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Photo of Sodalis - San Marcos
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Mom and dad were residents here for around 6 months but when mom passed, we had to look for another memory care san marcos facility and dad moved to [removed] due to his worsening Alzheimer's. Both did a...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Sodalis-San Marcos is a residential care home located in the stunning San Marcos City, Texas in Hays County. We are located in a safe, clean, and friendly neighborhood surrounded by beautiful trees. Our home is a few minutes' drive to shopping centers, hospitals, churches, and national parks...
Photo of The Watermark at Southpark Meadows
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We have had a great experience here and my mom is very comfortable. Their activity program is amazing. The activities have actually increased since the lock-down, so they are keeping the residents very busy...
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 The Village at The Triangle
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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
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.
Photo of The Springs of Austin Assisted Living and Memory Care
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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.
The Springs of Austin provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. Our community has 32 private apartments for residents' comfort. We are committed to providing an engaging atmosphere for all our residents and our team is passionate about senior care while treating all with...
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I wish they had an ice machine in memory care vs them having to get it from the main building and it would be nice if they had a way to control temperature in the rooms
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Sodalis Buda Memory Care has been serving seniors since 2000, and our new Assisted Living community opened in 2018. We are minutes from downtown Buda and nestled among beautiful trees. Due to the technology boom in Austin, our residents come from all over the United States, often moving to Buda...
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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 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.
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
Monument Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is located in the beautiful town of LaGrange, next to the historic Monument Hill State Park. Awarded the 2010 National Quality Award by the American Health Care Association, Monument Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is proud to be a leader in...
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The staff is very kind and laid back. They call for every little thing that happens to mom. ( Like a simple fall with no injury) Most families appreciate it.
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
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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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Photo of Homestead Assisted Living
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 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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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
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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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Photo of Alpha House IV
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Photo of Mabee Village of the Marbridge
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 Barton Hills Assisted Living
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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...
Photo of Oak Haven 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 Shady Hollow Assisted Living
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Shady Hollow Assisted Living Shady Hollow Assisted Living is a senior care home located in Austin, Texas, part of Travis County. Austin is one of the fastest growing cities in the United States and offers a plethora of activities for the entire family. It is famous for its vibrant music and live...
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Shady Hollow is a beautiful house with big shady trees and grassy yard. It is well kept and very clean. It is a peaceful environment and my room was quiet with a large window. [names removed]and the owner...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Shady Hollow II Assisted Living Shady Hollow II Assisted Living is a residential care home for seniors that is located in the city of Austin, Texas which is in Travis County. Austin is first and foremost known as a music city. The numerous concert venues and local musicians make this city ideal...
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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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I cannot say enough great things about Autumn Leaves! They are so loving and caring to all their residence. I can see the true compassion that each of the employees have for the residence. Communication...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.

Cost of assisted living in Cistern, TX

The average cost of senior living in Cistern is $4,704 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Flatonia, TX with an average of $3,739 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Cistern, TX vs. nearby cities

Cistern, TX
$4,704/mo
$4,407/mo
$3,739/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Cistern, TX vs. the state and national average

Cistern, TX
$4,704/mo
$4,721/mo
U.S. national average
$4,553/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Cistern vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,704/mo
$4,867/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Cistern, TX by room type

Semi-Private
$4,657/mo
Private
$5,000/mo
Studio
$4,897/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,285/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,172/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,325/mo

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Cistern, TX

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What families are saying about assisted living in Cistern

Recent reviews for assisted living in Cistern

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.

Sage Spring Senior Living 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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Argent Court Seguin

4.0
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 far.

Cistern review score based on 288 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 288 reviews of 48 Cistern assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Cistern review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Cistern review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Cistern, TX48 facilities
8.4
Waelder, TX52 facilities
7.9
Flatonia, TX15 facilities

Review subcategories for Cistern assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 288 reviews of 48 Cistern assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Cistern resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Cistern, TX averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.4
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.1
Value for cost*
4.0
4.1
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Cistern assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cistern assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cistern, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Cistern assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Cistern that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Cistern, TXNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
60.4%
53%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
58.3%
34%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.8%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
72.9%
57.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
43.8%
30.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.8%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
64.6%
49%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
64.6%
54.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Cistern assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Cistern Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Cistern, TXNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
58.3%
51.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
45.8%
32.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
54.2%
41.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cistern assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Cistern partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cistern, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.1%
27.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
56.3%
40.4%
No sugar
No sugar
56.3%
37.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.9%
35.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.8%
13.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Cistern assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Cistern communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cistern, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
41.7%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.2%
42.5%
Room service
Room service
47.9%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
17.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cistern assisted 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 assisted living communities in Cistern offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cistern, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
56.3%
46.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.8%
31.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
52.1%
30.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
64.6%
50.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60.4%
49.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.8%
53.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.2%
41.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.8%
34.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54.2%
37.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.5%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
58.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
45.8%
29.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
39.6%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60.4%
46.2%
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State regulations for assisted living in Cistern

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Texas assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Cistern protect seniors.

Learn about Texas Assisted Living regulations

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