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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Melissa, TX

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I feel it's a little pricey but it is a very nice Christian environment, which was a must, and she is happy. The Apts have more storage than any others we looked at. The food is good. Everyone is super...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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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The staff are very nice and treat my Mom and our family well. Sometimes short handed in weekends, but seem to meet her needs. The place is a little older, but they keep it clean. The move in process went...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Redbud Place is located in McKinney, Texas, in a quiet tree lined neighborhood on the edge of town. Our comfortable homelike community promotes independence while assisting residents with daily routines such as: Medication management Monitoring of chronic conditions such as diabetes and high...
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I highly recommend Golden Grace. They strive to keep their patients comfortable and happy, even picking up favorite items from the store. Great people to work with, and the whole family feels great about the...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Golden Grace DAHS is your home away from home.Golden Grace DAHS is dedicated to providing specialized care services for individuals with Alzheimer’s or other Dementias.The program promotes social, emotional and physical well-being to our members to achieve optimal health and remaining as...
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All 5 stars for Cariad at North Brook. The main reason we chose this facility was mainly due to the close location. They were great and they have it all.
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.
At Cariad at North Brook we offer top notch service in a warm, caring environment. We are located in McKinney, Texas, in a quiet neighborhood near the All Ruschhaupt Soccer Complex.We welcome both you and your family by offering a private dining room for entertaining guests, overnight...
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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
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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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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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It's a great first transition for a loved one leaving their home. The amenities are fantastic. The care from the staff was amazing, and they focused on the health and wellness of the residence. My father...
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.
Welcome to Overture Fairview — a beautiful and upscale 55+ active adult apartment home experience that celebrates active lifestyles like never before. Here, you’ll discover resort inspiration mixed with a vibrant, and connected atmosphere. Enjoy the best of a new community, as well as stunning...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.

What families are saying about independent living in Melissa

Recent reviews for independent living in Melissa

Atria Canyon Creek in Plano, TX

4.0
Initial impressions were extremely positive. Community appeared to meet our expectations. In person tour confirmed our goal of a place located close to our children, apartments were spacious with sense openness to pleasant uncrowned atmosphere. Facilities and programs gave us opportunities ...
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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.

Holiday Parkview in Allen

4.4
I’ve lived here for over a year and think the staff is some of the best I’ve ever seen and I managed a staff of 117 people in my job. The friendliness of the staff is the most important thing and made me choose Parkview as my home for the rest of my life.

Cost of independent living in Melissa, TX

The average cost of senior living in Melissa is 5377.94 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Desert, TX with an average of 4005.97 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Melissa, TX vs. nearby cities

Melissa, TX

$5,378/mo

Nobility, TX

$3,822/mo

Desert, TX

$4,002/mo

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Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What is independent living?

Independent living offers a stress-free lifestyle for older adults. Independent living communities don’t provide personal care or supervision, but do offer generally healthy adults opportunities for socialization and hassle-free living. Independent living services often include:

  • Nutritious meals and snacks
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Home maintenance and repairs
  • Social activities and outings
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Legend of McKinney, Landing at Watermere - Frisco and Preston Place are the top rated independent living facilities near Melissa, Texas. See full list of communities.

There are 14 independent living facilities near Melissa, Texas. See the full list.

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