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Photo of Emerald Cottages New Braunfels
11 Photo available
8.9
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7 reviews
8.9
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7 reviews
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5 on all. We do not have a cafeteria with prepared meals. We do have a meal once a month that is catered by EC. But at least once a week they will organize a meal that everyone pays for their own. But this...
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.
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1717 Photos available
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34 reviews
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When I initially moved my Great-Aunt to the facility, it was owned by another company that made big promises but showed its true colors on days 1 and 2 of the move by nit delivering on its promises of great...
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 resident centered approach reminds us that our residents and their families are the reason we are here. We strive to provide the best service to each of them as individuals. We get to know our residents and their families on a personal level. These are relationships for life. Here at Serenity...
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55 Floor plans available
9.9
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160 reviews
9.9
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160 reviews
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Very helpful and friendly staff members at The Waterford at Thousand Oaks! Apartment sizes and amenities offered for residents are adequate.
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.
Remember The Waterford at Thousand Oaks for Independent Living in San Antonio, Texas. Our blend of desired amenities and convenient services offers residents a vibrant lifestyle with the independence they expect and deserve. From thoughtfully designed studio, one- and two-bedroom floor plans to...
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1010 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
9.2
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49 reviews
9.2
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49 reviews
5 star
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What they could improve on would maybe be the food and choices of food. It felt like home the second I stepped inside. Mom likes it here and that is all I need and based on the experience I would recommend...
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.
Our community in New Braunfels, Texas, is located two miles west of the Comal River and its many recreational opportunities, including water parks, hiking trails and quiet picnic areas. Many of these locations are favorites with our residents and their families.Each day is filled with exciting...
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2222 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.1
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37 reviews
9.1
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37 reviews
5 star
67%
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The staff know you by name. They take the time to get to know their residents and families alike. They offer in house service such as hair, nails, pt, ot, daily activities, Friday lunch bunch outings, meal...
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.
Legacy at Forest Ridge is a professional assisted living community in the bustling town of Shertz, Texas. Located near the San Antonio area, Shertz is a city with character and energy, offering many opportunities to those who live or visit the area. The staff at the Legacy at Forest Ridge offers...
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9.0
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36 reviews
9.0
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36 reviews
5 star
39%
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When visiting the community I did sit down for lunch and join my loved one for an activity! The food was wonderful and the service was amazing. The activity was so fun and the activity director does an...
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.
Home is not a place. It’s a feeling. One makes their home where the living is best. At The Brooks of Cibolo, we strive to help you live your best life, every single day. We believe that life becomes richer for everyone when even just one person truly connects to the people and the world around...
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44 Floor plans available
8.8
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71 reviews
8.8
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71 reviews
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My mother moved into Esplanade Gardens this past December. From day one the staff has treated us as family. They are kind, helpful, compassionate, and well trained. They know if she doesn't go down to the...
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 Esplanade Gardens, you can experience all the comforts of home without the hassle of cooking and cleaning. Our resident care team is on-site 24/7 for any needs that arise. Nestled in the heart of Converse, TX, Esplanade Gardens is designed to make connecting with like-minded neighbors and...
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8.4
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32 reviews
8.4
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32 reviews
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Mercy house is such a beautiful small assisted living & Memory Care that treats their residents with the compassion we’d all want for our loved ones. Staff is caring and loving. Smaller is sometimes better...
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.
Mercy House is located in New Braunfels, Texas. WE ARE DOING IN PERSON TOURS. It has one community located in Cross Street and the other strategically positioned in Rock Street all within the beautiful small town of New Braunfels.The community, that provides memory care to the residents of Texas,...
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8.0
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36 reviews
8.0
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36 reviews
5 star
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From our first tour visit through family member's current residency, everyone at Graceland is caring and kind, very responsive to requests & questions from family members/resident. The general areas are kept...
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.
Nestled in the beautiful Texas Hill Country, Sodalis Elder Living Graceland has been the community of choice for seniors since we were built in 2007! Our levels of care provide for individuals who are independent, as well as those who need a little, or a lot, of assistance with daily tasks such...
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8.0
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14 reviews
8.0
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14 reviews
5 star
79%
4 star
7%
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As with any large organization, there were some hiccups. Although the staff at Eden Hill are great and my Dad is quite happy there.
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.
Assisted Living at EdenHill CommunitiesLet us customize your care with a plan tailored to support your individual needs. We’ll handle the daily details, and you live life to the fullest: Enjoy life-enriching social activities, spend time in our nature areas, or join neighbors for a delicious...
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1616 Photos available
1212 Floor plans available
7.5
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36 reviews
7.5
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36 reviews
5 star
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We have only met the sales person, concierge, chief of maintenance and dining room staff. All are really great, especially the dining room staff. We are in an independent cottage behind the main building. 2...
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.
Welcome to Rio Terra — designed to provide everything you need to lead an effortless lifestyle. We offer independent living, assisted living and memory care. The amenities range from beautifully designed residences and delicious, healthy dining options prepared by on site chefs, to a myriad...
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Photo of New Haven Assisted Living and Memory Care of Cibolo
1515 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
7.0
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42 reviews
7.0
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42 reviews
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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Very costly but hopefully in line with other such facilities. Smaller number of residents is good. Be helpful for staff to identify themselves when we call. We were attracted to them because of the room...
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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1111 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
5.3
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7 reviews
5.3
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7 reviews
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Oaktree is such a loving place. The staff is amazing and the care they give is top notch. The kitchen is so clean and they care enough to give many options "off the menu" to accommodate. I have eaten there...
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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It's really a retirement community, but they have levels of care. She has her own apartment with her own bathroom, and a kitchenette. It gave her back a little of her dignity. She loves it and she isn't...
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.
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.
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, 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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Comal, TX

The average cost of senior living in Comal is $3,914 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include China Grove, TX with an average of $3,803 per month.

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

Comal, TX
$3,914/mo

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

Comal, TX
$3,914/mo
$4,207/mo
U.S. national average
$4,009/mo

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

$4,423/mo
Independent Living
$3,914/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,826/mo
Studio
$4,750/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,906/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,977/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,400/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Comal

Recent reviews for independent living in Comal

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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Parkway Assisted Living in San Antonio, TX

4.5
We moved my mother to Parkway assisted living facility . The entire staff was caring and took great care of my mother. The care they provide is outstanding.This place is clean and the furniture is in pristine condition. The staff is helpful and very friendly. The residents that live there ...
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Adante Assisted Living and Memory Care in San Antonio, TX

5.0
Visited several senior communities about 2 years ago with a "Senior" friend (88 YO). When we visited Adante, we both were quite impressed and loved it immediately. The price for a one bedroom apartement was the least expensive of all we visited. Our friend decided to go into Adante ...
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Comal independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Comal independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Comal, 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 Comal 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 Comal partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Comal, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.8%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
33.9%
No sugar
No sugar
38.9%
31.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
33.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Comal 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 Comal communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Comal, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
36.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.9%
43.3%
Room service
Room service
44.4%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.2%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Comal 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 Comal offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Comal, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
55.6%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
28.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.8%
32.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.6%
49%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.1%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.9%
37.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
41.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.1%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
47%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
32.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.8%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
46.8%
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There are 19 independent living facilities near Comal, Texas. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Comal, Texas are The Waterford at Thousand Oaks, The Waterford on Huebner and Brookdale Maltsberger. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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