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Volunteers and residents worked to repair damage on July 7 after historic ooding hit Liberty Hill. (Photo by Community Impact sta)

Residents and ocials navigate cleanup months after oods

together, county-level communication and assistance seemed to fall short. “It feels like we got 10,000 spoons and all we needed was a knife,” said Ashlee Willis, a Sandy Creek resident and ood survivor, describing what she calls the “red-tape” aftermath.

about navigating administrative systems as rebuilding. County leaders have highlighted a coordinated response shaped by required safety and scal procedures, while residents continue to wade through the complexities of long-term disaster recovery—a lingering frustration that has widened the divide between community experi- ence and ocial processes. For many still trying to piece their lives back

BY HALEY MCLEOD

As 22 inches of rain deluged parts of northwest Travis County and southwest Williamson County over the July 4 weekend, residents of the hard-hit Sandy Creek neighborhood described a “wall of water” tearing through their community—wash- ing away homes, cars and roads, and with them, any sense of a safety net. Today, recovery has since become as much

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Leander & Cedar Park

2 Behavioral Innovations The oce specializes in applied behavioral analysis therapy to children on the autism spectrum. • Opened Nov. 10 • 2629 Palmera Ridge Blvd, Bldg. 4, Leander • www.behavioral-innovations.com 3 HTeaO The menu features a variety of sweet and unsweet avored iced teas, such as peach ginger, mint and strawberry passion, as well as a secret menu with avors such as gingerbread man, apple pie and blueberry mun. Customers can also create custom tea drinks by mixing avors. Note: This location is co-owned by a Community Impact sta member. • Opened Dec. 6 • 11780 Hero Way West, Leander • www.hteao.com 4 The Living Room The photography studio oers decorated backdrops for photographers and videographers looking to shoot corporate photos, family portraits and other creative ventures. Rooms can be rented for one-to-three-hour sessions, or the entire home can be rented hourly. • Opened Sept. 15 • 109 US 183, Leander • www.northaustinphotographystudio.com 5 Lumi’s Crepes & Coee Lumi’s serves a range of French-inspired crepes using Belgian wae styles and authentic white, milk and dark chocolate imported from Belgium. The Cedar Park location will also serve savory crepes, such as the French Onion Steak Crepe. The restaurant will also oer paninis and a wide range of coee drinks. • Opened Nov. 15 • 840 W. Whitestone Blvd., Cedar Park • Facebook: Lumi’s Crepes 6 Malabar Gold & Diamonds Malabar, a worldwide corporation headquartered in India, sells a variety of gold, silver and platinum rings, necklaces, watches, earrings and other accessories. Additionally, the store sells gifts and gold coins, and can customize jewelry with a variety of gemstones.

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11 Port of Subs The sandwich chain serves a variety of customizable hot and cold sub sandwiches, wraps, salads, sides and desserts. • Opening this winter • 180 E. Whitestone Blvd., Ste. 164, Cedar Park • www.portofsubs.com 12 VIP Furbabies Pet resort VIP Furbabies will oer pet day care, boarding, and a spa for dog and cat grooming services. The business will oer a new parent special, which will include a month of unlimited day care for $99. • Opening early 2026 • 400 W. Whitestone Blvd., Ste. C, Cedar Park • www.vipfurbabies.com 13 Apex Pickleball Club The 49,000-square-foot complex will feature 16 pickleball courts, professional coaches, locker rooms, private party rooms, a pro shop, and a restaurant and bar called PickleDilly’s. The facility will also oer classes, tournaments and special events. • Opening Jan. 1 • 501 Cypress Creek Road, Cedar Park • www.apexpbclubs.com

• Opened Oct. 29 • 15261 Ronald Reagan Blvd., Leander • www.malabargoldanddiamonds.com

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7 Texas Roadhouse The restaurant chain is known for its ribs, steaks, burgers, fried chicken and homemade sides. The franchise has more than 700 branches worldwide. • Opened Nov. 24

• 1416 Sparkle Lane, Leander • www.texasroadhouse.com

8 Tropical Smoothie Cafe The chain cafe opened in early November and is known for its variety of smoothies made with fruit, supergreens and more, with the option to add supplements such as collagen, probiotics, protein or multivitamins. Also on the menu are smoothie bowls, breakfast and lunch wraps, and salads. • Opened Nov. 1 • 11312 Hero Way W., Ste. 120, Leander • www.tropicalsmoothiecafe.com

