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Live in the Austin Original

Experience timeless, tasteful, eclectic senior living. Feel the energy every day. Where does small-town charm meet metro-cosmopolitan? Where do excellence, tradition and innovation intersect? Where can you have more fun in retirement than just about anywhere? Right here — in a true Austin original.

As part of the Life Care Services® family of Life Plan Communities — the nation’s leading developer and manager of senior living communities — Westminster has the resources and visionary leadership to help enhance the lives and lifestyles of older adults in Austin, TX.

Health Services

Assisted Living in Austin, TX

A little extra help can make a big difference.

It’s usually a loved one who first notices that routine activities of daily living like housekeeping, shopping, cooking and especially driving become increasingly difficult. It’s common to do an online search for an assisted living community, but it’s important to know the differences between a typical senior care facility and a Life Care community like Westminster.

Assisted living at Westminster includes a private apartment and provides help in a way that’s personal, one-on-one, and that allows people to feel comfortable, secure and independent. We create an atmosphere that invites social interaction and engagement in life, with just the right amount of support.

Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care in Austin, TX

The kind of care you’d want for yourself.

At the Arbour Health Center, we recognize that whatever the cause of memory loss, it affects more than just one person. Whether it’s Alzheimer’s or other types of dementia, we work with residents, family members and caregivers to create the perfect balance of day-to-day respect and care.

Memory Care Services

Our Alzheimer’s and dementia care services, in partnership with Heartfelt CONNECTIONS, provides the right level of care for every resident.

• Industry-leading, person-centered memory care
• Music & art therapy
• Aromatherapy
• Pet therapy
• Small group activities tailored to each residents’ capabilities to foster self-confidence
• Devices to stay connected with family and friends
• Licensed nursing staff on site 24/7
• Medication administration
• Assistance with activities of daily living
• Chef prepared cuisine to meet special dietary needs
• Emphasis placed on understanding and responding to each individual’s wants and needs
• Activities and socialization programming offered 24/7
• Access to a full continuum of care

Benefits for Loved Ones

• Dignity and a sense of pride and accomplishment in day-to-day activities
• Engaged eating with dementia-specific menu offerings
• Improved self-worth, self-esteem and overall well-being
• Reduced fear, anxiety and frustration

Benefits for You

• Comfort and peace of mind knowing your loved one is being taken care of by the best
• Ability to return to the loving relationship you once shared with your loved one
• Relief from being the caregiver, allowing opportunity to make the most of your time together
• Support for yourself and your family with resources, classes, counseling and other services as needed

Skilled Nursing & Long-Term Care

Clinical expertise with a warm, caring heart.

Whether you need short-term, post-hospital care, wound care, IV therapy or long-term care, the skilled nursing services at The Arbour Health Center combine compassion with advanced nursing competency. Our team of professionals places you and your needs at the center of everything we do. We create individual care plans that promote independence and lead to better outcomes — all in a comfortable, homelike setting.

Skilled Nursing Services at The Arbour

We offer advanced services and compassionate care. You might say it’s the best of both worlds.

• Post-hospital/surgical care
• Orthopedic rehabilitation
• Post-stroke rehabilitation
• IV therapies
• Wound care management
• Flexible admission hours

Senior Rehabilitation in Austin, TX

Getting you well. Getting you home.

For more than 10 years, the short-term rehabilitation services at Westminster have earned the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid’s 5-Star rating — the highest ranking possible.

Our rehabilitation team knows precisely how to help you regain the strength and mobility you need to reenter your regular life and get back to being your best. Whether you or a loved one is planning to schedule an operation or recovering from an event such as a stroke, heart attack or orthopedic surgery, a short-term stay at Westminster can help you transition from hospital to home.

Senior Rehabilitation Therapies

• Physical Therapy
  • Training in mobility, gait stability, posture and positioning
  • Exercise programs to increase muscle function, coordination and endurance
  • Joint and soft tissue mobilization to increase range of motion
• Occupational Therapy
  • Education and training in areas such as dressing, bathing, eating and grooming
  • Activities for memory, orientation and cognitive integration
  • Adaptive techniques or equipment to overcome physical disabilities
  • Strengthening and coordination exercises
  • Exercises to maintain normal joint movement to reduce the effects of arthritis or other conditions
• Speech Therapy
  • Recovery of speech, language and memory skills
  • Verbal and nonverbal communication, including programs for the hearing-impaired
  • Oral muscle strength and functioning required for speaking and swallowing
  • Appropriate dietary recommendations

Residential Living

Whether you call it residential living or independent living, the idea is the same. You do what you want, live how you’d like, and let us do the rest. Residential living at Westminster is maintenance-free senior living at its finest. In fact, we have our own philosophy of hospitality — Extraordinary Impressions® — that anticipates your needs, caters to your preferences and frees you completely from everyday chores. Living here has all the comforts of home with none of the work.

Residential Living Features

• Studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom independent living floor plans
• Balconies and patios in select floor plans
• Fully equipped kitchens
• Contemporary finishes
• Window treatments
• Walk-in closets and additional storage
• Individually controlled heating and AC
• Complimentary transportation

Convenient Services

• Westminster’s Life Care health services package
• Lifetime interior and exterior maintenance
• Regularly scheduled group transportation
• Weekly housekeeping
• Concierge services
• Wellness programming
• All utilities, except telephone
• On-site banking and postal services
• Complimentary Wi-Fi and cable
• Resident-only internet portal for: Special notifications, Dining menus, Monthly newsletters, Weekly activity calendars, Resident phone directories, Residents’ handbook, Important memos and documents

Extra Amenities

• Restaurant-style dining in The Laurel, featuring fine, chef-prepared cuisine using fresh ingredients
• The Bistro offering healthy selections (including gluten-free) for casual dining
• Private dining to entertain friends or family
• Guest sleeping accommodations
• Beauty salon and barbershop
• Fully equipped fitness center with personal trainer
• Heated indoor swimming pool and spa
• Studios for Tai Chi and yoga
• Walking trails
• Harris Bell Hall with dance floor
• General store
• Business services with copier and complimentary fax
• Club rooms for cards and games
• Multidenominational chapel
• Library stocked with books and periodicals