Dear Friend Residentials
Assisted Living & Residential Care · Garland, TX

Dear Friend Residentials

Assisted Living & Residential Care · Garland, TX

Overview of Dear Friend Residentials

Dear Friend Residentials LLC in Garland, TX, is an assisted living and independent living community that offers beautifully designed accommodations and personal care for older adults. The community ensures older adults are treated like family in its warm and welcoming environment, ensuring their comfort and convenience. Housekeeping services, nutritious meals, and medication management are also provided to enrich residents’ living experiences. Driven by Christian values, the community ensures residents are well-cared for.

Therapeutic activities, social events, and fishing trips provide residents with various opportunities for recreation and wellness. A spacious backyard, cozy dining rooms, and a meditation room are also available, ensuring residents can rest without worries. Residents also have a laid-back retirement with its ideal location in the peaceful Garland neighborhood. This assisted living and independent living community is a great choice for senior living in Texas, as it has exceptional services.

Walk Score
Walk Score: 55 / 100 Rank #387 / 1391Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 387th 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.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsAssisted and Independent Senior Living and Care, Fishing Trips at nearby Lake, Add on Home Health Care Services
Touring HoursSunday-Saturday: All day

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What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Private / Shared Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Housekeeping Services

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Social and Recreational Activities

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Personal Care Assistance

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Medication Management

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Parking Available

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Address 2.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Garland's city center to Dear Friend Residentials's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Assisted Living in Texas

Dear Friend Residentials 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.
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.
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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 Dear Friend Residentials

Is Dear Friend Residentials in a walkable area?

Dear Friend Residentials has a walk score of 55. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the best email address for Dear Friend Residentials?

The team at Dear Friend Residentials can be reached at Admin@Dearfriendresidentials.com.

Are there photos of Dear Friend Residentials?

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What is the address of Dear Friend Residentials?

Dear Friend Residentials is located at 1817 Royal Crest Dr, Garland, TX 75043.

What is the phone number of Dear Friend Residentials?

(469) 512-6776 will put you in contact with the team at Dear Friend Residentials.

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