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Pugerville Hutto Edition VOLUME 20, ISSUE 4 DEC. 11, 2024JAN. 14, 2025

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HEB representatives celebrated the opening of the third Pugerville location in November with more than 200 community leaders in attendance at the private event.

GRANT CRAWFORDCOMMUNITY IMPACT East Pugerville growth drives demand for services

projects to support east side growth. Residents have noticed the eects of the develop- ment, from new businesses and housing to increased trac, which Wallen-Douglas attributes to the city’s increasing population.

from the community’s other two HEB’s. “The hype from the HEB opening up was loud and clear,” resident Corie Wallen-Douglas said. Just across the street, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Pugerville is working to expand its facility, while the city of Pugerville makes headway on road

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Anticipation for the grand opening of the new HEB grocery store, which sits at the corner of East Pugerville Parkway and SH 130, steadily rose following its groundbreaking in July 2023. Now, the 127,000-square-foot store is oering amenities absent

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4 UnEarthed The rock shop offers rocks, minerals, fossils, taxidermy,

jewelry and gifts. • Opened Nov. 1 • 100 E. Main St., Ste. 102, Round Rock • www.unearthedatx.com

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5 Vera Bradley The retail brand, known for its colorful quilted bags, luggage and accessories, opened a store in the Round Rock Premium Outlets in November. The bag brand was founded in 1982 by Patricia R. Miller and Barbara Bradley Baekgaard. • Opened Nov. 1 • 4401 N. I-35, Ste. 559, Round Rock • www.verabradley.com JOB Home Solutions The firm began providing commercial and residential services in Austin-area suburbs in October. Services include Christmas lights installation, pressure washing, window cleaning, mowing and edging. • Opened in mid-October • www.jobhomesolutions.com

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2 Raku Ayce Sushi & Seafood Buffet The all-you-can-eat buffet serves sushi, sashimi, rice bowls and noodles. Customers will find lobster, crab, prawns, mussels and other seafood on the menu. The restaurant also serves hots pots and dim sum, among a variety of other dishes. • Opened Sept. 26 • 2000 S. I-35 Frontage Road, Ste. D1, Round Rock • www.rakubuffet.com 3 Tot Box Play Cafe The family owned business reopened in November after completing repairs following an Aug. 18 car accident that damaged the building exterior. Tot Box offers parents a welcoming space to relax or work while their children enjoy playtime in a safe and fun environment. • Reopened Nov. 1

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6 Bahler Street Pizza The pizza spot, which operates out of a food truck, is slated to open a brick-and-mortar location in the spring of 2025. The new location will be on the border of Georgetown and Round Rock. The business specializes in wood-fired sourdough pizza. • Opening spring 2025 • 2099 Westinghouse Road, Georgetown • www.bahlerstreet.com

1 ATX Beauty & Body Art The studio, which offers piercings, injectables and beauty treatments, opened in November. The studio is locally owned by husband-and-wife duo Tatiana and Thomas Diaz. Services offered range from a variety of piercing options to injectables including lip filler, botox and lipo dissolve; facial treatments, such as dermaplaning, microneedling and chemical peel; and scalp micropigmentation to simulate a fuller head of hair, according to the business. • Opened Nov. 1

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• 1715 S. Mays St., Round Rock • www.atxbeautybodyart.com

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8 Saté Texas The business, which previously operated out of a food truck, recently opened its first brick-and- mortar location in Round Rock. It is locally owned by Eugene and Tina Villarreal. The restaurant’s menu features Indonesian barbecue including chicken thigh skewers and fatty pork skewers. • Opened Nov. 2 • 150 Sundance Parkway, Ste. 400, Round Rock • https://sate-texas.square.site

10 Tumbles Tumbles will open a new gymnasium in Round Rock in 2025. The gymnasium combines physical activity with Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics, or STEAM, education. The business provides activities for ages 4 months to 12 years old, including gym classes, STEAM programs and creative play sessions. • Opening March 2025 • 4500 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Ste 100, Round Rock • www.tumbles.net 11 Vintage Beauty Salon The downtown Round Rock salon, which first opened in October 2014, reached its 10-year anniversary mark this year. It offers a variety of services, including hair cuts, color, extensions, treatments, lash and brow services, waxing and facials. • 117 E. Main St., Round Rock • www.vintagebeautysalon.com 12 The Rock Sports Bar Owned by Michelle Ly and Erik Hall, the local bar celebrated its 10-year anniversary in late October. The business in downtown Round Rock features over 20 TVs showing sports games, arcade games, a patio and a full service bar with a menu ranging from brunch to dinner options.

