Marina's Assisted Living
3515 Backbay Drive, San Antonio, TX 78230
5.0
(4 reviews)
"The staff st Marina's is amazing. They took wonderful care of my mother and made us feel like family. ..."
READ MOREAmong the 10 largest cities in the United States, San Antonio lies between Central and South Texas. Within the city, older adults can choose between 101 assisted living facilities, which charge an estimated monthly fee of $5,125 in 2024. Although higher than the statewide mid-price of $4,915, the local median rate falls around $225 below the U.S. norm.
Reviewers rate San Antonio’s assisted living homes with an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars stars, and you’ll find 933 reviews community reviews in our following guide.
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3515 Backbay Drive, San Antonio, TX 78230
5.0
(4 reviews)
"The staff st Marina's is amazing. They took wonderful care of my mother and made us feel like family. ..."
READ MORE16911 San Pedro, San Antonio, TX 78232
3.8
(13 reviews)
"Our experience with Brookdale Hollywood Park was fabulous. Everybody was welcoming, and informative, and went above and beyond to make sure that my parents were taken care of. The rooms were clean, adequate, and good-sized. The residents were just wa..."
READ MORE4315 Rogers Rd, San Antonio, TX 78251
4.1
(6 reviews)
"We went here and it was a very convenient tour. They were very helpful in letting us know everything that was going on. My friend enjoyed the place. She thought it was very nice and very clean. She loved the one-bedroom apartment, but she decided tha..."
READ MORE4415 Rio D'Oro, San Antonio, TX 78233
4.2
(5 reviews)
"The staff at Camino Real is very friendly. The atmosphere is very homey and very comforting. The rooms are large. There's plenty of outdoor and indoor space. I liked the way the dining room is set up for the meals and the things that the residents ha..."
READ MORE15430 Huebner Rd., San Antonio, TX 78248
3.2
(5 reviews)
"My mom was placed in the Heartis San Antonio. I liked it because the person that I talked to was spot on, Very engaged, and very informative. I saw a lot of stuff, she answered our questions and set us up for an appointment, and everything went great..."
READ MORE107 Barbara Dr, San Antonio, TX 78216
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We were very concerned about putting mom in an assisted living. However the staff has gone above and beyond in her care. She feels at home in this house and can rest assured she is given the best care she can. Shirley has gone out of her way to find ..."
READ MORE1207 Jackson Keller Rd, San Antonio, TX 78213
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We toured and it was a very good experience. The staff was nice and informative. We toured one of the rooms where my aunt would be placed, but unfortunately, based on her needs, we weren't able to go with them. The room that I checked out is a studio..."
READ MORE16911 San Pedro, San Antonio, TX 78232
"Brookdale Hollywood Park is an assisted living facility that provides a home-like setting. The staff are all professional and caring, and th..."
READ MORE6207 Thunder Dr, San Antonio, TX 78238
" We are a privately owned business with over 10 years of experience in this field. After running similar facility in WA state for six years..."
READ MORE5326 Chestnut View, San Antonio, TX 78247
2.0
(1 reviews)
"We were not very impressed with Victory Home. They didn't seem very organized nor had a good meal plan. They just loaded everyone up to go to adult day care. The house was not as kept up as we would've liked. They had a living room, but that was it. ..."
READ MORE1802 Poppy Peak St, San Antonio, TX 78232
"Premier Assisted Living is a small, 6-bed licensed, type-B residential care home owned and operated by a Registered Nurse with over 30 years..."
READ MORE13311 Cassia Way, San Antonio, TX 78232
5.0
(15 reviews)
"After caring for 2 elderly parents over the past 10 years at multiple assisted living, rehabilitation and memory care facilities, I can honestly say Red Oak Memory Care provides excellent care for those requiring the highest level of care in the last..."
READ MORE5100 John D. Ryan Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78245
4.7
(20 reviews)
"We toured Blue Skies of Texas West. You have an investment that you make that can be and probably would be very substantial for some people. The difference from the other place is the upfront cost. The community is excellent. We took a tour, but we a..."
READ MORE5034 NewForest Drive, San Antonio, TX 78229
4.6
(23 reviews)
"We have decided on New Forest Haven for my sister. We were very pleased with the people, starting out with John, who I thought was excellent. I talked to him on the phone, and then we went to the facility and he gave me a tour. During that tour, I me..."
