The Best Communities in Garland, TX

"We toured Ariel Pointe of Sachse Senior Living. We loved this place, and the best would be the amenities and the staff. The facility is modern, new, clean, bright, and very nice. The atmosphere was very welcoming and friendly."

"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 toured Brookdale Lake Highlands. I like the fact that it wasn't like a big facility because I don't need to have him in a big place. The person that I met with, Hailey, took me on a tour. Everything was nice, she explained everything, and then let me know if I had any questions because this was the first time I'd ever done this. Everything seemed great. They're accommodating to everything that I was asking, just certain things to keep my dad in his same routine. She was very informative, nice, and pleasant to talk to. My dad's on a special diet, and he's on a vegan diet. I asked if they could make sure that they were able to just accommodate him. It's not anything like crazy. He just doesn't eat meat, chicken or pork. I said, 'He's happy with scrambled eggs and potatoes every day if you let him. It's pretty simple. He just doesn't eat anything outside of that' and they're like, 'Yeah, that shouldn't be a problem.'"

"We toured Oxford Glen Sachse. I felt like it was personal treatment. They knew we were coming in. Dana had everything ready and we took Mom into the dining room, and they served her dinner. They had a chef come in, and the food was good. Mom ate her meal. They had a caretaker sit with her while I went and toured with Dana so we could look at the rooms. They have a courtyard where people can go sit if they want to get some sunshine. They have a place and a TV and they are very conscientious about the stimulation, like providing activities. Some people were doing activities. I just really liked it. The rooms were pretty big. Each room had a bathroom with a shower. The caretakers just seem to be very concerned about each person. That's what I'm looking for in a facility and that's why I thought this would be a good place. The facility was very clean. There are no fines or tax or anything. It's a good facility."

"My sister was previously at Beehive Homes of Rowlett's memory care. The managers and the owners themselves are very hands-on and assist in all aspects of the care. They are very knowledgeable, very smart people, and understand the medication system. They try to make all the residents feel comfortable, and most of the residents that I have seen are very comfortable there. There's nobody who doesn't want to be there. Their staff was very attentive. They pay attention when you tell them that a certain staff member didn't do something. They don't hold on to staff members who are not doing right, like most facilities. The food was good because they also had a chef who prepared and catered it to the liking of the residents. They had wonderful events, and they decorated for these events, like Mother's Day, Christmas, and Easter. They were also inclusive of family members because they would let family members know that they were invited to come to these events. They would have these big banquets for everyone, the family and the residents. They even had photo opportunities where they would set up so that you could take pictures with your family members. They kind of went above and beyond."

"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."

"My cousin will move into Bradfield Terrace. It's a little studio. It's nice, lots of natural light that comes in, and clean. It's kind of like just what she needs. There's nothing overly fancy, and it's not dirty or anything like that. It's just a nice cozy little place. They had a little cafeteria area, and I saw the other mini fridge with some snacks and stuff in there."

"I'm at The Waterford at Mesquite. I enjoy living here. The staff is very nice. The activity director is excellent and very nice. They do a good job of cleaning every week. I went to bingo, blackjack, church, and other games. We have a good time. It's a little expensive."

"I toured the Grand Brook Memory Care of Garland for my sister, and I had a good impression of it. The rooms were spacious, and I liked the setup. The way that it was designed was nice. The most impressive part was the staff. It's mostly because they were responsive, and they were very personable with the residents and with me. They have lots of activities, but I didn't focus on how many. They did tell me all of the different activities they have. I could see they have good communication with the residents. One example is that they had lots of signage so residents could see locations. The place seemed to be much different from other facilities in terms of how they're set up and how they understand their clients' needs."

Boutique Assisted Living Care Homes: Manchester Care Homes currently operates four luxury residential care homes in Dallas. Each home has 8 private suites with ADA-compliant en-suite bathrooms that allow for a 4:1 staff to resident ratio. Manchester provides top-quality care in a small, residential environment specifically designed to help our residents feel most comfortable. Our Caregivers are all full-time employees who receive ongoing extensive training, education, and oversight from our director of nursing, director of care, and our staff physician. Manchester is directly managed by its owners, who oversee all aspects of the operation and ensure that Manchester provides the highest quality of compassionate, individualized care for each resident.To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: Texas Long-Term Care Provider Search

"The staff really seems to care. The place is brand new, so it is very clean. The staff is great, really excited to get everything going, pay close attention to everybody who comes in. My mom doesn't have any complaints. It is a very positive and happy environment. "

"This tour was extremely helpful with all that was necessary to know in order to make an educated decision with our family for our loved one."

"Very beautiful community . Love that there is only 14 to 16 resident per house.. Amazing layout and very friendly staff."

"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. "