13 Liberty Barbecue After six years of serving downtown Round Rock, the restaurant announced its permanent closure via social media Nov. 1. The last day of the full- service barbecue restaurant’s operation was Oct. 26, per its Facebook page. Liberty Barbecue first opened in December 2018. • Closed Oct. 26

• 103 E. Main St., Round Rock • Facebook: Liberty Barbecue

• 114 E. Main St., Round Rock • www.rocksportsbar.com

approved bonds opened Nov. 14. Located on Old Settlers Boulevard, the new station hosts a battalion chief and fire crew originally stationed at the Central Fire Station. This relocation will help better distribute response times in Round Rock. • 1730 E. Old Settlers Blvd., Round Rock • www.roundrocktexas.gov/city-departments/fire/ 9 Santa’s Jingle House The Christmas-themed attraction will celebrate its 10th year in December. Hosted by wedding and event venue The Owen House, Santa’s Jingle House is a seasonal attraction where families can enjoy holiday activities, meet Santa and take pictures. The venue is also available for rent. • 8 Chisholm Trail Road, Round Rock • www.santasjinglehouse.com

14 Urgent Care Center at Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin Campus The hospital, which opened in February as Texas Children’s fourth location, closed its urgent care center. The hospital offers neonatal and pediatric intensive care, gynecological services, a labor and delivery unit, and a heart center. The hospital system’s remaining Austin-area urgent care center is located in South Austin at 4477 S. Lamar Blvd., Ste. 400. • Closed in August • 9835 N. Lake Creek Parkway, Ste. 150, Austin • www.texaschildrens.org

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1 H-E-B Pflugerville’s third H-E-B grocery store is now open to the public. The store is the only in the city with a True Texas BBQ restaurant. Phyllis Jones is the store leader, overseeing 500 new jobs created with the store. • Opened Nov. 13 • 2641 E. Pflugerville Parkway, Pflugerville • www.heb.com 2 University Federal Credit Union A new University Federal Credit Union opened its doors in Pflugerville. The bank has private consultation areas for personal financial assistance, self-service amenities including a 24/7 drive-through and walk-up ATMs, and a coin-counting machine. • Opened Oct. 1 • 2021 Kelly Lane, Pflugerville • www.ufcu.org 3 Old Gregg Brewing Company The Pflugerville brewery has in-house beers, root beers, hard seltzers and cocktails. The business, owned by Kirby Kirkconnell and Matt Couch, also offers artisanal pizza and tacos from Michelin-starred chef John Bates. • Opened Nov. 22

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4 Frost Bank A new Frost Bank is planned for Pflugerville, according to a company representative. The branch will occupy an estimated 3,643 square feet that is currently a shell space awaiting completion, a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Registration shows. Construction on the Frost Bank project is planned to start in December of this year. • Opening in 2025 • 18725 FM 685, Pflugerville • www.frostbank.com

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5 Supercuts A Pflugerville Supercuts in Stone Hill Town Center relocated in early November, just a few doors down from its old space. The hair salon franchise is owned by Alan Sager. The location has been operating in Pflugerville for 10 years. Supercuts Administrator Michelle Oscier said the relocation was not within the store’s control. • Relocated Nov. 4

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6 Layth Automotive Layth Automotive will build a location in Pflugerville, with construction to start later this month. The auto repair store filed a permit with Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation to build the 2,525-square- foot store. Northfield Design Associates designed the building. • 20017 Algreg St., Pflugerville • (512) 909-7366 7 Ace of Fadez Barbershop Ace of Fadez Barbershop will soon occupy a new location in Pflugerville, according to a TDLR filing. The barbershop offers women’s, men’s and kids cuts, as well as facial hair maintenance. Ace of Fadez currently operates a shop in Waco, and will start the buildout of the store in January, according to the TDLR filing. The filing shows an estimated completion date of April. • 18801 Weiss Lane, Ste. 100, Pflugerville

8 Gen Korean BBQ House A Korean BBQ chain is now open at Stone Hill Town Center in Pflugerville. The restaurant serves meats, seafood and vegetables, as well as traditional Korean banchan. • Opened Oct. 26 • 18900 Limestone Commercial Drive, Ste. 100, Pflugerville • www.genkoreanbbq.com

