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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Leander, TX

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Photo of Verena at Leander
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9.4
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This is a home. The people that work here are top line. Management is the greatest. Have a problem or you just need to talk she will always make time for no matter how busy she is. I had a problem here...
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.
Discover the unparalleled joys of retirement living at Verena at Leander!Nestled just north of Austin, Texas, our 55+ independent senior living community offers all-inclusive rates and resort-style luxury amenities.With our gourmet dining, a dedicated fitness trainer, custom-designed wellness...
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1919 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.4
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43 reviews
8.4
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43 reviews
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We chose Legacy at Crystal Falls because of the good location and the better pricing. At all facilities make sure you are an active advocate for your loved one. Are they delivering the necessary medication...
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 Legacy at Crystal Falls is a lovely assisted living community that is located in sunny Leander, Travis County, Texas. This picturesque area of Texas has a plethora of shopping facilities, restaurants, parks and more within a short distance of it. The staff here are thoroughly committed in...
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1616 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.9
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54 reviews
9.9
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54 reviews
5 star
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We chose Isle at Cedar Ridge for my father’s advanced care needs, and it’s been the best decision. Their two-person assist and diabetic management services are handled flawlessly. The Memory Support program...
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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Photo of Pavilion at Great Hills
1818 Photos available
9.8
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77 reviews
9.8
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77 reviews
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I have had continuous, positive experiences with the staff at the Pavilion Great Hills. All of the ones that I have come in contact with have been consistently superb! The staff at the front desk, the dining...
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.
The Pavilion at Great Hills Assisted Living & Memory Care community has a little something for everyone. Located in beautiful North Austin hill country, we are near three major hospitals, numerous shopping centers including two miles from the Arboretum, theaters, museums, great restaurants,...
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Photo of The Waterford at Round Rock
1212 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.5
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77 reviews
9.5
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77 reviews
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The facility is absolutely beautiful. My mom loves her one bedroom apartment. It's well kept it's clean. It's just a lovely property. The staff has been absolutely amazing. Just fantastic caregivers. It's a...
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 Rose Assisted Living & Memory Care Community is conveniently located off of Hwy. 620, and behind St. David's Round Rock Hospital, allowing easy access to state toll roads and medical support services. Our community opened in December 2012 and was designed with a country elegance and Hill...
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Photo of The Enclave at Cedar Park Senior Living
1818 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.0
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50 reviews
9.0
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50 reviews
5 star
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We have been pleased with all aspects of The Enclave. Staff is very friendly and helpful. They have done anything we have asked of them.
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.
Care that Evolves with YouWe have purposefully designed The Enclave at Cedar Park Senior Living to evolve with your needs.Private Cottages - Live a low-maintenance retirement with a private cottage at The Enclave at Cedar Park Senior Living. Enjoy all the perks of our community while maintaining...
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2020 Photos available
9.0
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38 reviews
9.0
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38 reviews
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What I like the most about Maple Ridge is the access to do what you want. Need to adjust thermostat to weather changes to keep open areas and hallways comfortable
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.
Welcome! Maple Ridge is the newest, brightest, and best Independent Living Retirement Community in Cedar Park, TX! We are still working on building this community and are scheduled to open in late 2018. Maple Ridge is owned and operated by Hawthorn Senior Living. We have been in the retirement...
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Photo of Highland Estates
99 Photos available
8.8
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41 reviews
8.8
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41 reviews
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The staff was very accommodating, thorough and pleasant. Everything they offered for the price was outstanding. The only reason I did not rate a five out of five is sometimes the food was a little...
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.
Highland Estates provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Highland Estates is situated in charming Cedar Park, a suburb of Austin just 17 miles from the heart of the capital city's downtown area. Our location provides the best of both worlds with the relative...
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8.5
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34 reviews
8.5
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34 reviews
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My mom moved in and immediatly felt welcomed and cared for. She was welcomed by a group of her neighbors shortly after she moved in. Everybody is warm and friendly in all the common spaces. The manager and...
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.
Lakeline Oaks Retirement Resort comprises 128 apartments for adults 55 and over — including studio apartments, one, two, and three bedroom suites and a variety of floor plans. Lakeline Oaks is an all-inclusive retirement community providing five-star services on a month-to-month basis, just one...
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8.3
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31 reviews
8.3
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31 reviews
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Staff is very kind caring , helpful. The residents and staff are wonderful Very happy with the fact that we can have a ring camera in mother's room and pop in and see her talk to her whenever we want this...
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 Auberge at Cedar Park is a neighborhood specially designed to serve the needs of individuals living with Alzheimer's disease, dementia and other forms of memory loss. Every day we make it a goal to go above and beyond to enrich the lives of our residents. The staff is committed to delivering...
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Photo of Brookdale Round Rock
88 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
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7.8
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49 reviews
7.8
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49 reviews
5 star
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I placed my love one here because when I walked in I just knew it was exactly what we were looking for. I couldn't have been happier with the choice. The meals are great and I love that everyone is so active...
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.
Savor Your Golden YearsIf you want to exchange the everyday burdens of cooking, cleaning and maintenance for a lifestyle rich in activities, friendship and quality care, our assisted living and memory care community in Austin, Texas just might be the place for you. Surrounded by a trained and...
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Photo of The Pointe At Cedar Park
1111 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
6.5
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82 reviews
6.5
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82 reviews
5 star
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My mother has been at The Pointe since February 2023 and absolutely loves it. The first few days were tough for her but once she made friends and started enjoying all of the activities she was hooked!! 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.
Midway between the Austin metropolitan area and Texas Hill country, The Pointe at Cedar Park Assisted Living Community offers a lifestyle to meet your unique needs. With proximity to historic ranchland, lush parks and the vintage Austin Steam Train, this peaceful and picturesque community is an...
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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 Haven at San Gabriel is Leander's premier assisted living and memory care! Designed with modern comforts, our brand new building is the perfect combination of opulent surroundings and exceptional care.At The Haven at San Gabriel, residents are the heart of the community. From the moment you...
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Photo of Solea Cedar Park
2626 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
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.
Solea Cedar Park is a new, resort-style, 55+ active adult community. It's a new housing option for those that are ready to live a stress-free, maintenance-free lifestyle, but are not ready to slow down! Live easy, where friendships and laughter fill beautifully designed senior apartment homes and...
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Cost of independent living in Leander, TX

