Food not so good. Ask for a meal before you decide to live here! I have family here and they comment the food has gotten worse over the last year or so. Lots of fried food, gravies, or cheese over everything. They have shared their concerns with management but no accommodations. They end up buying food and making more meals while still paying the full price for the facility. read more

I've lived here for over ten years. I was orginally attracted to the Conseratory for the warm welcome I received from residents and the vibrancy of the community. That is still the case and I especially enjoy eating with my friends. Our menus are varied with many healthy options. We have an extensive salad bar, daily choice of soup, and three entrees to select from (plus desserts). If nothing appeals, we have the option of ordering something from the "Always Available Menu" which includes such items as grilled chicken or fish, hamburgers, grilled cheese sandwich, etc. We even have vegetarian options which started in response to resident requests. There is a wide variety of activities and exercise programs to keep us busy, interested and healthy. I also appreciate having transportation provided now that I've sold my car. Our driver tries very hard to get me to all my appointments as I don't have the option to use Uber due to my use of a mobility scooter. read more

We toured several places in Austin and the surrounding areas. The positive energy of the residents was the highlight that brought us back to the Conservatory at North Austin. My mother-in-law moved in with great apprehension, but just a few days later we began to receive enthusiastic phone calls excited to share her day's adventures. She loves her new home. It's been amazing! We would like to give a shout out to Tricia who guided us throughout the process and went above and beyond to ease any of our concerns. She was always available and even helped us organize a furniture delivery before my mother-in-law moved in. Additionally, we have been pleased with the friendliness of all the staff members we have met - the front desk, dining area, housekeeping, maintenance, etc. The community is thriving due to all the efforts from the Conservatory's compassionate staff. read more

My mother moved into the community 2 weeks ago. Our experience with the initial visit was great, with Tricia being super helpful. Tricia made sure she understood what was important to my mother and showed us multiple apartments. The main selling points of the conservatory over where my mother was previously is: 1. Conservatory has an incredible amount of activities EVERY DAY. From multiple exercise activities, social activities, and excursions. 2. The price is lower and much much more stable 3. Lots of people- much more social and active 4. Friendly staff - not just friendly but also helpful 5. Movies and happy hour each day Overall it was an easy decision to move there read more

The Conservatory is Austin's best and most affordable option for mid-grade independent living for seniors. Every resident has their own apartment with a communal dining room (adjusted for Covid), transportation, group activities, and amenities such as a senior-focused gym, movie theater and dog park. And they have safety features such as wearable alarms, and wellness checks if residents don't open their door by noon. Our mother has been there for 4 years and it has been a great place for her. Most other places cost more and offer less. I looked at every other option in town, and you would have to pay significantly more (like $2-3,000 a month more) at a luxury facility to get better accommodations and services. Meals are included, but residents do have full kitchens and most will buy some of their own food. The cafeteria food quality can go up and down, especially with Covid. Generally, the management is responsive to any concerns you may have and will work with you to resolve issues. They always seem to do their best to see that residents are happy. read more

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My family selected The Conservatory at North Austin for mom for several reasons: 1. The facility is beautiful and very clean. 2. The staff is PHENOMENAL! Cheerful, kind, happy, engaging and caring. 3. Activities abound! There is always something for everyone including happy hour every day that often includes someone playing an instrument and singing. 4. Meals are healthy, delicious and varied. The dessert selection is my mom's favorite :] 5. Once a month (weather permitting) there's a party by the pool with a live band. The residents all enjoy this tremendously. 6. Movie night every night in their theater. 7. They have transportation that takes the residents anywhere from the grocery store to a doctor's appointment, if needed. 8. Housekeeping services weekly. The housekeeping staff is always thorough and timely. Should a change of schedule be necessary, the residents are notified right away. Overall it is like living on a cruise ship! I will end my review by saying my mom was NOT on board with this move when this journey began but less than 12 months later, she simply could not imagine her life anywhere else! She loves her new friends, she loves the sense of community, she loves the activities and she loves not being alone and bored all the time. This place is perfect for seniors! Truly life-changing! read more

I write this as I am currently in the THICK of the HUGE transition of moving and downsizing my Mom to a senior community, and I honestly feel like God answered my prayers with the Conservatory and especially with the earth angel that is Tricia Lohbeck! I visited this community and within MINUTES I knew this was the place for my Mom! I mean when I say, the residents there are THRIVING and genuinely so happy! The facility is so beautiful and EVERYONE there (every staff included) is kind and engaged and active! Tricia is SO knowledgeable and has gone above and beyond to help me problem solve and truly hold my hand like she is my own family through this overwhelming process! She is a wealth of knowledge and has incredible resources! My Mom moves in a few weeks and she and I can't wait for her new beginning! Tricia has made us feel like family and my Mom hasn't even met Tricia or been to this location yet... but with multiple calls and FaceTimes with us both, my mom is "excited for her future there"! (her words not mine) :-))) If you are searching... SEARCH NO MORE... you have found your answered prayer for yourself or your loved ones to THRIVE in this very important and beautiful chapter of life! Also... there is always something going on to get involved with! When I spoke to some of the residents they all said they "feel like they live on a cruise ship"! (happy hour every day at 4 - and the happy hour lounge was FULL - sign me up!) This community and Tricia are magic!!! I am forever grateful!! I can't wait to make beautiful memories there with my Mom!! THANK YOU TRICIA!!! You really are an earth angel! :-))) read more