9 The Pflour Shop Bakery The Pflour Shop Bakery closed its Pflugerville location, according to an announcement on the company’s Facebook page. Over the last seven years, the store has served cupcakes, cookies and custom treats. While the Pflugerville shop closed, another location remains open at 7413 Burnet Road in Austin that will remain open. The owners will continue to service Pflugerville through local delivery. • Closed late October • 200 E. Pecan St., Pflugerville • wwww.facebook.com/Pflourshop

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1 Victory Hearing & Balance Center The practice, which provides care for those with hearing and balance issues, began seeing patients in Hutto in November. Services at the office include hearing tests, hearing aids, tinnitus management, earwax removal and care for a variety of conditions. The business is led by owner and clinical director Dr. Jill Davis. • Opened early November • 201 E. Wilco Hwy., Ste. 105, Hutto • www.victoryhearing.com

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The exotic animal pet shop recently opened in Hutto. The store, which specializes in reptiles, birds, exotic mammals and supplies for pets, is owned by Jason Miller. • Opened mid-November • 3333 CR 119, Ste. 14, Hutto • Facebook: Amazing Animal Adventures 3 Shurlock Storage The family-owned self-storage business recently opened a new storage site for RV, boats and trailers in Hutto. The site includes a 160-square-foot shipping container for rent. The company also has a Pflugerville

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4 Burger King The fast-food chain has a new location in Hutto. The restaurant serves burgers, including the Whopper, as well as chicken and fish sandwiches, wraps and

breakfast items. • Opened Nov. 19 • 94 Chris Kelly Blvd., Hutto • www.bk.com

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6 Williamson County ESD No. 3 Fire Station 4 The Williamson County Emergency Services District No. 3 will open its fourth fire station this month with an uncoupling ceremony Dec. 6. The 12,000-square-foot station, which includes three bays and a living quarters, is located in the Star Ranch subdivision.

7 Happy Panini Happy Panini plans to open its first brick-and- mortar location in downtown Hutto. The family-run business, owned by Chris and Gina Auditore, has operated out of a food truck since 2020, offering a variety of paninis. The menu features items like the Hello Sunshine, which comes with smoked ham, turkey, provolone, asiago cheese, tomato, pickles, mixed greens and garlic-parmesan mayo. • Opening TBD

5 Panera Bread Plans for a new Panera Bread in Hutto are in the works, according to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Construction was set to start Dec. 1 with the completion date set for June 1, 2025, according to the filing. The restaurant serves sandwiches, soups, salads and pastries. • 320 Ed Schmidt Blvd., Hutto • www.panerabread.com

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Government

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Hutto breaks ground on phase two of Fritz Park improvements The city of Hutto broke ground for phase two of renovations to Fritz Park Nov. 8. About the project Total costs for the Fritz Park project come out to $11 million, which is funded through 2018 voter-approved bonds. Fritz Park renovations include: • New splash pad • Pump track and skate park • Expanded shaded playgrounds • Lighted walking trails Renovations are expected to be complete by fall 2025, city officials said. The first construction phase was completed in April.

Pflugerville council approves slate of contracts for Downtown East project Five agreements with developer Griffin Swin- erton will help progress Pflugerville’s Downtown East project, an effort almost seven years in the making to develop the Pfluger Tract. City Council passed the contracts at its meeting Nov. 12. The overview City Council approved five contracts with Griffin Swinerton including a memorandum of understanding for the recreation center. The MOU establishes the inclusion of 10,500 square feet of retail space within the new recreation center. The developer will manage and lease the retail space. Also passed at the meeting was a purchase and sale agreement for infrastructure construction

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and a license agreement. An amendment to the preliminary development agreement revised the schedule and cost of the project, bringing the costs budget to $12.4 million. The last contract with the developer includes $8 million to fund a multilevel parking structure. The revised schedule shows the design and approval process will run through June 2025. Con- struction on related infrastructure will begin at the end of the year; and work for city hall and the recreation center will begin in April 2025, which is estimated to wrap up in 2026.