16 J Alexander’s The $4.25 million construction project is slated to break ground in March, with an estimated completion date of November 2026. No ocial opening date has been announced. The restaurant, which serves a variety of American food, craft beers and cocktails, currently has three Texas locations, with new branches opening in Plano and Prosper in early 2026. The Cedar Park branch will

Coming soon

be the rst in the Greater Austin area. • 750 E. New Hope Drive, Cedar Park • www.jalexanders.com

9 The Back Nine Golf The Back Nine will oer several high-tech simulation bays where golfers can work to perfect their swing. The facility will be available 24 hours a day to accommodate a variety of schedules and will allow players to simulate golf courses from around the world while tracking their stats. • Opening spring 2026 10 Batteries Plus The location carries thousands of varieties of batteries, ranging from everyday household AAs to automotive, marine, recreational vehicle and powersports power sources. • Opening late January • 7680 183A Toll frontage road, Ste. 204, Leander • www.batteriesplus.com • 11700 Hero Way W., Ste. 120, Leander • www.thebackninegolf.com/leander-tx

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appointments and home visits for new mothers and their families. • 747 Dews Road, Leander • www.mabaileys.org

14 Mountain Mike’s Pizza The California-based pizza franchise led a permit with TDLR for a new Cedar Park location. Construction on the facility is slated to begin in February and complete in May. No opening date has been announced. The pizza chain sells a variety of pies in addition to wings, salads, sandwiches and desserts. • 100 E. Whitestone Blvd., Ste. 130, Cedar Park • www.mountainmikespizza.com

Closings

17 Maggie Mae’s The business served a variety of American food, including burgers, sandwiches, hot dogs, wings and sides, in addition to a wide selection of alcoholic beverages at the bar. Maggie Mae’s still operates a location at 323 E. Sixth St. in Austin. • Closed in November • 105 W. Willis St., Ste. 4140, Leander • www.maggiemaesaustin.com

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around the world, as well as personalized coaching and free access to Apple Fitness+. • Opened Nov. 4 • 2029 Kauffman Loop, Ste. 410, Georgetown • www.anytime¡itness.com 2 B3 Dance B3 Dance is owned by Breanna Medina and oers a range of classes for students ages 2 and up. Classes include creative movement, ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, contemporary, pointe and more. • Opened Sept. 13 • 101 Jonathan Drive, Ste. 5, Liberty Hill • www.b3dance.com 3 Cookie Cutters Haircuts for Kids The children’s hair salon has more than 100 locations in the U.S. and Canada, providing over 1 million haircuts per year, according to the company’s website. • Opening Dec. 15 • 2021 Kauffman Loop, Liberty Hill • www.haircutsarefun.com

for children ages 4 to 18 as well as adults. Oerings include private and group lessons, skill-specic classes, strength and conditioning and tournaments. • Opening in mid-February • 4701 FM 3405, Georgetown • www.volleyworld.org

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5 Wa e House The 1,840-square-foot diner will be located along Hwy. 29 and has an expected construction start date of June 2026. Construction is expected to be complete by winter 2026. • 11730 Hwy. 29, Liberty Hill • www.wafflehouse.com

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6 Operation Liberty Hill The local nonprot held a ceremony Nov. 5 to celebrate its 10th anniversary. The organization opened its current location in 2015 and has expanded to include a thrift store in addition to its food pantry. • 1401 N. US 183, Leander • www.operationlh.org/about

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Government

BY STEVE GUNTLI & GRACIE WARHURST

WilCo Homeless Coalition seeks point-in- time count volunteers The Williamson County Homeless Coalition will conduct its annual point-in-time count to get a snapshot of the number of people experiencing homelessness in the county. How it works The PIT count covers all of Williamson County and takes place in two parts, a daytime count and an evening count, both on the same day in late January. During the day, volunteers go to locations where unhoused people might gather to conduct head- counts and interviews. In the evening, volunteers go out in groups, asking a specic set of questions to determine if individuals are unhoused. Volunteers may also distribute items, such as blankets, socks or food donations. The operation

Leander holds runo for city council seat Natomi Blair and Anna Yelaun faced o in a runo election on Dec. 13 after neither candidate was able to secure 50% of the vote for Leander City Council Place 3. The details The candidates competed for the seat in a special election on Nov. 4. Blair ended the night with 47.50% of the total vote, with Yelaun following with 40.34%. Mohan Marchetty nished third with 12.16%.

