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Photo of The Vintage Retirement Community
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We have new owners since January first of this year. The owners are also managing our building. Everything has improved tremendously. Our management staff is always available and ready to help in any way...
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.
Vintage Health Care Center Nestled between neighboring universities, expansive shopping centers, apartment complexes and a bustling medical district, Vintage Health Care Center offers the Denton community a range of care options conveniently located on a single campus. Known as a Continuing Care...
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The staff at Exbury Garden Assisted Living Community were great! They could use improvement on the meals and activities provided. Overall it was a great place and I would recommend them to others looking.
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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I’m overwhelmed by all of the amazing amenities here. I’ve been here a while, and we get to go out for outings once a week. I don’t have a car so the bus is great. The apartment has great appeal and a large...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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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We really enjoy the feeling of being in our own house. We can drive our car into the spacious attached garage (wide enough to get into or out of a wheelchair on either side of the car). Then without having...
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.
The Emerald Cottages of Stonebridge is strategically located in Stonebridge Ranch, and just minutes away from shopping, dining, office and medical. Each cottage unit is wonderfully appointed with great amenities, including: 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, Wood floors in the living areas, Granite...
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We picked it for the price and it was close to me, so a win win. It's going great and he really enjoys the meals and his room is tidy, etc.
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.
Thank you for inquiring about The Lodge at Quail Park. We are the premier Enhanced Assisted Living choice in Frisco, Texas and have been for several years... We have been voted 'The Best of Frisco' for several consecutive years in The Frisco Enterprise Newspaper, Reader's Choice poll. This is an...
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My moms failing health and having a not so good experience at a local rehab place we needed to find somewhere for my mom. With the help of [name removed] we looked at Garden Ridge Place in late March. The...
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.
We strive for delivering consistent, high quality care with:1. Our 1 to 7 ratio for caregivers to residents 2. Experienced team members 3. A medication and care plan tailored to each resident4. Good Food prepared fresh daily5. A clean, safe and active home for our residents that...
Photo of Cariad at North Brook Assisted Living and Memory Care
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My Grandfather has had nothing but positive things to say about the staff. We are from a larger community so there are less social events then he is used to but the staff does their best to keep him engaged.
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 Cariad at North Brook we offer top notch service in a warm, caring environment. We are located in McKinney, Texas, in a quiet neighborhood near the All Ruschhaupt Soccer Complex.We welcome both you and your family by offering a private dining room for entertaining guests, overnight...
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Very strong Director of the facility Excellent care from the staff Strong activity listings Good food Excellent room sizes New paint New carpet
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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Usually long wait list as only few independent cottages there. Can't speak for assisted living. Good experience with the independent living. People very friendly there and small community. Would...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Photo of The Healthcare Resort of Plano
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I moved my elderly father after taking him out of [facility removed] which was third world and awful. I made the best decision as he made such tremendous progress at the new facility. They treated him so...
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.
Healthcare Resort of Plano The Healthcare Resort of Plano is a beautiful, upscale assisted living community located in Plano, TX. Plano is located in Collin County and is home to over 270,000 people. Plano is a bustling city with great restaurants, sporting events and shopping. Residents can...
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Photo of Sage Oak of Denton
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We moved our loved one from [community name removed] where he spent his last 10 days which was phenomenal, but not any more expensive than [community name removed]. I regret not moving him here from 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.
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Photo of Watermere at the Preserve
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As a resident of Watermere at the Preserve, I'm constantly in awe of the serene and luxurious atmosphere. My apartment is not just a living space; it's a reflection of elegance and comfort. The private...
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.
Experience the warmth, elegance, and opportunities that await you at Watermere at the Preserve, a brand new independent living retirement community located in the heart of North Richland Hills. Watemere is dedicated to creating a friendly and hassle-free living environment where residents can...
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I would like to praise all the hard working staff [names removed]. They have been very friendly ,tentative, informative and caring. [name removed] is sweet, helpful, and always working hard in the books...
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.
Redbud Place is located in McKinney, Texas, in a quiet tree lined neighborhood on the edge of town. Our comfortable homelike community promotes independence while assisting residents with daily routines such as: Medication management Monitoring of chronic conditions such as diabetes and high...
