Overview of Watermere at Firewheel

Watermere at Firewheel is a top-rated independent living community in Garland, TX, that offers a variety of thoughtfully designed rooms for older adults. Promoting an active and well-engaged lifestyle, the community features resort-inspired amenities. Chef-prepared meals, concierge services, and recreational activities are also offered to ensure a maintenance-free living. With its dedication to helping residents maintain their independence without hassles, the community combines functionality and style.

Group fitness classes, creativity programs, and holiday celebrations are just some of the activities that residents can participate in to connect with friends. Residents can also utilize plenty of state-of-the-art amenities, like the fitness center, media room, and beautiful courtyards for leisure and relaxation. With its ideal location near the North President George Bush Highway, as well as public transportation and other local amenities in Garland, residents are guaranteed easy access to their needs. As one of the finest options for senior living in Texas, this independent living community has exceptional services dedicated to older adults’ well-being.

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Walk Score: 27 / 100 Rank #977 / 1391Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 977th out of 1391 homes in Texas. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Texas facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Texas that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Address 6.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Garland's city center to Watermere at Firewheel's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Texas

Watermere at Firewheel is located in Garland, Texas.
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Community Care for the Aged and Disabled (CCAD)

TX Medicaid CCAD

Age 65+ or disabled
General Texas resident, Medicaid-eligible, care need (not always nursing home level).
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
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Large state; rural access challenges.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$60/day) Home aides

Texas Community Care Services

TX CCS

Age 60+
General Texas resident, at risk of decline.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
TX

Limited funding; high demand in urban areas.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Services

Texas AAA Services

Age 60+
General TX resident; no income/asset limits.
Income Limits (2025) None; donations encouraged.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
TX

28 AAAs; includes Meals on Wheels in some areas.

Benefits
Meals (~$5-$7/meal) Transportation Homemaker services (~4 hours/week) Respite (~5 days/year) Legal aid

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Texas Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General TX resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
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Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Texas Family Caregiver Support Program

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; TX resident; 2+ ADLs.
Income Limits (2025) No strict cap; prioritizes low-income ~$24,980/year
Asset Limits Not assessed.
TX

High rural demand; includes grandparent caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Texas VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General TX resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth
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High veteran population; supports rural/urban needs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs

Property Tax Exemption for Seniors

Texas Senior Property Tax Exemption

Age 65+
General TX resident, homeowner (homestead).
Income Limits (2025) None; tax-based eligibility.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
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$25,000+ exemption; optional freeze in some counties; saves ~$500-$1,000/year.

Benefits
Tax exemption or freeze (~$500-$1,000/year savings)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Texas SFMNP

Age 60+
General TX resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
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Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~20,000 via 28 AAAs.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$50/season) for produce at farmers’ markets

Frequently Asked Questions about Watermere at Firewheel

Is Watermere at Firewheel in a walkable area?

Watermere at Firewheel has a walk score of 27. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Are there photos of Watermere at Firewheel?

Yes — there are 7 photos of Watermere at Firewheel in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Watermere at Firewheel?

Watermere at Firewheel is located at 6868 N President George Bush Hwy, Garland, TX 75044.

What is the phone number of Watermere at Firewheel?

(469) 966-2672 will put you in contact with the team at Watermere at Firewheel.

Does Watermere at Firewheel provide medical or personal care assistance?

No — Watermere at Firewheel is an independent living community. Residents live on their own in private apartments with access to amenities, dining, and social activities.

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