About Us
At Lavender Springs in Austin, Texas, we offer a warm, supportive senior living setting for older adults and families. This page shares our story, our culture, and the people who help make our community feel welcoming and comfortable.
A Small Community in Hill Country Austin
Lavender Springs is a small, intimate, 16 resident assisted living home nestled in Hill Country outside Austin, Texas. Needing assistance doesn’t mean giving up the right to live in a beautiful place. In Lavender Springs, you’ll get the perfect combination of housing and personalized support, with gorgeous views everywhere you look.
Tommy and Jana Gillis started Lavender Springs after taking care of Tommy’s beloved grandmother, Aileen Gillis, for many years. At the time, there were very few options available for senior citizens needing assistance. Tommy and Jana Gillis now work to make sure that people who need these resources can find them.
Our mission is to serve the senior community by providing them with exceptional care so they can feel happy and comfortable and so their families can have peace of mind – all while making friends in this beautiful place we call home.
Dedicated to Quality Care
Lavender Springs is proud to be a Christian-owned and operated business with business practices based on Christian values and beliefs. Our faith drives our decisions and choices; it challenges us to serve others with a spirit of humility. We believe the combination of our beliefs and compassion creates the foundation for our beautiful, warm, and welcoming atmosphere. Our faith guides us to provide better services for our residents and build better relationships with our employees, community, and vendors.
Mission
To provide supportive senior living in a welcoming environment, with care that respects dignity, comfort, and individual needs.mod.
Vision
To be a trusted community where seniors feel at home and families feel reassured through consistent, compassionate support.
People behind Lavender Springs
We are a team committed to creating a calm, supportive community experience. We believe trust is built through consistency, communication, and a genuine respect for each resident.
Jana Gillis
Elizabeth Simpson
Jill Benwill & Jim Benwill
Jim and Jill take care of what matters most to residents- Food & Fun! Jill makes sure the residents love whatever is served to them. Jim keeps the residents engaged in conversations and activities. Together, they enrich the lives of everyone- including staff!
Katie Hamilton
What Level of Care Do You Need?
Discover the level of care you or your family member requires.
Explore our welcoming spaces and moments that make every day special
Browse photos to get a better feel for our community setting and everyday spaces. Many families find it helpful to view the gallery before scheduling a tour.
Get the answers you need about us
Find clear answers to common questions, helping families feel informed and confident in their care decisions.
What is the difference between nursing home and assisted living?
There are many differences between assisted living care and nursing homes. Overall, the main difference is that nursing homes provide medical and personal care in a clinical setting, while assisted living primarily provides personal care in a home-like, social setting.
What does Medicare cover for assisted living?
Medicare-covered wellness services offered to assisted living residents are covered, as they would certainly be for any Medicare recipient in any kind of living situation. Yet Medicare will certainly not pay any one of the prices of residency or of everyday custodial treatment, such as aid with bathing, clothing, and also eating.
What is the difference between independent and assisted living?
Independent living neighborhoods largely focus on offering the social demands of citizens, as numerous are able to live independently without much support. Assisted living areas sustain those who need aid with tasks of everyday living while allowing homeowners to live as separately as feasible.
How does assisted living work financially?
Many families cover assisted living prices using private funds– usually a combination of savings, Social Safety and security advantages, pension plan repayments as well as a pension. Nevertheless, there are some government programs and monetary devices that can use assistance spending for assisted living.
Is assisted living the same as long term care?
An assisted living facility is a “house away from home” designed to supply custodial care in a setting that resembles an individual residence. For the most part, locals of assisted living communities maintain a higher functional capability than those of lasting nursing care facilities.