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If you’re an active, independent older adult looking for senior housing in Dallas, senior citizen apartments in Dallas might be the right fit. Apartments for seniors typically don’t include personal care services, but may offer amenities, activities, and maintenance for a stress-free, social lifestyle.
A Place for Mom can help older adults navigate how to apply for senior housing in Dallas and consider their options. With 20 senior rentals in Dallas, TX, we can help you find the right apartment for your budget and lifestyle. Whether you’re looking for upscale Dallas 55-plus apartments or low-income senior apartments for rent in Dallas, A Place for Mom can simplify your search.
We are also serving Senior Apartments facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Cedar Crest, North Dallas and Prestonwood.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Garland, Irving or Highland Park.
Types of care available in Dallas, TX
Senior Apartments
1201 High Grove Dr, Garland, TX 75041
Abba Care is a family-owned and operated assisted living that has served Garland and the surrounding areas for more than 15 years. Designed and built from the ground up with the resident in mind, Abba Care houses 16 residents in each of its twin buildings. This means every resident is able to...
We chose Abba Care because I felt really comfortable with the manager, she seemed very honest. They had Hispanics as well and that was something I was looking for. I love that I can walk in at anytime, there...
3020 Ridge Road, Rockwall, TX 75032
When you’re ready to embrace all that life has to offer, our assisted living community is the perfect place to do this. Located in Rockwall, Texas, near scenic Lake Ray Hubbard and a short drive from Dallas, we’re conveniently located near quality health care, eclectic shopping, banks and fine...
We moved my father here three months ago from another very nearby assisted living with which we were not happy. The difference is remarkable! This place seems like home. The administrative staff is amazing...
1240 E Pleasant Run Rd, Cedar Hill, TX 75104
When you make The Luxe at Cedar Hill your new home, you step into a lifestyle of convenience, relaxation, and effortless style. Whether it’s our beautifully landscaped property, spacious sunlit interiors, or our incredible selection of amenities, you’ll find something you love around every corner...
I love it here! I would tell others to come on down - it's really nice here. It's new. It's clean. Everybody is so friendly. We have great activities, including Wine Down Wednesdays, one of my favorites
3013 Doryn Dr, Grand Prairie, TX 75052
When you make The Lakes at Grand Prairie your new home, you step into a lifestyle of convenience, relaxation, and effortless style. Whether it’s our beautifully landscaped property, spacious sunlit interiors, or our incredible selection of amenities, you’ll find something you love around every...
The staff is very helpful. The location is great. Right across the street, there's a shopping center that has food, home improvement, restaurants, banks, gas - pretty much anything you would need, which is...
4205 Dalrock Rd, Rowlett, TX 75088
When you make The Luxe at Rowlett your new home, you step into a lifestyle of convenience, relaxation, and effortless style. Whether it’s our beautifully landscaped property, spacious sunlit interiors, or our incredible selection of amenities, you’ll find something you love around every corner of...
They really do not have a dining service at all but there are plenty of different activities to do which is nice. Being from the east coast I do feel that the value for the money is good. I do think the new...
4615 The Station Blvd, Sachse, TX 75048
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Amberlin at the Station is a resort-style, 55 and older active adult community in Sachse, Texas. This brand new senior community brings a maintenance-free lifestyle opportunity for Texas adults who are ready to live actively and without the everyday stresses of owning a home. Every corner of...
This location is fabulous, clean, and new. Management are awesome. The residents are so friendly. We love Amberlin at The Station.
2902 S. Beltline Road, Grand Prairie, TX 75052
The Retreat Senior Living in Grand Prairie is Now Open! We are currently leasing our 1- and 2-bedroom luxury apartments.At The Retreat Senior Living, We invite our Seniors to not only live with us but thrive with us. We have services available to meet your every need! Everything from...
The people are friendly. The staff are friendly. Everybody is super helpful. I don't have any complaints about anything here. It's brand new and clean We have a chef come in two days a week for...
3033 E Hebron Pkwy, Carrollton, TX 75010
1450 Whaley Dr, Forney, TX 75126
We feel like The Preserve at Gateway has been such a blessing for our family and the location is very convenient. On the first floor they have a room where they do bible studies and different games. On the second floor they have a big movie theater, ...
600 Independence Pkwy, Plano, TX 75075
I like this place. It is really reasonably priced too. I have my name on the waiting list, and it was a plus that there was no deposit to get on the waiting list.
11851 High Dale Dr, Dallas, TX 75234
Welcome to Forest Dale Senior Apartments in Dallas, Texas!The finest community living for seniors 62 and older. Our apartment homes offer a range of different floor plans with a wide array of modern amenities that are designed to enrich your unique lifestyle. From the in-home benefits of upgraded...
