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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Forney, TX

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Photo of Cambridge Court Senior Living
1818 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.3
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61 reviews
9.3
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61 reviews
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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...
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.
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...
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Photo of Long Creek
1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.2
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18 reviews
9.2
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18 reviews
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They are responsive. I do feel like medicine management was an area that we really struggled with. It has gotten better. Also, there's a large turnover of care takers. I don't feel like this is just...
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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Photo of Brookdale Summer Ridge
88 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.8
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63 reviews
8.8
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63 reviews
5 star
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Overall the atmosphere at Brookdale Summer Ridge is very inviting and warm. The general layout, with a garden courtyard in the middle gives a feeling of safety and security centered on beautiful landscaping...
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.
When you’re ready to embrace all that life has to offer, our assisted living community is the perfect place to do this. Located in Rockwall, Texas, near scenic Lake Ray Hubbard and a short drive from Dallas, we’re conveniently located near quality health care, eclectic shopping, banks and fine...
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Photo of Lakeshore Assisted Living and Memory Care
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8.4
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51 reviews
8.4
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The facility is kept very clean and the staff are awesome!! The activities that they have for the staff are amazing. They also have family get togethers each season that are wonderful!! My mom is in a one...
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 Lakeshore Assisted Living and Memory Care, you will enjoy the carefree comforts of home with the help of a caring, supportive staff. An array of amenities is offered while promoting independence and well-being. Three chef-prepared meals are offered daily along with a self-serve cappuccino and...
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Photo of AvilaCare Assisted Living and Memory Care of Heath
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13 reviews
8.0
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13 reviews
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We were impressed with Avila Care the second we walked in the door. Had a very homelike feel. Fresh cooked meals, attentive staff, very clean - just overall very friendly. My mom stayed there for 10 days for...
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.
GoodLife Senior Living and Memory Care, the answer is quite simple. We’ve built a company whose focus is on compassionate care for those who are ready to acquire all the rewards of being a senior citizen; relaxation and reflection. Our mission is to compassionately provide safe activities of...
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Photo of Three Forks Senior Living of Forney
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7.8
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41 reviews
7.8
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41 reviews
5 star
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Staff is very friendly and helpful when it comes to our concerns about my aunt. I think they should revamp their menu for the residents and give more them variety. More attention to housekeeping in some...
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.
Three Forks Senior Living of Forney is an exceptional assisted living and memory care community in historic Forney, TX. Our community is a quick 30-minute drive east of Dallas in Kaufman County. At Three Forks, we honor each resident's aging process, celebrating life in a community of familiar...
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Photo of Cambridge Village Independent Living Cottages
11 Photo available
33 Floor plans available
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My parents love it there. They like the structure. Sometimes they want a little more variety in the food, but they like the fact that they don't have to cook. They like that housekeeping coms in to clean...
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.
Photo of Lakeshore Asssited Living and Memory Care
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.
Photo of Lorenz Community Home
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.
Photo of Rosehaven
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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Cost of independent living in Forney, TX

The average cost of senior living in Forney is $3,871 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Terrell, TX with an average of $3,324 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Forney, TX vs. nearby cities

Forney, TX
$3,871/mo
$3,694/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Forney, TX vs. the state and national average

Forney, TX
$3,871/mo
$4,205/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Forney vs. other types of senior living

$4,731/mo
Independent Living
$3,871/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Forney, TX by room type

Semi-Private
$4,426/mo
Studio
$4,545/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,813/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,448/mo

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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.

What families are saying about independent living in Forney

Recent reviews for independent living in Forney

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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Mayberry Gardens in Garland, TX

4.7
These answers are based on the previous owners. It's only been a month or two since the new owner took over. I've been quite pleased over the past year. Management has always been quick to respond to any problems. They maintain quality personnel who have such loving personalities. I won't say ...
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New Haven Assisted Living and Memory Care of Wylie

5.0
We can't say enough good things about New Haven! [name removed] runs an excellent facility. The staff is super friendly, [name removed] and [name removed] are amazing cooks and go out of their way to prepare meals that everyone wants, it's very clean, and just an overall "family" atmosphere.

Forney independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Forney independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Forney, 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 Forney 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 Forney partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Forney, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
30%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Forney 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 Forney communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Forney, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
60%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
60%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Forney 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 Forney offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Forney, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
60%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
70%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
70%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
70%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
70%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
70%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
70%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
40%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
60%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
70%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Five Star Premier Residences of Dallas, Brookdale Lake Highlands and Meadowstone Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Forney, Texas. See full list of communities.

There are 13 independent living facilities near Forney, Texas. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Forney, 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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