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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Elgin, TX

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 29 independent living facilities in Elgin, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like North Burnet, Gateway and North Lamar.
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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.
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After having gone through a emergency move out from her previous facility [removed] she has settled in very nicely and is happier than we've seen her in three years. She had become withdrawn and...
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.
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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.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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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.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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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.
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Cost of independent living in Elgin, TX

The average cost of senior living in Elgin is $3,946 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Thrall, TX with an average of $3,489 per month.

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

Elgin, TX
$3,946/mo
$3,833/mo
$4,087/mo

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

Elgin, TX
$3,946/mo
$4,094/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$5,124/mo
Independent Living
$3,946/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,842/mo
Studio
$4,641/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,973/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,914/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,600/mo

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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 families are saying about independent living in Elgin

Recent reviews for independent living in Elgin

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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Wells Point Lodge in Pflugerville, TX

5.0
We moved my brother to Wells Point Lodge in early April. Everything has gone so well. He seems happy here and no complaints. Originally he planned to have meals in his room but the first day they encouraged him to eat in the dining room and meet the other residents. Now he eats all his meals ...
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Brookdale Westlake Hills in Austin, TX

5.0
I have lived here for more than two years and they have been very good years. They are all like family to me and are very helpful I would highly recommend this place to you. The food is delicious! Move here.

Elgin independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elgin independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elgin, 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 Elgin 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 Elgin partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Elgin, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.3%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.7%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.3%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Elgin 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 Elgin communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Elgin, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
36.7%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.3%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elgin 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 Elgin offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Elgin, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
46.7%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.3%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.7%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.3%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.7%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
43.3%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
40%
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Amberlin Pflugerville, Brookdale Westlake Hills and Brookdale North Austin are the top-rated independent living facilities near Elgin, Texas. See full list of communities.

There are 29 independent living facilities near Elgin, Texas. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Elgin, Texas are Brookdale Westlake Hills. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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