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Photo of Merritt Heritage Senior Village
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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.
Our professionally designed studio, one and two bedroom residences were built with you in mind and are perfect for your active lifestyle. Each of our apartment homes feature the kind of living space you should expect to appoint with your furniture and belonging. We offer a truly convenient...
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We have had a great experience here and my mom is very comfortable. Their activity program is amazing. The activities have actually increased since the lock-down, so they are keeping the residents very busy...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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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If a friend asked me, I would say several residents did not like the food. My mom hated 95% of the food. And food / cooking had been one of her passions. The community is kind and welcoming and I think the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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.
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.
Village on the Park - Onion Creek is an independent living - assisted living community located in Austin, TX. Austin is located in Travis County and is home to just over 912,000 people. Austin is a fun city where residents can enjoy dancing, shopping, going out to great restaurants, going to...
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No one can beat this place. Words can't express what they do. truly angels that work here. Food amazing, staff loving and friendly. Lots of happy smiles and healthy residents in the hall ways all the time
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Redefine your independence with a worry-free lifestyle.There are plenty of active seniors out there who are ready, willing and able to take on the world—with just a bit of help. If you’re living a mostly independent lifestyle, but you could use an extra hand with some of your day-to-day...
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I would highly recommend this community for you or your loved one without any hesitation. They are very attentive and the care that they have provided is more than I could have done for my loved one. They...
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.
Rocky Hollow Lake House is independently owned and managed. We are an aging in place community providing dignified and gracious care to those with Dementia, Alzheimers and all related disorders. Our facility is situated on 10 scenic acres just 4 miles west of Sun City, Texas. We provide all the...
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I would highly recommend this community they are like a family here. They have activities like arts and crafts and more for the residents to do.
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Grace House Assisted Living provides seniors with more than just a place to live, we provide a HOME. Grace House is the only privately owned and operated Assisted Living Facility in the area. In an industry dominated by large corporate facilities housing over 100 residents in one building, Grace...
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We chose Ledgestone because they had cottages available, they had a wheel chair accessible shower, and it was open and attractive with friendly staff. The cottages are very large and spacious.. The food is...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Nestled within the abundant green vistas of historic Dripping Springs, our assisted living community offers seniors the cozy conveniences of life with personalized luxury.At Ledgestone Senior Living, we offer a variety of flexible lifestyle options with specialized programs for assurance and...
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We chose Ledgestone because they had cottages available, they had a wheel chair accessible shower, and it was open and attractive with friendly staff. The cottages are very large and spacious.. The food is...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Nestled within the abundant green vistas of historic Dripping Springs, our assisted living community offers seniors the cozy conveniences of life with personalized luxury.At Ledgestone Senior Living, we offer a variety of flexible lifestyle options with specialized programs for assurance and...
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There was no stress, it was a pleasure to be there and deal with them. They had all kinds of things to do with the seniors, they would take them to do things. The owners knew exactly how to handle, and what...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
1017 Bois D'Arc is three years old and is the newest residence of Assisted Residential Retirement, located in Lockhart,Texas. This 'Arts and Crafts' home, has been completely remodeled for a maximum capacity of 16 people. Our intimate group of familiar caregivers and residents quickly develop...
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It is a good place. I would recommend. I wish they had someone at the desk later in the day (after six). I can't make it over until after work and the front door is locked and I have to use a key at a side...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
At the base of the scenic Rocky Mountains in Lakewood, Colo., Morada Temple is conveniently located in the city of Temple, sitting on 21 acres with a large garden area with a greenhouse and a wildflower and Bluebonnet field. The community is close to the Temple Mall, Wal-Mart and other shopping...
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Photo of Parc at Traditions
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We picked this community because, it was the most comfortable community for my loved one. My loved one likes the community, and has settled in nicely. The staff is great, and they seem to enjoy living there.
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.
Awarded Best of the Brazos Valley for Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care, Parc at Traditions provides the very best in service, hospitality, and care. Parc at Traditions is situated on a beautiful wooded site located in the heart of the Traditions Club community in Bryan/College...
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We chose this facility mainly due to the convenient location. I do think that the staff and administrative staff could communicate with the family more. Overall I would still recommend Kruse Village to...
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.
Kruse Village is located between Houston and Austin in the beautiful rural town of Brenham Texas. Kruse Village has been serving Seniors of Washington County for over 20 years and has built its reputation on quality care for our residents. Kruse is located on 20 manicured acres with lush...
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I came here looking for a new purpose. An insurance issue closed the wood shop.i talked mgmt in letting me clean it up. I converted it to an art studio.everyone is invited to create their own masterpiece....
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Affinity at Wells Branch we’ve created a new kind of 55+ lifestyle community for people who are ambitious about the years ahead and aren’t willing to compromise their freedom.Rents start at $1,400, which includes everything: utilities, WiFi, expanded television services, swimming pool, hot...
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Just about all of it has made it a great experience and I would recommend WIll O Bell Assisted Living community to other families
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.
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During the stay at fairway my father seemed to make many improvements. The decision to move him to an assisted living was a hard step to swallow but after the recent passing of my mother seemed more than...
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.
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We recently had to find a place for our dad after he was diagnosed with cancer. We had a great visit with Silver Leaf and chose them. We were there a lot. A lot of people in and out to visit and hospice was...
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.
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We recently had to find a place for our dad after he was diagnosed with cancer. We had a great visit with Silver Leaf and chose them. We were there a lot. A lot of people in and out to visit and hospice was...
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.
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Maintenance guys could not be better. Staff up front has really improved. Activities provided are very good and frequent. Library is outstanding and well maintained. Speed bumps would be a plus for...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Affinity at Round Rock we’ve created a new kind of 55+ lifestyle community for people who are ambitious about the years ahead and aren’t willing to compromise their freedom.Rents start at $1,425, which includes everything: utilities, WiFi, expanded television services, swimming pool, hot tub,...
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They are a pretty good community it takes a lot to get a perfect score out of me but they are doing a very good job. Our loved one stays busy here and is enjoying all the activities they have for them. If...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Argent Court Bastrop is an assisted living community which has been in operation since 2001.  Argent Court is licensed by the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services as a Type B Large assisted living community.  Argent Court is currently undergoing an expansion project, adding...
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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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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: 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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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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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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.

Cost of independent living in Blue, TX

The average cost of senior living in Blue is $4,140 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Thrall, TX with an average of $3,489 per month.

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

Blue, TX
$4,140/mo
$4,027/mo
$3,946/mo

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

Blue, TX
$4,140/mo
$4,094/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$5,146/mo
Independent Living
$4,140/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,546/mo
Studio
$5,001/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,023/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,649/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,367/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 Blue

Recent reviews for independent living in Blue

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.

Blue independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Blue independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Blue, 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 Blue 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 Blue partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Blue, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.4%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.5%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
44%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Blue 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 Blue communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Blue, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
46.3%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
49.3%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
47.8%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.1%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Blue 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 Blue offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Blue, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
59.7%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.5%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.8%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.2%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
70.9%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.9%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.2%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
51.5%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
58.2%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.4%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
62.7%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
45.5%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
56%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
67.2%
40%
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Amberlin Pflugerville, Brookdale Westlake Hills and Brookdale North Austin are the top-rated independent living facilities near Blue, Texas. See full list of communities.

There are 131 independent living facilities near Blue, Texas. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Blue, 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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