Querencia at Barton Creek

10/03/2025

75% of people who fall weren't using their assistive device when it happened. They thought they didn't need it for that short walk.

Physical therapist Kerry Miller shares the simple safety steps that actually work:

🟣 using gait belts during transfers,
🟣 keeping assistive devices with you at all times (no "furniture cruising"), and
🟣 always locking wheelchair and bed brakes.

Small habits. Big difference.

Find out more about how Lifespace Communities prioritize fall prevention in the video.

09/30/2025

What Are the Three Most Important Things You Can Do to Prevent Falls?

Falls are the leading cause of injury in older adults—but most can be prevented. Physical therapist Kerry Miller breaks down the three key steps:
1️⃣ stay active with exercises like walking and tai chi,
2️⃣ make the home safer by removing rugs and adding grab bars (especially in bathrooms where most falls happen), and
3️⃣ schedule regular health checkups for vision, hearing, and medication reviews.

When choosing a senior living community, look for one that prioritizes fall prevention—not just reacts to it.

Watch the video to find out more about preventing falls.

09/30/2025

A big thank you to the 8th graders of St. Micheal’s for volunteering their time in Assisted Living and Memory Care! Your kindness and energy brought so much joy to our residents, and they truly appreciate it!

09/27/2025

Why is preventing falls important?
Because one fall can double the risk of falling again — leading to serious injuries and loss of independence.

That’s why our rehabilitation team is so vital:
👣 Physical Therapists build strength, balance, and confidence
🏠 Occupational Therapists make daily life and home environments safer
🧠 Speech Therapists support memory, problem-solving, and communication that impact safety

🎥 Watch the video to see how our team works together to keep older adults safe and independent.

09/09/2025

Our residents recently hit the runway in style, modeling beautiful pieces courtesy of The Gift Solution. 💃🕺 From classic looks to bold statements, the show was filled with smiles, laughter, and plenty of applause.

Thank you to The Gift Solution for bringing fashion to our community and to our residents for being such fabulous models!

08/29/2025

🎨✨ Querencia’s halls turned into a true art district this week! With over 50 incredible pieces of art created by more than 15 talented residents, our community came alive with creativity and inspiration.

Thanks to the generosity of our residents, families, and friends, the silent auction raised over $5,000 to support Querencia’s Team Member Emergency Fund ❤️.

We are so grateful to everyone who shared their gifts and those who gave in support—together, we make a beautiful difference!

08/14/2025

🎉 This year, Lifespace is celebrating 49 incredible years of creating vibrant communities! 🥳

To mark the occasion, our very own Shora Um, Lifestyles Manager at Querencia, created a heartwarming video about why our space is such a special place to live, work, and thrive. 💛

Here’s to 49 years of connection, care, and community — and many more to come! 🥂

Welcome to “That 70s Space – Querencia”!Set to the groove of Funkytown, Team Querencia shows what it means to live life together. From hallway dance moves to...

06/20/2025

🎉 Querencia Turns 18! 🎉

We had a Solid Gold celebration to remember as Querencia marked 18 incredible years! ✨ Residents and guests enjoyed a dazzling variety show followed by music and dancing with the unforgettable The Defibrillators keeping the energy high all night long.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this anniversary shine. Here’s to the memories we’ve made—and many more to come! 🥂💃🕺

05/30/2025

🌸 May was full of vibrant moments at Querencia! 🌟

Residents celebrated Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with meaningful experiences, including Ikebana—the Japanese art of flower arranging—and a delicious culinary journey to Korea.

We also enjoyed a beautiful outing to Zilker Park Botanical Garden and came together in gratitude during a heartfelt Memorial Day celebration. 🌺🌿🍜🇺🇸

There’s always something special blooming at Querencia!

05/06/2025

We’re pleased to live in a progressive city like Austin that continues to support older adults with innovative solutions like this. Thank you, Uber, for making transportation more accessible and comfortable for seniors. 🚗👏

Read more about the new ride experience being piloted right here in Austin:

Senior accounts feature larger text, fewer steps, and optional support from loved ones.

04/24/2025

🎉 Huge congratulations to Querencia residents Harlan Conkey and Allen Jones for completing the Cap10K in Austin! 🏃‍♂️💪 Your energy and determination are truly inspiring — way to go, Harlen and Allen! 👏

04/21/2025

🎉🎂 A very special shoutout to four of our amazing residents who recently celebrated their 101st birthdays! 🥳 Your lives are a true inspiration, and we are honored to celebrate this incredible milestone with each of you.

At Querencia, we believe in living life to the fullest at every age—and these remarkable centenarians are proof that aging well is not only possible, it's joyful. 💐💖

Here’s to 101 years of wisdom, laughter, and unforgettable memories!