Holiday Renaissance-Austin
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- 11279 Taylor Draper Ln, Austin, TX 78759
- (512) 580-7422
- 4.2 ( 19 reviews )
- Assisted Living and Independent Living
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About This Community
Living the retirement dream in Austin, Texas...what more could a person ask for?
From pleasant housekeepers, to attentive servers at mealtime and helpful maintenance technicians who are there when you need them, this community is the new extension of your family. We take pleasure in getting to know each of our residents and look out for their comfort and happiness. Our chefs prepare three delicious meals each day, served in our beautiful dining room. We provide housekeeping, linen services, fun and stimulating activities, off-site excursions, transportation to your personal appointments and a variety of classes and programs. Our warm, comfortable community and our friendly staff and residents will welcome you. We look forward to making your life easier any way we can.
In Austin, nature, history, and culture abound. Live music is no stranger to the street and 300 days of sunshine a year simply cannot be beat! What's not to love about retirement living at Renaissance-Austin?
Reviews
4.2
( 19 Reviews )
Dale
October 05, 2022
Holiday Renaissance-Austin was my second choice. It was very nice. I just didn't feel particularly good about the layout. Due to COVID protocols, they had the assisted living area quite a long way from the lobby area. So, my mom's apartment would have been a long way from the people. It was a beautiful area though. Being at the edge of the hill country, there are a lot of beautiful oak trees outside. It had a nice feel to it.
The people were very attentive. They responded quickly when I did an inquiry. The dining area looked like a restaurant-type environment rather than a cafeteria style. They came to the tables and waited on the residents. Everything looked pretty good. It seemed to be an older facility, but it was very well kept.
Andrea
September 04, 2022
I had an in-person tour of Holiday Renaissance-Austin. The property is in a nice location and it's quiet. It's at the back of the cul-de-sac in a residential area, which is super nice. It's got nice trees all around it. It is an older property. The apartments are being upgraded as they become available, but they were still lacking some of the more modern amenities. The bathroom was a little bit tighter than I would have liked it to be. There were visible spots of aging, especially on the exterior. There was somewhat of a pervading odor of dampness. The staff was nice enough. The director was a little bit condescending. I did not feel completely welcome. Instead of offering suggestions, she told me what to do, which I understand. But I got the feeling that she wasn't interested in our mother relocating there, so it's not on my list. The dining area looked lovely. The people there were lively and alert. The food smelled good. The menu looked very, very balanced and kind of wide-ranging. It looked nutritious. The rooms were adequate, but they were on the small side. They had some studio apartments. They make arrangements for outings to local museums or the symphony.
Rob
April 17, 2022
We liked Renaissance-Austin Senior Living. The problem with them is the fact that they only had a room upstairs on the second floor, and my mother didn't want to be on the second floor. They weren't wanting to work with us on that, they were just like "Well, this is what we have." Access is important. The room was a little smaller than the place we chose and the upkeep wasn't as good. It seemed that the paint at the assisted living was a little older and not quite as refreshed as some of the other places. The staff that gave us the tour was good but she seems kind of pushy. We were sitting on a small 36-inch table, and she looked at my wife almost the whole time, even though we were touring for my mom. She understood that, but she kept referencing all her questions to my wife. We're in it together, nothing wrong with asking us both, but she should have been pointing the direction more to me, so that was odd. The dining area was really small. I heard they have all the same activities as others, but I didn't observe any. They have a library and a fitness room. The assisted living seemed off by itself, it's a longer walk, not a part of the area. It seemed like everything was catered toward the convenience of independent living, that's what I didn't like. The place was clean and nice, it wasn't great but it was good. It seemed like the independent living area was nice, but the assisted living didn't have quite as much upkeep, so there were two different areas. I think they could try to be more accommodating towards the residents as far as getting them in a room that they would prefer to be in. I think they should make it seem like the assisted living was as high a priority as the independent living because it seemed like they were more focused on the quality of life for the independent living.
