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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Gainesville, TX
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97 reviews
Mustang Creek was an excellent place for Mom and her kitties after her fall in the preceding months at independent living. As Mom’s physical and mental health were failing, the staff tailored to her changing...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Mustang Creek Estates is a new concept in Assisted Living! We are a residential style assisted living neighborhood designed entirely for seniors. Our neighborhood consists of 6 unique houses with 14 to 16 residents per house and two of our houses specialize in Memory Care. At Mustang Creek...
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16 reviews
What I like about Tribute is that they recognize not all dementia residents are on the same wavelength as a full memory care resident. They key is they have three wings: assisted living, enhanced assisted...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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8.0
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1 review
The staff are very kind and show concern and compassion for your loved one. Their motto is treating each patient like they are family. I would recommend this facility to others. Our experience was great.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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8.0
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6 reviews
We moved my 84 year old mom here a few months ago when she began to have trouble remembering her medications. This is a wonderful assisted living center that you can personalize your loved one’s care needs....
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Governor's Ridge Senior Living Community Affordable independent and assisted living in Decatur, Texas. Living at Governor's Ridge gives our residents every opportunity to keep active, stay involved and age gracefully. Home Cooked Meals Our chefs plan meals that are similar to ones that...
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5 reviews
I like the community here. The staff communications with the residents is good. There are lots of activities for the residents to participate in, if they choose to. There is a full kitchen in the...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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I’m overwhelmed by all of the amazing amenities here. I’ve been here a while, and we get to go out for outings once a week. I don’t have a car so the bus is great. The apartment has great appeal and a large...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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5 reviews
They are not so good with the activities. We picked this community, becasue it afforded my loved one, the opportunity to bring a dog, we liked the people and I talked to them on the phone. They need to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Legacy at Willow Bend is owned by The Legacy Senior Communities, a Jewish sponsored 501 (c)(3) charitable organization. Our mission is built around high quality health care, wellness and choice, we are able to continuously innovate and adjust to meet and exceed seniors changing needs.Located...
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2 reviews
Very strong Director of the facility Excellent care from the staff Strong activity listings Good food Excellent room sizes New paint New carpet
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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8.0
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6 reviews
Usually long wait list as only few independent cottages there. Can't speak for assisted living. Good experience with the independent living. People very friendly there and small community. Would...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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7.9
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49 reviews
We love the care that my mom receives from the staff at Wyndham Court. The staff is friendly and let me know when she needs something. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Wyndham Court of Plano offers both assisted living and memory care to seniors in the greater Collin County, Texas area. Our community is just down the road from a well-respected hospital, and we are very close to the Arbor Hills Nature Preserve which our residents love to visit on a beautiful...
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40 reviews
What our family likes the most about the Mayberry Gardens community is the location. Also the home only has about 13-15 residents so there is easy access/communication with the staff team. Based on the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Mayberry Gardens is a special assisted living and memory care residence providing family-style living for seniors who need some assistance, but don't require full time skilled nursing care. Each home is designed to accommodate between 11 to 15 residents in a beautiful home-like environment that...
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7.8
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19 reviews
I appreciate the care that they give but I think they need to do more activities with them. I don't see many activities happening there. Every time I'm there they're all just sitting there in the living area...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
***Newly Renovated***Silver Leaf Assisted Living proudly cares for seniors who need extra help with their daily lives and provides the personalized attention they deserve. Whether your loved one needs assistance with activities of daily living or requires more specialized care, Silver Leaf can...
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7.8
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14 reviews
It's a very comfortable facility, and the staff are all terrific. They are bringing in a new Activities manager, so that score will improve. I would recommend Harborchase of Mckinney!
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Village on the Park McKinney is a place where unrivaled hospitality and classic elegance converge in a timeless setting of peaceful tranquility. Here, you’ll find much more than amazing value in the award-winning cuisine, personalized housekeeping, exhilarating activities, generous amenities and...
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7.8
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14 reviews
All the office staff is very helpful. The Executive Director has also been of great help. She has helped us with difficult decisions we have had to make. The caregivers are all great. They all have a great...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Welcome to Windhaven Senior Living. Your new family awaits you!Windhaven Senior Living is founded on the principle of enhancing the independence of our residents through exemplary, personalized care in a compassionate, nurturing environment.We believe in treating every resident with the utmost...
