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The cost of independent living in Nena is about $4,028 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 329 options. Read 11260 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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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.
Photo of Lakeshore Asssited Living and Memory Care
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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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: 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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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...
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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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: 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: 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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It was everything I thought it was going to be. The director is great and her assistant is great. Anybody that can keep my step mother reasonably happy, is good in my book. I think she thinks of the...
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.
RENAISSANCE VILLAGE In today’s society, many retired people are living more active lives. Many of these individuals may need some assistance, yet not require the structured environment or care an assisted living facility provides.Created to promote an active homelike quality lifestyle,...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Nena, TX

The average cost of senior living in Nena is $4,028 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Midlothian, TX with an average of $3,398 per month.

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

Nena, TX
$4,028/mo
$3,994/mo

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

Nena, TX
$4,028/mo
$4,244/mo
U.S. national average
$4,161/mo

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

$4,976/mo
Independent Living
$4,028/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,774/mo
Studio
$4,580/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,539/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,139/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,511/mo

Senior living costs in Nena vs. state and national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Nena, TX
Column state: Texas
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Community typeNena, TXTexasU.S.
Independent Living$4,028/mo$4,244/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living$4,769/mo$4,774/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$4,976/mo$4,940/mo$4,955/mo
Independent Living
Nena, TX:$4,028/mo
Texas:$4,244/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
Nena, TX:$4,769/mo
Texas:$4,774/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Nena, TX:$4,976/mo
Texas:$4,940/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Nena

Recent reviews for independent living in Nena

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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and welcoming staff. Many reviews praise the friendly and welcoming nature of the staff at different communities. For example, at Mountain Creek Retirement Living, residents and visitors are greeted with genuine smiles, and at Atria Canyon Creek, staff members go above and beyond to help new residents feel at ho ...
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Variety of activities and social opportunities. Residents find enjoyment in the wide range of activities offered, including movie nights, museum outings, gardening classes, and more. For instance, at Discovery Village North Dallas, there are always activities going on and residents are encouraged to participate, and at The Plaza at Edgemer ...
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Clean and well-maintained facilities. Reviews frequently mention the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, whether it's for the private rooms, common areas, or outdoor spaces. At Asher Point Independent Living of Arlington, the building is remodeled and looks beautiful, while at Emerson South Collins, the cleanliness is a t ...
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Delicious and diverse meals. Throughout the reviews, the quality of the food is a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction. At Mountain Creek Retirement Living, the food is delicious and plentiful, and at Atria Canyon Creek, residents appreciate the variety of meal options and the accommodations made for dietary ...
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Thoughtful and considerate staff. Several reviews mention the care and attention to detail shown by staff members, such as helping residents move in, checking on their well-being, and accommodating special requests. For example, at The Waterford at Mesquite, the staff are like family and go out of their way to ensure that resi ...
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Community spirit and sense of belonging. Many residents mention the close-knit community atmosphere and the sense of belonging they feel at their new home. At Parkwood Independent Living, residents are welcomed with open arms and treated like family, while at Discovery Village North Dallas, the community spirit is contagious and re ...
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Nena independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Nena independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Nena, 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 Nena 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 Nena partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Nena, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50.2%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
45.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.8%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Nena 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 Nena communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Nena, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50.2%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
59.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
55.4%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.6%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Nena 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 Nena offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Nena, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
67.5%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45.7%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
64.4%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
73.4%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
70.2%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
61.2%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
58.5%
38.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60.9%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
69.9%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
72%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
48.4%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
51.6%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
70.6%
46.5%
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Buffalo Creek Assisted Living and Memory Care, Brookdale Waxahachie and Discovery Village North Dallas are the top-rated independent living facilities near Nena, Texas. See full list of communities.
There are 329 independent living facilities near Nena, Texas. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Nena, Texas are Discovery Village North Dallas, Highlands Village Senior Living of Mansfield and Meadowstone Place. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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