Emerald Cottages of New Braunfels is a senior living community at 3025 Oak Run Parkway, right in New Braunfels, Texas, and it has 72 private cottage homes designed for independent seniors who want a little more space without having to worry about home maintenance, and it's part of a group of care providers in the area, sitting close to places like Brookdale New Braunfels and Mercy House New Braunfels, so families have options when comparing care. These cottage homes are less than three years old, with one and two-bedroom layouts, each with oversized-attached garages, full kitchens with tile backsplashes and stainless-steel appliances, granite countertops, washers and dryers, and big walk-in closets, and homes feature zero-threshold walk-in showers for easy access, dual vanities, and some have raised ceilings and garden tubs, plus there are 36-inch doors and other safety features to help with disabilities or mobility issues, including sprinkler systems. Residents get to enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle, with pet-friendly policies in many cottages, and they use their own kitchens, though there's at least one meal a week organized for the community that folks pay for on their own, and sometimes there are catered events.
There's a clubhouse at the center of things, meant for daily activities except on weekends, and an activity director oversees offerings like social gatherings, arts and crafts, education classes, and wellness programs, and monthly events let seniors meet and get to know their neighbors, so folks have a chance to stay active and connected. Amenities also include a fitness center, games room, salon, guest parking, internet, and spaces meant for both relaxing and socializing, and there are handicap-accessible bathrooms, wood and ceramic tile flooring, and faux wood blinds on the windows. Staff provide support like walking or wheelchair assistance and help with daily routines if needed, but the main style here is independent living, aiming to keep seniors as self-reliant as possible, though there are also options for assisted living, memory care for those with Alzheimer's or dementia, respite care, continuing care, and even care homes or home care with companions for those who want or need more support.
Prospective residents and their families can set up tours to see cottages firsthand, meet staff, check out the clubhouse, and get straight information about availability and pricing, plus there's an online system with a map and forms to help people get the details they need. While the cottages themselves don't have every type of medical service onsite, the community points people to disability support, help with navigating benefits, educational and job services, and counseling, and they're part of a larger network in New Braunfels, which shares resources aimed at making life easier for seniors and their caregivers. There's no flashy atmosphere or high-pressure pitch here, just comfortable, thoughtfully designed homes and a steady calendar of events so residents can live at their own pace, enjoy their hobbies, and count on a little help when life gets difficult.