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7.7
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4 reviews
My loved one is currently a resident at Silver Leaf Assisted Living at Church and the overall experience was good. However, they changed management companies and the level of overall care has decreased. We...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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7.4
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61 reviews
Chose based on the concept and price. I can do all of the things they are doing. Needed some help with occasional assistance. Mom pushed her call button 3 different times and no one came. Not acceptable....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Mustang Creek Estates is a new concept in Assisted Living! We are a residential style assisted living neighborhood designed entirely for seniors. Our neighborhood consists of 6 unique houses with 10 to 13 residents per house and one of our houses specializes in Memory Care. At Mustang Creek...
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7.4
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34 reviews
I like how close Alexis is to me that I can stop by frequently! Also like that there is Legacy Healthcare on-site as well as A Better Solution to help them stay in independent living. Like the courtyard...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Alexis Estates we have an abundance of heart, and we can’t wait to share it with you. Our caring management team is here for you any time, day or night, because we live here too. We participate in activities +pour coffee at mealtime and take time to get to know each of our residents. Plus,...
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7.4
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76 reviews
Smaller and more homey than the larger facilities we looked at. Staff seem to be very caring and patient. The cost for memory care is all inclusive as opposed to paying rent and then additional care fees,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Truewood by Merrill Keller, offers PRIVATE STUDIO APATMENTS WITHIN in a 62+ Senior Living community with Assisted Living and Memory Care lifestyle options. Memory Care - we are not equipped to care for Frontal lobe and Lewy Body dementia.
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7.3
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5 reviews
The people here are just great with dad. They treat him like they would a member of their family. All his needs are met, and if any problems come up they are taken care of promptly. We are so lucky to have...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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7.0
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52 reviews
Overall good experience but they did seem short handed at times but that may be part for the industry post covid They were very friendly and very willing to work with us to ensure our loved one was well...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Recently opened in the spring of 2011, The Ivy of McKinney is a warm and cozy Community designed to promote creativity and independence within a safe and loving environment. The Ivy of McKinney provides first-class McKinney Assisted Living and Memory Care - we would love for you to visit us with...
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I like this community for the great care. The staff are nice and caring. My mom likes the meals and the good variety of healthy meals. They are offering her to get involved with alot of the activites, and I...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Vintage Health Care Center Nestled between neighboring universities, expansive shopping centers, apartment complexes and a bustling medical district, Vintage Health Care Center offers the Denton community a range of care options conveniently located on a single campus. Known as a Continuing Care...
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6.5
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22 reviews
Staff at this location is particularly noteworthy. Very caring, very dedicated to the residents. We are very pleased with our selection.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
At Preston Place, our senior living community, we develop caring, personal relationships with residents and their families. We develop individual care plans to meet their needs, and a full-time registered nurse is available 24 hours a day to provide clinical oversight and coordination of care. We...
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6.7
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61 reviews
The staff is very caring of the residents and have numerous special events to entertain everyone. The cafeteria has had some disruption but serves wholesome and a variety of good foods. The condition of the...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Renaissance-Sherman a Holiday Retirement Community has been helping older folks live better for over 30 years. The longevity of our staff makes us stand out with many, that have been here over 20 years and even 30 years!Our apartments are home to our residents. We have full kitchens and...
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My father and I have been very happy with the care and attention my mother has received at Lake Point. The new chef has been excellent.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Lake Point offers specialty, high-needs care in a serene, residential setting.Our custom lodge features all the comforts of home, plus the luxuries and amenities your loved one deserves.We offer short-term, rehab, post-operative and long-term care, with a high caregiver to resident ratio that...
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Outstanding care, we were very pleased. The staff are very loving & caring. My Mom received excellent care & was very happy at Alexandra. Meals are prepared fresh & the home is always spotless.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Our brand new care home is owned and operated by a registered nurse who is experienced in both long term and acute care, we are located in a quiet upscale residential neighborhood of Frisco, Texas. We provide 24hours total care, seven days a week. Home is fully wheelchair accessible. Resident's...
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Cost of independent living in Gainesville, TX
The average cost of senior living in Gainesville is $4,862 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Callisburg, TX with an average of $3,562 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Gainesville
Recent reviews for independent living in Gainesville
Bethesda Gardens Frisco
3.8
My loved one is a resident at Bethesda Gardens Frisco. The main problem, which is not awful, is he does not like the food that well. Sometimes it also takes a long time to be served. Otherwise, would have rated it a 5. This is my take not his, but I think we would be close. We think this is a ...
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Solstice Senior Living at Plano
4.0
The staff is very helpful and friendly. It's a small community and they make everyone feel like family.
I think that they need to offer more food that's easier to handle. Senior friendly food.
Asher Point Independent Living of Sherman
4.4
There have been some maintenance issues; but it appears to be under control. [name removed] is nice and usually responds quickly. It’s independent but my Dad has an agency caregiver and a nurse that come to him there.
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