Stephanie
February 20, 2022
The staff in Renaissance-Austin was wonderful. The COVID protocols in place were really good. They checked the temperature, they had us sign in on a computer, so that it would be good for contact tracing and they wore masks. The place was very clean. The common areas were nice and seemed comfortable.
Heather
January 09, 2022
I had a fine tour experience at Renaissance-Austin. The facility seemed quite nice and folks seemed well cared for. The staff was very friendly. There were only 33 residents in their assisted living portion. The dining area for the assisted living was quite small, but the place seemed very clean.
The rooms were decent size with a nice sized window. The building seemed older though, but it depended on the room and how recently they have been redone. There was an area on each floor that residents could relax in, and all the floors had beautiful shared patios.
Christopher
November 18, 2021
Renaissance-Austin seems like a nice assisted living facility with nice caregivers and the staff was sweet. They showed me a studio apartment, I think it was 360 square feet, and it seems nice, well-lit, and comfortable. They seem to have a community center and then an activity coordinator that was there that seemed to plan lots of things for the people. There's also a library there and a cafeteria. I saw a big exterior courtyard and it's nice too. They didn't serve a full meal on the visit, but we took a menu and it looked fine. It was an adequate tour.
Janice
June 24, 2021
My mom is in Renaissance-Austin. She has this the security button, and the meals are served to her. They do things like karaoke, bingo, and all kinds of celebration. There's always something going on.
Vicki
December 20, 2020
My dad is in Renaissance-Austin and it's been pretty good. My dad has been treated well and he is being taken care of, that is for sure. I have a little bit of trouble getting in touch by phone but I can get in touch by text so that helps. But I believe they are administering meds properly. He just had his check-up from the doctor, and he is doing okay. He is in a situation where he is declining, and he is going to decline, but they are doing a good job of trying to maintain him as best as they can. I feel like in that respect it has been good. But I will say that we will probably look to move him into the VA because of the cost. It cost so much, and he is going to need more care and we won't be able to afford that.
I think the food is fine, but he does not like it because there is no salt in it because he cannot have salt. But he will tell you it is fine; he gets plenty to eat. At first he was forgetful about the salt, he would tell me it was not good, and I would tell him "Dad there is no salt in it" but he did report to the doctor the other day that he has been fed well. They're not having any activity right now. The most they can do is go outside of their rooms and visit the hallways but there is no gathering right now.
Diane
September 14, 2020
My husband has moved into Renaissance-Austin. I got to go in one of the vacant rooms and it had a door that connected it to the outside. The location was ideal for us. I liked that it had that outside entrance, so he's not so isolated with the whole COVID thing going on. If it wasn't for COVID I would've chosen a different room because he really didn't need the extra one bedroom, but it's a real plus to have that door that connects to the outside. It's really good for him. He has mobility issues, so because of that door right to the outside, it's easier for him to get in and out. He doesn't have to walk all the way down the hallway to the office. He just walks right outside and the cars are right there. They don't have memory care there, and that's a little bit of a downside because he's probably gonna get to the point where he needs memory care and we'll have to move, but this is ideal for right now. It's a really beautiful setting. It's up on a hill in a wooded area. It's beautiful, and it doesn't look like a hotel nursing home. I only saw the outside though. It's a little bit overpriced. They normally have activities, but there's nothing right now.
MB
The staff at Renaissance-Austin was very helpful, but the facility was way too spread out and too difficult to navigate for my handicapped father. There were elevators, stairs, and long hallways, which would be nice for a more ambulatory person. I've met people who live there who were very happy and just loved it, but it wasn't right for my father who is handicapped. The rooms were large, nice, and had kitchenettes. I was there off hours, but I looked at the calendar and I saw people doing things on their own. There was a group playing dominos or cards without an activity director, so there's a good community feel to the place, and the people definitely feel free to do things together.
