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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Orion Rockwall Active Adult Living Community located in Rockwall, TX just minutes away from The Harbor and other local shopping and eating places. Our staff members’ have over 7 years’ experience with seniors and over 20+ years’ experience in the Apartment Industry. Orion Rockwall features many...
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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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My loved one is currently a resident at Sonoma House Assisted Living and most everything about our experience with them has been great so far. The staff is excellent. My loved one is in hospice now, so there...
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.
Welcome to a place that feels like home. Sonoma House feels like home. For seniors who want special care, Sonoma House feels like home. A place where they are known by name. Treated with respect. Loved like family. And have more freedoms, not more restrictions. From our smaller size to our...
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This is what my mother said as she toured. She was instantly at home, at ease. She called Discovery Village "home" for 3+ years. She has made many friendships. DV provides a place for residents to LIVE!
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.
Living exceptional means creating a home and community in which residents’ lives are celebrated and enriched daily. You are free to pursue the social activities, hobbies, and interests of your choice while our professional team members provide superior lifestyle and care services. Let us create...
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Overture Flower Mound has such a good vibe to the place, it is definitely worth the value. There are so many activities here that I cannot keep up with all of them.
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 a carefree and maintenance-free luxury lifestyle like never before at Overture Flower Mound. This is where impressive design and concierge service is a priority and experienced inside and out. The caliber of resort-inspired amenities also raises the bar for day to night enjoyment....
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From the very beginning, working with Emily and the entire team at this facility has been nothing short of a blessing. Emily's warmth, professionalism, and genuine heart made a world of difference during...
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.
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I didn't taste the food. However, Dad griped about food everywhere else. Never complained at CastleRock. Our loved one was unable to participate in the activities - hospice. Yes, we would recommend this...
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.
A Castle Rock Community is an assisted living community located in the beautiful and busy city of Arlington, TX. This assisted living community provides its residents with a safe home in the midst of a city that has much to offer. Those visiting the residents of this community will find that...
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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: 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: 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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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.
Angels of Hands is an Assisted Living and Adult Day Care geared to serving male residents only.Mission:To provide a wide range of professional, high quality health care service while ensuring compassionate care designed to optimize every patient’s dignity, autonomy and comfort.•1 story...
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, 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.
Grace Presbyterian Village is a continuing care retirement community located on 27 beautiful wooded acres in Oak Cliff, within the Dallas Metroplex. As a not for-profit organization, we pledge to enrich the lives of those we serve by providing exceptional care and services in a faith-based...
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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: 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: 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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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.
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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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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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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 Hill House is a twenty-four (24) unit efficiency (studio) apartment complex resembling a large, private cape cod styled residential home located in Arlington Texas. Its features and services are planned to allow residents to provide for themselves, implement their own life-style while...

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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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%
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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
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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
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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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