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Photo of Parkwood Healthcare
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Worked for our need for short-term respite care (one month)- very accommodating of our short time frame. Staff & residents were kind. Park-like setting & large windows very soothing altho the building was...
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.
For the past 30 years, Parkwood is the Mid-Cities choice for exceptional senior care, allowing residents to enjoy the lifestyle they love with a full continuum of supportive care. Parkwood features TWO assisted living neighborhoods, ensuring a perfect fit for your family. Both feature worry free,...
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They are very knowledgeable very friendly and always ready to help. Amenities are great and many to choose from. Apartment sizes are small so you don't need much. Everything is free like laundry everything...
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.
Emerson S. Collins is an independent living 55+ community. We are located at East Arbrook and South Collins Street. We are centrally located in the South Arlington area, close to the Highlands Mall, the Parks Mall, and the AT&T Stadium- home of the Dallas Cowboys- as well as Six Flags Over...
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The facility is frequently described by residents and their families as being clean, with many reviewers specifically mentioning the pleasant, fresh smell and the absence of typical odors found in some other...
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.
GoodLife Senior Living is a sweet little community in the heart of Duncanville, TX. We are a premier Assisted Living Community offering what others cannot.We are a home setting featuring an open floor plan where residents can have the option of relaxing in their own private room, or enjoying...
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My mother has been a resident at The Oaks at Flower Mound for over a year and it has been a great year due to the facility, care, meals, activities and very helpful staff... but the level of care she...
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.
Discover an abundance of exceptional service, personalized care, and delicious dining in a beautifully warm and inviting setting that feels just like home at The Oaks at Flower Mound. Our loving staff is passionate about providing just the right level of attention and care while still preserving...
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What stuck out most about Rockbrook initially when we were first looking was the cleanliness of the facility! That struck me most. My friend [name removed] praised the meals. He was a picky eater, so that...
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.
Rockbrook Assisted Living and Memory Care offers an extensive variety of services and amenities that go above and beyond one’s typical expectation of Assisted Living and Memory Care. Rockbrook’s Philosophy is based on the belief that each resident is entitled to the highest quality of life...
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5 star review. The staff have been very caring and attentive. The facility is very clean and feels like home. The food is amazing!
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.
Mayberry Gardens is a special assisted living and memory care residence providing family-style living for seniors who need some assistance, but don't require full time skilled nursing care. Each home is designed to accommodate between 11 to 15 residents in a beautiful home-like environment that...
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No place can be perfect. For our mom its been very good in spite of shortcomings inherent to this industry. The staff has always been helpful. There have been some nice activities surrounding lunch and...
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.
HARVEST OPENED SEPTEMBER 2020 - NEW AL & MC SERVING ROANOKE, TROPHY CLUB, SOUTHLAKE, GERAPEVINE, KELLER, ARGYLE, NORTHLAKE, JUSTIN, HASLET, ROBSON RANCH,LANTANA, FLOWERMOUND. Relocation Specialist for those moving their families from out of state. We are experienced to coordinate these moves...
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Overall nice place. Food has been an issue with residents. Staff is wonderful!! Parents are happy there. I would recommend HarborChase to others.
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.
HarborChase is a place where unrivaled hospitality and classic elegance converge in a timeless setting of peaceful tranquility. Here, you’ll find much more than amazing value in the award-winning cuisine, personalized housekeeping, exhilarating activities, generous amenities and luxurious...
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The director [name removed] has been wonderful working with us – extremely personable and getting things done in a hurry when we needed it. I love the atmosphere of the whole place – light, clean, pleasant –...
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.
Prestonwood Court is very proud to call Plano, Texas our hometown. Combining the warmth of home with the amenities of a fine hotel, life at Prestonwood Court offers a world of possibilities. Socialize with friends in lovely, light-filled living rooms and lounges, find favorite books in our...
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The price and location were most important . Plus she can have her dogs. We would absolutely recommend Brookdale Stonebridge Ranch to others! They were very easy to work with when transitioning from rehab....
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.
At our community in McKinney, Texas, which offers assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care services, we believe sustaining social relationships and friendships is key to aging well and living well. That’s why each day here brings anything but the ordinary. You and your friends might...
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Photo of Sunrise of Fort Worth
88 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
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Facility is clean, nice, and lots of activities are offered. Not made aware until right before admission of requirement for TB testing. I would recommend.
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.
Step into Sunrise Assisted Living of Fort Worth, and you can't help but feel at home. We stop at nothing to make your experience warm and inviting, from our homelike exterior architecture, to our comfortable community areas and choice of suites to our exceptional outdoor gardens and landscaping....
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Morada Cedar Hill, I love living here. Most tenants complain about meals and yes I am among them. The staff, friendly helpful and professional.
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.
Hit a home run at Morada Cedar Hill, offering Independent Living in Cedar Hill, Texas. Situated just 15 miles from the Ball Park at Arlington and Cowboys Stadium, our community puts residents just minutes from exciting things to do as well as some of the best shopping, dining, and entertainment...
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Photo of Truewood by Merrill, Keller