Williamson County point-in-time count Numbers are dependent on number of volunteers and public awareness.

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NOTE: 2021 DATA WAS NOT COLLECTED DUE TO THE PANDEMIC. SOURCE: TEXAS HOMELESS NETWORKCOMMUNITY IMPACT

requires a large number of volunteers, typically around 50-100, though more volunteers can help cover wider areas, PIT count leader Janette Gaudiesus said. “Although they’re volunteering for one night, we want to go far beyond that one night so we can help solve this together,” Gaudiesus said. Get involved Those interested in volunteering for the PIT count can email pitcountwilco@gmail.com.

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Government

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WilCo Commissioner Cynthia Long looks ahead after 20 years Cynthia Long has served as a Williamson County commissioner for almost 20 years. Prior to that, Long served two terms on the Cedar Park City Council. Long recently decided not to seek re-election for her Precinct 2 seat when it expires in November 2026. Long spoke with Community Impact about her decision not to run, and looks back on her proudest accomplishments during her tenure with Williamson County. What factored into your decision to not seek re-election? Every time we have to start thinking about, “Okay am I going to run again,” my husband and I talk about it, we pray about it, and this time it was just really clear that it’s like, “Nope, it’s time.” I really feel good about a lot of the things that

we’ve been able to accomplish, and certainly there’s always more things to do, but [we’re] at a good spot that a lot of things that I’ve worked on over the years we’ve made some really good progress on. So, it feels like the right time. What are you most proud of or what would you say is one of your biggest accomplishments? The most obvious thing is the success that we’ve had with our transportation program. Since 2000, the voters have approved over $2 billion worth of investment into our transportation system. And they continue to do that because we’ve done what we said we were going to do. Another thing that I’m really proud of is what’s happened with our park system. We have expanded and added a 1,350-acre park, River Ranch Park, which has sort of been mine to help shepherd along, obviously with the very talented park sta. But to be able to be a part of that from the purchase of the land to the ribbon-cutting at the opening was really special. I sort of feel like that’s my Super Bowl ring.

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Education

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Liberty Hill ISD approves sta pay raises At a Nov. 17 meeting, the LHISD board of trustees approved a 1% pay raise at midpoint for all sta members as well as retention stipends ranging from $500-$1,500. The additional pay increases, totaling $2.2 mil- lion, come after voters narrowly approved a $0.07 increase to the district’s tax rate in a Nov. 4 election. What else? The new tax rate of $1.2389 per $100 valuation is expected to generate $10.7 million in additional revenue. About $1.3 million of this money will help maintain current safety and security eorts. From December through June, the district is expecting to put $7.2 million toward restoring stu- dent programs and positions that were previously cut. District ocials will survey principals and sta to determine where more positions are needed in the 2026-27 school year.

Gearing announces retirement from LISD Leander ISD superintendent Bruce Gearing announced Dec. 8 his intention to retire at the end of the 2025-26 school year. The gist Per the announcement, Gearing—who has served as superintendent since 2019—will serve in a advisory role Next steps Ocials said the board of trustees will name an acting superintendent at its Dec. 11 meeting and will later begin the search for a new superintendent, likely after winter break. “Dr. Gearing’s dedication has helped shape opportunities for every learner,” board pres- ident Anna Smith said. “With his retirement, we now look ahead to the next chapter of innovation and possibility for Leander ISD.”

LHISD pay raise breakdown

Number of employees

Raise by category

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Classroom teacher 1% raise Certied employee 1% raise Non-teacher positions 1% raise

657

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$711,139

$500 stipends

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$1,303,000

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$104,231

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SOURCE: LIBERTY HILL ISDCOMMUNITY IMPACT

Liberty Hill ISD to expand three elementary schools Liberty Hill ISD will expand Bill Burden, Rancho Sienna and Santa Rita elementaries to accommo- date 1,000 students instead of 800. Construction will begin in September and is expected to be complete by August 2027, Director of Construction

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students, Bill Burden Elementary has 764 students followed by 757 students at Rancho Sienna Elementary and 698 students at Santa Rita Elementary, according to district data. LHISD began building its new elementary campuses to accommodate 1,000 students with the opening of Lariat Trails Elementary in 2026 and Saddleback Elementary in 2027.

