The Best Independent Living Communities in Dallas County, TX

"Landon at Lake Highlands is independent living with extra assistance if needed. The staff is very friendly. They have a very low turnover rate. This place has been open for 17 years, and they have someone who has been working here since the beginning of the conception of the agency. I like that about it. It seems like they like to work here, and they're not here for a paycheck, which is nice. They have a pool that is open during the warmer season. I like that because I can do water exercises for my arthritis. They also have a physical therapist on staff which is helpful as I'm recovering from a knee replacement surgery. I have a two-bedroom apartment, but they also have one-bedrooms and studios. The apartments are very nice. Housekeeping is included as part of the rent that you pay. They have washer and dryer hookups in the apartments, so you can do your laundry in your apartment instead of having to use a public machine. I like that, too. They provide full kitchens in the apartments. If you choose to do your own cooking, you can. You can benefit from their prepared meals as well. The chef is very good. They provide three meals a day, and they're open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., which is kind of nice. I'm blind, but my relatives said it's a very clean place. I also think it's well-kept. I have not experienced any activities as of yet because this is my third weekday. However, they have lots of activities. They also have nondenominational worship services on the premises. It is a pet-friendly community, which I like because I want to get a dog. My brother said that they have a fitness center and a gym with some nice equipment."

"I will move into The Reserve at North Dallas. I liked it because it was very clean and nice, and there were a lot of people who worked there in the hallway. The room was very nice. We looked at the room, and a friend of mine came with me. The lady who helped us was excellent. Her name's Brittany. She answered all our questions, and she wasn't pushy. They have a refrigerator and a stove. They have a full kitchen, and they also have washers and dryers. They drove across town to come to pick me up because I was wheelchair-bound, and I didn't have a way to get over there. So, they used their vehicle and came over across town, picked me up, and took me over to the place. Then, I took a tour, and they brought me home. The food was good, but they accidentally brought me one of the wrong things."

"I toured Emerson On Harvest Hill. Everything was nice. I didn't have anything bad to say about it. They were polite and answered all the questions that I had for them. They provide three meals a day. The facility was nice, neat, and much more than I expected."

"I moved to the independent living community of The Bentley in Dallas. Everything is very clean. The staff is friendly and made me feel welcome. The food is good, and the dining area is nice. They have plenty of activities that you could go to. I go to their bingo, and they also have movies. They have TV nights like last Thursday, where we got together and watched a football game and had popcorn. I don't have any complaints."

"I toured Signature Pointe. They have very nice and courteous employees there. The people that live there are very nice and friendly. The whole environment looked very clean and very nice. The apartments were nice and clean. They had a lot of space. They always had something going on which was good. I enjoyed that. They have a nice lake outside. You can see the ducks and all that, so it's very, very nice."

Nestled in the heart of Richardson, Texas, The El Dorado offers a vibrant independent living experience tailored for active seniors seeking comfort, community, and convenience. Located at 714 W Arapaho Road, this welcoming community provides a range of thoughtfully designed studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, starting from 325 square feet, each equipped with kitchenettes, private patios or balconies, and emergency response systems for peace of mind. Managed by Holiday Retirement, The El Dorado combines the charm of a close-knit neighborhood with the amenities of a resort-style residence. Residents at The El Dorado enjoy a rich array of amenities that cater to diverse interests and lifestyles. The community features restaurant-style dining with chef-prepared meals accommodating various dietary needs, including vegetarian, gluten-free, and low-sodium options. Daily life is enlivened by engaging activities such as art classes, fitness programs, karaoke nights, and wine tastings. For relaxation and socialization, residents can visit the on-site beauty salon, library, game room, or take leisurely strolls along the walking paths. The community is also pet-friendly, welcoming both cats and dogs. Safety and accessibility are paramount at The El Dorado, with features like wheelchair-accessible units, emergency call systems, and 24-hour supervision. The multilingual staff, fluent in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese, ensures effective communication and personalized care. Located near essential services and attractions, residents have easy access to healthcare facilities like The Heart Hospital Baylor Plano, shopping centers such as Collin Creek Mall, and recreational spots including Heights Park. Complimentary transportation services further enhance the convenience, allowing residents to explore the vibrant Dallas-Fort Worth area with ease.

"My mother has moved into The Wellington at Arapaho. She has been there for two months as a resident, but she was there for two weeks before that in assisted living. She liked it. We talked with the marketer, Jennifer, and she really helped in making our decision by explaining all the attributes that they had to offer. They wear their call buttons. They have one that they're supposed to press in the morning when they get up. They have a full-time chef. They're offered three meals today, but they also have a little kitchenette. They had different-sized units, but we opted for the unit that we had because it had a kitchenette. They have one that does not have a kitchenette, and then they have one that has a full-sized kitchen and has more than one bedroom. The tenants are very happy about being there. We did talk to a lot of the tenants there, and they all had a lot of good things to say about it. With all of that, it's pretty much cinched it in that that was where we were comfortable with leaving her, and she was very excited about moving there. She has access to a doctor and a nurse if it's needed, but she's pretty much self-sufficient. They have call buttons if they need it for assistance, like helping with the shower or changing the sheets on the bed, or something like that, but not so much medical-related. They have game rooms, craft rooms, a restaurant sit-down type of cafeteria, and a music area. Sometimes, they'll have people come in and play music at the facility. They'll have entertainment. They have all kinds of offerings. Sometimes, they'll have enough people to want to go to Windstar, or they have a shopping thing that they do. The food is very good."

