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Watermere at Firewheel

6868 N President George Bush Hwy, Garland, TX 75044 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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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.

Facility Direct Line (469) 966-2672
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By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #884 / 1232Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 884th out of 1,232 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Texas that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Address 4.6 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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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.
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.
Brookdale Club Hill
IL
AL
Garland
134
Facility 134
TX AVG 73
Rank #83 / 874
Yes
55
Facility 55
TX AVG 42
Rank #354 / 1,232
-Blc-Club Hill LLC
8
Facility 8
TX AVG 6
Rank #564 / 839
35Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Preserve at Spring Creek
IL
AL
MC
Garland
60
Facility 60
TX AVG 73
Rank #470 / 874
No
38
Facility 38
TX AVG 42
Rank #712 / 1,232
1
Facility 1
TX AVG 19
Rank #510 / 517
Spring Creek Senior Living, LLC
0
Facility 0
TX AVG 6
Rank #1 / 839
--Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Private Suite
Watermere at Firewheel
IL
Garland-Yes
27
Facility 27
TX AVG 42
Rank #884 / 1,232
-----1 Bed / 2 Bed
Palladium Garland Senior Living
IL
Garland-Yes
61
Facility 61
TX AVG 42
Rank #246 / 1,232
-----1 Bed / 2 Bed
Lavon Senior Villas
IL
Garland-Yes
50
Facility 50
TX AVG 42
Rank #462 / 1,232
-----1 Bed

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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).
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 Watermere at Firewheel

Is Watermere at Firewheel in a walkable area?

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

Are pets allowed at Watermere at Firewheel?

Yes, Watermere at Firewheel allows residents to bring their pets.

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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