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As one of Texas’ most populous cities, Dallas continues to expand its attractions and living options with each passing year. The warm weather and affordability attract seniors to Dallas for retirement, but the activities and amenities keep them there. To accommodate the aging population, the city offers a number of senior apartments designed for adults age 55+. These complexes enable seniors to make friends easily in an environment that supports the natural changes that come with aging.
Senior apartments are sprawled across Dallas, and seniors can choose to live within the lively downtown area or in the city’s residential neighborhoods. The options included below are all located within a 10-mile radius of downtown. Many communities are a short drive from golf courses, sporting venues, nature areas, and museums to keep residents endlessly entertained. Some senior apartments are located near hospitals, so seniors can enjoy their active lifestyles with peace of mind.
To help you narrow down your options, we’ve compiled this all-inclusive guide on Dallas senior apartments. We use our 20+ years of senior living experience, proprietary data, contacts with local experts, and reviews from real residents to provide you with information on senior apartment costs, payment tips, state laws and regulation information, and local senior-specific activities in the Dallas area.
Types of care available in Dallas, TX
Senior Apartments
My loved one is currently a resident at Bradfield Terrace and most everything has been great for him so far at this facility. The staff is very friendly and caring. My loved one isn't wild about the food, but he is picky. I would maybe suggest hamburgers as an alternate instead of the sandwich. When I have been there, the food smelled good, but I haven't eaten anything yet. I would also suggest not moving someone in on the weekend, especially when they have Alzheimer's. Overall, it's a nice facility and I would recommend them to others!
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I love living here at Solea Tavolo Park 55+ Active Apartments. My husband and I have lived here a little over a year now. The staff is so friendly and caring. Whenever I’ve had an issue or a concern the office has help me resolve the problem to the best of their ability. I have enjoyed the workout classes and all the extra activities that are offered. We also have enjoyed the Friday afternoon happy hours getting to know the new residents or just visiting with our new friends. The residents here are awesome. We care about each other and try to help each other whenever a resident is in need.
801 La Prada Dr, Garland, TX 75043
11209 Rylie Crest Drive, Balch Springs, TX 75180
535 E. Buckingham Rd, Richardson, TX 75081
202 Belt Line Road, Garland, TX 75040
Embrace a Life of Affordable Comfort at The Cesera - Just Minutes Away From Firewheel Town Center! LIMITED-TIME OFFER: 1 month free on all 2 bedroom homes!*The Cesera Senior Living participates in the affordable housing program where income limits apply. Our community is for residents 55 years...
400 East Wintergreen RD, DeSoto, TX 75115
3033 E Hebron Pkwy, Carrollton, TX 75010
2350 TX-121, Euless, TX 76039
1716 S Edmonds Ln, Lewisville, TX 75067
951 Garden Ridge Blvd, Lewisville, TX 75077
6370 Piper Glen Rd, McKinney, TX 75070
7120 Baker Blvd # 800, Fort Worth, TX 76118
11508 Alta Vista Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76244
6101 Old Denton Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76131
2801 Spencer Rd, Denton, TX 76208
2730 East Melissa Road, Melissa, TX 75454
3100 La Junta St., Sansom Park, TX 76114
1211 South Broadway, Joshua, TX 76058
4700 King St, Greenville, TX 75401
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.
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.
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.
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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Percentage of seniors 65+ in Dallas, according to the U.S. Census Bureau
Percentage of 65+ Dallas seniors currently not working, according to the U.S. Census Bureau
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.
Solea Tavolo Park, The Spring at Silverton Active Adult 55 and Amberlin at The Station 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 1,753 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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