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They have a caring staff. Someone is always checking on my Dad and giving him reminders for everything from game time to meal time. They help Dad daily with dressing or changes as required. The facility is...
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.
Upon visiting Carrollton Gardens, you will find variety of activities and floorplans as well as multiple common areas that enable residents to feel that the entire community is their home. Our experienced team provides superior services, premium amenities, fine dining, and elder care to the...
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My loved one is currently a resident at Silver Leaf Assisted Living at Church and the overall experience has been good for her, so far. However, there is no way to easily contact the staff for any issues,...
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 Parkview in Frisco
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The staff is very friendly but with the new ownership coming in it's been hard to get answers to some questions. There was also a billing error and rather than refund the overcharge they credited my...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Parkview in Frisco is an exceptional independent living community located in Frisco, Texas, in Collin County. Set amongst beautifully green surroundings, and with a bustling and vibrant community, Parkview will change the way you think about senior life. Located within close distance to shops and...
Photo of Avanti Senior Living at Flower Mound
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Avanti is a beautiful facility. They admitted my husband right away (on a weekend) to get him out of a bad rehab place. They allowed him to stay in a respite room until I could get furniture in. That was...
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 Avanti lifestyle is one of fulfillment, rejuvenation and choice. Our progressive activity programs and amenities ensure that assisted living residents are engaged and active, with a wide variety of options at all times. Residents shape our offerings through collaboration between our team and...
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Administration is poor, they keep deleting services they used to provide but still charge the same, not friendly to complaints. But the residents are great which is why many people stay despite the facility...
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.
When you call Overture Plano home you will wake up to an incredibly designed residence with designer finishes and fixtures. Each day you will be greeted by a stylish lobby, elegantly appointed furnishings, and an array of resort-inspired amenities, services and activities. Venture beyond our...
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These ratings on how they have been treating mom and myself when I'm there. The staff now is pretty good. They treat mom like she is their mom and the only issue is they have gotten caregivers who don't have...
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.
Recognized as the best location in town, Allen's premier assisted living and memory care community specializes in a holistic approach to wellness, including individual resident customization of our proprietary Seven Dimensions of Wellness. A resident thrives when they feel connected and engaged...
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If I look back on the experience he had at the facility, I realize his acuity was too high to be there. He fell frequently because they had their hands full with the staff they had to care for everyone. I...
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 Magnolia Senior Living of Frisco
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We moved dad here and they were amazing! It truly felt like a home! With high quality care. All of the food was made fresh! Easy to visit but still secure. Wish we would have looked there first
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 Windhaven Senior Living. Your new family awaits you!Windhaven Senior Living is founded on the principle of enhancing the independence of our residents through exemplary, personalized care in a compassionate, nurturing environment.We believe in treating every resident with the utmost...
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My father and I have been very happy with the care and attention my mother has received at Lake Point. The new chef has been excellent.
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.
Lake Point offers specialty, high-needs care in a serene, residential setting.Our custom lodge features all the comforts of home, plus the luxuries and amenities your loved one deserves.We offer short-term, rehab, post-operative and long-term care, with a high caregiver to resident ratio that...
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I appreciate the care that they give but I think they need to do more activities with them. I don't see many activities happening there. Every time I'm there they're all just sitting there in the living area...
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.
***Newly Renovated***Silver Leaf Assisted Living proudly cares for seniors who need extra help with their daily lives and provides the personalized attention they deserve. Whether your loved one needs assistance with activities of daily living or requires more specialized care, Silver Leaf can...
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My husband was there for six weeks. He was cared for in such a caring way. EVERYONE who worked there was wonderful. Experienced, kind, nurturing, and loving. He had some special needs that were handled in a...
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.
Nestled within a private gated community on the shore of Lake Lewisville, this Silver Leaf Signature Series property in Frisco is a stunning 8,000 square foot home that was custom built for luxury assisted living! Some of the standout features of this ADA-compliant property are:Scenic view of the...
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We moved my 84 year old mom here a few months ago when she began to have trouble remembering her medications. This is a wonderful assisted living center that you can personalize your loved one’s care needs....
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.
Governor's Ridge Senior Living Community Affordable independent and assisted living in Decatur, Texas. Living at Governor's Ridge gives our residents every opportunity to keep active, stay involved and age gracefully. Home Cooked Meals Our chefs plan meals that are similar to ones that...
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Cost of independent living in Gainesville, TX

