Best Retirement Homes in Southlake, TX

Whether you’re looking for full-service assisted living or memory care, or independent living options, Southlake has a lot to offer. Texas is a beautiful place to spend your retirement, with more beautiful and sunny days than most of the United States has year-round. When it’s time to look into retirement options, consider Southlake. Here’s a list of five of the best retirement homes in Southlake, Texas.

Watermere at Southlake

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This 67-acre planned community offers those 55 and over a variety of housing options. You’ll find villas and condos to purchase on the senior living portion of the campus. Some villas even come with fenced-in yards, with most having at least a green space for you to enjoy. The condos are found in a four-story mid-rise that offers elevators to its residents. While the condos are slightly smaller than the villas, you’ll enjoy the convenience of the clubhouse attached for easy access.

You have your choice of one or two-story villas in one of two gated communities. You’ll enjoy both a front and back porch and attached garages if you go with a villa. Owning your home provides you with a sound investment and certain tax advantages, along with the ability to customize your living space any way you see fit. At Watermere, you’ll be surrounded by neighbors who are all at least 55 years of age. Children and grandchildren are welcome to visit or even stay a couple of weeks, but permanent residents must meet the minimum age requirement.

The best part of Watermere is the activities and amenities. You can work out in the fitness center and yoga room or meet up with a friend for a glass of wine at the Lounge. Residents can stop by the library at Watermere to borrow a book or play a round of poker in the game room.

You’ll even find a salon where you can get your hair cut and colored before dinner in La Mer, a fine dining restaurant just steps away from your front door. The third floor offers a media room so that you can gather to watch your favorite movies. Local attractions also include museums, parks, the Winstar Casino, and the Sky Creek Golf Ranch Golf Club.

Discovery Village at Southlake

If you’re interested in spending your retirement in an apartment home, then Discovery Village is the place for you. They offer indoor and outdoor areas as well as five unique apartment styles for independent living with either one or two bedrooms. You’ll enjoy hardwood floors throughout the apartment and carpeted bedrooms, a lovely kitchen with stainless appliances and wood cabinetry, and access to the patio to enjoy time outdoors.

At Southlake, residents indulge in complimentary maintenance and housekeeping services to provide more time to do what you want to do instead of taking care of your home. The community has a splendid activity director who schedules daily activities for everyone, such as movie nights, art projects, happy hours, and game nights. You’ll also discover water aerobics, dancing, and other activities to stretch your muscles.

Solstice Senior Living at Grapevine

In nearby Grapevine, you’ll find Solstice Senior Living at Grapevine, another fabulous retirement community. Apartment options include a studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom apartment to fit your needs. Ditch the burdens and chores of owning a home and let Solstice Senior Living make your life more convenient and comfortable. Your apartment includes cable TV, Wi-Fi connectivity, utilities, complimentary laundry facilities, and weekly housekeeping. Solstice is pet-friendly because they know that sometimes your best friend is covered with fur.

Amenities at Solstice Senior Living at Grapevine include an atrium, landscaped gardens, private dining room, library, worship center, beauty salon, fitness center, and media rooms. There are also community and activity rooms where you can play beanbag baseball, practice with the choir, or get a game of Wii bowling in with friends.

Truewood by Merrill

Another fantastic community in nearby Keller is the Truewood by Merrill, formerly known as Legacy at Bear Creek. Floorplans include a classic suite, regency suite, and deluxe suite, all in studio-apartment style. This independent living facility features household chores such as cleaning, maintenance, and cooking, done for you to provide you with more time to enjoy their amenities. Your apartment home is surrounded by convenient walking trails, tree-lined outdoor parkways, and shared courtyards.

Truewood offers multiple dining areas, a library, community rooms, an outdoor patio, garden, and interior courtyard. You’ll enjoy a full-time concierge, 24-hour staff, chef-prepared meals, weekly housekeeping, and home maintenance. Your pet is welcome to live with you in your apartment at Truewood because fur-babies are family.

HarborChase of Southlake

If you require a little more care, HarborChase of Southlake is an excellent assisted living community. They offer eight different floorplans to fit your needs, from one bedroom to two, with additional options available for those who require respite or memory care. The team at HarborChase hopes to provide you with assisted living services that support your needs while providing you with as much independence as possible. Amenities include a fitness center, salon, spa, and valet services for your laundry. You’ll also find planned activities that get you moving, keep you engaged, and entertain you.

Signatures’ dining options include chef-prepared meals, a la carte menu, an exhibition kitchen, and all-day room service. You can also enjoy gourmet coffee, candy sweets, casual breakfast or lunch, grab and go, and fresh sandwiches or salads at Counter-Offer. The Fusion Lounge will help you unwind with a cocktail, craft beer, wine, and small plate menu items. You can also play along with live trivia in the lounge. The Grill Room is available for an upscale chophouse dining experience, along with Zest for a private, reservation-only adventure. Finally, Signatures Too offers additional options in a traditional restaurant-style.

Contact the Hand and Wrist Institute Today!

When it’s time to retire, consider one of these amazing retirement communities in and around the Southlake area. If you feel that we missed one, contact the Hand and Wrist Institute team to let us know we need to check out another community in our neighborhood. You can reach us at 855-558-4263 or through our secure, convenient online contact form. The team at the Hand and Wrist Institute looks forward to hearing from you.

Dr. John Knight

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