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The cost of independent living in Walnut Forest is about $5,371 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 47 options. Read 1207 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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This is a really nice place to live and it feels very homey. you still have all of your independence and options for activities. I really enjoy being here at this community. They have a lot of different...
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.
Overture Arboretum opened their doors March 7, 2019. Greystar and The Carlyle Group recognized the need for an active, fun-filled, maintenance-free alternative to single-family homes and traditional senior housing. Overture was created with an innovative approach to 60+ living. Residents can...
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It is a great community, and I would recommend it to anyone. They have a variety of activities such as Zumba, social activities, swimming and more for the residents to choose from. They have a continental...
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.
Overture Mueller is the perfect place to find a 55+ apartment homes for rent in Austin, Texas. Live the carefree lifestyle you’ve always wanted. Say goodbye to all the ‘to-dos’ that go along with home ownership and maintenance, and say hello to more time to enjoy the thriving, creative city of...
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My parents sold their home in Westlake and moved into The Village at the Triangle in [date removed]. They Love it. I describe it as a combination of a luxury hotel meets cruise ship. The cleanliness,...
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.
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My mom is so happy. I should have insisted she move 3 years ago. She and 4 ladies have become the best of friends. The food is top notch. The new activity director even has a college degree! The director is...
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.
Living a vibrant life at any age is a life worth living, and no matter where you are in life's journey, home is meant to be a place of comfort and enjoyment! Sage Valley Senior Living offers you or your loved ones a beautiful blend of privacy, safety, security, and community to create a warm and...
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Looked for three months to find an assisted living for our Mom, went and looked everywhere. Walked into the Heritage and it felt like home. Music playing, fresh flowers. We tried the food and it was...
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.
The Heritage at Hunters Chase is conveniently located in Northwest Austin near surrounding communities of Cedar Park, Leander, Round Rock, and Pflurgerville. The Heritage at Hunters Chase is an unique fully renovated community with beautiful courtyards, walking paths, and spacious common areas...
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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.
Living Independently. Living Abundantly. Living at the Cottages at Double CreekThe Cottages at Double Creek is a 55+ community, all single-story. We offer weekly community events and encourage building community, as a small, close-knit group of independent adults.Monthly rent includes:*Spectrum...
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We found the caregiving staff out on the floor to be very good. They took great care of people and seemed to really care. The meals were good, no complaints there. The housekeeping staff was wonderful 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.
Savor Your Golden YearsIf you want to exchange the everyday burdens of cooking, cleaning and maintenance for a lifestyle rich in activities, friendship and quality care, our assisted living and memory care community in Austin, Texas just might be the place for you. Surrounded by a trained and...
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The community is extremely clean, an most of the staff members are extremely nice but there are a few who work there that can be very condescending. The breakfast are pretty minimal, its like granola bars,...
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.
Everleigh Lakeline is a 60+ Active Adult apartment home community located just outside of Austin, Texas, where modern conveniences meet wide open spaces. Enjoy all of the pleasures of resort-style living while exploring all of the activities, cultural events, parks, and gardens around Austin....
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I came here looking for a new purpose. An insurance issue closed the wood shop.i talked mgmt in letting me clean it up. I converted it to an art studio.everyone is invited to create their own masterpiece....
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.
At Affinity at Wells Branch we’ve created a new kind of 55+ lifestyle community for people who are ambitious about the years ahead and aren’t willing to compromise their freedom.Rents start at $1,400, which includes everything: utilities, WiFi, expanded television services, swimming pool, hot...
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We recently had to find a place for our dad after he was diagnosed with cancer. We had a great visit with Silver Leaf and chose them. We were there a lot. A lot of people in and out to visit and hospice was...
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: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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: 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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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Senior Apartments
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.
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, 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: 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.
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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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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.
Marriott's Duval Oaks Guest Home offers assisted living for seniors in a warm and comfortable environment without being formal. A single story design makes it easier for residents to navigate and find their way. At Village Oaks, we have created Companion Living® to encourage our seniors to...
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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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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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After having gone through a emergency move out from her previous facility [removed] she has settled in very nicely and is happier than we've seen her in three years. She had become withdrawn and...
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: 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 Walnut Forest, TX

The average cost of senior living in Walnut Forest is $5,371 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Taylor, TX with an average of $3,675 per month.