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All 5 except for the food. My dad complained of very small portions especially the protein. I would rate the food a 3. The staff treated us like family. My dad and I both very much felt a sense of community,...
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.
Truewood by Merrill Keller, offers PRIVATE STUDIO APATMENTS WITHIN in a 62+ Senior Living community with Assisted Living and Memory Care lifestyle options. Memory Care - we are not equipped to care for Frontal lobe and Lewy Body dementia.
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Love the activities and interaction with other residents. My mom is very social and that has helped her a lot. No facility is perfect and I visited a lot before deciding on Lynridge. It was the only one...
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.
Conveniently located in West Arlington, our charming Assisted Living & Memory Care community offers you fun and engaging ways to continue a life well lived. Enjoy all that the city has to offer while being tucked away in a friendly community with a home-like atmosphere. From taking a stroll...
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1 - it's beautiful and staff loves their residents. 2 - very clean 3 extremely friendly 4 the staff takes time with each resident and are so kind and sweet and very experienced in care for their residents. 5...
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.
Premier Senior Living in Saginaw Texas, Edition of Saginaw is the perfect fit for easy living. Nestled just north of the heart of Fort Worth, in this community you’re invited to gather and share. Edition offers Assisted Living and Memory Care. Our tightknit community make your next move the right...
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Photo of Colonial Oaks Senior Living at Campbell Park
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The staff seem very warm and friendly. The food is good and the facility is clean and in a nice neighborhood. Yes, I would recommend Colonial Oaks to others but only as a last resort (if you can't afford to...
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.
At Colonial Oaks Senior Living at Campbell Park, our personalized services are designed for those who desire the finer things in life. Since we believe life improves with age, we have created special services and carefree environment that promote independence and dignity without all of the...
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What we like the most about the community is that the staff is very patient and kind. Yes, we would recommend Ariel Pointe of Sachse Senior Living to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
Join us at Ariel Pointe Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care, where clear blue skies reach to embrace the horizon, and new friendships abound. Our active senior living community located in Sachse, Texas, invites residents to enjoy casual, easy living with a distinctive touch and...
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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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Patient, kind and professional staff! Love this place for my Mom! She is doing more socially and I am glad she is safe and secure! The place is clean, spacious and full of life/activities! I highly...
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.
Carriage House Assisted Living of Denton is an assisted living community located in Denton, Texas. Our assisted living community is located in a tree-lined, quiet area that is only 45 minutes from Fort Worth and Dallas. The city of Denton has everything our residents need when it comes to...
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The staff is very caring and understanding of what each person needs. The facility is always clean and in good condition. Upper Management is fully involved in all activities and operations, and takes a...
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.
Independent Villas Assisted Living Memory Care Combining the warmth of home with wonderful amenities, MacArthur Hills is looking forward to serving your family. Located in Las Colinas and neighboring the premier Hackberry Creek community, MacArthur Hills will offer our Residents a vibrant...
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Lakewood is fine. Mom wants to be home, so... but she likes the staff for the most part. The place is clean. The staff are helpful if you ask for help. Not always fast, but they try. Sometimes, they seem a...
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's Assisted Living and Memory Care, in Fort Worth, Texas is a member of the Christian Care Senior Living Communities family, serving seniors in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. We are a faith-based, not-for-profit provider with a 70 year history of serving seniors with incredibly...
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For my parents, the transition from Senior Living to adding assistance, as needed, was seamless. Consequently, they are 'technically' Assisted Living now, little over a year after arriving. but it was never...
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.
Beautifully situated in the heart of the Turtle Creek community, Belmont Village Senior Living offers easy access to an array of high-end dining and retail centers, world class medical care, numerous churches and synagogues, and the Dallas Theater Center and Arts District. Concierge services and...
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It was a difficult transition when my parent reached a point where living alone was no longer an option. Walnut Creek provides a level of independence that allows one not to feel “kept”. Numerous...
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.
Live the country club life at Walnut Creek, where top-notch amenities and convenient services blend under one roof for an enriching experience. Our Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Mansfield, Texas, offers a relaxed atmosphere of warmth and caring that promotes companionship among...
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The facility and staff are very responsive to requests from family members and are kind to the residents. The reason I may rate 4 instead of 5 is that at times I have had to reinforce requests to the...
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 moment you walk in the door of Sunrise of Frisco, you will experience a remarkable sense of family in our community. Our dedicated team passionately works to provide a special community with the highest level of senior care in the area. We offer both Assisted Living as well as Memory Care in...
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Great apartment. Great atmosphere. A lot of age appropriate activities for seniors. Overall a very good experience. Only negative is you cannot add and incremental services like meals or nursing as the...
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.
Atlas Point at Prestonwood brings resort-inspired living to active adults in the Castle Hills, West Plano, Denton County, and Collin County areas. This charming enclave offers a diverse range of restaurants, parks, museums, entertainment - take a peek below for some of our favorite local...
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Cost of independent living in Ponder, TX

