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If you’re an active, independent older adult looking for senior housing in Desoto, senior citizen apartments in Desoto 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 Desoto and consider their options. With 2 senior rentals in Desoto, TX, we can help you find the right apartment for your budget and lifestyle. Whether you’re looking for upscale Desoto 55-plus apartments or low-income senior apartments for rent in Desoto, A Place for Mom can simplify your search.
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Senior Apartments
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...
It's cean, friendly and active. However, the significant rent increase after the first year's lease drove me and several other previous residents away. I picked this community, because of the staff, safety,...
400 East Wintergreen RD, DeSoto, TX 75115
The average cost of senior living in Desoto is 1,752 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Oak Leaf, TX with an average of 1,744 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 DeSoto, Texas, seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:
In DeSoto, Texas, seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:
DeSoto is a car-dependent city which means that many errands may require a personal vehicle to complete. Public transportation is provided by Star Transit's Route 501.
DeSoto 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 Crescent Medical Center Lancaster.
DeSoto is a suburb of Dallas that is famous for being one of the earliest settlements in North Texas. Popular spots for outdoor recreation include the Roy Orr Trail, Windmill Hill at the Dallas County Nature Preserve, and Cedar Ridge Preserve.
Senior apartments offer a no-frills housing option for active and independent seniors. Units are often designed with senior-friendly features for accessibility, such as elevators and wide doorways. In general, senior apartments don’t provide health care services or daily assistance. Many senior apartments include:
The total cost of living can be a motivating factor in determining which location works for you or your loved one’s needs. The median home value in DeSoto is $154,906 and the median rent is around $1,351 per month a month. The rent burden for DeSoto is about 20.1% of the average person’s monthly income.
Of the population of DeSoto 10.5% have a graduate degree, 28.5% have a college degree, and 21.4% have a high-school diploma. Based on gender, 46.5% are male and 53.5% are female. The median age of DeSoto is 40 years old. In DeSoto, 8.3% of the citizens are veterans of the United States armed forces. DeSoto has a population density of 956 people per square mile. Currently, the population of DeSoto consists of 53,568 people. In DeSoto, 69.5% participate in the labor force, 13.3% have some form of disability, 5.3% are widowed, and 11.9% live in poverty. Demographically, DeSoto is 1.8% other or not specified, 0.0% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 26.1% white, 0.1% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 16.1% Hispanic, 2.2% mixed race, and 69.3% black.
The state of Texas has a cost of living index of 91.3 where a score of 100 is the national average, and anything below 100 is considered less expensive than the national average. The state has a grocery index rating of 88.9 and a housing index rating of 85.3. Residents of Texas enjoy its natural beauty which ranks 40th in the United States. Texas is ranked 38th in quality of life and 37th in healthcare. There are 468 general hospitals and 501 health centers that provide care for 28,701,845 Texas residents. The three highest ranked hospitals in Texas are Nix Health Care System, Grace Medical Center, and Houston Methodist Hospital.
In terms of diversity, Texas ranks 2nd in the nation. During the latest presidential election, 52% voted for the Republican candidate while 43% voted for the Democratic candidate. Forty-two percent of Texas residents regularly attend a religious service from one of the state’s 27,848 different congregations. The top three non-Christian denominations in the state are Jewish-<1%, Muslim-<1%, and Buddhist-<1%, with the most common Christian denominations consisting of Evangelical Protestant-31%, Mainline Protestant-13%, and Historically Black Protestant-6%. In Texas there are 1,292 masonic lodges. In Texas, 24% of the population is over the age of 55. The median age in the state is 35.
The average air quality index rating in Texas is 36.8 AQI. The average air quality index rating peaks in the month of July with a rating of around 51.4 AQI. The most precipitation occurs in June with an average of 7.44 inches of precipitation a month. The average monthly precipitation for the state of Texas is around 31.68 inches. On average, the humidity rating for Texas is around 65%. Humidity levels tend to reach their peak in the month of February at around 81%. The average temperature in the winter falls to around 48F. The average high winter temperature is around 75F in the month of February. In the winter months, the average low temperature falls to around 16F during the month of January. During the summer, the average temperature in Texas is around 82F. Over the summer months the average high temperature peaks at around 102F during the month of June. In the summer, the average low temperature drops to around 56F during the month of June. While residents of Texas mostly enjoy pleasant conditions, it’s important to be aware of inclement weather as well, which in Texas can include tornadoes, hurricanes, and floods.
The state of Texas has a diverse array of plant and animal life. Local plant life can consist of ceniz, blackbrush, huarache, and post oak. While venturing throughout the state, you might see animals such as the armadillos, the rodents, the desert big horn sheep, or the bats. Some of the plants species native to the Texas region include live oak, mesquite, and post oak. The state animal of Texas is the nine-banded armadillo.
Solea Tavolo Park, The Spring at Silverton Active Adult 55 and Amberlin at The Station are the top rated senior apartments near Desoto, Texas. See full list of communities.
There are 2 senior apartments near Desoto, Texas. See the full list.
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