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 ViewType: 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 salon
The Auberge at Onion CreekType: 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 lamps
Avir at Dripping SpringsType: 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 care
Barton Valley Rehab and Healthcare CenterType: 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 area
Brookdale Beckett MeadowsType:
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, salon
The Legacy at Oak HillType:
assisted-living, memory care
Opened: 2016
Cost: $4,795-$8,500 per month
Total units: 65 (assisted living), 20 (memory care)
Amenities: theater, art studio
Live Oak Estates Assisted Living HomesType: 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 VillageType:
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, outings
Sodalis Senior LivingType:
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 housekeeping
Southpark Meadows Nursing and Rehab CenterType:
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 unit
Village on the Park Onion CreekType: 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
