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Photo of Elan Westpointe
1111 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.3
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53 reviews
8.3
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53 reviews
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3 star
9%
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Staff is friendly and nice overall. Clean and well kept rooms, they have some nice activities. Communication between Elan and medical group they recommend is slow and requires a lot of follow up in order for...
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.
Elan Westpointe is a premier assisted living and memory care community located in New Braunfels, Comal County, Texas. The center is fresh and modern, constructed of limestone with iron accents on balconies and awnings. Conveniently located off highways 46 and 337 and just west of Unicorn of...
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Photo of Brookdale New Braunfels
1010 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
9.5
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57 reviews
9.5
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57 reviews
5 star
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The staff seemed to enjoy their work and each other. The activities were fun and engaging. The caregivers and admin seemed sincerely caring and flexible.
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.
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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Photo of Brookdale San Marcos South
1010 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.3
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60 reviews
9.3
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60 reviews
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58%
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28%
3 star
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This facility has a very warm, welcoming feeling. Everyone seems to really care about the residents and the residents all seem happy.
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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Photo of Brookdale San Marcos North
1111 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.5
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55 reviews
8.5
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55 reviews
5 star
51%
4 star
38%
3 star
9%
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Staff/care is very good. Activities, food good. Cleanliness is good. Room is old and in need of updating. Work orders submitted are slow to be addressed.
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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8.5
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40 reviews
8.5
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40 reviews
5 star
54%
4 star
24%
3 star
12%
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5%
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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.
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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Photo of Rio Terra Senior Living
1616 Photos available
1212 Floor plans available
8.0
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37 reviews
8.0
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37 reviews
5 star
63%
4 star
27%
3 star
5%
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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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8.0
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16 reviews
8.0
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16 reviews
5 star
44%
4 star
31%
3 star
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2 star
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It is very difficult to see the decline of my brother's mental state. But what I have seen here is that his Care has been great in that the caregivers really show compassion and caring for these residents. I...
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 Eden Hill Communities, a CCRC
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8.0
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14 reviews
8.0
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14 reviews
5 star
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4 star
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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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8.9
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4 reviews
8.9
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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.
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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My mom was here for three years and she said "Finally I have my own washer!" and she was just so thrilled by itself and she didn't want to leave also because she had her privacy there and she really felt...
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.
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.
Photo of Gruene Senior Living
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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Hunter, TX

The average cost of senior living in Hunter is $3,216 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include San Antonio, TX with an average of $3,091 per month.

Independent living costs in Hunter, TX, vs. state and national averages

Hunter, TX
$3,216/mo
$3,090/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Hunter, TX, vs. other senior living options

$5,766/mo
Independent Living
$3,216/mo

Independent living costs in Hunter, TX, by floor plan type

Studio
$2,336/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,363/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,533/mo

Senior living costs in Hunter vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Hunter, TX
Column state: Texas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHunter, TXTexasU.S.
Independent Living$3,216/mo$3,090/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$4,257/mo$4,569/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,766/mo$6,223/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Hunter, TX:$3,216/mo
Texas:$3,090/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Hunter, TX:$4,257/mo
Texas:$4,569/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Hunter, TX:$5,766/mo
Texas:$6,223/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Hunter

Recent reviews for independent living in Hunter

Eden Hill Communities, a CCRC in New Braunfels, TX

5.0
I have lived here 7+ years and have witnessed a couple slumps but overall this is an excellent facility. Food is chef prepared with many choices, served attractively and have been told by several it is the best in the area of care centers. Apartments are nice, fairly spacious (choices of ...
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New Haven Assisted Living and Memory Care of Kyle

4.0
I would recommend you checking out the community to see if it would be the right fit for your loved one. This is a nice and clean community. The community didn't have enough qualified staff to provide individualized care for my loved one. There is no nurse on staff in the building each day, ...
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The Overlook At Plum Creek in Kyle, TX

5.0
We put our grandma in this facility a year ago, and have been extremely happy with them. The Overlook at Plum Creek in Kyle, TX sits next to the golf course and has lots of activities for the seniors. I would recommend these senior apartments to other families in search for a caring place for ...
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Hunter independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hunter independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hunter, 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 Hunter 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 Hunter partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Hunter, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.3%
18%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24%
30.3%
No sugar
No sugar
21.4%
27.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26%
29.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.5%
9.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Hunter 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 Hunter communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hunter, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25.7%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.2%
38.2%
Room service
Room service
31.6%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13%
15%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hunter 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 Hunter offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Hunter, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
34.7%
39.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.8%
25%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30%
29%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.5%
41.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.1%
43.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.7%
47.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.6%
37.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.7%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.3%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.3%
41.5%
Live performances
Live performances
38.4%
41.1%
Dances
Dances
32.5%
29.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
35%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.4%
40.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Elan Westpointe, Brookdale New Braunfels and Brookdale San Marcos South are the top-rated independent living facilities near Hunter, Texas. See full list of communities.
There are 17 independent living facilities near Hunter, Texas. See the full list.
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The best independent living facility near you in Hunter, Texas is Provident Assisted Living Buda. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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