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Photo of Overture Highlands 55+ Apartment Homes
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I used to be a resident here at Overture Highlands and I had an over the top experience, everything about this place was so nice. The staff were great and very educated so they knew exactly what they were...
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.
Opened in November 2017, Overture Highlands offers amazing One and Two Bedroom spacious apartment homes for active adults 55 and older.Located within walking distance of the Arlington Highlands shopping area, The Parks Mall, and Costco. We are close to I-20 and Matlock Road in Arlington, ideal...
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I can not think of anything that was not wonderful. They were also the most cost-effective I looked at. My dad is in the memory care unit. I have recommend two or three people already. Christian Care is 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.
Christian Care, in Allen, Texas is a member of the Christian Care Senior Living Communities family, which currently serves seniors in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. We are a faith-based, not-for-profit provider with a 70 year history of serving seniors with incredibly compassionate care. Our Life...
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It's a great place to be. Everyone is so friendly and accommodating. They don't do light housekeeping like I was told when I moved my mother in. Other than that...that is my only "gripe" with the facility....
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.
Bethesda Gardens is a resident-focused alternative to typical assisted living. Bethesda Gardens is conveniently located in Arlington on West Arkansas Lane south of I-30 and north of I-20. The community is minutes away from Arlington Memorial Hospital, Medical Center of Arlington, Cowboys Stadium,...
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It is a nice place, but I think it is a little misleading. They say it is an active 55 and older community, and after spring came around, a lot of the community is not as active. There were several cliques...
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.
In Allen, “live, work, play” isn’t a cliché — it’s a fact of life.For years, Allen has consistently ranked on ‘best places to move’ lists because of its superior amenities, excellent schools, best of class shopping and dining options, and an award-winning parks and trails system. In fact, MONEY...
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This is a very nice facility. It is always clean and well maintained. The staff here is wonderful and they are very competent at what they do. There are plenty of activities for the Seniors and the food is...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
CHRISTUS St. Joseph Village, located in Coppell, Texas, is a faith based, not-for-profit retirement community. The community is a part of CHRISTUS Health, a Catholic faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of more than 40 hospitals. Inpatient and long-term care facilities can be...
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I would say the staff makes you feel wanted and safe.This community exhibits such great customer service that allow me to make the decision much easier for my grandmother.
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.
Savor the small-town charm and big-city opportunities offered at The Waterford at Pantego. Our Independent Living community in Pantego, Texas, provides residents with the privacy and freedom they deserve while at the same time offering companionship in a cozy setting. From our thoughtfully...
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My loved one is currently a resident at Sonoma House Assisted Living and most everything about our experience with them has been great so far. The staff is excellent. My loved one is in hospice now, so 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.
Welcome to a place that feels like home. Sonoma House feels like home. For seniors who want special care, Sonoma House feels like home. A place where they are known by name. Treated with respect. Loved like family. And have more freedoms, not more restrictions. From our smaller size to our...
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We chose Harrison House because it was the first one I looked at. I needed to get him into someplace quickly and they had availability. The room sizes at the facility are plenty of space for what he needs....
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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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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From the very beginning, working with Emily and the entire team at this facility has been nothing short of a blessing. Emily's warmth, professionalism, and genuine heart made a world of difference during...
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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Very nice clean place. People are great. Staff is very helpful and the other residents are friendly. It seems to be a good value and mom has settled in well. The location in Canton is nice.and peaceful.
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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I didn't taste the food. However, Dad griped about food everywhere else. Never complained at CastleRock. Our loved one was unable to participate in the activities - hospice. Yes, we would recommend this...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
A Castle Rock Community is an assisted living community located in the beautiful and busy city of Arlington, TX. This assisted living community provides its residents with a safe home in the midst of a city that has much to offer. Those visiting the residents of this community will find that...
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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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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.
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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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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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.
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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, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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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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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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.
Angels of Hands is an Assisted Living and Adult Day Care geared to serving male residents only.Mission:To provide a wide range of professional, high quality health care service while ensuring compassionate care designed to optimize every patient’s dignity, autonomy and comfort.•1 story...
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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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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.
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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.
Free State CrestwoodLocated in beautiful East Texas, you’ll find Free State Crestwood Assisted Living, a Senior Care Centers assisted living facility. With a variety of attractive residential living options, it’s the perfect choice for those who wish to maintain an independent lifestyle, but...

Cost of independent living in Cottonwood, TX

The average cost of senior living in Cottonwood is $4,355 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Terrell, TX with an average of $3,324 per month.

Independent living costs in Cottonwood, TX, vs. nearby cities

Cottonwood, TX
$4,355/mo
$4,318/mo

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

Cottonwood, TX
$4,355/mo
$4,319/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,347/mo
Independent Living
$4,355/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,633/mo
Studio
$4,297/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,363/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,906/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,643/mo

Senior living costs in Cottonwood 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: Cottonwood, TX
Column state: Texas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCottonwood, TXTexasU.S.
Independent Living$4,355/mo$4,319/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,231/mo$4,821/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,347/mo$5,003/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Cottonwood, TX:$4,355/mo
Texas:$4,319/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Cottonwood, TX:$4,231/mo
Texas:$4,821/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Cottonwood, TX:$4,347/mo
Texas:$5,003/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Cottonwood

Recent reviews for independent living in Cottonwood

Morada Cedar Hill

5.0
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.

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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Cottonwood independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cottonwood independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cottonwood, 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 Cottonwood 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 Cottonwood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cottonwood, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
49.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
45.7%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Cottonwood 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 Cottonwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cottonwood, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
48%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
53.8%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cottonwood 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 Cottonwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cottonwood, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
63.8%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
64.7%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
59.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
52.5%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
56.1%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.1%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
71%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
44.8%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
48%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
67.9%
47%
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