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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Carrollton, TX

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The cost of independent living in Carrollton is about $2,816 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 387 options.

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I have lived here for 2 and half years. There is now new management who is professional and caring. Improvements come everyday. All comments before this are now obsolete. Our management is now living on...
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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.
Denton Creek Senior Living is a part of Roanoke, TX. This community is an independent living community for those who are looking for a great place to live. Roanoke is a part of Denton County, and offers a great place to live with opportunities to spend time outside and to enjoy life. Those who...
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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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This has been a wonderful place to move our Mom & we are very thankful to all the staff & everyone who has made Emberly feel like a home to us & especially our Mom
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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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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, 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: 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: 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: 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.
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: 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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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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We liked living here. If you report that somebody has been doing something, such as smoking, they will kick people out. We moved out because we had been there for our second year. We wanted more room. After...
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.
We are Rockwall’s Newest Brand New Active Adult Community with beautiful resort style swimming pool with tanning ledges, state of art fitness center with weekly fitness classes, executive business center, on site restaurant with room service options, grand ballroom with dance lessons, on site Bel...
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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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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, 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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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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This company is great! Sue came out for a two-hour interview for the care that I needed and how she would provide the care I was looking for. There was no charge for the interview. They sent a very caring...
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: 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: Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
For over 60 years, Hilltop Haven has been a PROVEN AND TRUSTED NAME IN SKILLED NURSING AND RETIREMENT LIVING. Hilltop Haven and Howard Apartments are members of the Christian Care Centers family of senior living communities, currently serving more residents in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex and...
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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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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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Carrollton, TX

The average cost of senior living in Carrollton is $2,816 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fort Worth, TX with an average of $2,698 per month.

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

Carrollton, TX
$2,816/mo
$3,090/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$6,295/mo
Independent Living
$2,816/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,555/mo
Studio
$2,417/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,963/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,992/mo

Senior living costs in Carrollton vs. state and national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Carrollton, TX
Column state: Texas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCarrollton, TXTexasU.S.
Independent Living$2,816/mo$3,090/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$4,638/mo$4,569/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,295/mo$6,223/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Carrollton, TX:$2,816/mo
Texas:$3,090/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Carrollton, TX:$4,638/mo
Texas:$4,569/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Carrollton, TX:$6,295/mo
Texas:$6,223/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Carrollton

Recent reviews for independent living in Carrollton

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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Helpful and supportive staff. Numerous reviews highlight the kindness, patience, and helpfulness of the staff at various communities. For example, at Pinewood Hills, they went above and beyond to make the transition easy for new residents. At Emerson on Harvest Hill, staff were described as friendly and caring, and at A ...
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Variety of activities for residents. Residents enjoy the wide range of activities offered in communities, including cards and games, happy hours, excursions, and off-site dinner groups. For instance, at Emerson on Harvest Hill, they organized trips to bluebonnet fields and lunches for residents. At The Conservatory at Plano, th ...
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Nice and clean living spaces. Reviews consistently mention cleanliness as a priority, whether it's for private rooms or group areas. Residents of The Wellington at Arapaho mention the freshly painted apartments, new granite countertops, and nice big showers. At Unbridled Living of Dallas, they could improve their staffin ...
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Good communication between staff and families. Families appreciate clear and effective communication with loved ones and staff, ensuring everyone stays informed and care needs are being met. At Atria Canyon Creek, the community director sets regular meetings with senior residents and their loved ones, both in person and virtually.
Friendly and welcoming community atmosphere. Residents frequently mention the friendly and welcoming environment at their communities. At The Remington at Valley Ranch, new residents were greeted by several residents who stopped by to introduce themselves. At Emerson on Harvest Hill, the staff and residents alike make new residents fee ...
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Reasonably priced and good value. Several reviews mention the affordability of their communities, despite offering various amenities and services. For example, at Emerson at Rosemeade Park, the cost is reasonable for what Emerson offers. At The Wellington at Arapaho, the facility is a good value for the price, with nice apar ...
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Carrollton independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Carrollton independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Carrollton, 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 Carrollton 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 Carrollton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Carrollton, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.2%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.2%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
46.8%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.2%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25.8%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Carrollton 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 Carrollton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Carrollton, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
49.9%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61.8%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
58.1%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Carrollton 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 Carrollton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Carrollton, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
69.5%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.5%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
48.6%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
68%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
76.5%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
72.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
63.6%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
61.8%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
62.5%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
72.6%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
74.4%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
52.7%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
52.7%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
72.9%
47.6%
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Retreat at Carrollton, Atlas Point at Prestonwood Apartments and StoryPoint Carrollton at Josey Ranch are the top-rated independent living facilities near Carrollton, Texas. See full list of communities.
There are 387 independent living facilities near Carrollton, Texas. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Carrollton, Texas are Dogwood Estates, Silvermark Assisted Living and Memory Care and Lightwell Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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