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The cost of independent living in Melissa is about $2,816 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 303 options.

Read 11241 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as Plano, Frisco and Richardson.

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The community is well kept. The residents are friendly and the care of issues are done quickly.
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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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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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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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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.
Discover Adriatica Senior Living, a remarkable residential community designed for active seniors who are 62+. Adriatica’s amenities are unique and exciting, with Connection and Gathering Lounges where you can get to know your neighbors, and a Wellness Studio to fuel your active lifestyle. Have...
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So far, we are very happy with Sapphire! The activities are great! They do art, and the owner brings in people to do entertainment, and even brings in a pastor once or twice a month! This home is close to...
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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
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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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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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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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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: 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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Park Residences Plano is an active senior living community in Plano, Texas, proudly welcoming older adults from Dallas, Fort Worth, Denton, Arlington, Frisco, Allen, Garland, and across the greater DFW area.As one of the leading 55+ communities in Plano, we’re known for providing comfort,...
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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.
Your vibrant lifestyle begins at Discovery Village Castle Hills! A lively hub for delectable dining, exciting events and entertainment, unique enrichment programs, it’s where care-free living and exceptional care and amenities join together to create comfort and a sense of enjoyment in you or...
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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 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...
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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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I liked it but they felt like it was pretty expensive. You really only got two meals a day rather than three. You could buy lunch for extra. He thought that the food was good there. The physical structure is...
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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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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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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.

Cost of independent living in Melissa, TX

The average cost of senior living in Melissa is $2,816 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rockwall, TX with an average of $2,544 per month.

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

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

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

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

Independent living costs in Melissa, 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 Melissa 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: Melissa, TX
Column state: Texas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMelissa, 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
Melissa, TX:$2,816/mo
Texas:$3,090/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Melissa, TX:$4,638/mo
Texas:$4,569/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Melissa, 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 Melissa

Recent reviews for independent living in Melissa

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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Melissa independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Melissa independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Melissa, 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 Melissa 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 Melissa partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Melissa, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.7%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52.8%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
45.5%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.6%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25.1%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Melissa 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 Melissa communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Melissa, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
49.2%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
59.1%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
56.1%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.7%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Melissa 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 Melissa offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Melissa, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
67%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.9%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
47.2%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
73.9%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69.6%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
61.7%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
58.7%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
59.1%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
70.3%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
71.9%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
50.2%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
51.2%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
70.6%
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Vista at Rayzor Ranch, Dogwood Estates and Silvermark Assisted Living and Memory Care are the top-rated independent living facilities near Melissa, Texas. See full list of communities.
There are 303 independent living facilities near Melissa, Texas. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Melissa, 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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