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

Walnut Forest, TX
$5,371/mo
$5,355/mo

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

Walnut Forest, TX
$5,371/mo
$4,330/mo
U.S. national average
$4,149/mo

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

$6,851/mo
Independent Living
$5,371/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,880/mo
Studio
$17,997/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,533/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,688/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$12,920/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Walnut Forest

Recent reviews for independent living in Walnut Forest

Lake Travis Independent Living in Lakeway, TX

4.3
We have found the staff to be very helpful and willing to consider new ideas. We are happy with the choice that we made at Lakeway Travis Independent Living. They have been working very hard to make things better with the food, and have had some success. The service in the dining room is much ...
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Brookdale Beckett Meadows in Austin, TX

4.3
People are very friendly and caring. They are staffing up a bit which is helping. Any issues we have had is directly related to not having enough people power to handle the demand. Overall, the car has been good. It is clean. The food is good. The activities are plentiful.

Truewood by Merrill, Georgetown

5.0
I'd say it would be a 5 all around. I've been very pleased. Right now if I had to choose for myself that is where I would want to go. Staff is very friendly, Professional, Knowledgeable, An eager to help in any way they are asked. It's more like a large family than a nursing care facility. It's ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and welcoming staff and residents. Many reviews mention the kindness and approachability of the staff and residents at the communities, making newcomers feel at home. For instance, at Atria at the Arboretum, my loved one found the staff to be warm and supportive, helping her settle in easily. The resident community is also desc ...
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Variety of engaging activities for seniors. Activities offer residents a chance to socialize and stay engaged. At Atria at the Arboretum, my mom enjoys participating in outings and social events. Residents at The Conservatory at North Austin appreciate the flexibility in dining hours, daily happy hours, and a range of activities like ...
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Cleanliness and maintenance. Reviews consistently highlight the importance of a clean and well-maintained environment. At Asher Point Independent Living of Round Rock, staff have updated the building and maintain a high level of cleanliness, ensuring residents live in a comfortable and pleasant setting. Residents at The ...
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Nutritious meals and dining experiences. Meals and dining are a significant aspect of seniors' daily lives, and Quality food is a common theme in the reviews. At Solstice Senior Living at Austin, my loved one enjoys the delicious and healthy meals provided, while residents at The Conservatory at North Austin appreciate the variety ...
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Supportive and understanding staff. Staff members' understanding and empathy play a crucial role in providing excellent care and support. At Asher Point Senior Living of Austin, the director is described as patient, compassionate, and caring, which goes a long way in putting residents and their families at ease. Similarly, staff ...
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Community engagement and social connection. Social connections are essential for seniors' overall well-being. At Solstice Senior Living at Austin, my loved one has made new friends, and they offer a range of social activities. Residents at Provident Crossings Retirement Resort appreciate the opportunities to connect with fellow reside ...
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Walnut Forest independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Walnut Forest independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Walnut Forest, 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 Walnut Forest 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 Walnut Forest partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.7%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
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30.2%
Vegetarian
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Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Walnut Forest 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 Walnut Forest communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
45.7%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
47.8%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Walnut Forest 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 Walnut Forest offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Walnut Forest, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
58.7%
44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.7%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
56.5%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.8%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.7%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69.6%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
63%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
67.4%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
63%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
45.7%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
56.5%
39.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
69.6%
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Amberlin Pflugerville, Brookdale Westlake Hills and Brookdale North Austin are the top-rated independent living facilities near Walnut Forest, Texas. See full list of communities.

There are 47 independent living facilities near Walnut Forest, Texas. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Walnut Forest, Texas are Brookdale Westlake Hills, The Isle at Cedar Ridge and Brookdale Lakeway. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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