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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 84 independent living facilities in Garland, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Independent Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Downtown Garland.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Dallas, Plano or Rowlett.
Types of care available in Garland, TX
Independent Living
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.
This is a gorgeous but mellow place with caring staff members. I had surgery and my needs were complex and the nursing team was able to make me feel safe and their expertise to hospital like procedures kept me worry free. I was discharged home with their outpatient therapy. Their therapy is top notch. The best therapy team you'll find anywhere. The therapy gym is clean. I toured upstairs too before being discharged. I toured a couple of model rooms and they are gorgeous. Some bigger than others but beautiful. Food is provided at the assisted living. It was very impressive to see that the therapy team work with the residents in the assisted living patients too. The breakdown was good and I knew when my wound doctor came and the infectious disease, they had pain management doctor coming in too. Therapy used dry needling to ease my pain. As i said my case was complex, they had a machine in therapy that helped me deal with incontinence. Thank you health care of Plano for a job well done
1245 Colonel Drive, Garland, TX 75043
I have been a resident for eight months and I love my new home. Staff is professional and genuinely is interested in caring for us. Our is filled with activities with activities to keep us engaged and...
When you step onto our campus, our beautiful landscaped grounds have the same ambiance as an upscale country club. Our premier senior living community in the Dallas-Fort Worth area offers excellent independent and assisted living options. Covered walking paths meander through our campus so our...
1201 High Grove Dr, Garland, TX 75041
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...
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...
2055 Arapaho Road, Garland, TX 75040
Adore the staff. Love the activities they are trying to engage their clients in. Love that they all, from the director on down, communicate with me. They are still working to get the kinks out of everything....
The Preserve at Spring Creek is a premier Retirement, Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care community in Garland, Texas, that serves Garland, Plano, and the surrounding regions. No matter where you’ve lived before, we’d be honored to have you call the Preserve at Spring Creek...
2055 Arapaho Road, Garland, TX 75040
Adore the staff. Love the activities they are trying to engage their clients in. Love that they all, from the director on down, communicate with me. They are still working to get the kinks out of everything....
The Preserve at Spring Creek is a premier Retirement, Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care community in Garland, Texas, that serves Garland, Plano, and the surrounding regions. No matter where you’ve lived before, we’d be honored to have you call the Preserve at Spring Creek...
9715 Plano Road, Dallas, TX 75238
Very nice facility. The staff is very friendly, they care a lot about the residents and they take care of them really well. They're very knowledgeable when it comes to the needs of residents and if families...
Retirement is the time to indulge yourself, to live purposefully and re-ignite some of those passions that got left by the wayside throughout the years. At our community in Dallas, Texas, which offers assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care services, we’re here to help you live your...
10410 Stone Canyon Rd, Dallas, TX 75230
Meadowstone is a perfect home! I have a lot of friends and everyone is so nice. We have fun things to do and the staff is so nice too. I enjoy the gardens and the beautiful grounds and love to walk around...
Discover the unparalleled joys of retirement living at Meadowstone Place!Nestled in the heart of Dallas, Texas, our 55+ active adult retirement community finds the perfect harmony between independence and connection. Our apartments open directly to the outside, granting effortless access to the...
5455 La Sierra Dr, Dallas, TX 75231
Can-do corporate culture permeates the entire staff. Residents friendly and welcoming! Fun, positive environment with very good dining and activity options. PT and exercise classes available. The service...
Five Star Premier Residences of Dallas is a vibrant, rental independent living senior community located in Dallas, TX. Step out of your well-appointed apartment to a stunning 10-story atrium where you’ll find smiling tenured staff, spirited residents, nooks to socialize, and activities designed...
700 North Town East Boulevard, Mesquite, TX 75150
We moved from our private residence on lakefront property to a 2 bedroom apartment here at the Waterford in Mesquite. Everyone from staff to other residents are very nice and helpful. I love that it's all...
Welcome to The Waterford at Mesquite where we adhere to the saying "everything is bigger in Texas"! Our independent living community boasts BIG amenities and countless recreational and social opportunities to keep our residents inspired and excited about their life here with us. Our thoughtfully...
4615 The Station Blvd, Sachse, TX 75048
What we like the most about Amberlin at The Station are the activities they have for the residents to participate in as well as the overall cleanliness of the community and the friendliness of the staff. We...
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...
440 Independence Parkway, Plano, TX 75075
What impressed me most was how friendly the people are. Another plus is they have a wood shop. We would recommend Atria Canyon Creek to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
Nestled among mature deciduous trees along the banks of scenic Spring Creek, Atria Canyon Creek offers independent living to older adults in the Plano, Texas area. This community features a multi-story building with a style reminiscent of a historic Spanish mission. Convenient amenities and...
948 Wiggins Pkwy, Mesquite, TX 75150
I truly enjoyed my stay there. The staff was accommodating and helpful, I truly loved enjoyed my apartment, the people were friendly - I definitely felt connected. It was a good fit for me. Apartments are...
