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What are the benefits of Assisted Living Communities in Austin?

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Assisted living in Austin, TX never felt so good. Modern retirement communities like Ledgestone Senior Living in South Austin Hill Country are changing how older adults live and think about long-term care.

“Ledgestone is one of the best senior living communities I have ever been to,” says a five-star Google review. “They are helping by keeping my dad in his Independent Living apartment until he needs Assisted Living. I couldn’t be happier with everyone there.”

Civitas Senior Living disrupts the traditional notion of retirement living and senior care. As a Civitas community, Ledgestone Senior Living offers a vibrant campus where older adults in the Austin area can live with passion. Residents love their lives, from Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care.

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One of the first things people notice about Ledgestone is our naturally lit spaciousness. From the wide-open lobby to the dining room and the pool, seniors can feel like they live in a resort-style hotel.

Around 10,000 people turn 65 in the United States every day. Adults of this generation live longer, remain more active, and stay connected to the world around them. Ledgestone was built to accommodate a convenient and robust lifestyle. Other features include:

  • Library
  • Art Studio
  • Movie theater
  • On-site dog park
  • Paved walking trails
  • Clubhouse and courtyard
  • Full-service salon and spa
  • Common living room with fireplace
  • Fitness center and yoga/dance studio
  • Game and card room with billiard table

Independent living residents looking for a retirement community to call home will fall in love with the variety of floor plans available. Our maintenance-free living studios, one, and two-bedroom apartments, offer modern touches like:

  • Full kitchens with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops
  • In-unit washer and dryer
  • Private patios
  • Walk-in closets
  • Walk-in shower
  • Accessible restrooms
  • Emergency call system
  • Weekly housekeeping and linen service

Assisted living offers seniors a chance to live independently at a pace that’s right for them. Care services are personalized and tailored to each resident. These bright living spaces come in three different floor plan options. The care available in these senior apartments includes:

  • Personal assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs)
  • Medication management
  • Licensed nurse oversight
  • 24/7 certified care assistants

Eliminating the hassles of life is the most significant benefit of our Assisted Living community in Austin. Residents live without worry while our team members handle the cooking, cleaning, and even scheduled transportation.

Memory care is available in The Cottage, our secure and easy-to-navigate dementia support neighborhood. The specialized team members available in The Cottage provide engaging assistance and companionship.

Our Austin Memory Care community offers a family-like homey feel. Our comforting dementia care team provides ADLs, hygiene assistance, housekeeping, and purposeful activities to stimulate the mind and provide relief.

What’s the average cost of Assisted Living in Austin, TX?

According to the 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, an Assisted Living facility in Austin costs $5,345 per month. It’s not a lot more than the average price of full-time home care ($5,196) in the Austin area. Assisted living at Ledgestone also offers the benefits of daily group activities, chef-prepared meals, transportation, and swimming.

Don’t be discouraged by the price tag of senior living in Austin. Use this guide to compare the living costs in your current home and discover other ways to pay for Assisted Living or Memory Care.

When is it time to consider Assisted Living communities in Austin?

Many older adults say they wish they had moved to senior living sooner. Independent living and Assisted Living–and even Memory Care–maximizes independence by removing the chores and burdens from seniors’ lives. 

Older adults can avoid preventable accidents and falls by eliminating tasks like cleaning, yard work, and even changing a lightbulb.

Consider if you or a loved one is experiencing the following:

  • Loneliness
  • A loss of mobility
  • Weight gain or loss
  • A sedentary lifestyle
  • Changes in hygiene
  • A lack of access to care
  • Falling behind on chores
  • Neglected areas of the home
  • Problems managing medications

Assisted living at Ledgestone can help with all of these scenarios and more. Take a look at our sample activity calendar to view how much excitement you or a loved one can add to their life, thanks to the personalized assistance available.

What is the Passion Program?

Passion is what drives this Austin, Texas Assisted Living community. Living and serving with passion is a given from our residents and team members.

The Passion Program ensures that miracles happen every day. Our signature program provides unparalleled:

  • Care
  • Wellness
  • Cleanliness
  • Activities
  • Nutrition
  • Socialization

 

Experience Austin, Texas Assisted Living

Visit Ledgestone Senior Living, located between Austin and Dripping Springs. Contact us to arrange a tour of life better than you can imagine.

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