Artistry at Craig Ranch
Artistry at Craig Ranch provides active independent living with pet-friendly policies in McKinney, Texas, under the management of Capstone Real Estate Services. Reserved for adults aged 62 and older, the property focuses on maintenance-free private living without personal care services. Floor plans include one- and two-bedroom apartments that suit solo occupants, roommates, or couples wanting dedicated living space while directing their own daily routines.
Shared grounds feature a swimming pool flanked by covered cabanas, a community vegetable garden, and a dedicated dog park for pet owners. Everyday travel typically demands a vehicle, as the location carries a car-dependent walk score of 30.
Interested individuals considering independent active adult communities can contact the Artistry at Craig Ranch to inquire about current floor plan openings and schedule a site visit.
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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.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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Citations tied to life safety or environmental standards (as categorized by the state). Often distinct from health-line citations.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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| Touchmark at Emerald Lake | IL AL MC | Mckinney | 150
Facility
150
TX AVG
94
Rank
#23 / 230 | Yes |
27
Facility
27
TX AVG
43
Rank
#299 / 404 | 2
Facility
2
TX AVG
20
Rank
#147 / 152 | Touchmark At Emerald Lake, LLC | 10
Facility
10
TX AVG
8
Rank
#176 / 219 | 10 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Hidden Springs of McKinney | IL AL MC | Mckinney | 78
Facility
78
TX AVG
94
Rank
#130 / 230 | Yes |
27
Facility
27
TX AVG
43
Rank
#299 / 404 | - | Hidden Spring Opco Ltd | 0
Facility
0
TX AVG
8
Rank
#1 / 219 | - | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Bell Tower Reserve Adriatica | IL | Mckinney (Adriatica Village) | - | Yes |
60
Facility
60
TX AVG
43
Rank
#93 / 404 | - | - | - | - | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Pioneer Ridge Gracious Retirement Living | IL | Mckinney | - | Yes |
60
Facility
60
TX AVG
43
Rank
#93 / 404 | - | - | - | - | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Artistry at Craig Ranch | IL | Mckinney | - | Yes |
30
Facility
30
TX AVG
43
Rank
#281 / 404 | - | - | - | - | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each independent living community is ranked against every other TX independent living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Programs that may help with care and living costs in Texas
Artistry at Craig Ranch is in McKinney, Texas. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Texas Medicare Savings Program
- Who it is for
- Medicare beneficiaries with limited income who need help with premiums or cost sharing
- Income limit
- effective March 1 2026 · Individual QMB maximum $1,330 per month; SLMB range $1,330.01 to less than $1,596; QI-1 range $1,596 to less than $1,796; These published bases exclude the $20 general income disregard; couple and spousal-deeming rules differ.
- Asset limit
- 2026 · Countable resources up to $9,950 individual or $14,910 couple for QMB SLMB and QI-1; exclusions apply.
Eligibility
- General
- Texas applicant entitled to Medicare Part A or enrolled in qualifying Part B-ID coverage and meeting applicable MSP criteria.
- TX specifics
- QI-1 is unavailable with other Medicaid-funded coverage; Part B-ID applicants have special limited-benefit rules.
What it provides
- QMB pays qualifying Medicare premiums deductibles and coinsurance; SLMB and QI-1 pay Part B or B-ID premiums only.
Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP)
Texas Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP)
- Who it is for
- Low-income Texas households that need help with utility bills
Eligibility
- General
- Qualifying low-income Texas households apply through local Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program providers.
- TX specifics
- Texas LIHEAP utility assistance operates through CEAP.
What it provides
- Utility assistance through CEAP.
Property Tax Exemption for Seniors
Texas Senior Property Tax Exemption
- Who it is for
- Texas homeowners 65+, or qualifying disabled homeowners, living in their homestead
Eligibility
- General
- Residence-homestead owner age 65 or older who uses the property as a principal residence; qualifying disabled homeowners and certain surviving spouses have related provisions.
- TX specifics
- School districts must provide an additional $60,000 age-65-or-disabled residence-homestead exemption; Local-option exemptions and tax-ceiling rules are separate.
What it provides
- Reduction in taxable residence-homestead value (additional $60,000 school-district exemption for age 65 or qualifying disability); actual tax savings vary.
Texas Community Care Services (CCAD)
Texas Community Care for the Aged and Disabled / Community Care Services
- Who it is for
- Texans who need community-care services assessed under the HHS Community Care handbook
Eligibility
- General
- Texas Community Care for the Aged and Disabled is an umbrella for community-care services with service-specific eligibility.
- TX specifics
- Individual services are administered under the Community Care Services Eligibility Handbook.
What it provides
- Community care services depend on the specific program and assessed need.
Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Services
Texas AAA Services
- Who it is for
- People 60+ in Texas and their family members and caregivers
- Income limit
- Services prioritize greatest economic and social need.
Eligibility
- General
- Texas Area Agencies on Aging help people age 60 or older and their family members and caregivers.
- TX specifics
- Texas has 28 Area Agencies on Aging; assistance and services are obtained through the local agency.
What it provides
- Information and referrals; benefits counseling and legal assistance; care coordination; caregiver support; in-home support; nutrition and ombudsman services.
Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)
Texas Family Caregiver Support Program
- Who it is for
- Family or informal caregivers of an adult 60+ or of someone of any age with dementia
- Income limit
- Federal program prioritizes greatest economic and social need.
Eligibility
- General
- Texas AAA caregiver support serves eligible caregivers of older adults; particular service eligibility follows the relevant program and assessment.
- TX specifics
- Available through the 28 Area Agencies on Aging with priority to greatest economic and social need.
What it provides
- Caregiver information assistance and support; respite and other services depend on local availability and assessment.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Texas VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
- Who it is for
- Veterans or survivors with VA pension eligibility and an Aid and Attendance or Housebound medical need
- Income limit
- Countable income must be below the applicable Maximum Annual Pension Rate (MAPR); the rate depends on dependents and benefit category; Qualifying unreimbursed medical expenses may reduce countable income.
- Asset limit
- VA pension net-worth limit is $163,699 from December 1 2025 through November 30 2026; net worth includes countable assets and annual income under VA rules.
Eligibility
- General
- Additional pension benefits for qualifying Veterans or survivors who satisfy VA pension eligibility and the medical requirements for Aid and Attendance or Housebound status; being an older veteran or spouse alone does not qualify.
- TX specifics
- This is a federal VA benefit rather than a state-specific grant; Aid and Attendance and Housebound benefits cannot be received together.
What it provides
- Increased monthly VA pension based on the applicable MAPR less countable income.
STAR+PLUS and STAR+PLUS HCBS
Texas STAR+PLUS and STAR+PLUS HCBS
- Who it is for
- Texas Medicaid members, mainly adults 65+ or with disabilities, who need long-term services and supports
Eligibility
- General
- Texas Medicaid applicants or members who meet a STAR+PLUS eligibility pathway; the program principally serves adults with disabilities and adults age 65 or older. STAR+PLUS HCBS requires a separate assessment for nursing-facility-level needs.
- TX specifics
- Health plans and participating providers depend on the service area. Assisted living and adult foster care are additional HCBS services for approved enrollees; members remain responsible for room and board and any assessed copayment.
What it provides
- STAR+PLUS provides Medicaid health coverage and authorized long-term services and supports.
- Approved STAR+PLUS HCBS plans may include personal assistance or assisted living services.
- Other assessed HCBS benefits include respite and nursing services and home modifications.




