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Photo of The Landon at Lake Highlands
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The Landon at Lake Highlands is an exceptional place for my mom. From the first day we talked the staff was sincere, caring and reassuring. My mom had been in her house 70 years and along with my dad raised...
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.
The Landon at Lake Highlands is the definition of exceptional senior living. We provide a distinctive lifestyle filled with friendships, life enrichment activities and attention to every detail. Enjoy gourmet meals in our elegant dining room or watch the sunset over the Dallas skyline from our...
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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.
At Hilltop Park Assisted Living Center, we are dedicated to your quality of life. For optimum patient comfort and care, patients may transition into our skilled nursing unit should there be a need for long-term services.
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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
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.
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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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.
Discover the brand-new, 55+ active adult community of Firewheel Town Village, apartments in the New North Garland, TX. Designed for an active lifestyle, our community is now open in the popular Firewheel District! Our one and two-bedroom pet-friendly apartments feature a fully-equipped kitchen...
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Album Benbrook is a fantastic and very nice new place. The move in process was really good for us. There's no housekeeping services nor transportation, it's a truly independent community. The staff are there...
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.
Album Benbrook is a new community rooted in tradition, based on small town values. Here, you’ll have more time for you, what you love doing, and those you care about. Album has it all: new, well-designed residences, thoughtful amenities, a warm, welcoming maintenance-free setting, and real value....
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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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It's been good overall With the ownership change there have been some hiccups All I keep hearing is: "food supposed to be getting better, but not yet" "seemed to be short staffed" In-laws are slowly...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Wilshire offers a new perspective on senior living in Burleson. As the only local community offering a full continuum of care on one campus, Wilshire boasts a new, modern style, and a plethora of on-site amenities. Wilshire is Burleson’s favorite new option in senior living.
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It's been good overall With the ownership change there have been some hiccups All I keep hearing is: "food supposed to be getting better, but not yet" "seemed to be short staffed" In-laws are slowly...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Wilshire offers a new perspective on senior living in Burleson. As the only local community offering a full continuum of care on one campus, Wilshire boasts a new, modern style, and a plethora of on-site amenities. Wilshire is Burleson’s favorite new option in senior living.
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Only recommend if family able to be present to advocate for loved one. We are not sure if we would recommend this community to others. Depending on the person and family situation. It was our dad that was...
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.
Cedar Hill is a well-respected senior living community that offers assisted living services to seniors in Cedar Hill, TX. We pride ourselves on offering quality and outstanding care for our residents. Our professional staff goes out of their way to make sure all of our seniors are well taken care...
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Deer Creek is a pretty good place. It's not a fancy place. However, they are quick to respond to any questions or concerns I may have. The food is inconsistent for my loved one. I've had to intervene and...
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.
We offer high quality assisted living services in a wonderful country setting in DeSoto, Texas. We are ideally located at the southern end of Dallas County, in an area that offers up a quiet environment while still being close to Dallas’ great recreational and cultural activities. At our...
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Photo of The Oaks at Liberty Grove
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The Oaks at Liberty Grove is a very clean facility. Dad thought meals were average, but we were satisfied compared to other senior centers. There are lots of activities but dad was primarily there for...
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.
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My parents love it there. They like the structure. Sometimes they want a little more variety in the food, but they like the fact that they don't have to cook. They like that housekeeping coms in to clean...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Meadow Creek Senior Living
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I like the care her for my mom. The staff are caring and very attentive to her needs. The menu seems to be appealing. I am happy knowing my mom is in great care. I like that they have activiites for her to...
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.
Meadow Creek is an exceptional assisted living community that has an ideal location in Lancaster, TX. Our community provides a relaxing environment for seniors, where they’ll have access to everything they need to live a full life. As an assisted living community, our encouraging staff supports...
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Friendly helpful staff, nice atmosphere, a good place for mom, food is nutritious and adequate, always activities going on. The nursing staff is amazing and friendly and she gets her medicine on time...
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.
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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Orchard Pointe a beautiful facility. Staff is very professional, accommodating, and caring. We worked with them for several months before Mom moved in and they were willing to work with us for the best...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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Orchard Pointe a beautiful facility. Staff is very professional, accommodating, and caring. We worked with them for several months before Mom moved in and they were willing to work with us for the best...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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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.
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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
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.
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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.
Rambling Oaks Courtyard Assisted LivingRambling Oaks Courtyard is an assisted living community located in the suburbs of Dallas in the town of Highland Village, Texas. Perfectly located, Rambling Oaks is just minutes away from a major shopping mecca and a bustling small town. The former offers a...
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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.
Rambling Oaks Courtyard Assisted LivingRambling Oaks Courtyard is an assisted living community located in the suburbs of Dallas in the town of Highland Village, Texas. Perfectly located, Rambling Oaks is just minutes away from a major shopping mecca and a bustling small town. The former offers a...
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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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Ponder, TX

The average cost of senior living in Ponder is $4,525 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Argyle, TX with an average of $3,975 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ponder, TX vs. nearby cities

Ponder, TX
$4,525/mo
$5,151/mo
$4,965/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ponder, TX vs. the state and national average

Ponder, TX
$4,525/mo
$4,094/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ponder vs. other types of senior living

$5,573/mo
Independent Living
$4,525/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Ponder, TX by room type

Semi-Private
$4,720/mo
Studio
$4,381/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,393/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,386/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,306/mo

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Ponder

Recent reviews for independent living in Ponder

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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Ponder independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ponder independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ponder, 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 Ponder 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 Ponder partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ponder, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.1%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
41.4%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.7%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Ponder 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 Ponder communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ponder, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
43.6%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.4%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
49.8%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ponder 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 Ponder offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ponder, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
60.2%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.8%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40.7%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.5%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
67.6%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.9%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.1%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50.7%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52.6%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.1%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
65%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
43.1%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
44.3%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.1%
40%
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Landing at Watermere - Frisco, Sunrise of Fort Worth and Watermere at Flower Mound are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ponder, Texas. See full list of communities.

There are 423 independent living facilities near Ponder, Texas. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Ponder, Texas are Landing at Watermere - Frisco, Sunrise of Fort Worth and Watermere at Flower Mound. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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