Independent Living Communities in Rockwall, TX

"I have moved into Whiterock Court. I felt totally at home the minute I walked through the door. Everyone has been more than kind and gracious, and I feel like we're one big family. We're all here for more or less the same reasons. We have family, but we want to have a place of our own. I have no complaints about anything. It has turned out to be very good. I have my own apartment and three meals a day, which turns out to be very good food. There are plenty of activities and transportation if you need it anywhere. It's a beautiful setting. I just couldn't be happier. I think I made one of the best choices I've ever made. The apartment that I have is a studio, which is just more or less one big room. It has a very big window overlooking some beautiful trees. I'm on the third floor. There's an alcove that the bed kind of fits in, so it's almost like a separate room. And of course, you have your own bathroom. They're indoor rooms, and you have a balcony on the outside. There are one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments available also. I can't say much about them because I have a studio, and I'm very happy with it. I also have a pet too, which is allowable here. I'm able to keep her, and that works out very well. They have a lot of activities every single day like bingo and dominoes. They play beanbag baseball. They have a very nice library, a salon onsite, physical therapy, and an exercise room. There's a grand piano here and someone comes in and plays the piano occasionally. They have activities where they go to restaurants or shows. You get a community calendar for a whole month and it's full. "

"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."

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.

"The Waterford is a fantastic place. My mother has been there for nearly three years and loves it. The staff is very caring and looks after the well-being of the residents. They keep me updated when I visit on how she is doing. They keep the residents active and engaged (my mother is in assisted living). The place is well-maintained and very clean. It's always a pleasure to visit and spend time there with my mom. My mother-in-law was there years ago as well. I highly recommend them."

"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."

"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 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."

"Atria Canyon Creek is excellent. We're very happy here. The staff is very friendly and they try to be accommodating. They offer good service. The opportunities to interact and socialize with other residents are high. The food is outstanding. The size of our room is very good. Cleanliness is good. They have swimming, theater, movies, and all kinds of games. Although my husband and I don't participate, there is a happy hour. We enjoy the community church service. They have special programs for special holidays and events. The dining area is very good."

"I liked the Tradition - Lovers Lane very much. I looked at independent living. I think by the time I move I may go into assisted living, but I loved it. The rooms were very nice. They had an art studio because I paint. Everything was very clean and neat. I have not had a meal there, but I hear the food is very good. I haven't really met anybody or had anything to eat there, but I was impressed. I liked everything. Why I really looked there is because it was right next to Central Market and I love Central Market. The woman who toured me couldn't have been nicer. I met a couple of people who work there and they were very nice, too. She was excellent. She asked all the questions, and she showed me everything that I was interested in."

"I visited Meadowstone Place. It was wonderful. I saw a beautiful apartment, a beautiful pool, gym, and they served me a beautiful lunch. The staff was wonderful. I met a few people. I met the chef and the director. Everybody was nice and professional. The rooms are very comfortable and very nice. It has hardwood floors and has a private balcony."

"We moved into Solstice Senior Living at Plano. Everyone here is very friendly and outgoing. Generally, I like the people here. The ones that are in charge are really concerned about our welfare, really caring, and interested in how we feel and what's going on with us. Our room is comfortable, adequate, and nice. We haven't had any bad food yet at all. It's very good. It's very comfortable, clean, warm, and inviting."

"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. "

"We're very happy with Edgemere. It's very clean. The people are pleasant. They take good care of us. The meals are good. Maintenance and housekeeping are all good. They have a Bible study that we go to. They have a lot. We do movies and stuff. It's worth the money."

"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."