The average cost of senior living in Leander is $4,215 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Weir, TX with an average of $3,768 per month.

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

Leander, TX
$4,215/mo

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

Leander, TX
$4,215/mo
$4,205/mo
U.S. national average
$4,020/mo

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

$5,368/mo
Independent Living
$4,215/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,919/mo
Studio
$4,554/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,647/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,165/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,845/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Leander

Recent reviews for independent living in Leander

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.

Sundara Senior Living in Round Rock, TX

5.0
My father joined the Sundara community a week ago. He is very happy there. He told my sister that they they treat him like royalty. It is a loving community where he gets the best care possible. The staff goes out of their way to ensure he has everything he needs to be well cared for both ...
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Leander independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Leander independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Leander, 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 Leander 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 Leander partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Leander, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.4%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
61.5%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
61.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.2%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.4%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Leander 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 Leander communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Leander, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
76.9%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
84.6%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
69.2%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30.8%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Leander 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 Leander offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Leander, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
69.2%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
61.5%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
53.8%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
76.9%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
92.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
92.3%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
76.9%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
61.5%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
84.6%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
92.3%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
92.3%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
69.2%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
61.5%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
84.6%
46.1%
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Amberlin Pflugerville, Brookdale Westlake Hills and The Isle at Cedar Ridge are the top-rated independent living facilities near Leander, Texas. See full list of communities.

There are 16 independent living facilities near Leander, Texas. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Leander, Texas are The Isle at Cedar Ridge, Pavilion at Great Hills and Atria at the Arboretum. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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