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10 Best Independent Living Communities in New Braunfels, TX

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 13 independent living facilities in New Braunfels, 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 Regency Place, The Oaks/Oak Park-Northwood and Oak Park-Northwood.
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Photo of Brookdale New Braunfels
1010 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
9.4
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45 reviews
9.4
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45 reviews
5 star
51%
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3 star
18%
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2%
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Always a great experience with staff. Management and staff always have a smile and going above and beyond for our residents. Parties are great and so happy to share these news with our whole family and...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Our community in New Braunfels, Texas, is located two miles west of the Comal River and its many recreational opportunities, including water parks, hiking trails and quiet picnic areas. Many of these locations are favorites with our residents and their families.Each day is filled with exciting...
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Photo of The Blake at New Braunfels
1919 Photos available
8.8
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17 reviews
8.8
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17 reviews
5 star
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3 star
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2 star
6%
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The facility is great, and there seems to be a larger group of active residents than other facilities we have experienced. Most issues we have encountered have been due to turnover of caregivers which seems...
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.
The Blake at New Braunfels, conveniently located between San Antonio and Austin, 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 New Braunfels is a proposed upscale...
Photo of Emerald Cottages New Braunfels
11 Photo available
8.7
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6 reviews
8.7
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6 reviews
5 star
67%
4 star
33%
3 star
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They are so helpful! [Name removed] and [name removed] are so amazing! They dedicate so much time to the facility and it’s occupants. They always have something going on as for activities. My parents have...
Provides: Independent Living
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.
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Photo of Mercy House New Braunfels
1313 Photos available
7.5
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29 reviews
7.5
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29 reviews
5 star
48%
4 star
28%
3 star
17%
2 star
7%
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I highly recommend Mercy House to other families. I like the staff and the management there. They have gone above and beyond to take care of my husband.
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 is located in New Braunfels, Texas. WE ARE DOING IN PERSON TOURS. It has one community located in Cross Street and the other strategically positioned in Rock Street all within the beautiful small town of New Braunfels.The community, that provides memory care to the residents of Texas,...
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Photo of Rio Terra Senior Living
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1212 Floor plans available
7.5
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35 reviews
7.5
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35 reviews
5 star
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29%
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6%
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I feel like all the staff are very kind to my mother and to myself. There's a couple of factors here. Price and distance. I would recommend to others.
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.
Welcome to Rio Terra — designed to provide everything you need to lead an effortless lifestyle. We offer independent living, assisted living and memory care. The amenities range from beautifully designed residences and delicious, healthy dining options prepared by on site chefs, to a myriad...
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Photo of Eden Hill Communities, a CCRC
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6.0
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14 reviews
6.0
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14 reviews
5 star
79%
4 star
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As with any large organization, there were some hiccups. Although the staff at Eden Hill are great and my Dad is quite happy there.
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.
Assisted Living at EdenHill CommunitiesLet us customize your care with a plan tailored to support your individual needs. We’ll handle the daily details, and you live life to the fullest: Enjoy life-enriching social activities, spend time in our nature areas, or join neighbors for a delicious...
Photo of Oak Tree Assisted Living
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44 Floor plans available
6.1
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7 reviews
6.1
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7 reviews
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29%
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Oaktree is such a loving place. The staff is amazing and the care they give is top notch. The kitchen is so clean and they care enough to give many options "off the menu" to accommodate. I have eaten there...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of Elan Westpointe
1111 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
5.8
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41 reviews
5.8
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41 reviews
5 star
39%
4 star
27%
3 star
7%
2 star
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I have been pretty satisfied with the facility. The main thing that stuck out was that it does not smell. I used to service nursing homes and a lot of them. The smell of urine was very prevalent. I've never...
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.
Elan Westpointe is a premier assisted living and memory care community located in New Braunfels, Comal County, Texas. The center is fresh and modern, constructed of limestone with iron accents on balconies and awnings. Conveniently located off highways 46 and 337 and just west of Unicorn of...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Gruene Senior Living
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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Photo of Gruene Senior Living
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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It's really a retirement community, but they have levels of care. She has her own apartment with her own bathroom, and a kitchenette. It gave her back a little of her dignity. She loves it and she isn't...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Oaktree Assisted Living
Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of Oaktree Assisted Living
Provides: Assisted 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.

Cost of independent living in New Braunfels, TX

The average cost of senior living in New Braunfels is $4,307 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kirby, TX with an average of $3,863 per month.

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

New Braunfels, TX
$4,307/mo
$4,103/mo

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

New Braunfels, TX
$4,307/mo
$4,094/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$4,633/mo
Independent Living
$4,307/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,800/mo
Studio
$4,834/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,249/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,826/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,400/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in New Braunfels

Recent reviews for independent living in New Braunfels

Sage Spring Senior Living in San Marcos, TX

4.1
We went with them because the layout of building, it's one story-which we liked better, the staff we were introduced to (but I think they are a bit understaffed, honestly), the location ( easy to get to without having to sit in I35 traffic) and the facility grounds (they aren't surrounded by ...
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Independence Hill Assisted Living in San Antonio, TX

5.0
Independence Hill Assisted Living seems very nice. The staff in the dining room seems to know all of the residents by name and are very sweet and patient. The overall cleanliness of the facility seems very good and they steam clean the hallway carpets regularly. The front desk staff are very ...
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Eden Hill Communities, a CCRC in New Braunfels, TX

5.0
I have lived here 7+ years and have witnessed a couple slumps but overall this is an excellent facility. Food is chef prepared with many choices, served attractively and have been told by several it is the best in the area of care centers. Apartments are nice, fairly spacious (choices of ...
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New Braunfels independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in New Braunfels independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in New Braunfels, 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 New Braunfels 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 New Braunfels partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
New Braunfels, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.4%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.4%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
21.4%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.4%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.4%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in New Braunfels 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 New Braunfels communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
New Braunfels, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.4%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
35.7%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in New Braunfels 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 New Braunfels offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
New Braunfels, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
42.9%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.9%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.4%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.7%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
35.7%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
21.4%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.7%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.1%
40%
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Serenity Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care, Gemstone at Bulverde and The Waterford at Thousand Oaks are the top-rated independent living facilities near New Braunfels, Texas. See full list of communities.

There are 13 independent living facilities near New Braunfels, Texas. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in New Braunfels, Texas are Serenity Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care, The Waterford at Thousand Oaks and The Haven and The Laurels in Stone Oak. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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