and several reviews mention the friendly and accessible nature of the staff at their community. At Adante Independent Living, the culinary director and waitstaff engage with residents and are responsive to their needs and concerns.
Fine-dining atmosphere in the dining room. Some communities offer a fine-dining atmosphere in their dining rooms, creating a more enjoyable and elegant experience for residents. At Villa de San Antonio, the dining room has linen tablecloths and waiters taking orders, making it a special occasion for every meal.
Plentiful and delicious food options. Residents value the variety and quality of food options provided at their communities. At Adante Independent Living, the culinary staff caters to individual preferences and dietary requirements, ensuring everyone enjoys their meals.
Friendly and social community atmosphere. Communities that foster a friendly and social environment allow residents to meet new people and build relationships. At Adante Independent Living, residents enjoy sitting with different people in the dining room and engaging in conversations with their neighbors.
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Scenic Oaks independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Scenic Oaks independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Scenic 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 Scenic 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 Scenic Oaks partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Scenic Oaks, TXNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.4%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
27.3%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.2%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.1%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Scenic 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 Scenic Oaks communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Scenic Oaks, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
45.5%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.5%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
45.5%
36.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Scenic 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 Scenic Oaks offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Scenic Oaks, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
36.4%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.4%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
54.5%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.5%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.5%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.6%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.5%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.5%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.5%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.5%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
45.5%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
36.4%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.4%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.5%
45.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 11 independent living facilities near Scenic Oaks, Texas. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Scenic Oaks, Texas are Serenity Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care, The Waterford at Thousand Oaks and The Haven and The Laurels in Stone Oak. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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