Comal Vista Home Care
1311 Canyon Shores, Canyon Lake, TX 78133
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READ MOREKnown as “The Jewel” of Texas Hill Country, Canyon Lake provides a relaxed way of living, beautiful natural scenery and plenty of small-town charm. Water recreation is the area’s biggest draw, and the city features eight parks where residents can fish, picnic, camp and watch for wildlife along forested trails. Mild winter weather, low crime rates and a lack of state income tax are just a few reasons people settle in Canyon Lake. It’s home to 21,262 people, and almost 22% are seniors 65 and up.
Assisted living includes 24-hour care, supervision, meals and some medical services. The average monthly price for assisted living in Canyon Lake is $3,599, according to Genworth’s 2020 Cost of Care Survey. This is more affordable than the Texas average of $3,998 and the national average of $4,300.
This guide gives an overview of the benefits and drawbacks of assisted living in Canyon Lake, its cost compared to other Texas cities, the cost of other types of long-term care and several free resources for seniors in the city.
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1311 Canyon Shores, Canyon Lake, TX 78133
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READ MORE10506 Wayward, San Antonio, TX 78217
5.0
(9 reviews)
"My mother moved into Carol Ann's Home in December. It's a very clean place. It looks relatively new, so it's very well kept up. They do an excellent job there. They don't have a lot of residents, so attention is given to everybody. Her room is fine f..."
READ MORE645 FM 967, Buda, TX 78610
5.0
(2 reviews)
"The caregivers at Provident Assisted Living & Memory Care Buda were very sweet and tender with my father-in-law. Anything that we asked to be adjusted or done was immediately taken care of. So, they were very responsive to family requests. The atmosp..."
READ MORE1711 Heavens Peak, San Antonio, TX 78258
5.0
(6 reviews)
"I toured Belcare Living. That was very nice. It was very clean, and they have super nice people. I would recommend it...."
READ MORE550 Rock St., New Braunfels, TX 78130
5.0
(4 reviews)
"I love the staff, and I like that it was kind of a home. There's a nice grassy courtyard out at the back. I would rate them highly because of the staff and the activities. They offered me a meal, I saw it and it looked good. They have a nice back por..."
READ MORE1401 Wonder World Drive, San Marcos, TX 78666
4.8
(8 reviews)
"I toured Brookdale San Marcos South. They offered anything I needed. The woman I met was very helpful. I was able to taste the food. I was able to visit the rooms, and it was nice and pretty well...."
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25690 Wilderness Oak, San Antonio, TX 78261
4.8
(14 reviews)
"I toured Sodalis at Stone Oak. They showed me the memory care. The apartments were small. The tour was good. The staff was very caring. Everybody knew everyone's name and greeted everyone kindly. It was very clean. We did go outside. It was nice out ..."
READ MORE802 Leah Ave, San Marcos, TX 78660
4.8
(5 reviews)
"I had an in-person tour of Sage Spring. I walked through the cafeteria. Everything was nice and clean. The room and closet were a little small. I wasn't quite sure that it would accommodate everything that my friend had. It was a single room. The sta..."
READ MORE107 Creekside Trail, Kyle, TX 78640
4.8
(10 reviews)
"My mother is in New Haven Assisted Living and Memory Care - Kyle. The place is always clean and it doesn't smell. It has a very homey atmosphere. The staff is friendly, and my mom's getting excellent care there. They do have activities, and the food ..."
READ MORE13150 Four Star Blvd, Austin, TX 78737
4.8
(10 reviews)
"Ledgestone Senior Living looked wonderful. The apartments were very nicely laid out with plenty of room, and they were a reasonable price too. The facilities were wonderful, clean, well-kept, and appealing. Their amenities were very good, they had a ..."
READ MORE816 Everyday Way, Cibolo, TX 78108
4.7
(8 reviews)
"I toured The Brooks of Cibolo for myself and my wife. I was happy with everything I saw. I don't know if any one thing is better than the rest. I liked it. The staff was very professional. The place is very new. Everything was very nice. I was impres..."
READ MORE3220 North Loop 1604 W, Shavano Park, TX 78231
4.7
(11 reviews)
"Shavano Park Senior Living is a very nice facility. It's clean. The memory care, which is where my mother is being placed, has ample open space for the residents to walk around. They have ongoing activities, but they have enough room to do those and ..."
READ MORE2022 SH-46 W, New Braunfels, TX 78132
4.6
(3 reviews)
"What I liked about Chapters Living in New Braunfels was they also have memory care services there, but my mother-in-law wouldn't have to move again. She could stay in whatever room she's currently in. It would just be the level of care that she would..."
READ MORE20450 Huebner Rd, San Antonio, TX 78258
4.6
(26 reviews)
"I went to Independence Hill Retirement Community about three different times to look things over and see different possibilities. It's a pretty large place, so they've got a lot of different options. It took a while for me to digest all of that and f..."
