LiveOak is an intentional community where individuals are supported in taking control of their own lives. Residents of LiveOak are individuals who have a desire to be actively engaged with their peers and the greater community of San Marcos.

LiveOak residents are adults, 18 years of age or older. Residents come from all over the United States and have a variety of cognitive disabilities; including developmental disabilities, mental health issues, brain injuries, and autism. We have three different program locations at LiveOak; the Ranch, an assisted living program in Martindale, TX, SmithHouse a small group home in San Marcos, and the LiveOak Apartments, an independent living program in downtown San Marcos.

LiveOak is not a memory care facility and does not admit individuals needing assistance due to Alzheimer’s or dementia.

The level of support required, the desires of the residents and their families, and availability are all considered when placing a resident at one of our three locations.

Individuals who are more independent and can be successful without overnight support or medication supervision would be good candidates for the LiveOak Apartments. Here, some residents have a roommate, while others live alone in one of five, two-bedroom apartments. Residents at the LiveOak apartments still have daily staff support, interaction with other LiveOak residents, access to community activities, case management, and transportation.

Those living at SmithHouse usually require extra levels of support, whether it's medication monitoring, greater physical accessibility, or a more structured daily schedule. SmithHouse can accommodate up to 10 residents in private and semi-private rooms.

The Ranch is home to a diverse group of individuals with varying abilities, though most require a moderate level of support. These residents enjoy regular outings to San Marcos, but with 63 acres, a swimming pool, a walking trail, and a recreation room for billiards, ping pong, games, and crafts, there is no shortage of activities for people right on the property.

If you are inquiring about someone who prefers to live in their own apartment or home yet still needs some level of assistance, please contact Rachel Medina at 512-357-4023 for information about our concierge services.

Our fee structure is a flat per-diem rate, based on the level of support a person requires and where they live. Our per-diem ranges from $200-$300 per day depending on placement and need, with an average daily rate of $250 a day.

All daily supports and services are included, except external professional healthcare services.

What does the cost include?

Most individuals are privately funded through trusts, workers comp, or private pay. Traditional insurance policies or government programs such as Medicare or Medicaid typically do not pay for our services but are often used for medical care and medication.

No. We are not a medical facility nor do we have nursing or therapy staff. We work closely with physicians and therapists in the San Marcos area who know our residents well. We monitor medical conditions, make doctors’ appointments, and provide care management services but we defer to the medical community for treatment.

Most residents have a private room and some share a bathroom with one other resident. A few bedrooms at SmithHouse are semi-private.

If you would like to take a tour of LiveOak or learn more about our program, please call (512) 357-4023.

We regularly schedule tours for interested families and know that coming to the program in-person is the best way to see for yourself what a unique program we offer.