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Transportation

BY STEVE GUNTLI

Upcoming projects

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1 Road widening on RM 1869 Project: Crews will widen non-freeway lanes along the highway. Update: In design phase • Timeline: Construction expected to begin spring 2029 • Cost: $6.5 million • Funding source: Texas Department of Transportation 2 County Road 201 reconstruction Project: This project aims to rebuild CR 201 from CR 200 to Umbrella Sky, rebuilding the 2-lane roadway and adding 2-foot shoulders. Update: Construction slated to begin fall 2026 • Timeline: Project expected to be complete fall 2027 • Cost: $12.5 million • Funding source: Williamson County Road and Bridge 3 Bagdad Road lane expansion Project: Workers will convert a two-lane road into a three-lane with a center turn lane and shoulders while also adding a 10-foot shared-use trail for cyclists and pedestrians. Update: Construction expected to begin spring 2026 • Timeline: Expected completion 2027 • Cost: $41 million • Funding source: 2019 Williamson County road bond 4 Hwy. 183 roadway resurfacing Project: The stretch of 183 from San Gabriel Parkway to Cedar Park drive will be repaved to improve roadway integrity and prevent future damage.

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Update: Currently in the planning process • Timeline: Expected to being fall 2027 • Cost: $5.5 million • Funding sources: TxDOT

• Funding source: 2019 Williamson County road bond

Update: Construction began summer 2024 • Timeline: Expected completion summer 2027 • Cost: $52.4 million • Funding source: 2019 Williamson County road bond 6 RM 2243 overlay Project: The road will be repaved along RM 2243 from Hwy. 183 to Garey Park near Limestone Creek Road. Update: Work began August 2024 • Timeline: Expected completion early 2026 • Cost: $1.9 million

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7 Liberty Hill bypass Project: The project added two lanes to the Liberty Hill bypass from RM 1869 to Bagdad Road/CR 279. Update: Project broke ground in spring 2024 • Timeline: Project completed Dec. 2 • Cost: $14.4 million • Funding source: 2019 Williamson County road bond 620

Ongoing projects

5 Ronald Reagan Boulevard lane widening Project: Seven miles of existing road will become northbound only and a separate two-lane southbound road will be constructed.

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Residents and ocials navigate cleanup months after oods From the cover

July 4 ood zone Damage boundary County boundary

The current situation

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Williamson County

Travis County ocials said reductions in National Weather Service stang earlier this year may have contributed to delays in the ood alerts reaching residents, but local personnel quickly coordinated with the agency to escalate warnings. Willis and other residents described little information, limited access and a reliance on neighbors when the community’s only road washed away. Several conducted their own welfare checks, she said. “We did our own search and rescue,” Willis said. While Travis County ocials point to their documented response timeline as evidence of an active emergency eort, residents argue that bureaucratic barriers slowed recovery and restricted outside help. Former Leander Mayor Christine DeLisle wrote on social media that resources sent by the city were initially turned away. “In a state of emergency, that makes no sense,” Willis said during a state committee hearing July 31. A Travis County spokesperson conrmed DeLisle was present throughout emergency management operations, and Leander re crews stayed active in the area during both the initial and post-response phases. After the ood, ocial search-and-rescue teams, including specialized dog units, had to methodically comb 13 miles of creek for survivors and those who died before debris could be cleared—a slow but necessary process to ensure safety and follow federally mandated best practices, Travis County Judge Andy Brown said.

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Measuring the impact Damage assessments of Travis and Williamson counties reveal areas, like Sandy Creek, with widespread losses to homes, roads and infrastructure.

Some context

The July ooding underscored longstanding vulnerabilities in areas like the Sandy Creek community—most notably the Big Sandy Bridge, the neighborhood’s only entry and exit point. Although the bridge was elevated less than a decade ago, it failed structurally during the July event. While the county was able to evacuate some residents after the storm, some survivors reported using wooden planks to evacuate the cut-o community. Walking in and out of the area was the only option for nearly 400 residents until a temporary bridge was established by the county nine days later. Initial weather predictions by the National Weather Service did not include northwestern parts of Travis County or southwestern Williamson County. The rst ash ood warning, the agency’s highest alert message, was issued at 1:30 p.m.

July 4; however, the warning did not include com- munities in and surrounding Leander or Liberty Hill. Furthermore, the ash ood warning was canceled for both Travis and Williamson Counties later that afternoon. NOAA reached out to the Travis County Sheri ’s Oce just before midnight July 4, asking ocers to check for signs of high water in the Big Sandy or Cow Creek areas. As a result of conrmed roadway ooding, the county asked the agency to escalate its messaging for the area. The rst ash ooding messaging that included areas like Sandy Creek were sent by NOAA at 12:01 a.m. July 5. Emergency Responders from multiple county emergency service departments were deployed. By 4:10 a.m., the water had risen 21.6 feet, according to data from the Lower Colorado River Authority, a regional water monitoring agency.

