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Photo of Brookdale San Marcos South
1010 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.6
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55 reviews
9.6
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55 reviews
5 star
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31%
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4%
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7%
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Food was generally excellent and nutritious. Nursing care and aides were friendly and competent while some were better than others, of course. Many activities and programs were offered and special occasions...
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.
A Little More Care, A Lot More LifeExperience what independence redefined looks like here at our assisted living community in San Marcos, Texas. Nestled in the heart of hill country, your new residence could overlook an enclosed courtyard brimming with fragrant flowers, a stunning water fountain,...
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9.5
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8 reviews
9.5
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8 reviews
5 star
74%
4 star
13%
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The residents here are really friendly and there is a lot of options of things to do. You can do as much or as little as you want. No pressure. Maintenance is really great. They guys work hard at fixing...
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.
Sage Plum Creek is a resort-style, 55 and older active adult community in Kyle, TX just south of Austin. This brand new senior community brings a maintenance-free lifestyle opportunity for those who are ready to live actively and without the everyday stresses of owning a home. Every corner of...
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66 Floor plans available
9.5
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79 reviews
9.5
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79 reviews
5 star
59%
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32%
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They place is REALLY nice and clean. The people are great with my mother (and she's a handful!) Easy for her friends to come and see her. She has her own room and it is big. She shares a bathroom with...
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.
Orchard Park of Kyle is an assisted living and memory care community located in Kyle, Texas. Kyle is a city situated in Hays County and is among the state's fastest growing regions. Residents enjoy access to an abundance of outdoor recreational opportunities, including fishing and hiking at Lake...
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9.4
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14 reviews
9.4
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14 reviews
5 star
57%
4 star
36%
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0%
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7%
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Staff are caring and friendly. Making residents feel comfortable. The facility is new and kept clean. My family member loved the food and said lots better than the place he lived before. He was moved to...
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 Assisted Living and Memory Care community offers a homelike, apartment-style living with all meals, snacks, social activities and wellness programs included in your one monthly fee.We have 24-hour, compassionate associates on site to care for your loved one day and night, whether they are...
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33 Floor plans available
9.4
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53 reviews
9.4
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53 reviews
5 star
53%
4 star
36%
3 star
9%
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2%
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I loved the place. Theda, the nurse, totally went above and beyond! As a nurse myself I knew how great she was! [name removed], the person that handles the visit etc. felt like family! When my mother needs...
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.
Designed With You In MindYou should never have to settle for a retirement brimming with fear, worry or isolation—especially when you could be living here at our assisted living and memory care campus in San Marcos, Texas. Instead of sitting at home and twiddling your thumbs, you could be...
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Photo of Village on the Park Onion Creek
2222 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.2
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43 reviews
9.2
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43 reviews
5 star
67%
4 star
23%
3 star
5%
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5%
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We have lived here 6 years. It is not like home, but there comes a time in our life when we have to make adjustments. The Village seemed to fit our needs better than any others which we saw. It is close to...
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.
Village on the Park - Onion Creek is an independent living - assisted living community located in Austin, TX. Austin is located in Travis County and is home to just over 912,000 people. Austin is a fun city where residents can enjoy dancing, shopping, going out to great restaurants, going to...
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9.1
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14 reviews
9.1
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14 reviews
5 star
51%
4 star
21%
3 star
21%
2 star
7%
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I love the single story structure, and I use the R.T. on site facility. Maintenance requests are answered promptly. I am very Happy here.
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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Photo of New Haven Assisted Living and Memory Care of Bastrop
1313 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
8.7
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37 reviews
8.7
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37 reviews
5 star
51%
4 star
38%
3 star
8%
2 star
3%
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The everyday staff was very kind and helpful, and took time to get to know the residents. On the downside, no one told us much of anything when my mother moved in. All we were told about was meal times;...
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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Photo of Argent Court Seguin
22 Photos available
8.0
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11 reviews
8.0
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11 reviews
5 star
55%
4 star
36%
3 star
9%
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The staff is generally peasant. Many are very young. Mistakes do happen, but generally corrective action occurs quickly. We also have hospice involved in my aunts care, so there have been times when it has...
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, an assisted living community, is a new retirement alternative for seniors combining independent living with personal care in a warm, dignified community setting.Our residents appreciate the pleasant, home-like environment where personal services are provided in the privacy of their...
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Photo of The Philomena
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8.0
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21 reviews
8.0
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21 reviews
5 star
51%
4 star
29%
3 star
5%
2 star
5%
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10%
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We had a very good experience. Value for cost is difficult because it is expensive but all the facilities we visited were about the same. I gave Philomena 5s, however, we started to see the evidence of...
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.
Introducing, The Philomena Assisted Living and Memory Care, where gracious living and classic comfort join together to offer our residents the finest in accommodations and senior living care. We invite you to enjoy casual, easy living with a distinctive touch and flair. With concierge-style...
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Photo of Bois d'Arc Assisted Living
88 Photos available
5 star
75%
4 star
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3 star
25%
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There was no stress, it was a pleasure to be there and deal with them. They had all kinds of things to do with the seniors, they would take them to do things. The owners knew exactly how to handle, and what...
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.
1017 Bois D'Arc is three years old and is the newest residence of Assisted Residential Retirement, located in Lockhart,Texas. This 'Arts and Crafts' home, has been completely remodeled for a maximum capacity of 16 people. Our intimate group of familiar caregivers and residents quickly develop...
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Photo of New Haven Assisted Living and Memory Care of Kyle
1414 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
5 star
55%
4 star
37%
3 star
0%
2 star
5%
1 star
3%
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I can’t say enough about New Haven in Kyle Texas. My sister has been a resident there for several months. The facility has been very clean every time I have visited. The staff is patient and caring with...
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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Photo of The Watermark at Southpark Meadows
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5 star
75%
4 star
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3 star
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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.
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8.9
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4 reviews
8.9
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4 reviews
5 star
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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.
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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.
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: 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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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
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 Jefferson Place Assisted
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: 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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7.0
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3 reviews
7.0
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3 reviews
5 star
33%
4 star
67%
3 star
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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
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
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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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.