The community is very neat and clean. The rent includes electricity. They have a computer lab and a garden nursery. I would recommend this community to others. It's in a good location in the city also
5151 N President George Bush Hwy, Garland, TX 75040
Discover the brand-new, 55+ active adult community of Firewheel Town Village, apartments in the New North Garland, TX. Designed for an active lifestyle, our community is now open in the popular Firewheel District! Our one and two-bedroom pet-friendly apartments feature a fully-equipped kitchen...
Beautiful community. I felt is was small and had a nursing home feel. It wasn't right for me.
1811 E Frankford Rd, Carrollton, TX 75007
I liked it but they felt like it was pretty expensive. You really only got two meals a day rather than three. You could buy lunch for extra. He thought that the food was good there. The physical structure is...
3757 Falls Bluff Drive, Dallas, TX 75211
It's absolutely, Awesome. .Thank you! !!
535 E. Buckingham Rd, Richardson, TX 75081
400 East Wintergreen RD, DeSoto, TX 75115
1515 Hard Rock Rd, Irving, TX 75061
Beautiful community. The manager, [name removed], is amazing. She is very professional, knowledgeable, and has a very engaging personality. She really takes care of the senior residents at the Chateau. We love living at the Chateau.
801 La Prada Dr, Garland, TX 75043
13731 Goldmark Dr, Dallas, TX 75240
11209 Rylie Crest Drive, Balch Springs, TX 75180
The median rent cost of a senior apartment in Dallas is $1,700 per month, according to A Place for Mom’s 2022-2023 proprietary data.[01] This figure doesn’t account for associated move-in fees and extras. This number varies depending on location, floor plan, amenities, and more. Costs tend to be lower toward the outskirts of the city and when apartments have fewer amenities.
The following figures represent baseline cost averages and don’t necessarily reflect total move-in costs, add-ons, and any related fees.
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Because senior apartments aren’t covered by health insurance or programs like Medicaid or Medicare, seniors typically use a combination of personal resources to fund senior apartment costs.
However, if seniors require occasional care services within the home, in-home care may be covered by some forms of health insurance. Assisted living might even be in the picture if you’re planning further in the future. For both options, seniors may be able to use Medicaid, Medicare, or veterans benefits to cover some costs.
To pay rent on a senior apartment, seniors typically start with their savings and income resources — investments, savings accounts, Social Security benefits, and pensions. Other payment options could also include some combination of the following private sources:
Keep in mind that long-term care insurance isn’t an option for funding senior apartments, as this insurance typically only covers medical care costs or nursing home stays. However, it may cover in-home care costs, should a senior ever need care services within their senior apartment.
In general, senior apartments in Texas don’t require special licensing or inspections apart from the regulations of any apartment complex, like required maintenance and repair of any risks to tenants’ physical health.
However, senior apartments do have added age requirements that typically start at 55. Some low-income senior apartments also have income requirements to offer affordable options for seniors. Senior apartments are also required to be ADA compliant and provide reasonable accommodations and modifications for their tenants.
Reasonable accommodations and modifications
A number of federal laws prohibit housing providers (or owners of senior apartments) from refusing residency to individuals with disabilities. On top of that, laws require housing providers to offer all tenants with disabilities reasonable accommodations and modifications in all housing, programs, and activities. Housing providers must pay for property modifications unless it would pose an undue financial burden.[02]
Note that accommodations are changes in the way things are done, while modifications are construction changes to an individual’s apartment or rental unit.
Examples of accommodations:
Examples of modifications:
These types of accommodations and modifications are federally required of senior apartments through the Fair Housing Act, Section 504, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) — which provide equal opportunities to persons with disabilities. See this infographic for more information from the Texas Department of Housing on reasonable accommodations and modifications.
Inspections
For senior apartments subsidized and certified by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs performs frequent inspections. These inspections oversee whether the housing is decent, safe, sanitary, and in good repair.[03]
Inspection frequency changes based on the apartment’s prior inspection score. All scores are out of 100. Scores above 90 result in inspections every three years while scores below 80 result in yearly inspections.[04]
There are no COVID-19 regulations specific to senior apartments in Dallas, Texas. However, the city does provide its residents with some general information regarding COVID-19. This information includes COVID-19 testing sites, resources, facility closures, and FAQs.
The Dallas area offers a spectrum of senior apartment options, from affordable layouts to luxury living tailored to seniors. Most senior apartments have an age requirement of around 62 or 65, while some go as low as 55. The lowered age limit enables senior couples with age gaps to live together. Age limits promote a supportive environment where seniors are surrounded by people in the same stage of life. Below, you’ll find more exciting features of senior apartments in Dallas.
