Atria at the Arboretum is a 55+ senior living community in Austin, Texas, about 12 miles from downtown, and it sits near shopping at The Arboretum and The Shops at Arbor Walk, as well as several green spaces like Bull Creek Greenbelt, Emma Long Metropolitan Park, and Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park, so folks enjoy both nature and city life nearby, plus you can walk to places to eat like Hanara Sushi & Grill and Manuel's Mexican fare, and head out for movies or galleries with the community's transportation service, and if you want to stay home, the modern brick building, designed in 2009 when it was called Village at the Arboretum, has pretty landscaped grounds, a central courtyard with a fountain and outdoor seating under umbrellas, and apartments with private balconies so you can sit outside and enjoy a view, and inside you'll find big windows in dining areas so you get the Hill Country sun, while common rooms have fireplaces, pianos, cozy chairs, and a formal library where people chat or read, and there's a round table in the lobby always with fresh flowers that make the place feel welcoming and homey, and over in the amenity areas you'll find a heated indoor pool with stairs and safety railings, a fitness center, a hot tub, an on-site business center, a convenience store, and even a gift shop.
Residents choose from apartments that have one to three bedrooms, different floor plan sizes from about 617 to 1,279 square feet, high ceilings with crown molding, granite or stone countertops, central air conditioning, dishwashers, washer and dryer units, walk-in closets, walk-in showers, and if you like, a separate study or bathtub in some units, with the monthly rent covering weekly housekeeping, linen services, chef-prepared meals in a community restaurant, use of the parking garage, utilities, apartment maintenance, and daily events, so life's pretty much maintenance-free and there's always staff on duty to help with everyday needs or emergencies, and you don't have to sign up for a long-term lease, as month-to-month rental is available, which older adults sometimes prefer.
The property offers independent living as its main focus, so seniors live their own lives with some help from a 24-hour concierge and can bring pets, but there's also assisted living, specialized memory care for folks with Alzheimer's or dementia, skilled nursing for those who need more care, home care, and help with daily activities like bathing, medication, or getting around, and the community works with third-party providers for extra services like physical therapy, occupational therapy, and medication reminders, with the option to only pay for the care that's needed, as needs change over time, and they do quality checks to review care experiences for residents and their families.
Social life stays lively with art classes, book club discussions in the library, concerts, fall and holiday parties, guest lectures, and outings to places around town, and if you want to do yoga outdoors or just walk the Bull Creek trails, there's room for that, with scheduled transportation included for shopping or doctor visits, and for those who like to keep busy, the Engage Life program organizes fitness classes, creative activities, and spiritual gatherings so there's always something to do, often with friends around, and there's even a full-service salon and barber shop on-site.
Safety plays a big part at Atria at the Arboretum, with features like access gates, a doorman, secured parking, emergency alert systems in every apartment, and a wall safe for valuables, plus the property's all on one campus so moving to a higher level of care, if needed, doesn't mean leaving the community. Pets are welcome, common areas are accessible, and the restaurant staff serve up daily meals like jicama tostada salad or hot entrees, while folks can relax in the library, living room, courtyard, or music rooms.
Atria at the Arboretum doesn't require a buy-in, lets you pick a one- or two-bedroom, and focuses on supporting an active, social, and independent way of life for seniors who want modern living with a sense of community, and for those who need other kinds of care, staff can refer to home health or nearby options, but most folks will find a lot of their daily needs are covered in the monthly cost, with the freedom to set up help as they wish.