Designed for the active senior adult, Greenway Village is one of the premier retirement communities in the Dallas Metroplex. Featuring an all-inclusive approach to services and amenities, and located on a 26-acre, beautifully landscaped campus, Greenway is also one of the few certified Life Plan...
5515 Glen Lakes Dr, Dallas, TX 75231
As far as the snacks go, they don't really offer them. My father is kind of inward with dementia and I have to keep bringing things like maybe a diet soda or wants a donut or the cranberry juice is actually...
At Walnut Place, our residents know about our historically good reputation and appreciate our location close to Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital. Like our residents, chances are, you’ll just feel like you belong here. A sense of fellowship abounds—a feeling of belonging. Our residents are not...
7831 Park Ln, Dallas, TX 75225
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Long time caring staff. Very responsive. Only negative is the transportation services. Limited availability and some activities cancelled at last minute. I absolutely recommend Forum at Park Lane to...
The Forum at Park Lane continues it's true tradition of excellence recently winning BEST INDEPENDENT LIVING COMMUNITY by U.S News and World Report and BEST PLACES TO WORK by the U.S News and World Report!The Forum at Park Lane offers Independent Living and Assisted Living. Our community offers...
711 Matador Ln, Mesquite, TX 75149
My brother passed away, and my sister and I feel like staff at Cambridge Court on second floor #[removed] were so nice caring attentive to my brother [name removed] to the very end. We are so grateful for...
Welcome to the season of choice At Cambridge Court Assisted Living and Memory Care Community we pride ourselves on offering you choices that allow you to live your life the way you want. At Cambridge Court we believe life is yours for the taking. It's a simple concept that means you can take...
870 W Arapaho Rd, Richardson, TX 75080
Appletree's staff tenure is exceptional. The Director of the Memory Care Unit, Lakesha has been at Appletree for at least 20 years. The staff are caring, loving, patient & gentle with their residents. Chef...
Appletree Court Assisted LivingAppletree Court Assisted Living provides seniors with a great home in Richardson, TX. This city has much to offer to both residents and visitors, and those who choose to make it their home will find that they are not disappointed. Richardson offers multiple parks,...
301 T.C. Lupton Blvd, Sunnyvale, TX 75182
The staff is always friendly and helpful. My dad really liked living there. I always felt like he was taken good care of while he was there. My dad didn't play bingo or craft. So I think adding different...
600 West Arapaho, Richardson, TX 75080
We were so nervous about finding a good fit for my aunt and we luckily came to this place. We have nothing but good things to say, this place has put our worries to ease! The transition was way better than...
Get plugged in to The Wellington at Arapaho, where residents can experience luxury and style in a supportive environment in the Telecom Corridor. Our Independent Living and Assisted Living community in Richardson boasts the comforts of home with walk-in closets and wall-to-wall carpet in spacious...
9215 White Rock Trail, Dallas, TX 75238
I've never been there in person. From what my Mother and Sister tell me. It's very nice. Wonderfully nice staff. Nice people in the community. Fun things to do. Beautiful scenery near white rock lake.
Whiterock Court provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Nestled within the hills and trees along the White Rock Trail in Lake Highlands, you'll be charmed by our picturesque rural beauty built just minutes away from the conveniences of the city. We're close to...
13001 Hillcrest Road, Dallas, TX 75240
Sunrise on Hillcrest is a top quality Assisted Living with the most caring and compassionate staff. Very soon after moving my Grandmother to Sunrise on Hillcrest, they all became an extension to our family.
A two-time winner of the Presidents Award, the assisted living team at Sunrise of Hillcrest in Dallas offers residents many years of experience and the highest quality of personalized senior care. In fact, our health care coordinator has worked with our team for over 17 years. Our compassionate...
1010 Emerald Isle Drive, Dallas, TX 75218
I would recommend it as reasonable value and comfort. Residents are friendly. I like my apartment and feel the rent for it is good value. it includes 3 meals a day. All units have kitchens so one can...
Autumn Leaves is a small and intimate senior living community with a big heart.The atmosphere at Autumn Leaves is one of the most important elements for our residents and it’s the exact thing that sets us apart from other senior living communities in the area. Because Autumn Leaves has a genuine,...
8502 Edgemere Rd, Dallas, TX 75225
It's a great community that continuously evolves based on the members of the community. The staff is so warm and caring...they really know what they are doing. I don't think there is a better facility out...
The Plaza at Edgemere is a beautiful 16 acre community offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Support, Rehabilitation,and Skilled Nursing. The Plaza at Edgemere is known throughout Dallas for it's beautiful Mediterranean style, elegant residences, fine dining, lively social life,...
