As you or your parents age, it might be hard to know what steps to take to find help in the area. Read through this guide to see options for every level of assistance and discover what local resources are available.
IN-HOME CARE
I need some help, but would like to continue living at home. What are my options?
In-home care allows individuals to remain at home and receive aid that is catered to their physical and mental states. It can include anything from doctor visits to help with household chores.
Ann Maloley IS THE CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER for Be Well MD.
“Our home-based medical practice provides patients with the time and attention they desire from their doctor,” Maloley said. “They will have access to the doctor upon request, in the convenience of their home”
1. Assisting Hands Home Care
2906 S. 1st St. No., 103, Austin
512-999-7379 • www.assistinghands.com
Offers home safety evaluations, meal preparation, housekeeping and grooming
- Overnight care available
- Can administer food
2. Austin Home Care Assistance
9707 Anderson Mill Road, Ste. 330, Austin
512-623-7800 • www.austinhomecareassistance.com
Caregivers assist clients throughout the Austin metro area
- Overnight care available
- Can administer food
Mark Carlson of Be Well MD (right) speaks to an audience of seniors at the senior housing community Atria at the Arboretum in Austin.[/caption]3. Be Well MD
1905 S. Lakeline Boulevard, Ste. 4, Cedar Park
512-553-1921 • www.stayhealthystayhome.com
In-home primary health care services, including immunizations and prescriptions
- Can administer medicine
- Can administer food
4. BrightStar Care
7703 North Lamar Blvd., Ste. 418, Austin
512-452-9800 • www.brightstarcare.com
Offers skilled home care, including dementia care
- Can administer medicine
- Overnight care available
- Can administer food
5. Heavenly Care Home Health
13266 Pond Springs Road, Austin
512-432-5503 • www.heavenlycaregivers.com
Nursing staff provides in-home medical assistance
- Can administer medicine
- Overnight care available
- Can administer food
6. Preferred Care at Home
715 Discovery Blvd., Ste. 120, Cedar Park
512-238-0222 • www.preferhome.com
Services include end-of-life and hospital-to-home care
- Overnight care available
- Can administer food
RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITIES & HOMES
I cannot live at home anymore and may require some assistance. What are my options?
Independent living includes social activities and community spaces but sometimes no meal or medical services.
Assisted living offers everything from medical to housekeeping services. They are often included in units that also offer memory care. Each facility offers planned activities for residents.
Memory care offers services like reminiscence therapy that work to restore or maintain as much memory as possible.
Hospice care is offered for those facing diagnoses that leave them with six months or less to live. The person must decide not to choose further curative treatment. Hospice staff members work to care for an individual in the last months of life in the most comfortable way.
Source: www.aarp.org
Sales Leader Corrie Van Rensburg has been with Highland Estates for over six years.
“We are all-inclusive independent living, but we have assistance available on-site, which will allow people to age in place,” she said, “even if they are under hospice care.”
7. Silverado Cedar Park Memory Care Community
800 C-Bar Ranch Trail, Cedar Park
512-986-7202 • www.silverado.com
Staff trained in Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and Lewy body dementia
- Meals prepared
- Pets welcome
- Housekeeping
- Assisted living
- Hospice
- Memory care
- Planned activites
- Beauty shop
- 24-hour on-site staff
- Skilled nursing
8. Hidden Hills Senior Living
407 Mesa Grande Drive, Leander
512-887-8017 • www.hiddenhillsseniorliving.com
Home set on more than 8 acres of land
- Meals prepared
- Pets welcome
- Housekeeping
- Assisted living
- Hospice
- Memory care
- Planned activites
- Beauty shop
- 24-hour on-site staff
Highland Estates offers independent living with community activities and dining.[/caption]9. Highland Estates
1500 N. Lakeline Blvd., Cedar Park
512-259-3318 • www.holidaytouch.com
Independent living community with further assistance in the building
- Meals prepared
- Pets welcome
- Housekeeping
- Independent living
- Planned activites
- Beauty shop
10. The Isle at Cedar Ridge
2200 S. Lakeline Boulevard, Cedar Park
512-219-0200 • www.jeaseniorliving.com
Offers outings for residents and activities on-site
- Meals prepared
- Housekeeping
- Assisted living
- Independent living
- Hospice
- Planned activities
- Beauty shop
- 24-hour on-site staff
11. Lakeline Oaks Resort Lifestyle Retirement Community
1905 S. Lakeline Blvd., Cedar Park
512-331-4100 • www.rlcommunities.com
Independent living with conveniences, such as housekeeping and three meals per day
- Meals prepared
- Housekeeping
- Assisted living
- Independent living
- Planned activities
- Beauty shop
- 24-hour on-site staff
12. Leander Station Senior Village
11450 Old 2243 West, Leander
512-260-6700 • www.merrittcommunities.com
One and two bedroom apartments with some accessible units
- Pets welcome
- Independent living
- Planned activities
- Beauty shop
13. The Legacy at Crystal Falls
1841 Crystal Falls Parkway, Leander
512-487-7049 • www.legacyatcrystalfalls.com
Offers a barber and beauty salon for residents
- Meals prepared
- Housekeeping
- Assisted living
- Hospice
- Memory care
- Planned activites
- Beauty shop
- 24-hour on-site staff
ACTIVITIES & MORE
Managing Director Sue Witovec said that the center has a large Fourth of July celebration coming up.
“We invite everyone to come,” she said. “We’ve got really good people here; they’re just wonderful.”
14. Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area
6800 Burleson Road, Bldg. 310, Ste. 165, Austin
888-622-9111 • www.capcog.org
Provides services to support older adults in the surrounding counties
15. Aging Services Council of Central Texas
3710 Cedar St., Austin
512-593-2269 • www.agingservicescouncil.org
Network of organizations and individuals offering seniors information and services
16. Bagdad Activity Center
351 N. Bagdad Road, Leander
512-259-0288 • www.opportunitiesforwbc.org
Meals on Wheels serves lunch every weekday at noon for seniors ages 60 and older
17. Cedar Park Regional Medical Center Senior Circle
1401 Medical Parkway, Cedar Park
512-528-7119 • www.cedarparkregional.com
Schedules volunteer opportunities, health seminars and social events
18. Leander Parks & Recreation’s Active Adult Programs
406 Municipal Drive, Leander
512-528-9909 • www.leanderparks.com
The department organizes bimonthly trips for adults ages 50 and older
Locals meet up for social activities at Treasure of the Hills Senior Activity Center in Cedar Park.[/caption]19. Treasure of the Hills Senior Activity Center
408 Ridgewood Drive, Cedar Park
512-331-6000 • www.toth-seniors.com
Residents over 50 meet up for social gatherings
