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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Little Elm, TX

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 27 independent living facilities in Little Elm, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Preston Highlands, Chimney Hill and Whispering Hills.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Plano, Denton and Frisco.

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zipAveragecost: $2,845

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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
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.
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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Provides: Senior Apartments
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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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Cost of independent living in Little Elm, TX

The average cost of senior living in Little Elm is $2,845 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fort Worth, TX with an average of $2,760 per month.

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

Little Elm, TX
$2,845/mo
$3,111/mo
U.S. national average
$3,532/mo

Independent living costs in Little Elm, TX, vs. other senior living options

$6,370/mo
Independent Living
$2,845/mo

Independent living costs in Little Elm, TX, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,511/mo
Studio
$2,352/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,013/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,005/mo

Senior living costs in Little Elm 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: Little Elm, TX
Column state: Texas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLittle Elm, TXTexasU.S.
Independent Living$2,845/mo$3,111/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living$4,663/mo$4,577/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$6,370/mo$6,322/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Little Elm, TX:$2,845/mo
Texas:$3,111/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Little Elm, TX:$4,663/mo
Texas:$4,577/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Little Elm, TX:$6,370/mo
Texas:$6,322/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Little Elm

Recent reviews for independent living in Little Elm

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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Little Elm independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Little Elm independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Little Elm, 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 Little Elm 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 Little Elm partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Little Elm, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.9%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
27.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.8%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.6%
9.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Little Elm 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 Little Elm communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Little Elm, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
45.3%
32.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.7%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
43.9%
32.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.4%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Little Elm 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 Little Elm offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Little Elm, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
57.9%
39.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.8%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40.1%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.9%
41.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.2%
43.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.2%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.2%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
51.1%
34.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52.7%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
59%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
59%
41.3%
Dances
Dances
43.3%
29.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
57.3%
35.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.5%
40.9%
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Vista at Rayzor Ranch, Silvermark Assisted Living and Sunstone Village are the top-rated independent living facilities near Little Elm, Texas. See full list of communities.
There are 27 independent living facilities near Little Elm, Texas. See the full list.
Test shortCodes: 1. percentPetFriendly: 62% MAX(Cats allowed %, Dogs allowed %) from Databricks market_amenities. 2. percentDogsAllowed: 62% 3. percentCatsAllowed: 62% 4. percentMCStaffTraining: 16% – offer transportation for a fee. 5. percentTransportationComp: 57% – offer complimentary transportation. 6. percentRespite: 24% 7. percentDevotionalOnSite: 54% 8. LanguagesList: Spanish, American Sign Language, Filipino, and German 9. top3PetFriendlyWithLinks: Sunstone Village, Landing at Watermere - Frisco, and Dogwood Estates 10. Top3MultilingualWithLinks: Sunrise of Frisco, HarborChase of Plano, and Silver Leaf Assisted Living Fiddlers Green 11. top3TransportWithLinks: Landing at Watermere - Frisco, Dogwood Estates, and Bethesda Gardens Frisco 12. top3DevotionalWithLinks: Landing at Watermere - Frisco, Dogwood Estates, and Bethesda Gardens Frisco
The best independent living facilities near you in Little Elm, Texas are Silvermark Assisted Living, Brookdale Denton South and The Waterford at Plano. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
Test shortCodes: 1. percentPetFriendly: 62% MAX(Cats allowed %, Dogs allowed %) from Databricks market_amenities. 2. percentDogsAllowed: 62% 3. percentCatsAllowed: 62% 4. percentMCStaffTraining: 16% – offer transportation for a fee. 5. percentTransportationComp: 57% – offer complimentary transportation. 6. percentRespite: 24% 7. percentDevotionalOnSite: 54% 8. LanguagesList: Spanish, American Sign Language, Filipino, and German 9. top3PetFriendlyWithLinks: Sunstone Village, Landing at Watermere - Frisco, and Dogwood Estates 10. Top3MultilingualWithLinks: Sunrise of Frisco, HarborChase of Plano, and Silver Leaf Assisted Living Fiddlers Green 11. top3TransportWithLinks: Landing at Watermere - Frisco, Dogwood Estates, and Bethesda Gardens Frisco 12. top3DevotionalWithLinks: Landing at Watermere - Frisco, Dogwood Estates, and Bethesda Gardens Frisco
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