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Education

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HISD makes progress on safety updates Hutto ISD administrators shared an update in October on several state-mandated safety updates to campuses. What they’re saying Chris Contreras, HISD’s district emergency operations and safety coordinator, told trustees Oct. 24 that the district was nearly finished install- ing impact-resistant film to windows at several campuses, with a final installation that took place on Oct. 28. The window film is just one of several required safety updates school districts are undertaking across the state. This “hardening” of school facilities, as described by Dustin Barton, HISD’s assistant

PfISD graduates enrolled at ACC grows ACC launched its four-year free tuition pilot program this fall and more than 335 Pflugerville graduates went on to attend this semester—up 25% from last year, per the administration report. Per ACC officials, students who graduated from a public, private or home school in ACC’s service area between spring 2024 and 2028, or earned a GED between July 2023 and August 2028, are eligible to apply for the pilot program. The pilot program: • Covers tuition and general fees, so students can apply for additional financial support • Does not cover non-residents, interna- tional students, course-specific fees, text- books or continuing education programs

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Transportation

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Trac signal installed near new HEB The city of Pugerville installed a trac signal on the southeast corner of SH 130 and East Pugerville Parkway near the new HEB grocery store. Overview The signal, at the Pugerville Parkway and Colorado Sand Drive intersection, became fully functional in mid-November. The new HEB, across from the Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Pugerville, is the third Pugerville location.

TxDOT breaks ground on I35 construction TxDOT broke ground on its I-35 Capital Express Central project Oct. 30, which falls under the over 800,000 miles of roadway maintained by the agency statewide. The project will add two nontolled high-occupancy-vehicle, or HOV, lanes stretching roughly 8 miles from Hwy. 290 down to Hwy. 71. The $4.5 billion infrastructure project will also lower the main lanes from Airport Boulevard to Lady Bird Lake and remove the upper decks, making room for a separate city of Austin initiative to add deck plazas. The transportation agency also outlines bicycle and pedestrian improvements, including 19 miles of new shared-use path, as well as bike-pedes- trian-only crossings constructed at Third Street, Fourth Street, 15th Street, 41st Street and 51st Street. Looking ahead Crews have already begun work to reconstruct and widen the Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard bridge, with the next segment of construction to begin near Lady Bird Lake, from Holly Street to Hwy. 71, in early 2025. Construction along the entire corridor is not Hutto CIPs continue in new scal year In scal year 2023-24, the city of Hutto worked on 61 Capital Improvement Plan projects across the transportation, water, wastewater and parks and recreation departments. Of the 61 total projects, the city com- pleted 20. Zooming in Completed projects include approving the South Wastewater Treatment Plant capacity rerate and expansion, which the city broke ground on in August. The fencing at Fritz Park was also completed last year as well as the Hutto Lake Park dock. Crews completed sidewalk reconstruc- tion throughout Hutto as well as repairs to CR 199 and a turn lane project on Hwy. 79.

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expected to be complete until 2033, but TxDOT has broken the larger project down into smaller contracts. As segments get contracted out, residents should expect road closures. The transportation depart- ment remains committed to keeping three lanes open in each direction at all times. Plans for this stretch of I-35 will also see the Red Line stations at Fourth Street and Hancock Center rebuilt, as well as an added infrastructure at River- side Drive to support future light rail connections as a part of Project Connect.

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Completed projects include approving the south wastewater treatment plant capacity rerate.

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Utility construction on CR 132 to aect trac Ongoing construction to provide utility services to Hutto residents will change trac patterns for the project’s duration, according to city communications.

The gist The project has ve phases and will last through Jan. 31, 2025. Construction will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, when agging crews will stop trac accordingly. Phase 1 encompasses trac on Limmer Loop between CR 136 and Carol Drive, as well as on CR 132 between Chickasaw Lane and Mager Lane. The next four phases will roll out north on CR 132.

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Real estate

Hutto saw a decline in year-over-year home sales during the month of October, while Pugerville’s housing market saw an increase in homes sold. Residential market data

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Homes sold by price point in October

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Hutto $385,000

Round Rock $415,000

Travis County $510,000

Price per square foot

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Pugerville $397,713

Austin MSA $430,000

Williamson County $420,000

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Development

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Hutto annexes 20 acres for new neighborhood Hutto City Council approved on Nov. 7 the annexation of over 20 acres off Limmer Loop as well as a municipal services agreement to make way for a new single-family, rental neighborhood. The overview Council’s approval follows a previous develop- ment agreement the city entered into in Septem- ber with Urbana, a developer that intends to build 240 residential units on the property. As part of the services agreement, the city will provide emergency services and street mainte- nance, while the community will be connected to the Jonah Special Utility District water system. “[Urbana will] pay property taxes in the city, they’ll pay impact fees in the city and they’ll have to follow the development code, per the develop- ment agreement with the city,” Mayor Mike Snyder said. “Otherwise, without doing this, they can do