READ MORE11349 Alamo Ranch Parkway, San Antonio, TX 78253
4.7
(15 reviews)
"Landon Ridge Alamo Ranch Assisted Living and Memory Care was nice. They had smoking out by the dog park and there's a $1,000 pet deposit. Their cost seemed to be a bit higher than average, but it was a very nice place and very well kept. The people I..."
READ MORE311 West Nottingham Place, San Antonio, TX 78209
4.5
(15 reviews)
"I went to The Forum at Lincoln Heights. What I like most about The Forum are the amenities that it provides. It was clean and the location is close to shopping and churches. There's a covered heated pool where they do exercise. The staff is very know..."
READ MORE575 Knights Cross Drive, San Antonio, TX 78258
4.4
(22 reviews)
"We have moved my mother into the assisted living section of The Haven & The Laurels in Stone Oak. The place is very comfortable and home-like. The staff is engaged and caring, and my mom likes the food. Amenities include a beauty shop, activity room,..."
READ MORE4917 Ravenswood Drive, San Antonio, TX 78227
4.5
(14 reviews)
"Blue Skies of Texas was very nice. However, I could move into the other place and get a two-bedroom for about what a one-bedroom was going to cost me out at Blue Skies. The apartments were very nice. The staff who gave the tour was very nice, too. Ho..."
READ MORE4707 Broadway St., San Antonio, TX 78209
4.4
(15 reviews)
"My father and I toured The Village at Incarnate Word. The facility was nice. It's rated not only in San Antonio but it's rated across the country fairly high. So, everything that we've seen, the accommodations that they had was good. The only negativ..."
READ MORE6538 Eckhert Road, San Antonio, TX 78240
5.0
(6 reviews)
"My husband is at Heritage Creek Assisted Living. It's brand new. It's fabulous, and it's terrific. The people are wonderful. They're caring and loving. It's privately owned. The facility is beautiful. It looks like they've never been used. They keep ..."
READ MOREAccording to Genworth’s 2024 Cost of Care Survey, prices for assisted living in Texas vary widely. San Antonio's fees sit mid-range at $5,125. Facilities in Sherman charge around $3,274, while in Corpus Christi, they cost roughly $7,604. Compared to other major Texan cities, San Antonio’s monthly base rate is lower than Houston’s median of $5,200 and Austin’s $6,035.
San Antonio
$5,125
Texas
$4,915
United States
$5,350
Corpus Christi
$7,604
Houston
$5,200
Sherman
$3,274
Austin
$6,035
Many assisted living communities in San Antonio offer various payment options, letting residents utilize multiple funding sources for their care. Depending on a resident’s financial and functional needs, they pay for services using state or federal benefits or private pay options.
Look for programs designed to ease the cost of assisted living. The Texas Department of Health and Human Services has a number of services to help seniors stretch limited budgets.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Texas page.
Assisted living rates in San Antonio has seen a significant rise due to inflation, causing many seniors to have to budget more carefully to cover care costs. Costs jumped from $2,799 in 2022 to $3,066 in 2023 — a difference of more than 9%. They're expected to rise even more to $3,302 by 2024. Fortunately, these rates still present an affordable option compared to what seniors pay in the average American city ($4,459). San Antonio also remains less expensive than other nearby cities in Texas, including Houston ($3,877) and Corpus Christi ($3,218).
Location | 2022 Cost (Historical) | 2023 Cost (Current) | 2024 Cost (Estimated) |
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San Antonio | $2,799 | $3,066 | $3,302 |
U.S. Average | $4,070 | $4,459 | $4,802 |
Texas | $3,134 | $3,312 | $3,481 |
Austin | $2,660 | $2,914 | $3,138 |
Houston | $3,539 | $3,877 | $4,175 |
Corpus Christi | $2,937 | $3,218 | $3,466 |
In San Antonio, assisted living offers a more economical option than home health care, saving seniors over $400 each month. It’s also significantly cheaper than skilled nursing care, with a semi-private room in a nursing facility costing about $5,323 monthly. Seniors who remain at home with nonmedical support typically pay less than assisted living, at $4,767 for in-home care. Monthly rates decrease much more to $758 for adult day health care.
In-Home Care
$4,767
Home Health Care
$5,529
Adult Day Health Care
$758
Assisted Living Facility
$5,125
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$5,323
There are many resources in San Antonio, TX that assist seniors in their retirement. Caring.com has compiled information on local organizations, programs and agencies and categorized them into care types for easy reference.
For information about statewide resources and those in nearby cities, go to Caring's Texas state page.