I am the Business Office Manager here at the Conservatory at North Austin (TX). I will celebrate my 1st-year work anniversary in early May 2022. I have worked in the Senior Living industry for 4 years. I feel that this is a spectacular independant living community, with a stellar staff, dedicated to quality customer service. We each work hard to ensure the happiness and comfort of the residents The company, Discovery Senior Living, has nearly three decades of experience owning, operating, and managing successful, award-winning senior living communities, of which The Conservatory at North Austin is one. Come for a visit, tour the community, have lunch and talk with our residents. You'll love it! I do! read more

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I decide to write this review as a warning to any prospective employees. The residents are great, but if you end up working for JACK the Food Service Director, you will soon regret it. HE IS A COMPLETE BULLY. He is extremely condescending and incredibly immature for an [old] 65 year old man. Many people who work under him readily admit how much they hate working for him which is why the kitchen can't keep anyone. read more

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The time had come. My elderly, disabled veteran father was no longer in the shape to live alone in a drafty old farmhouse in rural East Texas. Maintaining the multi-acre yard, making endless home repairs, and dealing with general upkeep around the property had become unworkable. Declining health (especially vision, hearing, and balance) were making driving a dangerous proposition, and the lack of reliable health care providers in close proximity meant many missed appointments due to absence of safe transportation to caregivers over 45 miles away. Social isolation and risk of serious injury was growing. Most importantly, no responsible blood relatives who cared to help lived within a 5 hour radius. Something had to change. After months of gentle persuasion (and after a few serious falls), Dad finally agreed to come to Austin to be near his children and grandchildren, but only on the the condition that his new apartment home provided as much privacy & independence as he desired. As his kids, our conditions were that the place be convenient for us to access, offer onsite transportation & enrichment activities, have staff members like angels, and provide a community of seniors who were clearly very happy to live there. We searched for weeks and visited several options in the Austin area, but nothing could top what we found at The Conservatory at Wells Branch. Here is just a sample of the amenities included with their inclusive monthly apartment rental fee: --gated parking area --secure entry/exit system with key fobs for automatic door opening --24/7 concierge service --24/7 alert pendant for falls and other non-911 situations --onsite home health services (for those with doctor's orders) --30 gourmet meals per month in the elegant dining hall --daily continental breakfast and happy hour in the bistro --weekly housekeeping services --basic cable TV --gym & fitness classes tailored to elders --outdoor pool --game room with regular card & domino matches --library, lounge, salon (with fee-based services via contracted operator), and business center onsite --movie theater with regular screenings of new films, sporting events, etc. --onsite church services on Sundays, one Catholic, one nondenominational --weekly outings via 21 passenger van for shopping, cultural events, and entertainment --transportation via town car for medical appointments within a 25 mile radius --monthly live performing arts from local musicians and others When visiting, we were impressed with how many different residents came over to chat with us to describe their positive experiences living there. Some we met had lived there more than 5 years and stated that they'd never want to live anywhere else. All of the staff members we met were invariably friendly, patient, and kind, but their job was to sell us on this place, so the resident testimonials held more sway. After checking out the property and seeing the 690 square-foot single bedroom apartment that would become Dad's, we enjoyed a great meal in the dining hall, which is staffed by a chef and students from a local culinary school. Observing so many happy seniors going about their days, as independent as they wanted to be in a range of health & mobility, gave us further confidence that this was really the right place for Dad. An important question was cost. In our family's case, we found the monthly expense to be significant, but reasonable when all of the services and amenities were considered. We were able to negotiate a 20% discount by signing a 2 year lease and locking in that rate for the first 24 mos. See listing on Caring.com for basic pricing info. Also worth mentioning: the fact that 3 of us siblings who agree on almost nothing could present a unified front of support for Dad's move to the Conservatory was itself a minor miracle and says a great deal about how fantastic this place is. It's been about a month now since he moved in, and I'm so thankful that we were able to find such a wonderful place in which our patriarch can thrive through his golden years with lowered stress and higher joy. It has been a relief to now be able to see him almost every day, and to know that even when I'm not there, he has several levels of care available to him on his terms. Best of all, I know that I'm now not alone in sharing the burden of his care, as I have a team of caring staff and neighbors to help me keep an eye on my dad's day-to-day well-being. They even give him a call each day if his door hasn't been opened by noon just to say hello and ensure that he's okay. The Conservatory is family owned, with senior apartment living communities for ages 55 plus in Austin, Keller, Spring, Plano, and The Woodlands. Additional amenities are available for a fee, such as covered parking, private garages, and more. Learn more about the Conservatory's award-winning approach to senior living by checking out http://conservatorysenior.com. read more

