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We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Crownhill Park, Shearer Hills/Ridgeview and Oak Park-Northwood.
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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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This is a great community. They have the great staff and the services are excellent. We like the community for being clean and a great environment, They have a chef that is outstanding on his meals that are...
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.
Originally built in 1981, Timberhill Villa was designed after the traditional Mediterranean villas. The saltillo tile entry and dark woods in the reception area are reminiscent of the heritage/history of early Texas. A unique blend of antiques, paintings, folk art, quilts and whimsical treasures...
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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.
South Texas Assisted LivingSouth Texas Assisted Living is an assisted living community providing a caring home to seniors in San Antonio, TX. Those who become a part of this assisted living community will find that the city of San Antonio has much to offer to both them and their guests. San...
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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.
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.
Marriott's Northwest Oaks Guest Home offers assisted living for seniors in a warm and comfortable environment without being formal. A single story design makes it easier for residents to navigate and find their way. At Village Oaks, we have created Companion Living® to encourage our seniors to...
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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.
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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I liked this community when I lived here. They offer some nice amenities including a beachfront infinity pool and a dry sauna. The staff were nice, however when I left for about a week someone vandalized my...
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: 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, 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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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.
Discover OneStone Oak Senior Living - Where Care Meets Home Are you searching for a compassionate and intimate assisted living community for your beloved senior family members? Look no further than OneStone Oak Senior Living! As a family-owned and operated establishment, we are deeply committed...
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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.
Discover OneStone Oak Senior Living - Where Care Meets Home Are you searching for a compassionate and intimate assisted living community for your beloved senior family members? Look no further than OneStone Oak Senior Living! As a family-owned and operated establishment, we are deeply committed...
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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
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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: 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: 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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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.

Cost of independent living in Sandy Oaks, TX

The average cost of senior living in Sandy Oaks is $3,953 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Somerset, TX with an average of $3,566 per month.

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

Sandy Oaks, TX
$3,953/mo
$3,723/mo
$3,597/mo

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

Sandy Oaks, TX
$3,953/mo
$4,094/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$4,064/mo
Independent Living
$3,953/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,199/mo
Studio
$4,328/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,281/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,025/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,779/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Sandy Oaks

Recent reviews for independent living in Sandy Oaks

The William in San Antonio, TX

4.5
[Name removed] was a sales manager that helped us initially. She was wonderful with the move-in process and even helped us find some movers to help move my dad's furniture. The nurses and housekeeping people that I met were very nice as well as the staff in the dining room. I liked how the ...
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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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Timberhill Villa Retirement in San Antonio, TX

4.7
My Mom, [Removed], has been here for 6 months and I am very pleased with the Timberhills community for her. It is a warm and peaceful community of caring people. She will have to transition to assisted living sometime soon, but for now it is a wonderful place for her.

Sandy Oaks independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sandy Oaks independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sandy Oaks, 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 Sandy Oaks 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 Sandy Oaks partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sandy Oaks, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.8%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.7%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
31.4%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.6%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.3%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Sandy Oaks 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 Sandy Oaks communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sandy Oaks, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32.1%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.8%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
39%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.4%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sandy Oaks 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 Sandy Oaks offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sandy Oaks, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
42.8%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.1%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.7%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50.9%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49.7%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.5%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.4%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.4%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.2%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
47.2%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
32.7%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.7%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.5%
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Serenity Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care, Gemstone at Bulverde and Adante Independent Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Sandy Oaks, Texas. See full list of communities.

There are 160 independent living facilities near Sandy Oaks, Texas. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Sandy Oaks, Texas are Serenity Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care, The Waterford at Thousand Oaks and Villa de San Antonio. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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