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The staff really know their residents, and are quick to communicate with family when necessary. As far as the activities go-- I think they might consider scheduling some shopping trips or events out of the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
About Us:Since 1985, Ridgecrest has been committed to being Waco's finest option for retirement living, assisted living, and skilled nursing care. We offer elegant residential living for all levels of Senior Care. Long known as Waco's premiere choice for retirement living, Ridgecrest can now...
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It is a clean community. They are super friendly people. My loved one does not complain about the food. My loved one loves to play Bingo. We picked this community because, my loved one felt comfortable, and...
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.
Stilwell Retirement Residence first opened its doors in November of 1964. While Stilwell was established primarily for retired Texas educators, we do welcome people from other professions as space allows.Providing our residents with a comfortable, secure, friendly, and affordable retirement...
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It is a good place. I would recommend. I wish they had someone at the desk later in the day (after six). I can't make it over until after work and the front door is locked and I have to use a key at a side...
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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.
At the base of the scenic Rocky Mountains in Lakewood, Colo., Morada Temple is conveniently located in the city of Temple, sitting on 21 acres with a large garden area with a greenhouse and a wildflower and Bluebonnet field. The community is close to the Temple Mall, Wal-Mart and other shopping...
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I would highly recommend this community for you or your loved one without any hesitation. They are very attentive and the care that they have provided is more than I could have done for my loved one. They...
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.
Rocky Hollow Lake House is independently owned and managed. We are an aging in place community providing dignified and gracious care to those with Dementia, Alzheimers and all related disorders. Our facility is situated on 10 scenic acres just 4 miles west of Sun City, Texas. We provide all the...
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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.
Our professionally designed studio, one and two bedroom residences were built with you in mind and are perfect for your active lifestyle. Each of our apartment homes feature the kind of living space you should expect to appoint with your furniture and belonging. We offer a truly convenient...
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Moving my parents here has been the best choice they have made . It's been a wonderful experience so far. The are enjoying socialing with people there own age and that they have things in common with. They...
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.
Life Simplified. For them. And, for you. Laurel Hall Memory Care Community at The Wesleyan at Estrella located off Williams Drive and Estrella Crossing is part of the rich tradition of Wesleyan Homes. Wesleyan Homes has been a ministry of the Central Texas United Methodist Church since1962. Our...
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My siblings and I are all pleased with everything that the Blake at Waco has to offer so far. Staff is very friendly and accommodating to our parents needs.
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.
The Blake at Waco, located in the historic South Side, features resort-style comfort and service. Hospitality and luxury are blended to create an exceptional senior retirement community. You are going to feel right at home!The Blake at Waco, a 112 unit (118 beds) assisted living and memory care...
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We have been really impressed with not only the day to day staff but the higher ups in management with just how friendly and helpful they have been. They have had to cut back on the activities but we do wish...
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.
Stoney Brook of Hewitt's comprehensive assisted living services are for those who choose or require assistance with their daily needs, but wish to remain as independent as possible. We provide a spectrum of services tailored for each resident, meaning greater choices and flexibility today and as...
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The community is extremely clean, an most of the staff members are extremely nice but there are a few who work there that can be very condescending. The breakfast are pretty minimal, its like granola bars,...
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.
Everleigh Lakeline is a 60+ Active Adult apartment home community located just outside of Austin, Texas, where modern conveniences meet wide open spaces. Enjoy all of the pleasures of resort-style living while exploring all of the activities, cultural events, parks, and gardens around Austin....
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We found the caregiving staff out on the floor to be very good. They took great care of people and seemed to really care. The meals were good, no complaints there. The housekeeping staff was wonderful and...
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.
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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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.
Living Independently. Living Abundantly. Living at the Cottages at Double CreekThe Cottages at Double Creek is a 55+ community, all single-story. We offer weekly community events and encourage building community, as a small, close-knit group of independent adults.Monthly rent includes:*Spectrum...
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The overall cleanliness of the community was one of the biggest things that stood out to us as well as it being a smaller scale community. One of the things we were looking for was efficient 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.
Mercy House Waco is an assisted living community living located in the peaceful town of Waco, McLennan County, Texas. WE ARE DOING IN PERSON COMMUNITY TOURS. Designed to serve at least 16 seniors, the community is enclosed with major shops and stores within the neighborhood. Residents get the...
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Looked for three months to find an assisted living for our Mom, went and looked everywhere. Walked into the Heritage and it felt like home. Music playing, fresh flowers. We tried the food and it was...
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.
The Heritage at Hunters Chase is conveniently located in Northwest Austin near surrounding communities of Cedar Park, Leander, Round Rock, and Pflurgerville. The Heritage at Hunters Chase is an unique fully renovated community with beautiful courtyards, walking paths, and spacious common areas...
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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.
The Springs of Austin provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. Our community has 32 private apartments for residents' comfort. We are committed to providing an engaging atmosphere for all our residents and our team is passionate about senior care while treating all with...
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We chose Pavilion at Great Hills because of the cleanliness of the facility, we were very price driven so the value for the money, and the friendliness of all of the staff we interacted with. The room sizes...
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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During the stay at fairway my father seemed to make many improvements. The decision to move him to an assisted living was a hard step to swallow but after the recent passing of my mother seemed more than...
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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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Maintenance guys could not be better. Staff up front has really improved. Activities provided are very good and frequent. Library is outstanding and well maintained. Speed bumps would be a plus for...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Affinity at Round Rock we’ve created a new kind of 55+ lifestyle community for people who are ambitious about the years ahead and aren’t willing to compromise their freedom.Rents start at $1,425, which includes everything: utilities, WiFi, expanded television services, swimming pool, hot tub,...
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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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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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, Senior Apartments
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.
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, Independent 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.
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.
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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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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

What families are saying about independent living in Fort Hood

Recent reviews for independent living in Fort Hood

Stoney Brook of Hewitt

4.9
We were very fond of Stoney Brook right away, even though our loved one was not there for very long we were very impressed. They are a small enough community to where the residents will get more one on one care. Overall our loved one was pleased with the meals and dining, and we were pleased ...
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Arbor House of Marble Falls

3.0
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.

The Delaney at Lake Waco

3.4
We chose The Delaney because it has independent living, assisted living, and memory care all in one building. The apartment sizes here are good for what she needs. Overall, I would recommend them to others looking.

Cost of independent living in Fort Hood, TX

The average cost of senior living in Fort Hood is $3,845 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Evant, TX with an average of $3,517 per month.

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

Fort Hood, TX
$3,863/mo
$3,517/mo

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

Fort Hood, TX
$3,863/mo
$4,042/mo

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

$4,918/mo
Independent Living
$3,863/mo

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

$4,759/mo
$4,717/mo
$4,278/mo
$4,721/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 is independent living?

Independent living offers a stress-free lifestyle for older adults. Independent living communities don’t provide personal care or supervision, but do offer generally healthy adults opportunities for socialization and hassle-free living. Independent living services often include:

  • Nutritious meals and snacks
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Home maintenance and repairs
  • Social activities and outings
Complete guide to independent living
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