The Best Senior Living Communities in Mesquite, TX

"My mom was at Avalon Memory Care. It was a nice place. The rooms were nice. My mom seemed to like the food. She did get her haircut there. They had a salon, and a podiatrist came to see her. However, they really didn't have any activities for the residents. They also didn't have a licensed medication aide in the building. As far as I understand, it was the administrator who got the medication ready and then the care staff member, whoever who was in charge for that day, would give the medication."

"We liked Silver Creek Assisted Living. It was very clean. We noticed a lot of the staff even though it was a Sunday. They were very active, were working, and dispensing medications. People were out. They were not just tucked away in their rooms. There seemed to be a lot of activities going on. For a Sunday, we were very impressed. The rooms were small, which we expected. This facility has a respite room where we could pay and have my mother-in-law there if we want to go out of town or something. It's like a hotel if you will. It had a bed, a recliner, a TV, a mini kitchen, closet space, and a bathroom where you could walk into the shower and not have to step way over something to get there. It was big, so if you had something to sit on, you could shower that way if you wanted to. It was roomy. If you have a walker or you're in a wheelchair, it is all very compatible. The staff was very friendly. The gentleman that took us on a tour was not his regular job. When we got there, he was behind the main reception desk and then it was already planned because someone else came and went behind the reception desk when he took us on a tour. We had a great follow-up from the salesperson that set this all up. She was out of town that weekend. It was fabulous how well they all communicated and were able to back each other up."

"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."

"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."

"Iris Memory Care of Rowlett seemed nice. It's just that it's so far away. The tour was good. I met one person, and she was good. The apartments were kind of small, but they were OK."

"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.'"

The heartbeat of Mercer Terrace is our caring staff and homelike senior living community. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time registered nurse is available 24 hours a day to provide clinical oversight and coordination of care. Residents can engage in a variety of activities, such as tai chi, arts and crafts, bingo, card and board games, themed parties, and exercise classes. We also host invigorating outdoor events on our grounds such as barbecues and carnivals, and go on outings for shopping, dining, and entertainment. Schedule your visit at our Rowlett assisted living community today.To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: Texas Long-Term Care Provider Search

"We moved my mom in after living in another memory facility. The difference is night and day. Everything is kept very clean, the staff is friendly and consistent and management is very responsive to questions or concerns. The rooms are nice and the open living concept helps with socialization for residents. Nothing is going to be perfect, but Avilacare comes very close."

"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."

"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. "

Metroplex Residential Senior Care is truly a community where we treat you like you are our family. Our community offers a quaint homelike environment that will feel as though you are truly living in your own home. Each room is designed to offer a cozy feeling that will make you feel very comfortable. Our care providers will work to meet the needs of each individual and design a care plan that is specific to your independent needs. Come join our family and leave the rest to us.To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: Texas Long-Term Care Provider Search

"My wife has moved into Pegasus Landing of Forney. She's in memory care. I think the best thing so far is the people who work there. They've taken an interest in her, and they're trying to make her settle in. It's very clean and neat. She's been there just a little over three weeks, but I think they've got good round-the-clock care, getting her ready for bed and getting her up in the morning. She seems to be taken care of. Her medicines are taken care of properly. So far, so good. The staff has been really good. I've not participated in the meals so far, but they look pretty decent. The memory program uses the same area for about everything. It's not a separate area. They just make sure that everybody's cleaned up and ready to go to eat when it's time. They're gonna do some remodeling in the area where my wife stays. The activities I've noticed have been coming up with words and a relative theme, like words you use at Christmas or words you use at Easter, or something like that. They have a beauty shop. I like the fact that the doctors specialize in that area, so we don't have to go to doctors anywhere else anymore."

"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 went to Brookdale Summer Ridge. I liked everything about it. It was clean. They have a lot of activities. I didn't taste any of their food, but they say it's very good. The person who took us on a tour couldn't have been nicer or answered our questions better. Everything I saw looked great. I felt like the atmosphere was very nice. The people were very cordial, met me right on time, and showed me everything I wanted to see. I was looking for a two-bedroom and they did have it, and it was very nice. The dining area was large and there were flowers on every table. I saw the menu and it had quite a few choices."