Pflugerville tax office closes for renovations The Travis County Tax Office at 15822 Foothill Farms Loop in Pflugerville will be closed from Nov. 6 until next summer for remodeling and expansion. Renovations to the tax office on Foothill Farms Loop are intended to “better serve the growing community,” according to a county news release. What residents need to know For vehicle registration renewal, owners can use the state online portal as well as certain H-E-B, AAA or Brookshire Brothers locations. Homeowners can pay property taxes on the county site through eCheck, which has a $1 fee. Pflugerville residents can also use Austin tax office locations during the closure.

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whatever they want to do.” While the tract of land annexed into the city is zoned for multifamily use, city code allows for single-family, for-rent housing. The neighborhood will include separate housing units for each floor plan, small yards and no shared walls.

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Community Senior Living Guide

BY COMMUNITY IMPACT STAFF

2024

Readers, welcome to your annual CI Senior Living Guide! This annual guide features the latest updates and resources on senior living options in Pflugerville and Hutto. All of the stories were compiled and written by our team of local journalists. I meet with business owners every day and learn about valuable goods and services provided in our community. The advertisements in our Senior Living Edition are from nearby businesses that support our mission to provide free, useful news and help our community thrive. Please show them your gratitude by exploring what they have to offer. I am sure you will appreciate learning more about these organizations just as I do.

What's inside

Learn about the area’s different senior living communities (Pages 26-29)

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Local senior statistics

The cities of Pflugerville, Hutto and the surrounding area have seen increases in senior populations, or those 65 and older, in the last five years.

Senior population changes over time

2023 population percentage

Hutto

Pflugerville

Williamson County

Travis County

5-year percentage change

Total population

Age 65 or older

Pflugerville

Hutto

160,000

+18.1%

65,127 7,715

38,765 2,403

6.2%

11.8%

128,000

Travis County

Williamson County

+41.1%

96,000

1,334,961 152,816

697,191 91,368

11.4%

13.1%

64,000

Median age

+20.3%

+55.8%

32,000

Travis County

Williamson County

34.8

36.9

2019

35.5

36.9

2021

2021 2023 2019

36.1

37.4

2023

SOURCE: AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY/COMMUNITY IMPACT

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Community Senior Living Communities

• 2101 Crosscreek Trail • www.aserenesetting.com

Starting cost: $5,295 (monthly) Total units: 70 Amenities: walking paths, covered porch, piano room • 2351 N. A.W. Grimes Blvd. • https://www.alzcottages.com Court at Round Rock Type: assisted living, independent living Opened: 1998 Starting cost: $2,595 independent, $2,995 assisted (monthly) Total units: 142 Amenities: weekly full laundry, valet trash, transportation within a 20-mile radius, onsite physician visits available, onsite therapy available, onsite beauty salon/barber, pet friendly, raised planter beds, 24 hour concierge • 2700 Sunrise Road • https://ssmgrp.com/communities/texas/ court-at-round-rock Double Creek Assisted Living and Memory Care Type: assisted living, memory care Opened: 2019 Starting cost : n/a Total units : 95 Amenities: pet-friendly, on-site beauty salon and barber, putting green • 2300 Louis Henna Blvd. • https://www.civitasseniorliving.com Emerald Cottages of Round Rock Type: independent living Opened: Not provided Starting cost : $3,500 (monthly) Total units : 32 Amenities: cottage homes, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, walk-in shower • 4099 Teravista Club Drive • https://emeraldcottages.com

Types of communities

Independent-living communities cater to older adults with limited care needs. Most include amenities, such as fitness programs, housekeeping and communal meals. Assisted-living communities specialize in providing care and supervision. These facilities frequently offer a full range of amenities as well as limited medical assistance. Memory care facilities specialize in providing care to seniors with Alzheimer’s, dementia and other cognitive issues. Staff members are trained to help residents manage these diseases. Nursing home/skilled nursing facilities provide care to those with illnesses or mental conditions requiring full- time monitoring and medical care.

