Southwest Austin and Dripping Springs have a number of options for seniors looking for different types of living arrangements. Here is a selection of locations in the area. This list is not comprehensive.

Types of communities:
  • Independent-living communities cater to older adults with limited care needs. Most include amenities, such as fitness programs, housekeeping and communal meals.
  • Assisted-living communities specialize in providing care and supervision. These facilities frequently offer a full range of amenities as well as limited medical assistance.
  • Memory care facilities specialize in providing care to seniors with Alzheimer's, dementia and other cognitive issues. Staff members are trained to help residents manage these diseases.
  • Hospice care is intended to relieve symptoms and suffering associated with a terminal illness in those who have been given six months or less to live. The patient must choose to forgo further curative treatment.
  • Nursing home/skilled nursing facilities provide care to those with illnesses or mental conditions requiring full-time monitoring and medical care.
Arbor View

Type: independent living

Opened: 2021

Cost: $1,635-$2,899 per month


Total units: 152

Amenities: business center, pool, hot tub, dog wash and park, movie theater, fitness center, library, community garden, outdoor area with grills, arts and crafts, on-site hair salonThe Auberge at Onion Creek

Type: memory care

Opened: 2011


Cost: $6,000-$8,400 per month (all-inclusive pricing)

Total units: 52 units

Amenities: 24/7 on-site or on-call nursing, pharmacy service, medication management, in-house physical, occupational and speech therapy, visiting dental service, friendship suites for residents with dementia, short-term respite stays, on-site pediatry, Nobi sensor lampsAvir at Dripping Springs

Type: nursing home/skilled nursing


Opened: 1980s

Cost: $183 per day

Total units: 60 beds

Amenities: 24/7 skilled nursing care, pet therapy, physical, occupational and speech therapy, respite careBarton Valley Rehab and Healthcare Center


Type: nursing home/skilled nursing

Opened: 1968

Cost: covered by most insurance

Total units: 122 beds


Amenities: activities and events, TV services, field trips, garden room, private rooms and shared living, beauty and barber shop, therapy gym, Wi-Fi, outdoor areaBrookdale Beckett Meadows

Type: assisted-living, memory care

Opened: over 20 years ago

Cost: $4,610 per month (assisted living), $9,525 per month (memory care)

Total units: 59

Amenities: pet-friendly, concierge services, salonThe Legacy at Oak Hill

Type: assisted-living, memory care

Opened: 2016

Cost: $4,795-$8,500 per month

Total units: 65 (assisted living), 20 (memory care)

Amenities: theater, art studioLive Oak Estates Assisted Living Homes

Type: assisted-living

Opened: January 2008

Cost: not shared

Total units: not shared

Amenities: private and semi-private rooms, meal plans, 24-hour staffing, medication supervision and monitoring, daily activities, housekeeping, linen and laundry services
  • English House, 10212 English Oak Drive, Austin; Sunland House, 3123 Sunland Drive, Austin; Circle House, 11611 Circle Drive, Austin
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SoCo Village

Type: assisted-living, memory care

Opened: October 2020

Cost: $4,675-$7,215 per month

Total units: 99

Amenities: dining room, courtyard, movie theater, rehab gym, salon, art room, game room with pool table, library, van for transportation, walking path, outingsSodalis Senior Living

Type: assisted-living, memory care

Opened: not shared

Cost: call for pricing

Total units: not shared

Amenities: full-time concierge, covered front porch, scheduled medical and shopping transportation, on-site beauty salon, on-site religious services, pet friendly, wireless personal emergency service, weekly housekeepingSouthpark Meadows Nursing and Rehab Center

Type: memory care, nursing home/skilled nursing

Opened: 2012

Cost: varies

Total units: 120 beds with 16 memory care beds

Amenities: recreational activities, beauty salon, transportation, outdoor courtyard, secure memory support unitVillage on the Park Onion Creek

Type: independent living, assisted living apartments

Opened: 2016

Cost: starting at $4,510 per month (independent living); $5,695 per month (assisted living)

Total units: 124

Amenities: housekeeping, butterfly garden, transportation for medical appointments