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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Mesquite, TX
If you’re looking for independent living in the Mesquite area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Mesquite. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 33 independent living facilities in Mesquite, 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 Chimney Hill, Whispering Hills and Woodbridge.
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9.7
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111 reviews
We moved from our private residence on lakefront property to a 2 bedroom apartment here at the Waterford in Mesquite. Everyone from staff to other residents are very nice and helpful. I love that it's all...
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.
Welcome to The Waterford at Mesquite where we adhere to the saying "everything is bigger in Texas"! Our independent living community boasts BIG amenities and countless recreational and social opportunities to keep our residents inspired and excited about their life here with us. Our thoughtfully...
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9.3
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61 reviews
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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9.0
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10 reviews
I truly enjoyed my stay there. The staff was accommodating and helpful, I truly loved enjoyed my apartment, the people were friendly - I definitely felt connected. It was a good fit for me. Apartments are...
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.
Designed for the active senior adult, Greenway Village is one of the premier retirement communities in the Dallas Metroplex. Featuring an all-inclusive approach to services and amenities, and located on a 26-acre, beautifully landscaped campus, Greenway is also one of the few certified Life Plan...
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8.6
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25 reviews
Based on the experience we have had so far with Christian Care Communities, we can say that our loved ones are very happy they are there so far. They are making new friends and enjoying the different...
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.
Christian Care Communities & Services – Mesquite is located in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex as a faith-based, non-profit provider. Our Life Plan Community – encompasses Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing and Rehab, and Hospice Services. This enables our...
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8.3
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52 reviews
As a matter of fact I am at Bradfield Terrace (the first place y'all placed my dad) right now. I came to visit the staff and some residents that I have made friends with. Based on the experience we had, we...
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.
Bradfield Place is located in a quiet tree lined residential neighborhood in Mesquite, Texas. We are five miles from the gorgeous Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden. We offer a thoughtful, warm and caring environment designed to promote independence and dignity. With that in mind we offer...
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My father recently passed away and I needed to move my mom to a location where she could have company. We know someone who lives at 5 Star so that seemed the logical place to go. The service from everyone...
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.
Five Star Premier Residences of Dallas is a vibrant, rental independent living senior community located in Dallas, TX. Step out of your well-appointed apartment to a stunning 10-story atrium where you’ll find smiling tenured staff, spirited residents, nooks to socialize, and activities designed...
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9.9
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75 reviews
Very nice facility. The staff is very friendly, they care a lot about the residents and they take care of them really well. They're very knowledgeable when it comes to the needs of residents and if families...
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.
Retirement is the time to indulge yourself, to live purposefully and re-ignite some of those passions that got left by the wayside throughout the years. At our community in Dallas, Texas, which offers assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care services, we’re here to help you live your...
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9.9
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200 reviews
Meadowstone is a perfect home! I have a lot of friends and everyone is so nice. We have fun things to do and the staff is so nice too. I enjoy the gardens and the beautiful grounds and love to walk around...
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.
Discover the unparalleled joys of retirement living at Meadowstone Place!Nestled in the heart of Dallas, Texas, our 55+ active adult retirement community finds the perfect harmony between independence and connection. Our apartments open directly to the outside, granting effortless access to the...
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9.2
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128 reviews
I love it! [name removed] is an awesome Activity Director! I was impressed with all the staff. Overall I found your facility superb. I loved my cottage. I enjoyed the activities food was great. Happy hour...
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.
When you step onto our campus, our beautiful landscaped grounds have the same ambiance as an upscale country club. Our premier senior living community in the Dallas-Fort Worth area offers excellent independent and assisted living options. Covered walking paths meander through our campus so our...
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9.2
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18 reviews
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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8.5
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38 reviews
We chose Abba Care because I felt really comfortable with the manager, she seemed very honest. They had Hispanics as well and that was something I was looking for. I love that I can walk in at anytime, there...
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.
Abba Care is a family-owned and operated assisted living that has served Garland and the surrounding areas for more than 15 years. Designed and built from the ground up with the resident in mind, Abba Care houses 16 residents in each of its twin buildings. This means every resident is able to...
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8.3
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66 reviews
I would recommend it as reasonable value and comfort. Residents are friendly. I like my apartment and feel the rent for it is good value. it includes 3 meals a day. All units have kitchens so one can...
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.
Autumn Leaves is a small and intimate senior living community with a big heart.The atmosphere at Autumn Leaves is one of the most important elements for our residents and it’s the exact thing that sets us apart from other senior living communities in the area. Because Autumn Leaves has a genuine,...
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8.0
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13 reviews
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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7.8
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41 reviews
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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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
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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.
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My mom lives here at Montclair Estates and its amazing how well the staff takes care if someone here. She was locked out of her apartment and they made sure she got inside and was all taken care of before...
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.
Montclair Estates independent retirement living offers you the privacy and independence of your own apartment coupled with the conveniences of living in a community that caters to each person's individual needs.The apartments at Montclair Estates feature large windows and quality interior design....
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The Landon at Lake Highlands is an exceptional place for my mom. From the first day we talked the staff was sincere, caring and reassuring. My mom had been in her house 70 years and along with my dad raised...
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.
The Landon at Lake Highlands is the definition of exceptional senior living. We provide a distinctive lifestyle filled with friendships, life enrichment activities and attention to every detail. Enjoy gourmet meals in our elegant dining room or watch the sunset over the Dallas skyline from our...
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.
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: 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.
Lakeland Hills Senior Living provides individuals with an independent living community in Dallas, TX. This community is a great home for those who are looking to be a part of all that the city of Dallas has to offer. Dallas is a part of Dallas County and provides residents and guests with the...
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.
We offer a home like setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who greet you everyday. Our caring staff offers the assistance you need while respecting your independence. Our peaceful setting, restaurant style dining experience, activities and beautiful setting combine to...
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.
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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We moved our parents into assisted living at Silver Creek nearly 3 years ago when my mom came out of rehab for a hip replacement. Our dad could no longer take care of her (she also had MS and was developing...
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.
Silver Creek Garland is an assisted living community located on the outskirts of Dallas in the city of Garland, Texas. This lush residential area is home to a nearby football stadium, country club, Lake Ray Hubbard, and more. It offers the perfect mix of shopping, dining, and commercial services...
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.
Cost of independent living in Mesquite, TX
The average cost of senior living in Mesquite is $4,685 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Terrell, TX with an average of $3,324 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Mesquite, TX vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Mesquite, TX vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Mesquite, TX by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Mesquite
Recent reviews for independent living in Mesquite
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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Mesquite independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mesquite independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mesquite, 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 Mesquite 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 Mesquite partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mesquite, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.7%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52.2%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
39.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.1%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.4%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Mesquite 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 Mesquite communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mesquite, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
39.1%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.8%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
52.2%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mesquite 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 Mesquite offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mesquite, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
52.2%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
39.1%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43.5%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
65.2%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.2%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.2%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.5%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.8%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.5%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
60.9%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
34.8%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.8%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.5%
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 Mesquite, Texas. See full list of communities.
There are 33 independent living facilities near Mesquite, Texas. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Mesquite, Texas are Brookdale Lake Highlands, Brookdale Farmers Branch and The Remington at Valley Ranch. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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