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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Nena, TX

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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.
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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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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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, 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.
Anthology of Highland Park, located steps away from Al Biernat's and the shops of Highland Park. This location is close to ample opportunities for shopping, dining, and exploration. The 11-story high-rise senior living community offers residents spacious private apartments and exceptional...
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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
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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.
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
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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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Beautiful community. The manager, [name removed], is amazing. She is very professional, knowledgeable, and has a very engaging personality. She really takes care of the senior residents at the Chateau. We...
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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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.
Country Club Retirement Community Assisted Living, CCRC, was designed for people who are ready to make transitions in their life, get a little help with the things that are getting more difficult, yet want to hold on to their independence.CCRC Assisted Living opened June 29, 2009. The Assisted...
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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.
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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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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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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: 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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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: 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.
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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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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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
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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.
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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Nena, TX

The average cost of senior living in Nena is $4,183 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Midlothian, TX with an average of $3,180 per month.

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

Nena, TX
$4,183/mo
$3,743/mo

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

Nena, TX
$4,183/mo
$4,319/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$5,191/mo
Independent Living
$4,183/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,670/mo
Studio
$4,304/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,348/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,244/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,501/mo

Senior living costs in Nena 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: Nena, TX
Column state: Texas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNena, TXTexasU.S.
Independent Living$4,183/mo$4,319/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,946/mo$4,821/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,191/mo$5,003/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Nena, TX:$4,183/mo
Texas:$4,319/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Nena, TX:$4,946/mo
Texas:$4,821/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Nena, TX:$5,191/mo
Texas:$5,003/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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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 Nena

Recent reviews for independent living in Nena

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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Nena independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Nena independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Nena, 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 Nena 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 Nena partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Nena, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50.2%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
46.8%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.9%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.1%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Nena 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 Nena communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Nena, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
55.8%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.3%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Nena 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 Nena offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Nena, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
66.9%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.6%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45.7%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
68.4%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
74.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
72.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
61.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
56.5%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
59.1%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
69.5%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
72.9%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
47.2%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50.2%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
69.9%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Buffalo Creek Assisted Living and Memory Care, Brookdale Waxahachie and Five Star Premier Residences of Dallas are the top-rated independent living facilities near Nena, Texas. See full list of communities.
There are 340 independent living facilities near Nena, Texas. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Nena, Texas are Five Star Premier Residences of Dallas, Highlands Village Senior Living of Mansfield and Meadowstone Place. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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