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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 26 independent living facilities in Duncanville, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Dallas, Arlington or Ledbetter Hills.
Types of care available in Duncanville, TX
Independent Living
My loved one is currently a resident at Morada Cedar Hill and everything about the experience has been great. The staff and care services are great. The cleanliness and friendliness are also great. It's a beautiful facility! I would recommend Morada Cedar Hill to others.
A resident here for 10 years. I cannot imagine these past 10 years without the friends and care received here. For your sake and that of your caring family, this is where you need to be!
I think it is great. Everybody is close knit like a family. I have never been any place like this where all of the residents have joined together. Before COVID, the food was really good and it was fun. On Friday nights, we would have wine and different types of food. It was always a nice meal. I love my apartment. I have a little balcony with a courtyard view. I intend to just stay here. I never want to live anywhere else.
3494 Kingbridge Street, Dallas, TX 75212
I do not know how to fully express my appreciation to [name removed] and her staff at Lake West Assisted Living. What makes this facility stand far above all others is how much they truly care about each resident, everyone is important. Every day y...
The average cost of senior living in Duncanville is 3,724 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Midlothian, TX with an average of 3,180 per month.
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.
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:
Duncanville, a suburb of Dallas, offers easy access to resources to meet daily needs — including shopping centers, dining experiences, health care facilities, and public transportation — while only about a 20-minute drive from Dallas’s downtown area. Within city limits, residents enjoy unique local attractions that create Duncanville’s unique identity and sense of community, like the International Museum of Cultures or its Smokin’ Blues & BBQ Festival.
Independent living communities — also known simply as retirement communities — in Duncanville are geared towards seniors who are able to live on their own, without daily assistance, and prefer to live among people their age. This usually means residents are self-sufficient and do not require hands-on care. Think of Duncanville retirement communities as age-restricted (typically 55+) complexes, which provide organized activities, meal services, and transportation.
Cost information related to independent living in Duncanville is currently unavailable. However, the median cost of assisted living in 2020 was about $4,400 in the Dallas area and $4,000 in the state of Texas, according to Genworth. To learn more about the cost of independent living in Duncanville, contact A Place for Mom’s Senior Living Advisors.
The total household expenses associated with living in Duncanville are rated six points above the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are also rated above the average.
Index Scores
All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.
| Household Expenses | Health Care | Insurance | Entertainment | Groceries | Clothing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 106 | 108 | 102 | 101 | 105 | 105 |
Income and Housing
| Median Income Age 45-64 | Median Income Age 65+ | Median Household Income | Average Individual Income | Median Employee Salary | Average Property Tax | One-bedroom Apartment Gross Rent Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $64,178 per year | $50,968 per year | $52,381 per year | $22,191 per year | $39,920 per year | $4,621 per year | $837 per month |
The top hospitals that service Duncanville include:
Methodist Charlton Medical Center
Crescent Medical Center Lancaster
Duncanville’s climate is classified as humid subtropical, which means the city experiences hot summers and mild to cool winters. The average humidity level is 60%, and humidity levels are often highest during December at about 64%.
Seasonal Temperatures
| January Average | January Maximum | January Minimum |
|---|---|---|
| 46°F | 56°F | 35°F |
| July Average | July Maximum | July Minimum |
|---|---|---|
| 85°F | 96°F | 74°F |
Air Quality
This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.
Precipitation
Population Statistics
| Median Age | Percent of Population Over 65 | Population | Population Density | Average Household Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | 14.2% | 39,702 | 3,538 per square mile | 2.9 |
Race & Ethnicity
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | Asian | Black | Hispanic or Latino | Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Two or More Races | White (not Hispanic or Latino) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3% | 1.2% | 34.4% | 39.9% | <0.1% | 2.7% | 23.7% |
These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.
LGBTQ+ Inclusivity
These scores were taken from the 2020 Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.
2016 Presidential Election Results for Dallas County
| Democratic | Republican | Other |
|---|---|---|
| 61.1% | 34.9% | 4.0% |
Some of the most popular museums and attractions in Duncanville include:
Transportation
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) provides public bus transportation throughout the Dallas–Fort Worth metropolitan area, including Duncanville. Taxis and rideshare services, like Uber and Lyft, are also available in Duncanville.
Sunrise of Fort Worth, Watermere at Flower Mound and Town Village Crossing are the top-rated independent living facilities near Duncanville, Texas. See full list of communities.
There are 26 independent living facilities near Duncanville, Texas. See the full list.
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