Most Dallas senior apartments are designed with aging in mind — to minimize the challenges of daily life. These complexes accommodate seniors experiencing the natural effects of aging. For example, senior apartment layouts will often have grab bars in the bathrooms, ramps in high-traffic areas, elevators, and railings. This can also mean that maintenance, housekeeping, and other convenient services or features can be built into rental costs.
Many Dallas senior apartments feature an array of convenient and enticing amenities. Residents can utilize common social areas, like courtyards, BBQ areas, and pools. They can also gather in clubhouses, attend to important tasks in a business center, or relax in a resident library or TV lounge. Affordable options may not have as many on-site amenities. However, they’re often only a short drive away from a local senior center and city attractions like golf courses, shopping centers, restaurants, and museums.
Senior apartments in Dallas typically feature one-bedroom and two-bedroom options, with three-bedroom options being rare. Apartments typically have full kitchens equipped with daily appliances. Most units are equipped with a washer and dryer and are cable-ready. Walk-in closets and personal patios or balconies are also common to senior apartments. Some senior apartments even have an in-unit emergency response system in place to provide a safety net for seniors living alone.
The Dallas suburbs are also attractive to seniors seeking a peaceful senior environment without straying too far from the city’s entertainment and activities. Cities like Garland, Irving, and Plano expand the range and price of senior apartments available, as well as enable seniors to enjoy life within peaceful residential neighborhoods.
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For added convenience, some senior apartments are located fairly close to health care providers in Dallas. The city has many hospitals, including two that are highly ranked across the state. Seniors can choose to receive care from the following top Dallas hospitals:
UT Southwestern Medical Center is ranked as the No. 1 hospital in Dallas and No. 2 in all of Texas, according to U.S. News and World Report. It’s also nationally ranked in nine specialties, including No. 26 in geriatrics.
Baylor University Medical Center is ranked No. 2 in Dallas and No. 4 across the state, according to U.S. News and World Report. It’s nationally ranked in gastroenterology.
Parkland Health is ranked No. 3 in Dallas, according to U.S. News and World Report. The hospital has 16 health centers across Dallas County and also has a Center for Geriatric Care and Healthy Aging for seniors seeking specialized care.
The widespread nature of Dallas makes it difficult to walk everywhere, so most residents do own a car. But, the city does have walkable neighborhoods like downtown and Oak Lawn.
Dallas residents also turn to other options for getting around without a car, including public transportation. Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) provides trains, buses, streetcars, and trolleys throughout the city. DART typically runs between 5 a.m. and midnight. They also offer a rider assistance program for elderly and disabled residents that meet certain eligibility requirements.
Based on data about Dallas’ public density, walking routes, public transportation options, biking trails, and more, this Texan city has received the following scores from WalkScore, each out of 100:
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Over the last decade, Dallas has taken almost every possible hobby or interest and turned it into an enjoyable activity or attraction. Seniors can enjoy exciting sights, sounds, and tastes all over the city. Indulge in delicious foods at one of Dallas’ most popular restaurants, where seniors can satisfy every craving with mouthwatering options like famed Texas barbecue, seafood, Tex-Mex, Italian, and more.
The arts and culture scene enables local seniors to see their favorite plays at performing arts centers or enjoy symphonies in one of the city’s many venues. Or, seniors can pick and choose from their favorite topics and find a museum dedicated to practically any chosen topic. View artworks from around the world at the Dallas Museum of Art, or learn about the legacy of President John F. Kennedy at The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza.
Dallas residents also enjoy the sights of creatures from across the globe at the Dallas Zoo and Dallas World Aquarium. Outdoorsy seniors can stroll the breathtaking 66 acres of scenery at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden or explore the city’s numerous parks and trails. The Dallas area even offers many locations for senior-friendly sports like golf, tennis, and pickleball. Seniors can also find stimulating activities and resources at one of the city’s many local senior centers.
Alders Rockwall 62+ Active Adult Luxury Living, Haven at Lewisville Lake and Larkspur at Twin Creeks are the top-rated Senior Apartments facilities near Dallas, TX. These Senior Apartments facilities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews. See full list of communities.
The average cost of Senior Apartments in Dallas is 1,555 per month. This cost may vary based on location, amenities, floorplan, level of care and other factors.
A Place for Mom. (2022, October). A Place for Mom proprietary data.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. (2022). Reasonable accommodations and modifications.
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. (2022). Compliance: frequently asked questions.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. (2021). Federal regulations and guidance: UPCS inspection frequency.
Walk Score. (2022). Living in Dallas.
United States Census Bureau. (2021). Population 65 years and over in the United States (S0103) [Data Set]. American Community Survey.
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