READ MORE18323 Sonterra Place, San Antonio, TX 78258
4.6
(23 reviews)
"I toured Franklin Park Sonterra. The community is beautiful, and it has multiple amenities that would make people feel very comfortable. The residents that were there were very friendly and welcoming. And they had a lot of security features that were..."
READ MORE2294 E. Common Street, New Braunfels, TX 78130
4.5
(20 reviews)
"I toured Rio Terra Retirement. I liked the atmosphere and the cleanliness of the place. I saw a lot of residents out and about, and they had friendly and knowledgeable staff. The package included meals depending on what you signed up for. It had a lo..."
READ MORE953 S HWY 123 Bypass, Seguin, TX 78155
4.5
(10 reviews)
"Very inviting place. Ate lunch there with my aunt. Food was great. Everyone was very friendly. Nice and clean rooms. Residents play bingo and go to library so they have a lot of fun things to do. ..."
READ MORE5001 Schertz Pkwy, Schertz, TX 78154
4.5
(2 reviews)
"I picked The Legacy at Forrest Ridge for my mom because they had more actual apartments. Like the one that we are getting actually has three rooms because it has a little kitchen area where it has just the refrigerator and counters and counter doors,..."
READ MORE1396 Bulverde Rd, Bulverde, TX 78163
4.5
(2 reviews)
" I was very impressed with the staff how clean the facility Looked. How careful they Handled my needs. Very Happy all the way around. ..."
READ MORE8700 Post Oak Ln, San Antonio, TX 78217
4.4
(17 reviews)
"I toured The Inn at Los Patios, it was very nice and I liked it. They were one of the best places, the place was bright and happy and their rooms were bigger. The staff who gave us the tour was very open and informative, and she was very prepared. Sh..."
READ MORETo the south of Canyon Lake in Corpus Christi, assisted living is somewhat cheaper at $3,260. The capital city of Austin, which is located to the east of Canyon Lake, is more expensive, with prices averaging $4,250. Moving north to Dallas, rates go up to $4,400. Some of the priciest assisted living in Texas can be found in Houston, with seniors paying $4,750 for care.
Canyon Lake
$3,599
Texas
$3,998
The United States
$4,300
Corpus Christi
$3,260
Austin
$4,250
Dallas
$4,400
Houston
$4,750
Assisted living in Canyon Lake costs an average of $3,599 per month. This is about $700 cheaper than what seniors pay nationwide and $399 less than average prices for Texas as a whole.
The Texas Department of Health and Human Services can help seniors find assisted living homes Canyon Lake, Texas, within their budget and that provide the level of care they require. Those with Medicaid, Medicare or SSI income, may be eligible for assisted living financing. The STAR+PLUS serves specific areas of the state, providing an alternative to nursing facility placement and covering the cost of assisted living.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Texas page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Texas page.
Seniors in Canyon Lake have other choices for long-term care. Homemaker services cost an average of $4,290, which includes light housekeeping, errands, meal preparation and help with activities of daily living. Home health care, which also provides skilled nursing and medical services, is more expensive at $4,385. Adult day care is the most budget-friendly choice at $795. The priciest option is nursing home care, costing $5,338 for a semiprivate room and $6,737 for a private one.
Homemaker Services
$4,290
Home Health Aide
$4,385
Adult Day Health Care
$795
Assisted Living Facility
$3,599
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)s
$5,338
Nursing Home Facility (private room)
$6,737
Note: Care cost data for Canyon Lake was not available, so data for the closest city, San Antonio, was used instead.
Residents of Canyon Lake have access to several nonprofit organizations and government agencies that help senior citizens and people living in long-term care. Through these resources, seniors can find information about financial aid programs, counseling, legal advice and many other services locally and statewide.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Alamo Area Agency on Aging | (210) 477-3275 | AACOG’s Area on Aging serves people 60 and up in Canyon Lake and throughout Comal County. It provides referrals to local resources, Medicare benefits counseling, needs assessments and care coordination services. Seniors who need advice on choosing an assisted living community are welcome to contact its long-term care ombudsman, who also resolves complaints related to long-term care facilities. |
Comal County Veterans Services | (830) 221-1170 | Comal County’s Veterans Services Office educates seniors about military pensions, disability compensation and other benefits they might be entitled to. It also helps veterans obtain medical and dental services, as well as admissions to VA hospitals. |
Community Resource and Recreation Center | (830) 964-3003 | CRRC offers a range of social activities, special events and wellness programs for residents of Canyon Lake. Some of the services seniors can get include blood pressure and glucose screenings, loaned medical equipment and financial assistance for low-income seniors. |
Comal County Senior Citizens Foundation | (830) 629-4547 | CCSCF promotes healthy and positive aging through services that help seniors stay engaged with their community. It has programs aimed at reducing the risk of falls and chronic illness, volunteer opportunities, and various recreational activities, including day trips, live concerts, games, and craft classes. |
Canyon Lake-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Texas are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Texas page for more information about these laws.