Retirement
With its high standard of living, favorable cost of living when compared with many other cities its size, and good climate, San Antonio is considered one of Texas’s top retirement spots. The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce estimates that retirees make up about 15 percent of the city’s population. Many are active participants in the city’s art scene, ecotourism, volunteerism, and employment worlds.
Many of San Antonio’s retired residents live in the northwest portion of the city, at the entrance to the Hill Country. The northwest communities of Bandera and Kerrville are especially popular with active retirees who enjoy a small-town atmosphere. North of Austin, and about 90 minutes from San Antonio, Sun City Georgetown (www.delwebb.com) offers an extensive retirement community akin to Arizona and Florida’s Sun City facilities.
1. Chandler Retirement Apartments
City: San Antonio, TX
Category: Retirement
Telephone: (210) 737-5247
Address: 137 W. French Place
2. Brookdale Living
City: San Antonio, TX
Category: Retirement
Telephone: (210) 561-9500
Address: 13303 Jones Maltsberger Rd.
3. Sterling House At The Medical Center
City: San Antonio, TX
Category: Retirement
Telephone: (210) 551-9500
Address: 5996 Whitby Rd.
4. Air Force Village I And Ii
City: San Antonio, TX
Category: Retirement
Telephone: (800) 762-1122
Address: 5100 John D. Ryan Blvd.
Description: The villages are designed for retired military officers and their spouses, with priority given to officers’ widows and widowers in need of financial assistance. The villages give the residents access to continuing health care, as well as several conveniences.
5. The Meadows Retirement Community
City: San Antonio, TX
Category: Retirement
Telephone: (210) 737-1300
Address: 730 Babcock Rd.
Description: Both the Chandler and the Meadows are part of Morningside Ministries, which also offers assisted living, nursing home, and home care. Independent living arrangements include cottages, apartments, or townhouse dwellings, all with optional services.
6. The Madison Estates
City: San Antonio, TX
Category: Retirement
Telephone: (210) 694-7000
Address: 8645 Fredericksburg Rd.
Description: The Madison provides a hot tub, billiard room, in-house beauty salon, pool, panic button, exercise room, and other amenities.
7. Timberhill Villa
City: San Antonio, TX
Category: Retirement
Telephone: (210) 684-3480
Address: 5050 Timberhill
Description: Timberhill offers its residents the typical services, plus a few more—such as a travel agency—that you might not expect. Located in northwest San Antonio, Timberhill also offers covered parking for residents with vehicles.
8. The Towers On Park Lane
City: San Antonio, TX
Category: Retirement
Telephone: (210) 822-8722, (800) 531-8496
Address: 1 Towers Park Lane
Description: The Towers on Park Lane offers high-end services that include a concierge, a pedestrian mall, elegant meals in the Gardenia Room, and a deli.
9. Clare Bridge Memory Care
City: San Antonio, TX
Category: Retirement
Telephone: (210) 653-6100
Address: 14595 Nacogdoches Rd.
Description: Living at Alterra comes with several residential options, with different locations for assisted living and one that specializes in memory care. The Sterling Houses provides an intimate setting for those with limited mobility, as well as specialized programming to help residents maximize independence and quality of life. Clare Bridge Memory Care provides an environment that minimizes confusion and agitation.
10. Emeritus At Amber Oaks
City: San Antonio, TX
Category: Retirement
Telephone: (210) 653-3132
Address: 4415 Rio D’Oro
Description: Amber Oaks is among the largest assisted-care facilities in San Antonio. It has a “comprehensive care plan” that regularly monitors care plans, and increases or decreases assistance as appropriate.
11. Independence Hill At Stone Oak
City: San Antonio, TX
Category: Retirement
Telephone: (210) 615-4000
Address: 20450 Huebner Rd.
Description: Independence Hill is an assisted living community located north of Loop 1604. It is billed as providing “a loving and caring environment” complete with transportation, three daily meals, planned activities, and a wellness program.
City: San Antonio, TX
Category: Retirement
Address: 700 S. Zarzamora St., Suite 205
13. Department Of Aging And Disability Services (Dads)
City: San Antonio, TX
Category: Retirement
Telephone: (210) 619-8148
Address: 11307 Roszell St.
Description: CCAD provides numerous services to allow aged and disabled persons to remain in their own homes. Among the services are adult foster care, housekeeping, family care, home-delivered meals, emergency response (via beepers), activities, family respite, and more.
14. Social Security Administration
City: San Antonio, TX
Category: Retirement
Telephone: (800) 772-1213
Description: The Social Security Administration has several offices in San Antonio to assist residents with applying for benefits. The easiest way is to call the national toll-free number above (avoid calling on Monday: it’s the busiest day).
15. Elderweb:Texas
City: San Antonio, TX
Category: Retirement
Description: ElderWeb:Texas is a user-friendly website that presents material ranging from legal issues to continuing care. From the main website, click on “regions,” then scroll down to Texas.