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I recently had to find an assisted living facility for my uncle. I tried looking for a place on my own but everywhere I looked was either too expensive, too unappealing or both. I decided to use A Place for...
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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Avanti is a beautiful facility. They admitted my husband right away (on a weekend) to get him out of a bad rehab place. They allowed him to stay in a respite room until I could get furniture in. That was...
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 Avanti lifestyle is one of fulfillment, rejuvenation and choice. Our progressive activity programs and amenities ensure that assisted living residents are engaged and active, with a wide variety of options at all times. Residents shape our offerings through collaboration between our team and...
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The staff is very friendly but with the new ownership coming in it's been hard to get answers to some questions. There was also a billing error and rather than refund the overcharge they credited my...
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.
Parkview in Frisco is an exceptional independent living community located in Frisco, Texas, in Collin County. Set amongst beautifully green surroundings, and with a bustling and vibrant community, Parkview will change the way you think about senior life. Located within close distance to shops and...
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My loved one is currently a resident at Silver Leaf Assisted Living at Church and the overall experience has been good for her, so far. However, there is no way to easily contact the staff for any issues,...
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.
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I have made friends here and eat meals at various tables with them. The WFV is an old building and has not been maintained well. I've heard multiple tenants comments on allergies to unknown causes. I suffer...
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.
At West Fork Village Irving, we provide both independent and assisted living services to seniors in the greater Dallas County area. The city of Irving has a newly revitalized downtown district, a state-of-the-art senior center and many recreational and cultural activities in the area. All of...
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I would say the staff makes you feel wanted and safe.This community exhibits such great customer service that allow me to make the decision much easier for my grandmother.
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.
Savor the small-town charm and big-city opportunities offered at The Waterford at Pantego. Our Independent Living community in Pantego, Texas, provides residents with the privacy and freedom they deserve while at the same time offering companionship in a cozy setting. From our thoughtfully...
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Administration is poor, they keep deleting services they used to provide but still charge the same, not friendly to complaints. But the residents are great which is why many people stay despite the facility...
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.
When you call Overture Plano home you will wake up to an incredibly designed residence with designer finishes and fixtures. Each day you will be greeted by a stylish lobby, elegantly appointed furnishings, and an array of resort-inspired amenities, services and activities. Venture beyond our...
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The daily staff was very good with my mom and they seem to have very little turnover, which is usually a good sign. They were friendly and attentive to her. We did get extra help from HOSPICE last six months...
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.
Morada Burleson is all about residents enjoying life to the fullest, with regularly scheduled events and outings that bring residents together and inspire new friendships. We offer a relaxed atmosphere of warmth and caring that promotes companionship among residents and staff. Our caring and...
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You just have to stay on them if you want something done. I wish there were more family activities. Assisted living is just so expensive. I didn't give 5's just because there is always room for improvement.
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.
Wilshire offers a new perspective on senior living in Burleson. As the only local community offering a full continuum of care on one campus, Wilshire boasts a new, modern style, and a plethora of on-site amenities. Wilshire is Burleson’s favorite new option in senior living.
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These ratings on how they have been treating mom and myself when I'm there. The staff now is pretty good. They treat mom like she is their mom and the only issue is they have gotten caregivers who don't have...
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.
Recognized as the best location in town, Allen's premier assisted living and memory care community specializes in a holistic approach to wellness, including individual resident customization of our proprietary Seven Dimensions of Wellness. A resident thrives when they feel connected and engaged...
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Photo of Walnut Place - AL/MC
11 Video available
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There from June to sept 2024. The main elevator was often closed for repair. In a center like that that it was a big nuisance. Senior staff turnover was evident. Otherwise very little to say other than 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.
At Walnut Place, our residents know about our historically good reputation and appreciate our location close to Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital. Like our residents, chances are, you’ll just feel like you belong here. A sense of fellowship abounds—a feeling of belonging. Our residents are not...
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We moved dad here and they were amazing! It truly felt like a home! With high quality care. All of the food was made fresh! Easy to visit but still secure. Wish we would have looked there first
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.
Welcome to Windhaven Senior Living. Your new family awaits you!Windhaven Senior Living is founded on the principle of enhancing the independence of our residents through exemplary, personalized care in a compassionate, nurturing environment.We believe in treating every resident with the utmost...
Photo of Overture Flower Mound 55+ Apartment Homes
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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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I just love me Conservatory and what it has done for my grandmother. After my grandfather passed away she was a bit lost, but moving to the Conservatory has given her new life! There is so much for her 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.
At The Conservatory at Keller Town Center, residents enjoy an independent lifestyle enriched with the affordable luxuries that make life comfortable, carefree and rewarding. From gourmet meals to fun activities; wellness care to resort-style amenities, everything we do at The Conservatory is...
