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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Dripping Springs, TX

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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.
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
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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...
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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.
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: 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.
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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Cost of independent living in Dripping Springs, TX

The average cost of senior living in Dripping Springs is $4,177 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Johnson City, TX with an average of $3,564 per month.

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

Dripping Springs, TX
$4,177/mo
$4,215/mo

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

Dripping Springs, TX
$4,177/mo
$4,207/mo
U.S. national average
$4,009/mo

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

$4,997/mo
Independent Living
$4,177/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,573/mo
Studio
$4,841/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,904/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,484/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,117/mo

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Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Dripping Springs

Recent reviews for independent living in Dripping Springs

Arbor House of Marble Falls

4.8
It's great - my family member loves it there. They've been very nice and treat her respectfully. She likes the people that she's met. We love the apartment - it's perfect for her. Really the only issue is her water pressure, which she's having a hard time getting them to fix.

Brookdale Lohmans Crossing in Austin, TX

4.4
They run a clean facility. The staff were all extremely friendly. The care services were on point. They had a lot of activities. For what my loved one was paying, it was plenty of activities and people to interact. Overall, they are doing a good job.

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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Dripping Springs independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dripping Springs independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dripping Springs, 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 Dripping Springs 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 Dripping Springs partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dripping Springs, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.9%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52.2%
33.9%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
31.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.5%
33.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Dripping Springs 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 Dripping Springs communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dripping Springs, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50.5%
36.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60.4%
43.3%
Room service
Room service
57.7%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.8%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dripping Springs 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 Dripping Springs offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dripping Springs, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
64.8%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50.5%
28.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
51.6%
32.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.2%
49%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
76.9%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
72.5%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
63.2%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
57.1%
37.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
64.3%
41.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
74.2%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
69.2%
47%
Dances
Dances
48.4%
32.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
52.7%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
72.5%
46.8%
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Brookdale Westlake Hills, The Isle at Cedar Ridge and Amberlin Pflugerville are the top-rated independent living facilities near Dripping Springs, Texas. See full list of communities.

There are 213 independent living facilities near Dripping Springs, Texas. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Dripping Springs, Texas are The Isle at Cedar Ridge, The Waterford at Thousand Oaks and Pavilion at Great Hills. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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