"My parents have moved into Brookdale Club Hill. There is a nurse on staff 24 hours. The doctor comes and sees them in their apartment, too. The food is good. The cleaning lady is good. It's all around a nice, clean place. The apartment is small but workable. There are lots of activities. Right now, my mother is in rehab with a partial hip replacement, so a lot of our time is spent at rehab. Before that, they did bingo, went to Walmart, went on outings, and went and saw bluebonnets. There is constantly something going on every single day."

"I enjoyed lunch with a resident at the Waterford. The atmosphere was pleasant and the food was great. Staff was friendly and provided attentive service to the residents."

"My mother-in-law moved into Cambridge Court Senior Living because we liked it. The people were very friendly and informative, the food was good, and they addressed all needs. The least thing I like about it is the price of care. They have a chef, and it's very good and well laid out. The seniors seemed to like it. The facility was very clean and smelled very nice. It's in the metroplex area, which is more expensive than outer line areas or more rural areas. The square footage versus what we looked at in East Texas was a little less, and the price was more expensive, but overall, we're very satisfied."

"Lakeview at Josey Ranch was extremely comfortable. It was built there with the senior residents in mind. All the furniture in the foyer when you entered was comfortable. The staff was on duty 24-hours a day, which was wonderful. We had a large lake behind it. As far as the scenery and everything, it was wonderful. It was right close to a couple of pharmacies and the location was wonderful. It was a nice place. They had five elevators. It was a larger place. The staff is almost perfect. They had people answering the phone and some of them were more conscious than others. They would leave the phone sometimes, but overall it was excellent service. The manager was very nice and conscientious of the needs of the residents. The maintenance people were on top of it. The food was excellent. They had three different meals prepared for just that day. You had different things you could order from the left side or the right side of the menu. Every Sunday they had a buffet style. They had about 12 of the stainless steel covered items lined up for you to get things from the buffet. The food was always very delicious. They had people serving you like a restaurant. They had tablecloths on the tables. They had ice cream for dessert. The common areas were very comfortable. We could go and visit each other. The mailboxes were to the left of the dining hall. They have the little humps in the door that your scooter or your walker could have trouble getting over. The activities were not very often. Other than entertaining, you could go play games and things if you wanted to. I did exercise four times a week and did yoga four times a week, and I loved that. It's worth it, for the value, for the staff, the facility itself, and the comfort. When you walk in the building you get a comfortable feeling."

"We loved Briarview and if we could afford it, that's where I would put my mother. It is private pay. It's an assisted living place where most of the clients will move over to the memory care facility afterward. It was very nice. We sat and chatted with Janice for over an hour and a half. I knew that if we had the money, I think my mother would love it. We saw the floor plans, but we didn't sit down and eat the food. We talked to a couple of people. They just loved it there. My mother would have to be in memory care. My very first impression of the staff was outstanding. It didn't smell like a place that was trying to hide anything. That would be where I would want to stay if it were me and that's where I would like for my mother to stay if we have the money. It would cost us anywhere from $5000 to $9000 a month to put her there and we don't have that money and they're only private pay. That's the downside. You first go in, they make you feel welcome. We talked to another gentleman whose parents had been there for a while. The staff seemed happy to see their clients. The memory care is on the opposite side of the grounds and it's a locked facility. I liked it. What I saw was great."

"I'm a resident at The Remington at Valley Ranch. It's clean. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. Their work attitude is very good. The reason I've given the food a four instead of a five is the variety. They do housekeeping every other week here, and they do a very good job. They offer card games, other games, music, and entertainment. Compared to other communities, I think the prices are very good."

"We toured the independent living facility of Atria Canyon Creek in Plano, and it was very pretty. It has a ton of trees and greenery, it was very clean, and the staff was very helpful and friendly. I didn't see many of the residents there, but the person who gave the tour was very nice. She gave us all the information we wanted. When we asked about something else that she wasn't necessarily prepared for, like they didn't ask me over the phone, so I asked while I was there, she was just able to show me a different apartment that we liked, and she was able to do that seamlessly without it being a problem, so she was knowledgeable. She was super sweet, too. A resident asked her for help, and she went in and helped. They have a beauty salon, and they have some physical therapy. If you want to have it, they can come on-site, and they have a place for that. They also offer transportation within 10 miles."