1720 N Plano Rd, Richardson, TX 75081
My loved one was a resident at Twin Rivers. Everything was great, except for the food. The food was often room temperature or cold when brought to the table. The staff was nice. The surroundings were great....
3400 Miles Rd, Sachse, TX 75048
I would say I don't recommend them right now. Having huge issues with staffing. Just raised my mom's rent [amount removed] a month and cut menu items.
Join us at Ariel Pointe Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care, where clear blue skies reach to embrace the horizon, and new friendships abound. Our active senior living community located in Sachse, Texas, invites residents to enjoy casual, easy living with a distinctive touch and...
12271 Coit Rd, Dallas, TX 75251
Mom moved in a few months ago and has enjoyed herself very much. There are plenty of activities and she has made many friends. The staff is friendly and the dining room staff is top notch. Having...
We are proud to introduce the Reserve at North Dallas, newly renovated all inclusive community. In addition to the $5.5 million investment we made to serve our independent living and assisted living community, we have created a vibrant lifestyle so our residents will have a life filled with...
3640 Mapleshade Ln, Plano, TX 75075
Overall quality seems to have gone down since new management company took over The concierge is excellent. They are trying to improve on communication with the residents. Maintenance is behind on their...
The Orchards at Market Plaza is all about relaxation, beauty, character and individuality! A new level of activities, scenery and experiences where life is more fun, healthy and vivid.The Orchards at Market Plaza is a stunning active adult community.We are brand new and opened July 2020!We are...
The average cost of senior living in Garland is 4,563 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Farmers Branch, TX with an average of 4,290 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.
In Garland, Texas, seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:
In Garland, Texas, seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:
Garland, Texas, is car dependent. Seniors can expect to need a car for most errands. Transit options in Garland include bus routes and rail lines. Seniors may receive fare discounts. Garland has somewhat limited biking infrastructure and is not walkable.
Garland offers several health care providers for seniors wanting to be proactive about their health or for seniors seeking treatment for chronic conditions. The area has several hospitals, including Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall and Baylor Scott and White Heart and Vascular Hospital – Dallas.
Just northeast of Dallas, Garland, Texas, is a culturally diverse city offering a number of family-friendly and senior-centric experiences, some of the most popular being Garland Landmark Museum and Garland City Theatre. For your family’s nature lovers, check out Duck Creek Golf Club, Rowlett Creek Preserve, and Spring Creek Park. Or, visit the city’s top entertainment destinations, including Firewheel Town Center, Garland Symphony Orchestra, and Lakewood Brewery and Taproom.
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:
A northeast suburb of Dallas, Garland melds affordability and a more relaxed lifestyle with easy access to nearby metropolitan amenities. With a unique downtown, many local businesses, and plenty of outdoor offerings, Garland, Texas will delight seniors with its versatile Southern charm.
Independent living communities — also known simply as retirement communities — in Garland 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 Garland retirement communities as age-restricted (typically 55+) complexes, which provide organized activities, meal services, and transportation.
The cost of independent living in Garland varies depending on each community. To learn more about the cost of independent living in Garland and in the state of Texas, contact one of A Place for Mom’s Senior Living Advisors.
Most expenses in Garland rate just a few points above the national 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 110 | 111 | 106 | 105 | 110 | 110 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $62,761 per year | $45,940 per year | $53,768 per year | $22,220 per year | $41,542 per year | $5,048 per year | $837 per month |
The top hospitals that service Garland include:
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas
Methodist Richardson Medical Center
Garland’s climate is classified as humid subtropical, which forecasts hot, humid summers and mild winters. The average humidity level is 64%, and humidity levels are often highest during May at 68%.
Seasonal Temperatures
| January Average | January Maximum | January Minimum |
|---|---|---|
| 42°F | 53°F | 31°F |
| July Average | July Maximum | July Minimum |
|---|---|---|
| 83°F | 94°F | 71°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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35.3 | 16.5% | 243,260 | 4,266 per square mile | 3 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3% | 5.9% | 13.4% | 18.5% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 60.1% |
These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.
LGBTQ+ Inclusivity
These scores were taken from the 2019 Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.
2016 Presidential Election Results for Dallas County
| Democratic | Republican | Other |
|---|---|---|
| 60.2% | 34.3% | 5.4% |
Some of the most popular museums and historic sites in Garland include:
Outdoor attractions in Garland:
Garland’s top entertainment destinations and shopping districts are:
Transportation
Garland’s extensive bus service features more than 30 regular routes, including convenient transportation to nearby Dallas. The city also manages five railway lines and a direct shuttle called GoLink. Seniors are eligible for fare discounts.
Sunrise of Fort Worth, Watermere at Flower Mound and Town Village Crossing are the top-rated independent living facilities near Garland, Texas. See full list of communities.
There are 84 independent living facilities near Garland, Texas. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Garland, Texas are Brookdale Lake Highlands, The Waterford at Mesquite, and Walnut Place - AL/MC. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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