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6 Best Independent Living Communities in Comal County, TX

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 6 independent living facilities in Comal County, 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 Crownhill Park, Greater Harmony Hills and Shearer Hills/Ridgeview.
You may also consider nearby communities such as New Braunfels, San Marcos and Wimberley.

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Photo of Gemstone at Bulverde
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9.5
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46 reviews
9.5
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46 reviews
5 star
87%
4 star
13%
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Caring and on top of it. Someone is always checking on my mom and there for her needs. They respond promptly when alerted. Staff is always letter her know what activities are going and seeing if she wants...
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.
Bulverde Assisted Living is the best choice for older adults who value their independence but need assistance with daily life activities. If you or your loved one needs help with medication management, bathing, and dressing. Our assisted living community offers attentive professional and...
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Photo of Brookdale New Braunfels
1010 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
9.5
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45 reviews
9.5
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45 reviews
5 star
53%
4 star
26%
3 star
17%
2 star
2%
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We've been extremely satisfied with the care provided by the staff at Brookhaven Assisted Living in New Braunfels, Texas. My sister appears to feel comfortable in the environment and staff. My sister and I...
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.
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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8.9
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6 reviews
8.9
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5 on all. We do not have a cafeteria with prepared meals. We do have a meal once a month that is catered by EC. But at least once a week they will organize a meal that everyone pays for their own. But this...
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.
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1111 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.1
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41 reviews
8.1
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41 reviews
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The staff are all very good. I'd give them a 5. As most facilities are, they are understaffed which unfortunately only hurts the residents. The activities and dining experience get a solid 4. To get a five...
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.
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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Photo of Oak Tree Assisted Living
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44 Floor plans available
5.3
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7 reviews
5.3
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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
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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.
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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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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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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Cost of independent living in Comal County, TX

The average cost of senior living in Comal County is $4,205 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Castle Hills, TX with an average of $3,864 per month.

Independent living costs in Comal County, TX, vs. nearby counties

Comal County, TX
$4,205/mo
$4,025/mo

Independent living costs in Comal County, TX, vs. state and national averages

Comal County, TX
$4,205/mo
$4,094/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

Independent living costs in Comal County, TX, vs. other senior living options

$4,653/mo
Independent Living
$4,205/mo

Independent living costs in Comal County, TX, by floor plan type

Studio
$5,053/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,754/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,785/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,400/mo

Senior living costs in Comal County vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Comal County, TX
Column state: Texas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeComal County, TXTexasU.S.
Independent Living$4,205/mo$4,094/mo$3,951/mo
Assisted Living$4,205/mo$4,671/mo$4,515/mo
Memory Care$4,653/mo$4,834/mo$4,761/mo
Independent Living
Comal County, TX:$4,205/mo
Texas:$4,094/mo
U.S.:$3,951/mo
Assisted Living
Comal County, TX:$4,205/mo
Texas:$4,671/mo
U.S.:$4,515/mo
Memory Care
Comal County, TX:$4,653/mo
Texas:$4,834/mo
U.S.:$4,761/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Comal County

Recent reviews for independent living in Comal County

The Forum at Lincoln Heights in San Antonio, TX

4.6
I chose The Forum at Lincoln Heights because of the friendliness of both the staff and the residents here. As far as the food goes - So many of the dishes are covered with sauces or gravies. Offering the dishes with these on the side would be a major improvement. The vegetables are over cooked. ...
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Adante Assisted Living and Memory Care in San Antonio, TX

5.0
Visited several senior communities about 2 years ago with a "Senior" friend (88 YO). When we visited Adante, we both were quite impressed and loved it immediately. The price for a one bedroom apartement was the least expensive of all we visited. Our friend decided to go into Adante ...
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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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Comal County independent living services and amenities

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

There are 6 independent living facilities near Comal County, Texas. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Comal County, 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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