Independent Living Communities in Plano, TX

"We liked Parkview in Allen, but that's just too far away from our house, which is the only downfall. Everybody was really nice, even the other residents stopped just to talk to us. The big thing Mom saw about that place was that the facility was real nice. We noticed that a lot of the the residents were couples, it's more of a younger community as far as the elderly are concerned, where my mother's in her mid-80's. The rooms were really nice, you could tell it was a newer facility. We had a meal there, and the dining area was really nice. The food just wasn't to my taste. I've got a picky palate, I guess. They have a lot of things going on anywhere, from a place you can work out, to a pool, to playing video games, to working puzzles. One of the things she likes is they had a real nice area in the middle of that community, that had walking trails, and she really liked that."

"I'm at The Wellington at Arapaho. It is convenient. The people are very nice, the staff is very nice and I have been very comfortable here. I like the activities director. I like the people in the reception area. Their attitude has been wonderful. The food is improving. They're working on the taste and the presentation. The housekeepers are excellent. The maintenance man has been on top of things all the time. Anything I have requested, he has fulfilled quickly. The activity director has arranged activities that would appeal to a lot of people. We have people that like to read and we have a book group. People that like to do crafts have a craft group. I particularly like the bingo and the brain tease. There are different programs for different people. They do an excellent job."

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.

"I went to Alexis Estates Gracious Retirement Living, and I liked them. Everybody was gracious. Everybody was more than willing to help me make a decision. They were willing to do an unofficial hold and it was basically about two weeks. The room was beautiful. Windows were all down to one side, so there was plenty of light. I could imagine the room without the little den because the den was really small. The rooms were large. Overall, there were many windows in there that when you came in like in the big dining area, it was all bright and sunshiny. There's lots of light. There was no gloomy look to it at all. There was a little library with tables to do puzzles. They had crossword puzzles and puzzles on tables, then all the books and stuff. They had several different gaming rooms. I didn't get to the crafts room at all, but they did crafts and bingo. They had lots of activities outside of the building, more than just shopping trips. When I got there, it was Chuckwagon Week, and then it was John Wayne movies, and they had John Wayne cut-outs. They were having their Octoberfest with pumpkins and all kinds of little stuff. They had sewing, knitting, crocheting, and boardgames. They had a lot of activities outside like trips down to the square. My mother goes in spurts. She likes the quiet and she does needlework, and then on certain days, she was out and about. She has certain days she wants to go shop for her knacks, and while she wouldn't have to go shop for food when she could go get her snacks. If my mother had a problem like she needed help with her socks, there was somebody in independent living that could help her with little things. The staff who toured me was very, very informative, very caring, and very understanding about my time. In the limited amount of time I had, they were more than willing to accommodate me. If I needed to come back and do another rush visit. All I have to do was give them a call and they make certain that there would be someone who could help me when I got there. I like it a lot. They had court areas. They told me about their gardening area where some of the people could do gardening. They could do vegetable gardening and they could do flower gardening. So that was another plus for me. "

"Atlas Point at Prestonwood attends to you very quickly, and they seem to care very much about your everyday living. They seem to pick the very food that's going to taste good and that's going to be appealing to each and every resident. It's always very, very clean, always upkept, and very, very spacious. They have good activities for all seniors that they can follow along with, and the administrator makes sure that they are well attended to. The value for the money is very, very good. It's pretty comparable to everybody around the Carrollton area."

"Gracious Care Home - Allen, a residential assisted living, was a nice place. The only thing is that I don't know if they would have been able to handle my mother with her Dementia and all the requirements that she would have needed in that kind of environment. It was just a four-bedroom house, but it was very nice. I just don't think they had the equipment or the staff to deal with her condition. She's immobile, she can't walk, and she's bedridden. The medication, the fact that she can't walk, and with her dementia, I just don't know if they would have been able to deal with all that. She would have required more attention than I think they would have been able to provide. I think for assisted living or for someone who can still maintain, and just has memory problems, it would be perfect. My mom required more one-on-one attention because, although she can't walk, she's forgotten she can't walk, so someone has to watch her all the time, since she might fall and have a very high risk of falling. The staff was very nice to me. They introduced me to a couple of the people who were there, and they were also very nice. They have standard-sized bedrooms, and you can provide your own bed, which is nice. They probably need to improve accessibility. Since they're a home, it's not necessarily designed for the handicapped."

"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."

"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."

"Firewheel Town Village was nice. It's a newer place. They have a dining room, a Zen Garden, and a gym. The staff was very nice and very professional. The dining room was spacious, and they had some big screen TVs on the wall. Cleanliness and upkeep were good. They don't have individual water heaters though. They have a boiler and I thought that was unusual. Their balconies have outlets on them and that's important for me. I want to put stuff on my balcony that might require power."

"I liked Parkview very much. There were people all over doing things. Their swimming pool was absolutely outstanding. They had a beauty salon and a lot of activities. Different people taught classes on odd things, which is terrific because that's interesting. They served all three meals but breakfast is always available, and then you choose either lunch or dinner. The place is lovely and I saw three different apartments, most of which had decks. The food was delicious."

"Atria Carrollton was just as nice as the other place, but the location was good because it's near to where I'm living now and it's convenient. The staff was friendly and detail-oriented. They offered food, but I didn't try it. This facility was probably the largest out of all the ones that we looked at."

"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."

"We had an in-person tour of Hidden Springs of McKinney. We really liked the fact that there was an indoor pool, so my mother could stretch her back and get that exercise year-round. They offer meals and the pricing is still affordable for the smaller units. They get pricey for the larger units. The facility is wonderful because it's all new, so the apartments don't feel institutional. They feel like small homes. I was really impressed with the kitchen because it felt like a kitchen in a private home. My mother has seen pictures, and she absolutely loves it, so that's something that really thrilled us. Another nice feature is the valet service, so my mother is able to get her car on a bad walking day or something. She can have a valet come, pick her up, and bring the car to the front, which is really helpful. The staff member was very thorough. She actually helped us get to see a unit. The dining hall looked very nice. The facility was in a beautiful setting. It's in a more or less urban environment, but it does have a really nice courtyard in the middle of the facility. They had some kind of outdoor eating area, which I thought was really nice."

"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."