Program Name | Phone Number | Description |
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Meals on Wheels - San Antonio | 210-735-5115 | Meals on Wheels distributes nutritious meals to San Antonio seniors who would otherwise be unable to acquire food. This volunteer-led program also addresses loneliness and isolation by providing wellness checks on program participants. |
Project MEND Medical Equipment Reuse Program | 210-223-6363 | Project MEND supplies San Antonio's older adults with sanitized and refurbished durable medical equipment, such as walkers, wheelchairs and bath and toileting aids. The nonprofit organization also repairs durable medical equipment and helps qualified individuals obtain financial assistance for assistive technologies. |
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid - San Antonio Office | 210-212-3700 | Texas RioGrande Legal Aid provides free legal aid and representation in civil matters for San Antonio residents aged 60 and over. Its legal professionals specialize in helping seniors understand assisted living contracts, navigate Texas' power of attorney laws and apply for public benefits. |
Long-Term Care (LTC) Ombudsman - San Antonio | 800-252-2412 | The Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman has two San Antonio-based ombudsmen who protect and advocate for the rights of local assisted living residents. Seniors can contact this office for assistance with filing complaints against a facility, disputing involuntary discharges and addressing billing concerns. |
Northeast Senior Assistance (NESA) | 210-967-6372 | NESA supports San Antonio seniors through free services such as nonemergency medical transportation, grocery shopping and food pantry deliveries. This nonprofit organization combats loneliness in older adults through social events and a telephone reassurance program. |
City of San Antonio Senior Services | 210-207-6000 | San Antonio's Senior Services Division operates nearly a dozen senior centers and congregate meal sites, offering nutrition, educational and health and wellness resources to Bexar County residents aged 60 and older. While the senior centers don't charge for participation in these programs, individuals must register through the website. |
Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer's and Neurodegenerative Diseases | 210-450-9960 | The Glenn Biggs Institute organizes programs for those with memory loss, including virtual yoga sessions, Memory and Music activities and support groups. It also oversees educational programs, such as the South Texas Alzheimer's Conference and Dialogue on Dementia. |
Dementia Friendly San Antonio | 210-567-7000 | Dementia Friendly San Antonio provides outreach for seniors and families affected by dementia through information services, educational opportunities and support programs. The organization also helps older adults with memory loss access necessary supports, such as mobility aids and medical trackers. |
Alzheimer's Association San Antonio and South Texas Chapter | 800-272-3900 | The regional chapter of the Alzheimer's Association operates a free helpline that individuals can call to speak with clinicians and dementia experts who provide information, practical advice and reassurance. The chapter oversees various engagement programs and support groups for seniors, families and informal caregivers. |
San Antonio Social Security Offices | 800-772-1213 | The Social Security Administration has five field offices in San Antonio proper. These offices distribute information on government-funded programs and provide in-person assistance with applying for Medicare, Medicaid and survivors, disability or retirement benefits. |
San Antonio Northeast Vet Center | 210-650-0422 | The San Antonio Northeast Vet Center serves veterans through one-on-one and group mental health counseling programs in person and through telehealth. The center helps veterans and their families connect with local peer support groups and resources, including those that provide senior services. |
San Antonio Northwest Vet Center | 210-688-0606 | The San Antonio Northwest Vet Center has mental health care professionals on staff who offer no-cost counseling for depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. It also provides referrals for local programs and services that cater to veterans and their qualified family members. |
San Antonio Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in Texas are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Texas page for more information about these laws.
An assisted living facility’s services and amenities contribute significantly to its culture and appeal. By selecting a residence that offers tailored services, individuals can ensure caregivers can adapt to changes in their care needs as they age. Amenities provide daily enrichment, promote an active lifestyle and offer opportunities to build friendships. Common amenities in San Antonio’s assisted living facilities include:
Learn more about the amenities available in San Antonio’s assisted living communities by contacting a Caring.com Family Advisor.
Assisted Living
Patricia
5.0
Review of Villa De San Antonio
Villa de San Antonio was a nice place. It didn't look like a nursing home. They had lots of activities. It was around mealtime, so I got to see client interactions and they just seemed happy and...
Assisted Living
Jan-27
3.0
Review of Camino Real
Camino Real was a nice facility. They showed me a couple of different room options and what they offer for those rooms. They're spacious. I went in the middle of the day and there was not a lot of...
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Assisted Living
Deborah
4.0
Review of Brookdale Hamilton Wolfe
I liked the location of Brookdale Hamilton Wolfe and I liked their setup. Our situation with my parents is very unique and a struggle, and when we met with the executive director, Teffanie, she was...