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We moved my 84 year old mom here a few months ago when she began to have trouble remembering her medications. This is a wonderful assisted living center that you can personalize your loved one’s care needs....
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.
Governor's Ridge Senior Living Community Affordable independent and assisted living in Decatur, Texas. Living at Governor's Ridge gives our residents every opportunity to keep active, stay involved and age gracefully. Home Cooked Meals Our chefs plan meals that are similar to ones that...
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I'm very grateful to the staff on the 4th floor - skilled nursing - for the great care given to my mom for several weeks after she was in the hospital. The therapists were good and encouraging. Mom left...
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.
The Landing at Watermere is the only location in the NE Tarrant County area to offer the full continuum of care for seniors!! This includes Independent Living, Assisted Living, Extended Care Assisted Living, and Skilled Nursing/Rehab. We also offer Memory Care on our campus at the Isle at...
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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
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.
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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So far so good with our experience for our loved one being here. The food has recently been going downhill according to my loved one. The staff have been responsive to our questions. There has been a...
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.
We believe it is the little things that are the secret to a retirement that is carefree and personally fulfilling: a warm and inviting community where every home is part of a neighborhood, a wide range of social, cultural, and intellectual activities, and a staff that believes that there is...
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My husband was there for six weeks. He was cared for in such a caring way. EVERYONE who worked there was wonderful. Experienced, kind, nurturing, and loving. He had some special needs that were handled in a...
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.
Nestled within a private gated community on the shore of Lake Lewisville, this Silver Leaf Signature Series property in Frisco is a stunning 8,000 square foot home that was custom built for luxury assisted living! Some of the standout features of this ADA-compliant property are:Scenic view of the...
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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.
Welcome to the only assisted living in Colleyville! Our two custom residences, the Bransford and the Timberline, have been completely renovated and overlook Colleyville City Park. Designed specifically for graduating levels of care for people in need of assisted living and memory care, there is a...
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That the person needs to be at level of care otherwise there is a big deficit in care they don't help the person get changed in the afternoon or fed they don't encourage the person enough to get out of 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.
Welcome to Cedar Crest of Lewisville, located in Lewisville, Texas, offering exceptional assisted living care options for seniors in the Dallas area.Cedar Crest is an intimate, senior living community designed to provide optimal comfort, care and privacy. Some features include:Private and shared...
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I would recommend it for an assisted living center. The director is very responsive to questions/concerns. The staff is friendly for the most part. Staff members that are not a good fit are either trained to...
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.
NEW FALL 2021: New facelift, come see how we look!Here, you’ll find an exceptional assisted living community with an ideal location in North Richland Hills, Texas. Our community provides a relaxing environment where you’ll have access to everything you need to live a full and happy life.With our...
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I would highly recommend the community to others for their loved ones. Everyone is so nice and the community feels like home for my loved one. The staff are very helpful if I ever have questions or...
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.
Take great pride in living at Morada North Richland Hills, an Assisted Living community in North Richland Hills, Texas, which offers some of the most sought-after amenities and services in the Lone Star State. Imagine a home with no cooking, cleaning or maintenance — and friends next door. That's...
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Staff was friendly and helpful. Clean welcoming facility. Nice neighbors. I would recommend Heartis Mid Cities to others looking.
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.
You’ve retired from work, but now it’s time to retire from daily chores like cooking, cleaning, laundry, and even yardwork. It’s time to find a place where you can relax and have fun.That place is Heartis Mid Cities.Here, you do all the living and we do all the work. Motion replaces mowing,...
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This is a very nice facility. It is always clean and well maintained. The staff here is wonderful and they are very competent at what they do. There are plenty of activities for the Seniors and the food is...
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.
CHRISTUS St. Joseph Village, located in Coppell, Texas, is a faith based, not-for-profit retirement community. The community is a part of CHRISTUS Health, a Catholic faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of more than 40 hospitals. Inpatient and long-term care facilities can be...

Cost of independent living in Ponder, TX

The average cost of senior living in Ponder is $4,524 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Argyle, TX with an average of $3,981 per month.

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

Ponder, TX
$4,524/mo
$5,166/mo
$4,971/mo

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

Ponder, TX
$4,524/mo
$4,319/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$5,570/mo
Independent Living
$4,524/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,712/mo
Studio
$4,376/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,389/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,382/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$4,524/mo$4,319/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,245/mo$4,821/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$5,570/mo$5,003/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Ponder, TX:$4,524/mo
Texas:$4,319/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Ponder, TX:$5,245/mo
Texas:$4,821/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Ponder, TX:$5,570/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 Ponder

Recent reviews for independent living in Ponder

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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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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