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Photo of The Tradition - Prestonwood
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The Tradition is a warm and friendly place. Four years ago, after my mother passed, my father moved into The Tradition on Prestonwood, so that he would not get lonely. The beautiful décor, excellent meals,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Tradition-Prestonwood is a premier senior living community in Dallas, Texas providing a continuum of care with Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care communities. Beauty is just the beginning at Tradition Senior Living communities, which comprise beautiful interiors filled with...
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Great staff. Property is beautiful and super clean. Great food. Super entertainment for residents. My friend is very, very happy there.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At The Grove on Forest Lane, we believe in an intentional senior living experience full of community and camaraderie. Through compassionate, highly personalized care and support, we empower our residents to live their best life as independently as possible in a place that feels just like home. In...
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This is a top rate place. Compared to what I was expecting to pay, this is a reasonable priced community. The staff communication with the family has been wonderful! The marketing people have been able to...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Everleigh Forestwood 55+ Apartment Homes
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I would recommend the community to others for their loved ones. This community has more vibrant people living here. The rooms here are larger than some other communities. We have a full kitchen in your...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Enjoy resort-style amenities, thoughtful interiors, and upscale services at Everleigh Forestwood’s 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes. At Everleigh you can find true connectivity and convenience. Ideally, located in Dallas, Texas, you’ll have big city access from the sanctuary of your beautiful...
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So far so good with our experience for our loved one being here. The food has recently been going downhill according to my loved one. The staff have been responsive to our questions. There has been a...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
We believe it is the little things that are the secret to a retirement that is carefree and personally fulfilling: a warm and inviting community where every home is part of a neighborhood, a wide range of social, cultural, and intellectual activities, and a staff that believes that there is...
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Majority of staff is friendly and respectful. Quite a few activities but not much participation, though this is no fault of Cottonwood.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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I have not moved in twenty years and was very apprehensive, but thanks to [names removed] the transition was smooth. They were always kind, patient, and helpful. . I am actually excited about this next...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
McDermott 55 is a luxurious active adult community offering BRAND-NEW pet-friendly apartments in West Plano, Texas. Our 55+ residents have full access to both phases of the property, featuring unparalleled amenities, spacious floor plans, award-winning customer service, and a maintenance-free...
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Overall, a very professional organization with good service and care. Downside; food, as usual, very bland. [name removed] hates the food and is disappointed in lack of responsiveness for anything out of the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At Parsons House Preston Hollow, we offer a variety of community features. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. Our property is conveniently located near accessible public transportation. We offer free wi-fi and high speed internet. We love to accommodate visiting guests, meals...
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Management team is awesome, they stood out to me because they focused on [name removed] and her wants and needs. Staff is very friendly, especially the front desk staff also love [name removed] and [name...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Welcome to our new Chapter! The newly managed and reimagined Vitality Living Preston Hollow is a vibrant senior living community offering assisted living and memory care. Unique to Preston Hollow are our Vivid Life programs, which help enrich our residents’ minds, bodies, and spirits that support...
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They are very caring in the community. Since they opened right before the pandemic, they are not as organized as they need to be. In the assisted living area of the community, they are not full yet. They...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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What they could improve on would be less turnover of employee, however we like the location, the newness, the good food and the friendly staff. My parents keep to themselves so it is had to really evaluate...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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It was everything I thought it was going to be. The director is great and her assistant is great. Anybody that can keep my step mother reasonably happy, is good in my book. I think she thinks of the...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
RENAISSANCE VILLAGE In today’s society, many retired people are living more active lives. Many of these individuals may need some assistance, yet not require the structured environment or care an assisted living facility provides.Created to promote an active homelike quality lifestyle,...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Silver Leaf Assisted Living at Kendallwood Drive
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Carrollton, TX

The average cost of senior living in Carrollton is $2,816 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fort Worth, TX with an average of $2,698 per month.

Independent living costs in Carrollton, TX, vs. state and national averages

Carrollton, TX
$2,816/mo
$3,090/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Carrollton, TX, vs. other senior living options

$6,295/mo
Independent Living
$2,816/mo

Independent living costs in Carrollton, TX, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,555/mo
Studio
$2,417/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,963/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,992/mo

Senior living costs in Carrollton vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Carrollton, TX
Column state: Texas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCarrollton, TXTexasU.S.
Independent Living$2,816/mo$3,090/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$4,638/mo$4,569/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,295/mo$6,223/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Carrollton, TX:$2,816/mo
Texas:$3,090/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Carrollton, TX:$4,638/mo
Texas:$4,569/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Carrollton, TX:$6,295/mo
Texas:$6,223/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Carrollton

Recent reviews for independent living in Carrollton

The Tradition - Prestonwood in Dallas, TX

4.9
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!

Everleigh Forestwood 55+ Apartment Homes in Dallas, TX

4.8
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 ...
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The Healthcare Resort of Plano

5.0
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 ...
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Carrollton independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Carrollton independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Carrollton, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Carrollton independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Carrollton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Carrollton, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.9%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
33.8%
27.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.3%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.6%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Carrollton independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Carrollton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Carrollton, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
45.8%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.6%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
43.3%
32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.4%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Carrollton independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Carrollton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Carrollton, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
57.9%
39.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.8%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40.1%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.3%
41.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.2%
43.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.7%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.2%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
51.6%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52.6%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
59%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
59%
41.2%
Dances
Dances
42.8%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
57.2%
35.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.4%
40.8%
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