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11 Independent Living Facilities near New Braunfels, TX

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11 Independent Living Facilities near New Braunfels, TX

If you’re looking for independent living in the New Braunfels area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in New Braunfels. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.

Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 11 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 The Oaks/Oak Park-Northwood, Oak Park-Northwood and Regency Place.
You may also consider nearby communities such as San Marcos, Kyle and Bulverde.

New Braunfels independent living facilities | 171 reviews

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Last Updated: 6/7/24
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Photo of Brookdale New Braunfels
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9.4
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41 reviews
9.4
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41 reviews
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We loved that the facility is smaller than most—much easier to navigate. It is clean & very well appointed The atmosphere is friendly and happy. Staff are caring and generous. The food is quite good....
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 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
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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
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8.6
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28 reviews
8.6
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28 reviews
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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
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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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7.2
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13 reviews
7.2
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13 reviews
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I would tell others about the value and the friendly staff. It's an overall nice place to live and all of the residents seem quite happy.
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 Elan Westpointe
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33 Floor plans available
6.9
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40 reviews
6.9
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40 reviews
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It was all a 5, the best, and I am so thankful he had a beautiful place to stay with people that cared him the last 6 months of life. I especially loved the director, [name removed], who always had my back...
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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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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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.
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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.
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 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 $4,289 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kirby, TX with an average of $3,747 per month.

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

New Braunfels, TX
$4,289/mo
$4,058/mo

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

New Braunfels, TX
$4,289/mo
$3,858/mo
U.S. national average
$3,877/mo

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

$4,556/mo
Independent Living
$4,289/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,800/mo
Studio
$4,489/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,180/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,892/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in New Braunfels

Recent reviews for independent living in New Braunfels

Franklin Park Sonterra - AL in San Antonio, TX

3.5
The value for the money is good. We picked this community because, we liked the looks, the grounds is nice, the location is good, and it's around a lot of stores. Overall, it's a good place. The residents are very happy.

Brookdale Oakwell in San Antonio, TX

4.0
The director and staff always return my calls and they are always aware of what is happening. Everything is good They accepted both skilled nursing and memory care residents. I would recommend it.

Franklin Park TPC Parkway Independent Living in San Antonio, TX

3.8
What really sticks out about Franklin Park is their customer service - if there is any problem questions or concerns they are very responsive. My mother in law wanted to move to another unit because of her dog and they made it happen within a day, they are super accommodating. They have so many ...
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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
18.2%
18.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
9.1%
30.9%
No sugar
No sugar
9.1%
28.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.2%
30.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.1%
3.6%
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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
18.2%
33%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.3%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
27.3%
33.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.1%
15.3%
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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
45.5%
42%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.3%
25.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.1%
30%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.5%
46.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.5%
46.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.5%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.5%
39.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.2%
33.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.4%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.5%
43.9%
Live performances
Live performances
36.4%
43.7%
Dances
Dances
18.2%
28.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.4%
36.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63.6%
43.5%
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