Williamson County

Travis County

Deaths

Debris removed

Greater than 338K cubic yards

Greater than 201K cubic yards

Total advisory messages sent

Damage reports to Texas Department of Emergency Management

230 submitted, 80 validated thus far as structures destroyed or having sustained major damage

175 submitted, 60 validated thus far as structures destroyed or having sustained major damage

NOTE: TDEM CONFIRMED 4,700 DAMAGE REPORTS SUBMITTED FROM ACROSS CENTRAL TEXAS; 975 HAVE BEEN VALIDATED AS DESTROYED OR HAVING SUSTAINED MAJOR DAMAGE

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In their own words

Though the counties updated their oodplain development standards in 2019—the rst time since 1961—many homes in the Sandy Creek area have been passed down for generations. Resi- dents of most homes have never had to navigate permitting regulations, leaving many homes vulnerable to today’s ooding events. Estimates for rebuilding to the updated stan- dards range from $80,000 to $130,000 just for preliminary land surveys, structural supports and foundations, resident Jenee Lambton said.

“Some families are facing years of rebuilding, but they won’t face it alone. Travis County and our partners in our community are here for the long haul.” ANDY BROWN, TRAVIS COUNTY JUDGE

“Move at the speed of crisis, not at the speed of bureaucracy.” ASHLEE WILLIS, SANDY CREEK RESIDENT

Federal Emergency Management Agency payouts

Of the nearly 2,000 applications submitted to FEMA for housing assistance, only 36% has been deemed eligible. <$5K $5K $25K $65K $250K $1M FEMA funding by ZIP code

Looking ahead

funds are expected for early 2026. The deadline for applications is Jan. 31. Awards from the ¢rst funding grants ranged from $500 to $100,000, with recipients receiving an average of $30,000, o£cials said. Willis and other Sandy Creek residents gathered in front of the governor’s mansion Nov. 21, advocating for new state funding designations that would tap into the state’s current surplus. The movement seeks to create a $500 million Texas Forever Fund that provides long-term disaster recovery assistance. State o£cials held a special legislative session in August to address disaster response shortfalls. “We all deserve a recovery system that actually works,” Willis said. “We are demanding a fund that cuts red tape.”

Five months later, recovery continues. Travis and Williamson counties, in partnership with the Central Texas Community Foundation, have awarded roughly $3.4 million in donations to 115 residents in a ¢rst round of funding Dec. 1. County o£cials are now shifting focus to local long-term recovery groups, like the Travis County Recovery Alliance and WilCo CARES— resident initiated multiagency partnerships of nonpro¢ts, faith groups and county o£cials that address unmet needs. Travis County Commissioner Ann Howard said the county has hired a consultant to help the organization meet legal requirements, as it works to become a regional group dedicated to future disaster recovery, ¢lling a gap at both county and city levels. A second round of funding from local CARES

Williamson County

Liberty Hill

Georgetown

Leander

Round Rock

Lago Vista

Austin

Travis County

NOTE: SEVERAL ZIP CODES IN THE AREA WERE NOT APPLICABLE. SOURCE: FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCYCOMMUNITY IMPACT

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Types of communities

Independent-living communities cater to older adults with limited care needs. Most include amenities, such as tness programs, housekeeping, and communal meals. Assisted-living communities specialize in providing care and supervision. These facilities frequently oer 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. Sta members are trained to help residents manage these diseases. Hospice care is intended to relieve symptoms and suering associated with a terminal illness in those who have been given six months or less to live. The patient must choose to forgo further curative treatment. Nursing home/skilled nursing facilities provide care to those with illnesses or mental conditions requiring full- time monitoring or medical care.