Asher Point Independent Living of Round Rock Type: independent living Opened: Not provided Starting cost : $2,300 (monthly) Total units : Not provided

Amenities: fitness equipment, apartment kitchenettes, scheduled transportation, bistro area, walking paths • 310 Chisholm Trail • https://www.holidayseniorliving.com Bluffs Landing Senior Village Type: independent living Opened: 2009 Starting cost: $1,347 single room, $1,609 two bedroom (monthly) Total units: 140 Amenities: hair salon/barber, business center, private patio or balcony, resort-style swimming pool with sun deck • 3201 Bluffs Landing Way • 512-238-1400 Brookdale Round Rock Type: assisted living, memory care Opened: 1998 Starting cost: assisted living base rate $4,095, memory care base rate $6,915 (monthly) Total units: 68 Amenities: fitness center, library, concierge system, circadian lighting for memory care • 8005 Cornerwood Drive • https://www.brookdale.com/en.html

Round Rock

Affinity at Round Rock Type: active adult 55-plus Date opened: 2018 Starting cost: $1,752 (monthly) Total units: 170

Amenities: Dilly Dally’s Pub, indoor saltwater pool and pickleball, dog park, fitness center, movie theater, library, crafts studio, billiards • 30 Cypress Blvd. • https://www.affinityforliving.com/ A Serene Setting Assisted Living Facility Type: assisted living Opened: 2008 Starting cost: $3,500 (monthly) Total units: 10 beds Amenities: family-orientated environment and call button system in rooms and restrooms, fire sprinkler system, over one-acre lot on a private street, high caregiver to patient ratio

The Cottages at Chandler Creek Type: assisted living, memory care Opened: 1997

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The Enclave at Round Rock Type: independent living, assisted living Opened: 2019 Starting cost : $3,025 (monthly) Total units : 113 Amenities: on-site beauty salon and barber, demonstration kitchen, theater, gym, two restaurants, bistro, grand parlor, sky deck, sky lounge • 2351 Oakmont Drive • https://spectrumretirement.com Legacy Senior Apartments Type: independent living Opened: 2022 Starting cost : $1,350 (monthly) Total units : Not provided Amenities: community rooms, fitness center, dog park and pet wash station • 1551 Red Bud Lane; 1001 University Blvd. • https://www.beacon.cc/legacy-round-rock-texas.html The Monarch at Round Rock Type: assisted living, memory care Opened: 2017 Starting cost : $4,500 (monthly) Total units : 60 Amenities: daily activity schedule, private rooms with private bathrooms, menu choices • 4050 Sunrise Road • 512-270-3866 The Primrose Type: assisted living, memory care Opened: spring 2022 Starting cost: $5,500 (monthly) Total units: 11 Amenities: social activities, secure outdoor patio, roll-in showers, custom-built pool for aqua therapy • 3602 Winding Way • https://bouquethomes.com Provident Crossings Retirement Resort Type: independent living Opened: 2011 Starting cost : $3596 (monthly) Total units : 120

Amenities: fitness center, movie theater, three home- cooked meals per day, 24-hour emergency system, library, billiards, computer center, valet parking, live-in manager

Round Rock

• 1950 S. A.W. Grimes Blvd. • www.rlcommunities.com

Round Rock Assisted Living Type: assisted living Opened: 2014 Starting cost : Not provided Total units : Not provided

Amenities: all-inclusive, amenities tailored to resident needs, community outings, group exercise, weekly devotionals • 16708 Marsala Springs Drive • 512-218-5952 The Reserve at Round Rock Type: independent living Opened: December Starting cost : $1,799 (monthly) Total units : 120 Amenities: pool, fitness center, pickleball courts, electric vehicle charging stations, game room, dog park, cybercafe, concierge service, villas • 725 University Blvd. • 512-631-2826

Trinity Care Center Type : independent living Date opened : 1959

Starting cost : $226 per day for semi-private room; $239 per day for private room; $234 per day for memory care Total units : 164 beds Amenities : memory and respite care • 1000 E. Main St. • www.caradayhealth.com/trinity

Sundara Senior Living Type: memory care Date opened : 2017 Starting cost : $5,800 (monthly) Total units : 32

• 4155 Teravista Drive • www.volanteseniorliving.com/round-rock

Amenities: complimentary meals for guests, housekeeping and laundry services, all inclusive • 1000 Rusk Road • https://sundaraliving.com

Watermere at Round Rock Type: independent living Opened: not provided Starting cost: $2,499 (monthly) Total units : 199

