Silverado Barton Springs Memory Care Community

I recently had the opportunity to tour Silverado and had the pleasure of meeting Margarita, the Family Ambassador. She was warm, knowledgeable, and really took the time to listen to my concerns and answer my questions. She never made me feel rushed or pressured. Honestly just felt like a comfortable conversation with someone who understood how emotional and overwhelming this process can be. You can also tell how much she genuinely cares about the residents. Her love for them really shows. One of the things I appreciated most was how lively the community felt. The residents were dressed, out and about, and engaged in their day. Everyone looked well cared for, and the atmosphere felt happy and welcoming. I also noticed plenty of staff throughout the community, which gave me a lot of peace of mind. I’m taking my time deciding, but I walked away from Silverado feeling really good about my experience there. Finding the right memory care community for a loved one is such a big decision, and I truly appreciated the kindness, information, and reassurance I received during my visit and after.

I recently toured the community, and it was an amazing experience. Having worked in Memory Care facilities for 15 years, I was truly impressed. One of the residents was playing the piano—and quite well, I might add. Throughout the building, groups of residents were actively engaged in various activities that fit their level of cognitive involvement. The rooms and décor felt like walking into someone’s home rather than a care facility. Most of all, the culture stood out. It was evident that the environment was caring, comfortable, and centered on the residents’ well-being. It was a wonderful experience.

My brother and I have been dealing with the challenges of my mom’s diagnosis for several years. We finally relocated her to Austin in April 2025 to a “high end” hybrid assisted living/memory care community that we had chosen. Unfortunately, the memory care portion was not really the focus or strength of that community, and when mom broke her hip last summer, we re-evaluated and looked far and wide in the Austin area for the best dedicated memory care community money could buy. Thank goodness we found Silverado Barton Springs! We relocated Mom there last summer and it’s been a true blessing for her and our family. Thinking about their impact on Mom brings me to tears every time. The staff from top to bottom are dedicated, hard working, highly competent and compassionate people. They greet each member of the community like family, many times with a kiss on their forehead and “I love you”. I’ve seen this hundred of times myself. The staff is trained to act “like you are in the residents home, because you are!” Seems so obvious once you hear it, but it’s this mindset that permeates the place and makes it feel as much like home as possible for these residents. The community design is warm and inviting, has multiple pet residents, and has regular activities targeted to memory care patients. Mom is a dog lover and this brings a smile to her face multiple times a day. Finally, Mom’s gregarious demeanor and positive attitude have resurfaced. She smiles and engages nearly nonstop with the rest of the community. Sure, she has her off days, but she’s mostly relaxed and enjoying herself and her new home. Silverado has a unique and unrivaled spot at the top of the memory care community business - principally because they think of the business as a mission than anything else - and from top to bottom they live it. It’s done amazing things for our family, and I don’t know if I can ever thank them enough.