Isle at Cedar Ridge Type: assisted-living Opened: 2011 Cost: starting at $4,200 per month Total units: 84 Amenities: all meals included, housekeeping,

laundry, transportation, beauty shop, cafe, activity room, business center, wellness center, library, indoor gardening, movie theater, on-site nurses and rehabilitation

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• 2200 S. Lakeline Blvd., Cedar Park • www.integratedseniorlifestyles.com

Arden Courts Type: memory care Opened: 2002 Cost: $8,070 per month (private room) Total units: 60 residents

• 11005 Anderson Mill Road, Austin • www.livingwithcareassistedliving.com

The Clairmont Retirement Community Type: independent-living Opened: not provided Cost: ranging from $2,300-$3,500 per month Total units: 142 Amenities: housekeeping, hair salon, Wi-Fi, cable TV, utilities, three meals per day, transportation, activities, maintenance, pendants for emergency assistance, pet friendly, private patios and green space, one-story only • 12463 Los Indios Trail, Austin • www.sunshineretirementliving.com Everleigh Lakeline Type: independent-living Opened: not provided Cost: starting at $1,599 per month (one bedroom), $2,477 per month (two bedroom) Total units: 191 units Amenities: tness center, community garden, resident lounge, gaming area, coee bar and bistro, heated swimming pool, theater room, dog park and dog wash, pickleball court • 9821 N. Lake Creek Parkway, Austin • www.liveeverleigh.com Millhouse Residential Senior Care Home Type: assisted-living Opened: 2020 Cost: $5,500-$8,000 per month Total units: eight Amenities: medication management, 24-hour care, fall prevention program, customized care

Amenities: specialized sta trained in memory care, dedicated physicians and nurse practitioners, programming, family support groups, large courtyard space • 11630 4 Iron Drive, Austin • www.arden-courts.org

The Pavilion at Great Hills Type: assisted-living, memory care Opened: not provided Cost: starting at $4,870 per month (assisted living), $5,325 per month (memory care) Total units: 139 Amenities: art studio, game room, library, salon, tness classes, town outings, social events, housekeeping

Anointed Senior Living Austin Type: memory care Opened: May 1, 2024 Cost: starting at $5,495 per month Total units: 50

services, all-day meal service • 11819 Pavilion Blvd., Austin • www.paviliongreathills.com

Amenities: beauty salon, outdoor garden, free Wi-Fi, life enrichment programs, chef-prepared meals, concierge assistance, personal care, medication management, 24- hour maintenance

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• 10025 Anderson Mill Road, Austin • www.anointedseniorlivingaustin.com

Anity at Cedar Park (formerly Solea Cedar Park) Type: independent-living (active adult) Opened: 2017 Cost: $1,400 per month (one bedroom, one bathroom) Total units: 184 Amenities: pool, large range of community events,

Austin Wellness and Rehabilitation Type: hospice care, nursing home/skilled nursing Opened: not provided

Cost: not provided Total units: 121 beds

theater, library, tness center • 1520 Juliette Way, Cedar Park • www.afinityforliving.com

Amenities: in-house rehabilitation, dining facility, currently remodeling the entire building with marble oors, new paint and light xtures, adding in-house dialysis • 11406 Rustic Rock Drive, Austin • 512-335-5028

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Cost: starting at $3,035 per month, all inclusive Total units: 149 Amenities: on-site transportation, activity center, movie theater, dining room with scratch kitchen, weekly housekeeping, managers live onsite, utilities and meals included • 1531 Juliette Way, Cedar Park • www.maple-ridge.seniorlivinginstyle.com Mariposa at Cedar Park (formerly The Ranch) Type: independent-living Opened: 2004 Cost: $899-$1,484 for a one-bedroom, $1,299-$1,784

Total units: 163 Amenities: on-site salon and barber services, theater, wellness center, tness, library, activity center, skydeck • 3405 El Salido Parkway, Cedar Park • www.spectrumretirement.com

or Alzheimer’s • 1503 Medical Parkway, Cedar Park • www.monarchseniorliving.com

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The Auberge at Cedar Park Type: memory care Opened: 2014 Cost: starting at $5,190 per month Total units: 75 units, can accommodate 87

New Hope Manor Type: nursing home/skilled nursing, hospice care Opened: 1988 Cost: not provided Total units: 114 Amenities: 24-hour nurses, resident activity programs, rehabilitation • 1623 W. New Hope Drive, Cedar Park • www.caringhealthcare.net/newhopemanor

Highland Estates Type: independent-living Opened: 2009 Cost: starting at $2,500 per month Total units: 120

