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Photo of Rock Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care
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Activities are lower than when we first came because they lost their activity person. They just hired another one that will be done with training in a couple of weeks. My experience with the office staff has...
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.
We are committed to providing quality services in a caring, comfortable environment. Our professional and personalized services are designed to enhance the quality of life for those we serve. We are dedicated to those who entrust their housing and service needs to us. At Rock Ridge, we honor each...
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The staff are all very friendly and helpful. Apartments are spacious and well maintained. Always activities be involved in and good entertainment provided for specials. Food ranges from excellent to just...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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We chose Abba Care because I felt really comfortable with the manager, she seemed very honest. They had Hispanics as well and that was something I was looking for. I love that I can walk in at anytime, there...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Abba Care is a family-owned and operated assisted living that has served Garland and the surrounding areas for more than 15 years. Designed and built from the ground up with the resident in mind, Abba Care houses 16 residents in each of its twin buildings. This means every resident is able to...
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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.
Embrace a Life of Affordable Comfort at The Cesera - Just Minutes Away From Firewheel Town Center!LIMITED TIME OFFER: Apply today and enjoy up to $2,800 in savings! *Some restrictions apply.The Cesera Senior Living participates in the affordable housing program where income limits apply. Our...
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[name removed] in the office is super nice and helpful. What we like the most about the Alder Rockwall community is all the different and great activities and special meals they have planned and prepared...
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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When it comes to the friendliness of the staff as well as the quality of care services, they get a 5++++. The staff of the house he is in, is great and he has never had better care. Based on the experience...
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 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 11 residents in a beautiful home-like environment that allows for both privacy and...
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My mom is social. I like that it is all on one floor and she is able to interact with a lot of people. My mom likes the food. I love the community layout. The room sizes are nice, My mom has a private room....
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.
We're creating a resident-focused senior living community with you and your well-being in mind. At Discovery Commons, we've designed the very best in world-class senior living by blending resort-style amenities, elegant apartment homes, concierge-level services, outstanding social and...
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My mom lives here at Montclair Estates and its amazing how well the staff takes care if someone here. She was locked out of her apartment and they made sure she got inside and was all taken care of before...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Montclair Estates independent retirement living offers you the privacy and independence of your own apartment coupled with the conveniences of living in a community that caters to each person's individual needs.The apartments at Montclair Estates feature large windows and quality interior design....
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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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Village Green has been a life saver for our family. Our mom has been there for a couple of months now. Since being there Her quality of life has greatly improved. The director [name removed], Is wonderful....
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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Photo of Silver Leaf Assisted Living at Amberley Drive
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The staff is caring and patient. We picked this community because of the location. I would recommend to others.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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The food is very nutritious. They have alternatives when they don't want what is on the menu. The apartment is the perfect size for one person. It took awhile to get a routine down with staff. Still working...
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...
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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.
Photo of Garland Assisted Living
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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of The Bridgemoor @ Plano
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.

Cost of independent living in Rowlett, TX

The average cost of senior living in Rowlett is $2,845 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rockwall, TX with an average of $2,560 per month.

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

Rowlett, TX
$2,845/mo
$3,111/mo
U.S. national average
$3,532/mo

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

$6,370/mo
Independent Living
$2,845/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,511/mo
Studio
$2,352/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,013/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,005/mo

Senior living costs in Rowlett 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: Rowlett, TX
Column state: Texas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRowlett, TXTexasU.S.
Independent Living$2,845/mo$3,111/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living$4,663/mo$4,577/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$6,370/mo$6,322/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Rowlett, TX:$2,845/mo
Texas:$3,111/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Rowlett, TX:$4,663/mo
Texas:$4,577/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Rowlett, TX:$6,370/mo
Texas:$6,322/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Rowlett

Recent reviews for independent living in Rowlett

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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Rowlett independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rowlett independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rowlett, 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 Rowlett 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 Rowlett partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Rowlett, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.9%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
27.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.8%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.6%
9.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Rowlett 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 Rowlett communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Rowlett, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
45.3%
32.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.7%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
43.9%
32.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.4%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rowlett 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 Rowlett offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Rowlett, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
57.9%
39.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.8%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40.1%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.9%
41.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.2%
43.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.2%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.2%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
51.1%
34.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52.7%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
59%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
59%
41.3%
Dances
Dances
43.3%
29.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
57.3%
35.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.5%
40.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mercer Terrace, The Luxe at Rowlett and Village on the Park Plano are the top-rated independent living facilities near Rowlett, Texas. See full list of communities.
There are 42 independent living facilities near Rowlett, Texas. See the full list.
Test shortCodes: 1. percentPetFriendly: 62% MAX(Cats allowed %, Dogs allowed %) from Databricks market_amenities. 2. percentDogsAllowed: 62% 3. percentCatsAllowed: 62% 4. percentMCStaffTraining: 16% – offer transportation for a fee. 5. percentTransportationComp: 57% – offer complimentary transportation. 6. percentRespite: 24% 7. percentDevotionalOnSite: 54% 8. LanguagesList: Spanish, American Sign Language, Filipino, and German 9. top3PetFriendlyWithLinks: Mercer Terrace, The Luxe at Rowlett, and The Waterford at Mesquite 10. Top3MultilingualWithLinks: Brookdale Lake Highlands, Colonial Oaks Senior Living at Campbell Park, and Christian Care Communities and Services Mesquite 11. top3TransportWithLinks: Mercer Terrace, The Waterford at Mesquite, and Watermere at Firewheel 12. top3DevotionalWithLinks: Mercer Terrace, The Waterford at Mesquite, and Watermere at Firewheel
The best independent living facilities near you in Rowlett, Texas are Silvermark Assisted Living, The Waterford at Plano and The Waterford at Mesquite. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
Test shortCodes: 1. percentPetFriendly: 62% MAX(Cats allowed %, Dogs allowed %) from Databricks market_amenities. 2. percentDogsAllowed: 62% 3. percentCatsAllowed: 62% 4. percentMCStaffTraining: 16% – offer transportation for a fee. 5. percentTransportationComp: 57% – offer complimentary transportation. 6. percentRespite: 24% 7. percentDevotionalOnSite: 54% 8. LanguagesList: Spanish, American Sign Language, Filipino, and German 9. top3PetFriendlyWithLinks: Mercer Terrace, The Luxe at Rowlett, and The Waterford at Mesquite 10. Top3MultilingualWithLinks: Brookdale Lake Highlands, Colonial Oaks Senior Living at Campbell Park, and Christian Care Communities and Services Mesquite 11. top3TransportWithLinks: Mercer Terrace, The Waterford at Mesquite, and Watermere at Firewheel 12. top3DevotionalWithLinks: Mercer Terrace, The Waterford at Mesquite, and Watermere at Firewheel
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