The average cost of senior living in Ponder is $4,522 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Argyle, TX with an average of $3,974 per month.

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

Ponder, TX
$4,522/mo
$5,155/mo
$4,962/mo

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

Ponder, TX
$4,522/mo
$4,318/mo
U.S. national average
$4,017/mo

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

$5,567/mo
Independent Living
$4,522/mo

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

Studio
$2,333/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,917/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,758/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,306/mo

Senior living costs in Ponder 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: Ponder, TX
Column state: Texas
Column national: U.S.
Community typePonder, TXTexasU.S.
Independent Living$4,522/mo$4,318/mo$4,017/mo
Assisted Living$5,243/mo$4,820/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$5,567/mo$5,002/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Ponder, TX:$4,522/mo
Texas:$4,318/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
Assisted Living
Ponder, TX:$5,243/mo
Texas:$4,820/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Ponder, TX:$5,567/mo
Texas:$5,002/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Ponder

Recent reviews for independent living in Ponder

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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Ponder independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ponder independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ponder, 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 Ponder 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 Ponder partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ponder, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54.6%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
50.1%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.1%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Ponder 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 Ponder communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ponder, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
53.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
65.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
60.8%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.8%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ponder 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 Ponder offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ponder, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
72.1%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
48.7%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71.5%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
78.9%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
74.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
63.5%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
59.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
61.7%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
74.2%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
76.6%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
50.7%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
51.6%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
72.7%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Five Star Premier Residences of Dallas, Highlands Village Senior Living of Mansfield and Village on the Park Plano are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ponder, Texas. See full list of communities.
There are 419 independent living facilities near Ponder, Texas. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Ponder, Texas are Dogwood Estates, The Watermark at Broadway Cityview and Brookdale Tanglewood Oaks. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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