Amenities: three meals per day, activities scheduled throughout the week, family dinner once a month, town halls, activity programs, scheduled outings • 800 C-Bar Ranch Trail, Cedar Park • www.aubergecedarpark.com Cedar Pointe Health and Wellness Center Type: hospice care, nursing home/skilled nursing Opened: 2016-17 Cost: starting at $305/day Total units: 122 beds Amenities: 24-hour nursing care, in-house rehabilitation and wound care, private bathrooms, transportation, activities, private rooms • 1301 Cottonwood Creek Trail, Cedar Park • www.cedarpointehealth.com The Enclave at Cedar Park Senior Living Type: assisted-living, independent-living, memory care Opened: 2019 Cost: starting at $3,205 per month, additional care fees not included

Amenities: all meals included, utilities, cable television, housekeeping, transportation services, maintenance • 1500 N. Lakeline Blvd., Cedar Park • www.highlandestatesseniorliving.com Lakeline Oaks Retirement Community Type: independent-living Opened: 2009 Cost: not provided Total units: 128 Amenities: resort-style dining, free scheduled transportation, library • 1905 S. Lakeline Blvd., Cedar Park • www.rlcommunities.com Maple Ridge Gracious Retirement Living Type: independent-living Opened: 2018

for two-bedroom Total units: 180

The Pointe at Cedar Park Type: assisted living Opened: 1999 Cost: not provided Total units: 50

Amenities: pool, tness center, library, community room with full kitchen, dog park, laundry facility,

putting green, on-site management • 1301 W. Whitestone Blvd., Cedar Park • www.mariposacedarpark.com

Amenities: beauty salon and barber shop, curated grounds, walking paths, private dining, library, TV lounge, pet-friendly, onsite medical care, craft/hobby area, activity calendar

The Monarch at Cedar Park Type: assisted-living, memory care Opened: 2015-16 Cost: starting at $4,640 per month (assisted-living), $6,890 per month (memory care) Total units: 57 Amenities: multiple dining rooms, nature center, activity areas, movie theater, parties and social events, customizable care for patients with dementia

• 450 Discovery Blvd., Cedar Park • www.ssmgrp.com/communities/ the-pointe-at-cedar-park

Verena at Leander Type: independent-living

and bistro, exercise and weight room, movie theater, salon, recreation area with pool table and ping pong • 11350 Hero Way W., Leander • www.trueconnectioncommunities.com

Opened: not provided Cost: $3,500-$4,900 Total units: 156 Amenities: heated pool and hot tub, dining room

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Sagebrook Nursing and Rehabilitation Type: nursing home/skilled nursing, hospice care Opened: 2002 Cost: not provided Total units: 124 beds Amenities: on-site beauty shop, respite care, complex disease management • 901 Discovery Blvd., Cedar Park • www.caradayhealth.com/sagebrook Shenandoah Villa Assisted Living Type: assisted-living Opened: 2023 Cost: starting at $5,000 per month (semi-private), $6,000 per month (private) Total units: 11 beds Amenities: secure backyard and gazebo; children- and pet-friendly; bathing, grooming and medication services; activity room; meeting room; dining room; home cooked meals included • 1623 Shenandoah Drive, Cedar Park • 512-257-7526 The Springs Healthcare and Rehabilitation Type: nursing home/skilled nursing Opened: 2008 Cost: semi-private rooms $205 per day, jack-and-jill

Leander Station Senior Village Type: independent-living Opened: 2011 Cost: starting at $1,166-$1,550 per month (one bedroom, one bathroom) Total units: 192 Amenities: library, beauty salon, game room, pet stations, private patio or balcony, on-site laundry

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The Haven at San Gabriel Type: assisted-living, memory care Opened: 2024 Cost: not provided Total units: 70 Amenities: resort-style living, housekeeping, transportation to doctors appointments, resident outings • 1253 W. San Gabriel Parkway, Leander • www.thehavenseniorliving.com Hills at Leander Type: independent-living Opened: 2020 Cost: $899 per month (one bedroom, one bathroom) Total units: 288 Amenities: arts and craft room, beauty salon, theater, business center, beach-entry swimming pool, barbecue picnic area, athletic center, laundry, mail service, clubhouse lounge, elevators, 24-hour emergency maintenance

• 11450 Hero Way W., Leander • www.merrittcommunities.com

The Legacy at Crystal Falls Type: assisted-living Opened: 2016 Cost: $3,695 per month Total units: 70

Amenities: room service, three meals per day, weekly housekeeping and laundry, daily outings, medication management, 24-hour care • 1841 Crystal Falls Parkway, Leander • www.pegasusseniorliving.com/ the-legacy-at-crystal-falls-in-leander

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