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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Thorndale, TX

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The cost of independent living in Thorndale is about $4,488 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 125 options. Read 3775 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 The Lodge at Merilltown
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.
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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, Senior Apartments
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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.
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, 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.
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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 home to the Hills at Leander,A 62+ Senior Affordable Community featuring exceptional living in the heart of Leander. Enjoy one of our spacious one or two bedroom homes featuring open floorplan designs with your comfort in mind. All homes feature all electric kitchen appliances, 9=foot...
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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.
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...
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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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...
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My parents are very happy here! They've been wonderful to work with. During the move in process they went out of their way to make sure we had all of the information we needed, and after the move in they did...
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.
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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.
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Cost of independent living in Thorndale, TX

The average cost of senior living in Thorndale is $4,488 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Thrall, TX with an average of $3,565 per month.

Independent living costs in Thorndale, TX, vs. nearby cities

Thorndale, TX
$4,488/mo
$3,565/mo
$4,072/mo

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

Thorndale, TX
$4,488/mo
$4,243/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Thorndale, TX, vs. other senior living options

$5,600/mo
Independent Living
$4,488/mo

Independent living costs in Thorndale, TX, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,265/mo
Studio
$5,269/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,262/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,228/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,888/mo

Senior living costs in Thorndale vs. state and national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Thorndale, TX
Column state: Texas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeThorndale, TXTexasU.S.
Independent Living$4,488/mo$4,243/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$3,317/mo$4,771/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$5,600/mo$4,936/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Thorndale, TX:$4,488/mo
Texas:$4,243/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Thorndale, TX:$3,317/mo
Texas:$4,771/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Thorndale, TX:$5,600/mo
Texas:$4,936/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Thorndale

Recent reviews for independent living in Thorndale

Sundara Senior Living in Round Rock, TX

5.0
My father joined the Sundara community a week ago. He is very happy there. He told my sister that they they treat him like royalty. It is a loving community where he gets the best care possible. The staff goes out of their way to ensure he has everything he needs to be well cared for both ...
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SPJST Lake Travis Assisted Living in Austin, TX

5.0
The community is very nice and the staff is very friendly and helpful. They are understaffed but are working hard to recruit more staff. The community is very homey and they have lots of activities and I would recommend this community

Sage Park Austin

4.0
The front office staff at Juniper Village at Spicewood Summit is friendly and calm The care staff nursing is great, but some of the day to day care staff do not perform up to expected standards with brief changes. For example: 2 different staff member occurrences within 7 months. Families have ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Active social calendar. Many residents at various communities express their enjoyment of the wide range of activities offered, including social events, music nights, and group outings. For example, at The Oaks, the community organizes regular Mardi Gras and Super Bowl celebrations, which residents look forward to par ...
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Kind and accommodating staff. Numerous reviews mention the friendly and caring nature of the staff at their community. At Atria at the Arboretum, the staff go above and beyond to make residents feel at home, such as accommodating dietary restrictions and personal preferences in meal choices.
Variable and delicious meals. Residents consistently praise the quality and variety of meals provided at their community. For instance, at Verena at Leander, the chef prepares a different menu each day to cater to diverse tastes and dietary needs.
Comfortable and well-maintained living spaces. Reviews often highlight the cleanliness and upkeep of both private and common living spaces. At Asher Point Independent Living of Round Rock, the apartments are clean and spacious, and the facilities are well-maintained, making for a comfortable and peaceful living experience.
Welcoming and inclusive community. Residents enjoy the warm and welcoming atmosphere at their community, where they can bond with their neighbors and form new friendships. For example, at The Conservatory at North Austin, residents often gather for happy hours and participate in activities together, fostering a strong sense of ...
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Thoughtful and responsive management. Many residents appreciate the attentiveness and responsiveness of their community's management. At The Enclave at Cedar Park Senior Living, the management team was quick to address any concerns and ensure that residents' needs were met, leading to high levels of satisfaction.
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Thorndale independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Thorndale independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Thorndale, 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 Thorndale 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 Thorndale partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Thorndale, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
58%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
56.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50.9%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
26.8%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Thorndale 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 Thorndale communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Thorndale, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
59.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
63.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
62.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30.4%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Thorndale 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 Thorndale offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Thorndale, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
75%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
58%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
57.1%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
67.9%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
83.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
76.8%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
69.6%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
69.6%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
70.5%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
77.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
76.8%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
61.6%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
64.3%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
79.5%
46.4%
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