The average cost of senior living in Gainesville is $4,854 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Callisburg, TX with an average of $3,562 per month.

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

Gainesville, TX
$4,854/mo
$4,990/mo

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

Gainesville, TX
$4,854/mo
$4,319/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$5,910/mo
Independent Living
$4,854/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,735/mo
Studio
$4,540/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,573/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,818/mo

Senior living costs in Gainesville 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: Gainesville, TX
Column state: Texas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGainesville, TXTexasU.S.
Independent Living$4,854/mo$4,319/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,461/mo$4,821/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,910/mo$5,003/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Gainesville, TX:$4,854/mo
Texas:$4,319/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Gainesville, TX:$5,461/mo
Texas:$4,821/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Gainesville, TX:$5,910/mo
Texas:$5,003/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Gainesville

Recent reviews for independent living in Gainesville

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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Governor's Ridge in Decatur, TX

5.0
I like this community. We have been happy with the staff and the cleanliness of the community. The meals are appealing and she is happy with being able to participate in the activities with the other residents. The community has a lot to offer. We recommend this community for the great care ...
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McDermott 55 in Plano, TX

4.3
The community is very clean and is a convenient location, They do offer bus service to some things. The maintenance staff is the best I've seen, they are very good. The other residence seems to be not very friendly. When the original director left the new staff was hard to find and not ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and accommodating staff. Several reviews mention the kindness and helpfulness of the staff across various communities. For instance, at Atria Canyon Creek, residents and families express their gratitude for the staff's assistance during the move-in process. At The Waterford at Plano, the cafeteria staff accommodates ...
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Variety of activities for socializing. Residents find joy in the diverse range of activities available at different communities, from movie nights and game sessions to outings to museums and parks. For example, at Atria Canyon Creek, residents enjoy a full calendar of activities designed to meet various interests.
Cleanliness and upkeep of facilities. Cleanliness and maintenance are major factors contributing to residents' satisfaction with their communities. At Watermere at Flower Mound, the high-speed internet and cutting-edge communication services make a significant difference in residents' daily lives.
Warm and welcoming community atmosphere. Many residents appreciate the close-knit and friendly atmosphere of their communities. For instance, at Discovery Village at Castle Hills, a resident mentioned that everyone was very friendly and the staff went above and beyond to make them feel at home. At The Conservatory at Plano, the sta ...
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Sense of security and safety. Several residents and families mention the feeling of safety and security at the communities they chose. For example, at Atria Canyon Creek, residents have peace of mind knowing they can rely on an on-site care team and a 24-hour emergency response system.
Delicious and varied meal options. Quality food is a significant factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their communities. At Watermere at Flower Mound, the restaurant-style dining offers residents a chance to savor a variety of meals prepared from locally sourced ingredients.
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Gainesville independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gainesville independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gainesville, 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 Gainesville 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 Gainesville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gainesville, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
51%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.9%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Gainesville 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 Gainesville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gainesville, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
53.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
63.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
58.9%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
31.8%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gainesville 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 Gainesville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gainesville, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
71.5%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
48.3%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
68.9%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
77.5%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
70.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.6%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
56.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
72.8%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
74.2%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
55%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
44.4%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
69.5%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Wheeler Terrace, Watermere at Flower Mound and Village on the Park McKinney are the top-rated independent living facilities near Gainesville, Texas. See full list of communities.
There are 182 independent living facilities near Gainesville, Texas. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Gainesville, Texas are Landing at Watermere - Frisco, Preston Place and The Waterford at Plano. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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