Pioneer Ridge Gracious Retirement Living

Overview of Pioneer Ridge Gracious Retirement Living

Serving older adults in McKinney, Texas, Pioneer Ridge Gracious Retirement Living is an independent living community within the Hawthorn Senior Living family. It’s about 4.4 miles from the McKinney city center and just over 2 miles from Baylor Scott & White Medical Center. Hospital care is accessible for residents and visiting family.

The mid-rise building offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, giving residents several choices based on their space and privacy needs. Each apartment has its own living area, patio, and kitchenette. Daily support includes meal preparation and weekly housekeeping, along with transportation for shopping trips and medical appointments. Residents who need more hands-on support can also receive help with daily living activities through third-party care providers coordinated by community staff.

Recreational activities and exercise programs give residents regular ways to stay active and engaged. The community also welcomes pets, which can make the move easier for residents who do not want to leave a companion animal behind. A notable benefit is the resident travel program. Here, residents can visit any Hawthorn Senior Living community across the country for up to seven nights per trip. Meals and amenities are included at no additional charge. It’s a convenient way to stay near family in another state while maintaining a familiar routine.

The surrounding neighborhood has a Walk Score of 6. Some nearby errands can be completed on foot, but other trips require driving. This can be useful for residents who enjoy walking to nearby shops or services when possible.

Walk Score
Walk Score: 60 / 100 Rank #291 / 1389Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 291st out of 1389 homes in Texas for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Texas facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

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Room Sizes: 364 - 563 / 514 - 904 / 937 - 1,073 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Transportation Services

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Recreational Activities

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Housekeeping Services

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Exercise Programs

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Pioneer Ridge Gracious Retirement Living

1 Bedroom
2 bedroom
Studio

Places of interest near Pioneer Ridge Gracious Retirement Living

Address 4.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Mckinney's city center to Pioneer Ridge Gracious Retirement Living's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 2.12 miles to nearest hospital (Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - McKinney)

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Compare Independent Living around Mckinney

Info below is compiled from the TX Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Touchmark at Emerald Lake
IL
AL
MC
Mckinney
150
Facility 150
TX AVG 79
Rank #63 / 972
Yes
27
Facility 27
TX AVG 41
Rank #975 / 1389
1
Facility 1
TX AVG 21
Rank #577 / 585
Touchmark At Emerald Lake, LLC
10
Facility 10
TX AVG 6
Rank #689 / 823
10Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Hidden Springs of McKinney
IL
AL
MC
Mckinney
78
Facility 78
TX AVG 79
Rank #471 / 972
Yes
27
Facility 27
TX AVG 41
Rank #975 / 1389
-Hidden Spring Opco Ltd
0
Facility 0
TX AVG 6
Rank #1 / 823
-1 Bed / 2 Bed
Pioneer Ridge Gracious Retirement Living
IL
Mckinney-Yes
60
Facility 60
TX AVG 41
Rank #291 / 1389
----Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Bell Tower Reserve Adriatica
IL
Mckinney (Adriatica Village)-Yes
60
Facility 60
TX AVG 41
Rank #291 / 1389
----1 Bed / 2 Bed
Artistry at Craig Ranch
IL
Mckinney-Yes
30
Facility 30
TX AVG 41
Rank #927 / 1389
----1 Bed / 2 Bed

Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Texas

Pioneer Ridge Gracious Retirement Living is located in McKinney, 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).
TX

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).
TX

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
TX

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.
TX

$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.
TX

Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~20,000 via 28 AAAs.

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Pioneer Ridge Gracious Retirement Living

Is Pioneer Ridge Gracious Retirement Living in a walkable area?

Pioneer Ridge Gracious Retirement Living has a walk score of 60. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

Are pets allowed at Pioneer Ridge Gracious Retirement Living?

Yes, Pioneer Ridge Gracious Retirement Living allows residents to bring their pets.

Are there photos of Pioneer Ridge Gracious Retirement Living?

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What is the address of Pioneer Ridge Gracious Retirement Living?

Pioneer Ridge Gracious Retirement Living is located at 7210 Linkside Point Dr, Mckinney, TX 75071.

What is the phone number of Pioneer Ridge Gracious Retirement Living?

(972) 547-6800 will put you in contact with the team at Pioneer Ridge Gracious Retirement Living.

Does Pioneer Ridge Gracious Retirement Living provide medical or personal care assistance?

No — Pioneer Ridge Gracious Retirement Living 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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