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The cost of independent living in Alma is about $3,874 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 204 options. Read 6337 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Photo of Monarch at Richardson
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We went with Monarch at Richardson because the location works out really well for my brother who lives close by. They keep her busy throughout the day in the memory care unit. They play games, do exercise...
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.
Monarch at Richardson is an assisted living and memory care community located in Richardson, TX in Dallas County. Monarch at Richardson is located just twenty minutes northeast from the Dallas city center. Richardson boasts an extensive park and trail system throughout, cultural activities,...
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The staff is wonderful and the facility is nice. The housekeeping could be a bit better. Communication is wonderful. I would definitely recommend this community 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.
Welcome Home to Heritage Place Assisted Living & Memory Care! A beautiful new community that opened in August 2014, we offer 82 private apartments & 30 private/semi-private rooms in Burleson's first Memory Care. Conveniently located near I-35W and less than a mile from Huguley Hospital, our...
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The Tradition is a warm and friendly place. Four years ago, after my mother passed, my father moved into The Tradition on Prestonwood, so that he would not get lonely. The beautiful décor, excellent meals,...
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.
The Tradition-Prestonwood is a premier senior living community in Dallas, Texas providing a continuum of care with Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care communities. Beauty is just the beginning at Tradition Senior Living communities, which comprise beautiful interiors filled with...
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My interaction with Sharon and Dusty was always pleasant. My mom seems very adjusted there too. I would absolutely recommend Mercer Terrace to others, it's peaceful and serene.
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.
The heartbeat of Mercer Place is our caring staff and homelike senior living community. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time registered nurse is available 24 hours a day to provide clinical oversight and coordination of care. Residents can engage in...
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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
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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.
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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I do not know how to fully express my appreciation to [name removed] and her staff at Lake West Assisted Living. What makes this facility stand far above all others is how much they truly care about each...
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: 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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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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Photo of Angels of Hands Assisted Living
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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.
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...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Independent Living, 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.
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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, 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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My mom loves it there. They are nice updated apartments with a quiet atmosphere. We also like that it feels safe here at the Preserve at Gateway.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Independent Living, 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.
Lakeland Hills Senior Living provides individuals with an independent living community in Dallas, TX. This community is a great home for those who are looking to be a part of all that the city of Dallas has to offer. Dallas is a part of Dallas County and provides residents and guests with the...

Cost of independent living in Alma, TX

The average cost of senior living in Alma is $3,874 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Seven Points, TX with an average of $3,567 per month.

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

Alma, TX
$3,874/mo
$3,832/mo
$3,958/mo

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

Alma, TX
$3,874/mo
$4,328/mo
U.S. national average
$4,212/mo

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

$4,785/mo
Independent Living
$3,874/mo

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

Semi-Private
$1,645/mo
Studio
$2,358/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,977/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,781/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,554/mo

Senior living costs in Alma 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: Alma, TX
Column state: Texas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAlma, TXTexasU.S.
Independent Living$3,874/mo$4,328/mo$4,212/mo
Assisted Living$4,626/mo$4,844/mo$4,752/mo
Memory Care$4,785/mo$5,020/mo$5,014/mo
Independent Living
Alma, TX:$3,874/mo
Texas:$4,328/mo
U.S.:$4,212/mo
Assisted Living
Alma, TX:$4,626/mo
Texas:$4,844/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Memory Care
Alma, TX:$4,785/mo
Texas:$5,020/mo
U.S.:$5,014/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Alma

Recent reviews for independent living in Alma

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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Belmont Village Turtle Creek in Dallas, TX

5.0
The executive team is very responsive and very hands on. Easy to communicate with and get questions answered. The team is compassionate and understanding in regard to the magnitude of the transition for my parents.

Alma independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alma independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alma, 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 Alma 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 Alma partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Alma, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25.1%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.5%
34.8%
No sugar
No sugar
41.2%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.1%
33.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.4%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Alma 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 Alma communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Alma, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
46%
36.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.5%
43.8%
Room service
Room service
52.4%
37.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.3%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Alma 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 Alma offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Alma, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
63.1%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.5%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43.9%
33.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.6%
47.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
68.4%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.2%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
59.4%
43.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
52.9%
38.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.5%
42.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
69%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
42.8%
33.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
47.6%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.8%
46.8%
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