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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Walnut Forest, TX

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 47 independent living facilities in Walnut Forest, 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.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Austin, Georgetown and Cedar Park.

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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 She had become withdrawn and...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.
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 Walnut Forest, TX

The average cost of senior living in Walnut Forest is $4,164 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Taylor, TX with an average of $3,666 per month.

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

Walnut Forest, TX
$4,164/mo
$4,113/mo

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

Walnut Forest, TX
$4,164/mo
$4,094/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$5,346/mo
Independent Living
$4,164/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,839/mo
Studio
$5,071/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,745/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,609/mo

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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 Walnut Forest

Recent reviews for independent living in Walnut Forest

Brookdale Beckett Meadows in Austin, TX

4.3
People are very friendly and caring. They are staffing up a bit which is helping. Any issues we have had is directly related to not having enough people power to handle the demand. Overall, the car has been good. It is clean. The food is good. The activities are plentiful.

Truewood by Merrill, Georgetown

5.0
I'd say it would be a 5 all around. I've been very pleased. Right now if I had to choose for myself that is where I would want to go. Staff is very friendly, Professional, Knowledgeable, An eager to help in any way they are asked. It's more like a large family than a nursing care facility. It's ...
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Sodalis Austin

4.6
Sodalis is an old building, but they do well keeping it up. I have watched the cleaning process when people move out, and have been pleased with the process, as well as the daily cleaning. The staff members who work with the residents are exceptional.

Walnut Forest independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Walnut Forest independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Walnut Forest, 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 Walnut Forest 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 Walnut Forest partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Walnut Forest, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
34%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Walnut Forest 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 Walnut Forest communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Walnut Forest, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
44%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
46%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Walnut Forest 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 Walnut Forest offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Walnut Forest, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
54%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
52%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
58%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
58%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
42%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
56%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64%
40%
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Amberlin Pflugerville, Brookdale Westlake Hills and Brookdale North Austin are the top-rated independent living facilities near Walnut Forest, Texas. See full list of communities.

There are 47 independent living facilities near Walnut Forest, Texas. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Walnut Forest, Texas are Brookdale Westlake Hills, The Isle at Cedar Ridge and Brookdale Lakeway. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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