Rupert
January 21, 2019
Renaissance-Austin was wonderful and beautiful. If I needed a place to stay for myself, I would definitely pick it. I enjoyed the staff, the meals, the preparation, the facilities themselves, and the tour. They were good. I'd rate it very highly. I liked it a lot. The staff was wonderful. They had beautiful grounds, furniture, and interiors. It looked like a very lively place. It's very well lit and well furnished.
Rhena
March 28, 2018
I was not at all impressed with Renaissance-Austin. The place was a dump for assisted living. They had no one in reception when we got there. The furniture in the common areas was all ratty and torn. I wouldn't put my mother in there. They had things that they said they offered, but we didn't see anybody out doing any activity at all. I saw one guy eating his lunch out of a Styrofoam container that they got from the independent living side of the house. Their independent living looked nice, but it was like a different world. They open two doors that were shut to be completely blocked off from the independent living part. From what I saw, they get food from the buffet from the independent living, and it's not restaurant style. They had terrible staff turnover. The people we talked to started the day before. It was not a good place.
Sherry373515
June 30, 2016
Renaissance-Austin is very nice. They have fabulous grounds, nice rooms, and nice people. The community is very well decorated.
Chad574471
June 22, 2016
I visited The Renaissance and liked it. The place is bigger than than other place I’ve visited. There are just parts of the building that needed updating. I was able to eat there, and the food was really good. They seemed to have a lot of programs to keep residents active.
TerriHOYVD
May 10, 2016
The Renaissance by Holiday Retirement is phenomenal. They are unbelievable. They were as good as the other facility except that they don’t have as much as extended type of care. The managers are superb. Their activities are wonderful. Their dining room is lively. Their residents are happy. The campus is lovely, but it is too big. The natural setting, the view, and the care that all of the staff take make you feel like you’re the most important person in the world. They took plenty of time and they took many calls. I had lunch with them. The food was good. The facility was very clean. The staff, everywhere I walk, they always smile and they say hello. It looks like they have plenty of activities. It is a little bit of an older property, but it is well kept. I am so impressed with the staff, the feeling, and the activities. They have activity transportation and they have people to help with what we needed help with. Overall, they do a wonderful job.
LarryESHGA
May 10, 2016
Renaissance is a very nice place, and I would recommend it. The staff is friendly. My aunt lives in a two-bedroom apartment. For a time, she didn't like the food.
Visitor103797150
March 30, 2015
I found Renaissance-Austin very friendly and active. I liked their rates better than most of the places that were so highly priced. The apartments looked very nice, clean, and reasonably updated. The staff seemed to be pretty well. They had exercise rooms and game rooms.
Visitor88565050
August 28, 2014
The food was really good at Renaissance Austin. Their buffet was very nice-looking and the food was good. Their chef brought a special dessert for my granddaughter. The rooms were a little bit on the small size. They were very clean. They put new carpet and paint your room before you move in. They have a lot of activities. They do a trip somewhere within 50 miles of Austin every Thursday. They have a lot of concerts and then they have guest speakers from University of Texas to come out and talk about different things. What I like best about this one is their grounds -- they were just beautiful.
ivettel
November 19, 2012
I went to visit Renaissance-Austin to spend a few days with my grandparents and it was probably the happiest I have ever seen them. To start off, the facilities are beautiful and located very close to the attractions Austin has to offer. The building itself is very large and the private suite is very spacious and definitely has the needs of senior citizens in mind. There are many activities that the residents can take a part of, such as a game room, TV room, pool table, a small gym, among other activities. What I loved the most was that they have a very independent lifestyle, but still do not have to worry about doing certain chores that would strain energy, such as housekeeping and laundry. Now they have more time to just enjoy themselves and explore new things that they could not have done in other places. The staff was also very welcoming and helpful when I went to visit and showed that a lot of thought is put into providing a relaxing environment for not just the residents, but also their families. It was an overall great experience and now I can rest easy knowing that my family is in good hands.
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