Page 2 of Best Retirement Homes in Dallas, TX

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 16 retirement homes communities in Dallas, TX using TX Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank retirement homes in TX
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16 homes
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Avg Walk Score: 64/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Dallas, TX. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 94The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Dallas, TX. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving. RH (Retirement Homes):
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
Citations tied to health-related standards (as categorized by the state). Subset of overall citation activity.
Citations tied to life safety or environmental standards (as categorized by the state). Often distinct from health-line citations.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Walnut Place Dallas
RH
AL
MC
RC
SNF
Dallas (Vickery Meadow)
-No
54
Facility 54
TX AVG 42
Rank #372 / 1,232
26
Facility 26
TX AVG 19
Rank #106 / 517
Lcs - Wp LLC
4
Facility 4
TX AVG 6
Rank #293 / 839
13-
The Reserve at North Dallas
RH
AL
IL
Dallas (Far North Dallas)
33
Facility 33
TX AVG 73
Rank #650 / 874
Yes
52
Facility 52
TX AVG 42
Rank #414 / 1,232
-Coit Senior Care, LLC
7
Facility 7
TX AVG 6
Rank #498 / 839
-7Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Sunrise on Hillcrest
RH
AL
HOS
MC
Dallas (Far North Dallas)
115
Facility 115
TX AVG 73
Rank #190 / 874
Yes
24
Facility 24
TX AVG 42
Rank #945 / 1,232
-Szr Hillcrest Senior Living, LLC
18
Facility 18
TX AVG 6
Rank #769 / 839
216Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Frontier Senior Living
RH
AL
IL
MC
Dallas (Oak Lawn)
-Yes
79
Facility 79
TX AVG 42
Rank #34 / 1,232
17
Facility 17
TX AVG 19
Rank #207 / 517
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Avalon Memory Care
RH
MC
Dallas (Design District)
-No
76
Facility 76
TX AVG 42
Rank #52 / 1,232
-----Private Rooms
Highland Springs Senior Living
RH
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Dallas
-Yes
48
Facility 48
TX AVG 42
Rank #513 / 1,232
-----Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every TX community we track that reports that metric, not just the 16 analyzed for Dallas. See how we rank facilities

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Walnut Place Dallas

5515 Glen Lakes Dr, Dallas, TX 75231
Overview of Walnut Place Dallas

Since 1980, Walnut Place Dallas has been providing assisted living, rehabilitation, memory care, skilled nursing, and respite care services. The community warmly welcomes furry companions, recognizing their therapeutic value for seniors. The staff pride themselves on their genuine compassion and building long-lasting relationships with residents and families in North Dallas.
In addition to providing high-quality care, Walnut Place Dallas has partnered with Life Care Services (LCS). Together, they utilize the innovative EverSafe 360, and other programs that use science-based solutions to deliver top-quality care tailored to meet the individual needs of each resident and raise the bar in senior living. Furthermore, the community offers physician-directed care for wound treatment. In Walnut Place Dallas, no large upfront buy-in is required. This ensures that seniors have access to quality care without having to bear the burden of a significant financial commitment.

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Overview of The Reserve at North Dallas

The Reserve at North Dallas is a senior living community offering both independent living and assisted living at 12271 Coit Road in Dallas, Texas. Operated by Coit Senior Care, LLC, the three-story development is for adults aged 55 and older who want a maintenance-free lifestyle alongside supportive care options.

The property currently houses 33 residents and features private apartments in studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts. On-site staff provides daily housekeeping, building maintenance, local transportation, and restaurant-style dining. To support personal wellness, the community organizes on-site fitness programs, recreational activities, and social clubs. The campus is pet-friendly and sits in a moderately walkable neighborhood, allowing residents and visiting family members to manage basic errands on foot.

Prospective residents can contact the Coit Road front desk directly to confirm current monthly rates, evaluate available floor plans, or arrange an in-person tour.

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Overview of Sunrise on Hillcrest

Sunrise on Hillcrest is a renowned assisted living and memory care community in Dallas, TX, that features 24-hour personalized care. With its pet-friendly environment, the community offers a variety of floor plans, designed for residents’ comfort and familiarity. Learning programs, chef-prepared dining, and innovative engagement applications are also offered to help older adults connect with their loved ones and enrich their living experiences. Utilizing a holistic approach to care, striving to help residents live to their potential. 

Exercise classes, art activities, and book clubs, as well as local excursions, are part of the community’s lifestyle calendar that aim to keep residents active and socially engaged. Residents are also given plenty of opportunities to interact with their peers and spend their alone time through cozy communal spaces, like the bistro and beauty salon. Here, Texas Health Dallas and Medical City Dallas Hospital are easily accessible, especially with its convenient location near Hillcrest Road. This senior living community is one of Texas’s highly recognized retirement communities for assisted living and memory care, especially for its comprehensive services and extensive amenities. 

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Overview of Frontier Senior Living

The golden years are meant to be a period of smooth sailing for retirees, but sometimes daily activities become too difficult to handle like before. That’s why Frontier Senior Living offers an assisted living home with compassionate service to elderly individuals that need extra help, in the Frisco, Texas area. Offering their critically acclaimed SPARK care program inspired by Montessori methods, residents at Frontier are empowered through active engagement, socialization, and community inclusion, for holistic well-being.

Residents at this assisted living community receive 24-hour support with daily living activities, personal care, and medical management tailored to their unique needs, for optimum support from a dedicated team of professionals. Recreational activities centered on various interests including reading, dancing, fitness, culinary, or just a simple stroll in nature, are all available to residents at Frontier.

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Avalon Memory Care

1625 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, Tx 75207 United States
Overview of Avalon Memory Care

Beautifully set within a peaceful area in Dallas, TX, Avalon Memory Care is a one-of-a-kind senior living community that offers specialized memory care services. Residents here thrive with the support of a highly skilled and well-trained team of memory care experts who provide them with tailored care services. The community is designed to allow for meaningful interactions and provide residents with a cozy living environment with its stunning accommodations that are equipped with various conveniences.

Avalon Memory Care combines its excellent care services with thoughtful amenities and stimulating activities that help residents stay active and engaged. Quality meals are also served daily to give residents the proper nourishment to stay healthy. With its award-winning care services and convenient amenities, the community makes sure residents are able to live the lifestyle they want despite their afflictions.

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Overview of Highland Springs Senior Living

Set in the quiet grounds of Frankford Road, Dallas, TX, Highland Springs by Erickson Senior Living is a distinguished senior living community that provides assisted living, memory care, long-term care, and rehabilitation. With snug and specially designed residences in a variety of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans, seniors experience unparalleled comfort and security. A team of compassionate and highly trained professionals cares for seniors’ daily living activities and personal hygiene to ensure they have more time to focus on the things they truly want to do.

Try out new things and rediscover old interests through a variety of fun activities and enjoyable programs including woodworking, gardening, yoga, art club, book club, and so much more. Featuring multiple venues, residents enjoy mealtimes with friends over healthy and delicious meals that cater to dietary needs and preferences. Surrounded by scenic gardens and serene landscapes, Highland Springs is ideal for relaxation to ensure seniors thrive and live their best lives.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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