Volante of Round Rock Type: assisted living, memory care Opened: 2023 Starting cost : $4,690 (monthly) Total units : 62

Amenities: pool, fitness center, indoor pickleball courts, dog park, cybercafe, indoor spa, meals, concierge service • 725 University Blvd. • 737-358-6123

Amenities: on-site therapy, activity schedule, laundry facilities, transportation for medical appointments, salon, fitness center, pet-friendly

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Legacy Ranch at Dessau East Senior Apartments Type: independent living Opened: 2020 Starting cost : $1,039-$1,750 (monthly) Total units : 232 Amenities: clubhouse, fitness center, swimming pool, bbq pit, salon, community center • 13527 Harrisglen Drive • www.legacyranchatdessaueast.com North Austin Senior Living Type: assisted living Opened: 2018 Starting cost : $6,000 private room, $4,000 semi- private room (monthly) Total units : not provided Amenities: community center, medication monitoring, complementary and customizable nutritional and dietary services • 728 Stansted Manor Drive • www.northaustinseniorliving.com Pflugerville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Type: skilled nursing with rehab

Total units : 168 Amenities: covered parking, community garden, 24-hour gym • 16500 Yellow Sage St. • www.coveatheatherwilde.com Heritage Lakes Senior Living Community Type: assisted living, memory care, independent living Opened: 2019 Starting cost : $4,400 for assisted living, $6,500 for memory care, $2,650 for independent living (monthly) Total units : not provided Amenities: independent living clubhouse, lakes, activities, salon, onsite pt available

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Amberlin Pflugerville Type: independent living Opened: 2022 Starting cost : $1,499 (monthly) Total units : not provided Amenities: resort-style pool, pickleball court, community garden with raised flower beds, library, pet-friendly • 409 E. Pflugerville Parkway • https://sparrowliving.com/amberlin/pflugerville/ Cambridge Villas Type: independent living Date opened : 2007 Starting cost : $1,359 (monthly) Total units : 208 Amenities: clubhouse, swimming pool, community garden • 15711 Dessau Road • www.cambridgevillasseniorpflugerville.com Cove at Heatherwilde Senior Apartments Type: independent living Opened: not provided Starting cost : $1,080 (monthly)

• 19005 Pleasant Bay Drive • www.heritagelakes.com

Jovie Type: independent living Opened: 2023 Starting cost : $1,445 (monthly) Total units : 182

Amenities: gym, pool, in-unit washer/dryer, bistro, pickleball court, bark park, bark bath, electric car charging station • 1305 E. Wells Branch Parkway • www.livejovie.com

Opened: not provided Starting cost : $244/day Total units : 120

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Wells Point Lodge Type: assisted living Opened: not provided Starting cost : $4,250 (monthly) Total units : 40 beds Amenities: medication management, weekly housekeeping services, dining areas, social events, walk-in showers, 24-hour staff

Amenities: beauty salon, memory support unit, transportation, medical support, daily activities • 104 Rex Kerwin Court • https://www.regencyhealthcare.com Sage Valley Senior Living Type: assisted living, memory care Opened: 2023 Starting cost : $4,000 (monthly) Total units : 90 Amenities: salon and spa, restaurant style dining, movie theater and putting green, courtyards, dog park • 1100 Rauscher Drive

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• www.sagevalleyseniorliving.com Spanish Oak Assisted Living Type: assisted living Opened: 2015 Starting cost : not provided Total units : 18

Falcon Ridge Rehabilitation Type: Long term care and short rehab stays Opened: 2017 Starting cost : Fully Private rooms are $245 a day, semi private $200 a day Total units : 140 Amenities: Physical therapy gym, library and computer area, spa • 149 Klattenhoff Lane, Hutto • www.fundltc.com

The Trails at Carmel Creek Senior Apartments Type: independent living Opened: 2015 Starting cost : $1,109-$1,345 (monthly/one bedroom); $1,600-$3,200 (monthly/two bedroom) Total units : 62 Amenities: full-appliance packages, washer and dryer hookups, modern art studio, business center • 300 Carl Stern Drive, Hutto • https://trailsatcarmelcreek.com

Amenities: in-home services including religious services, manicures and pedicures, beauticians, and physical therapy • 1417 E. Pfennig Lane • www.pflugervilleassistedliving.com

This list is not comprehensive.

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