Cost of independent living in Hickston, TX

The average cost of senior living in Hickston is $3,814 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include La Grange, TX with an average of $3,353 per month.

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

Hickston, TX
$3,814/mo
$3,912/mo
$3,437/mo

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

Hickston, TX
$3,814/mo
$4,207/mo
U.S. national average
$4,009/mo

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

$4,278/mo
Independent Living
$3,814/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,355/mo
Studio
$4,244/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,393/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,451/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,325/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Hickston

Recent reviews for independent living in Hickston

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.

The Watermark at Southpark Meadows in Austin, TX

4.2
I would say the community is good. The only ding, I have is the community can be a little less communicative and hard to get a hold of. The food is good. Prior to COVID they had activities every day. As long as the residents want to participate. When I was there, all the residents were ...
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Hickston independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hickston independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hickston, 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 Hickston 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 Hickston partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Hickston, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.7%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.4%
33.9%
No sugar
No sugar
29.4%
31.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20.6%
33.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.8%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Hickston 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 Hickston communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hickston, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.5%
36.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.3%
43.3%
Room service
Room service
26.5%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.7%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hickston 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 Hickston offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Hickston, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
35.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.6%
28.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.4%
32.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.2%
49%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.1%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.1%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.4%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.5%
37.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.3%
41.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.2%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
38.2%
47%
Dances
Dances
26.5%
32.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.5%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.2%
46.8%
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Brookdale San Marcos South, Sage Plum Creek and Orchard Park of Kyle are the top-rated independent living facilities near Hickston, Texas. See full list of communities.

There are 40 independent living facilities near Hickston, Texas. See the full list.

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