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Had looked at several senior living communities in Austin before I had my interview at the Conservatory. My host was Tricia Lohbeck. She was very personable, knowledgeable, and thorough. I was impressed with the tour of the facility. It is well kept and clean. Residents were very friendly and introduced themselves without a prompt. I was looking for a 2 bedroom 2 bath apartment. One was available. It is spacious and the layout is very functional. The list of amenities is quite long. The cost is very reasonable, especially when you consider the high standard of the facility. Tricia was extremely helpful in getting me settled and making me feel welcomed. The food served in the dinning room is very good with a broad selection. I highly recommend The Conservatory At North Austin. I plan to be here a long time. Tricia was so kind, helpful & went out of her way-all staff is welcoming too. Amazing staff and run very well! read more

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Lies and deceit in an effort to get you to sign a contract. Verbal promises made and not followed through, worse than buying a used car. Shame on you for trying to take advantage of the elderly read more

What can I say!!!! I absolutely love it here. I've known Tricia Lohbeck for 3 years now and would only want to be at a community where she is at-such a special person she is-theres certain people you meet in this life that make an impact on you for the good and she is one of them. Conservatory is lucky to have her here. She is the sweetest gal with a heart of gold and has always gone above and beyond and her smile warms my heart. She is meant to be in the senior industry because she's genuine, caring, understanding, kind and full of energy. she really cares about the well-being of others and it shows. Just talk to her and you can feel here sincerity and honesty. When I learned she came to this community I knew I had to see it for myself. I was blown away the 1st minute Tricia even told me about here. She was telling me how special and well run this place is and she got me excited to see it. It's gated, very nice and perfect for me. Tricia explained to me why this community was so special and now I can say for myself that she was 100% right. I moved in and I'm so much happier. Glad I get to be at a community where that ball of sunshine Tricia is and I am also glad that all the other staff are a delight too. I am a picky eater and I love the food. Joe, the executive director, is one of the people Tricia was bragging about to me and again she was right. Joe is nice, professional and friendly. He even came to check on me the other day. I can tell he cares about the residents and their happiness. He is the right person for the job! Combined with Tricia, Joe and the other friendly staff I've met I know this place is run very well. I've met a few residents and they are also very welcoming. If you want a nice atmosphere, great apartment, good food, friendly staff and things to look forward to come to conservatory. I cannot say enough about Tricia because she's just a gem and im happy to learn and see that all the other staff is great too. Thank you guys! Such a nice community with great amenities and there's always something going on. I like the fact this is a very active place and doesn't feel facility like at all-it's upscale and homey. Thank you Tricia for bringing me here. Thank you Joe for being so welcoming. Im finally happy and know this is where I belong. Move here. Don't doubt it. This is the best senior community in town. read more

My mother has lived here since February. It's been a lifesaver for her. The staff is great and food is delicious.

I took my mother to The Conservatory At North Austin to look and possibly move in. Tricia Lohbeck made such a great 1st impression that we knew we had to move my mom there. Tricia is so compassionte, caring, energetic, friendly, genuine, knowledgeable, and one of a kind! Ball of energy she is. I could sense that when I first spoke with her over the phone-we really connected an felt as though I could relate and formed a bond immediately so I knew I had to tour. When I toured I saw and felt that her and the team truly put residents first which was heartwarming to see. Tricia showed us around and it was absolutely amazing. I first went to see it on my own and then I took my mother. Tricia was very helpful with talking to my mom about the positives of moving into an independent retirement community and was so helpful going out of her way to explain everything thoroughly. She showed us the spacious 1 bedroom apartment that is absolutely lovely. The storage that my mom gets in her unit is amazing for a retirement community. My mom was super excited about the heated pool and water aerobics. They also have exercise classes and a workout room. They have a salon, billiard room and so much more! When Tricia told my mom about the Happy Hours she really got excited and now my mom is having so much fun! The dining room and the food is also top notch! I tried the lunch along with my mom-very good. My mom signed that day for the apartment becauseTricia sold us on it immediately and was pleasantly surprised to see how friendly all the other staff was too. She has moved in since. James LaBonte is the executive chef and the food has stayed top notch! Tricia, Joe and all of the staff are engaged in the retirement living with all of the residents. I couldn't have asked for a better place for my mom to be! Thank you Tricia and everyone for really making an impact on my moms happiness. read more

Resident for 8 years. Love this place. Facility, staff, and food is great. Perfect for truly independent living.