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The Philomena

350 Philomena Drive

4.9(48 ratings)· Kyle average: 4.5

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Quick Facts

Total units
132
Licensed capacity
132 residents

Texas HHSC

Licensed operator
Philomena Assisted Living LLC
Transportation
Scheduled trips for appointments, shopping, and lunch outings
Location
About 30 minutes south of downtown Austin

What Families Think

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Reviewers consistently praise The Philomena's staff, cleanliness, and lively social atmosphere, with several naming specific team members for their warmth and helpfulness. Families and visitors describe the community as welcoming and well-run, though the review set is small and skews heavily positive with little critical feedback to weigh against.

What reviewers praise

  • Staff repeatedly praised by name for warmth
  • Building described as consistently clean and tidy
  • Lively, social atmosphere with engaged residents
  • Wide variety of activities including excursions and yoga
  • Chef-prepared meals with locally sourced ingredients
  • Scheduled transportation for appointments and outings

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

The Philomena is a senior living community in Kyle, Texas offering Assisted Living and Memory Care. Amenities include Professional Chef, Restaurant style Dining Room and Gathering / Activity Spaces. Families rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 48 reviews.

About The Philomena

The Philomena is an assisted living and memory care community in Kyle, Texas, located about 30 minutes south of downtown Austin. The community serves seniors from Kyle and surrounding areas in Hays County, offering both assisted living and specialized memory care services.

The community provides personalized assistance with daily living activities including dressing, bathing, grooming, medication management, housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance services. The Retreat, the community's memory care program, serves seniors living with Alzheimer's and dementia, offering individualized care levels in a supportive environment designed to relieve family caretaking responsibilities.

The Philomena features a full schedule of activities and programs, including games, brain-health activities, exercise classes like seated yoga, art projects, and excursions to local venues such as bowling alleys, museums, and art shows. All meals are chef-prepared and include locally sourced ingredients. Residents gather for social dining experiences, and the community emphasizes connections with Austin culture by featuring works from local artists throughout the facility.

The community provides scheduled transportation for medical appointments, shopping trips, and lunch outings. Spacious, modern apartments are designed specifically for seniors. The Philomena aims to create an active, modern atmosphere while supporting residents' independence and individual preferences.

Types of Care at The Philomena

Assisted LivingMemory Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Professional Chef
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • Salon / Barber
  • Transportation Services

Activities

  • Arts and Crafts
  • Birthday / Holiday Parties
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Games
  • Social Activities

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Reviews of The Philomena

4.9overall · 48 ratings combined

4.9★ on Google (48)

Christopher McNeil

Feb 2026

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The Philomena is such a beautiful and welcoming assisted living community. There’s a lively energy here, and the residents are social, engaged, and clearly enjoying life together. Lauren brings great creativity to activities, and Jewel is always warm and helpful when connecting with families. It’s just a genuinely fun, uplifting place to spend time.

Annie Hamm

Dec 2025

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My recent tour at The Philomena was outstanding, thanks to Jewel. She was welcoming, knowledgeable, and incredibly patient with all my questions. Her passion for the community really shines. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience! See you soon, Jewel!

Addison Fox

May 2025

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The Philomena is a wonderful facility with even better staff and residents. The building is always clean as a whistle and tidy, with ample space and activities for residents to enjoy themselves. Special shout outs to Lauren, Danielle, Priscilla, Jeanie, and the front desk staff for keeping things around the Philomena in tip-top shape!

Marsha Johnson

Feb 2025

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Really enjoy getting to know many of the residence and staff. Gives me joy to see their smiling faces each week.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does The Philomena offer?

The Philomena offers Assisted Living and Memory Care.

Where is The Philomena located?

The Philomena is located at 350 Philomena Drive in Kyle, Texas.

What do families say about The Philomena?

The Philomena carries a 4.9 out of 5 rating from 48 Google reviews. Reviewers consistently praise The Philomena's staff, cleanliness, and lively social atmosphere, with several naming specific team members for their warmth and helpfulness. Families and visitors describe the community as welcoming and well-run, though the review set is small and skews heavily positive with little critical feedback to weigh against. Reviews on MyLivingChoice come from families who confirmed a connection to the community and appear with the reviewer's first name and last initial.

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