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Assisted Living in Leander, TX

Compare licensed assisted living in Leander and the surrounding Williamson County area. Free guidance, no obligation.

3 verified in Leander
Williamson County
Quick answer

There are 3 verified assisted living options listed in Leander, Texas. Texas HHSC licenses and inspects these providers, and you can check any community's license status and deficiency history free through the state provider search.

HomeLeanderAssisted Living

Assisted living is for someone who is largely independent but needs a reliable hand with the everyday things — bathing, dressing, medications, meals, getting to appointments. In Texas it is a licensed residential setting, not a medical one. Staff are caregivers and med aides, not nurses on every shift.

Short answer

We list 3 verified assisted living options in Leander, Texas. Assisted living and memory care in Texas are licensed by HHSC as Type A or Type B based on residents' evacuation ability, and memory care additionally requires an Alzheimer's certification.

What to watch for with assisted living in Leander

  • Ask which license the community holds. Type A cannot keep a resident who needs staff help to evacuate or needs attendance overnight.

Full guide to assisted living in Texas →

Verified assisted living in Leander

CommunityCare typeAddressCounty
Pegasus Landing of Crystal FallsAssisted Living1841 Crystal Falls Pkwy
Leander, TX 78641
Williamson
Willows At LeanderMemory Care801 Leander Dr
Leander, TX 78641
Williamson
The Haven at San GabrielMemory Care1253 W. San Gabriel Pkwy
Leander, TX 78641
Williamson

Assisted Living elsewhere in the metro

The Austin metro is compact. Families in Leander regularly place a parent one city over, especially when a specific care level is needed.

CommunityCare typeAddressCounty
Querencia at Barton CreekIndependent Living2500 Barton Creek Blvd
Austin, TX 78735
Travis
Longhorn VillageIndependent Living12501 Longhorn Parkway
Austin, TX 78732
Travis
WestminsterIndependent Living4100 Jackson Avenue
Austin, TX 78731
Travis
Buckner VillasAssisted Living11110 Tom Adams Dr
Austin, TX 78753
Travis
The Village at the TriangleAssisted Living4517 Triangle Ave
Austin, TX 78751
Travis
Parsons House AustinAssisted Living1130 Camino La Costa
Austin, TX 78752
Travis

The Leander market specifically

Leander is the far northwest edge of the metro and the thinnest market covered here, with options clustered near Crystal Falls Parkway. Most Leander families end up considering Cedar Park as well, which is close enough to be practical for regular visits.

Because Leander's own licensed capacity is thin, most families here end up choosing in Cedar Park or Round Rock. Treat the search radius as the 183A corridor rather than the city limit, and the options open up considerably.

The Austin-area long-term care ombudsman. Free, confidential and independent of Texas HHS. Capital Area covers Travis, Williamson and Hays at 512-916-6054. Read the full explanation →

Questions Austin families ask

Who is the ombudsman for Travis County?

The Capital Area Area Agency on Aging serves Travis County. Managing Local Ombudsman Tracey Cummings can be reached at 512-916-6054 or 888-622-9111 option three, at 6800 Burleson Road, Building 310, Suite 165, Austin. The office also covers Williamson, Hays, Bastrop, Caldwell, Burnet, Blanco, Fayette, Lee, and Llano.

Can an Austin assisted living facility make my parent leave if their needs increase?

Possibly. If a Type A community can no longer meet your parent's evacuation or nighttime care needs, they may require a move to a Type B community. Improper transfer or discharge is exactly what a long-term care ombudsman handles. Call Capital Area at 512-916-6054 before agreeing to move.

Does Medicare pay for assisted living in Texas?

No. Medicare does not pay for assisted living room, board, or custodial care anywhere, including Austin. Medicare covers limited skilled nursing facility stays after a qualifying hospital admission, plus home health and hospice. Assisted living in Texas is paid privately, through long-term care insurance, or via Medicaid STAR+PLUS.

Does Texas Medicaid pay for assisted living?

Partially. The STAR+PLUS HCBS waiver covers assisted living care services but explicitly does not cover room and board, which comes from the resident's own income. You must meet nursing facility level of care, income under $2,982 monthly, and assets under $2,000, and usually wait on an interest list.

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