Watermere McKinney
Independent Living · Mckinney, TX

Watermere McKinney

Independent Living · Mckinney, TX

Overview of Watermere McKinney

Beautifully set near Bonnie Wenk Park and other convenient local amenities in Virginia Parkway, McKinney, TX, Watermere McKinney is a blissful retreat that offers independent living. Featuring cozy and purposely designed one-, two-, and three-bedroom floor plans, the community ensures residents can find the accommodation that best matches their needs and preferences. With a vibrant and welcoming environment, residents can feel at ease and enjoy a relaxing retirement.

Here, residents are encouraged to live actively and meet new friends through a full calendar of fun activities and exciting events tailored to their leisure and wellness. Mealtimes are also something to anticipate, with healthy and delicious meals that cater to dietary needs and preferences. The community is equipped with an extensive array of amenities, including a heated pool, a pickleball court, a salon and spa, a fitness center, an activity center, and beautifully maintained gardens, making it an ideal retirement option.

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 #310 / 404Walk Score — State benchmarked This independent living community is ranked 310th out of 404 independent living communities 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 compare like with like: every independent living community we track in Texas that reports data for that category. Independent living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
25 / 100

About This Community

Additional Services

4 services
Concierge
TransportationListed as: Scheduled transportation
Housekeeping
Beauty Services

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed
Minimum Age55 Years Old

Amenities & Lifestyle

Clubhouse
Fitness Center
Wellness Center
Walking Paths
Library
Beauty Salon
Cable Tv
Indoor Pickleball Court
Indoor Swimming Pool and Spa
Landscaped Courtyards and Walking Trails
Outdoor Gathering Areas
Kitchen Island or Breakfast Bar
Activities
Group Fitness Classes
Meditation
Water Aerobics
Strength Training
Chair Yoga
Cooking Demonstrations
Art Workshops
Movie Nights
Themed Dinners
Trivia
Gardening
Book Clubs
Seasonal Celebrations
Cultural Outings
Hobby Groups
Happy Hour
Resident-Led Clubs

Room Accommodations

Building TypeMid-rise
1 Bedroom Floor plans as listed by the community: Brazos (706 sq ft) · Guadalupe (770 sq ft) · Blanco (876 sq ft) Floor plans: Brazos, Guadalupe, Blanco 706–876 sq ft
2 Bedroom Floor plans as listed by the community: Whitney (1,132 sq ft) · Whitney Club (1,200 sq ft) · Pedernales (1,231 sq ft) · Leon (1,412 sq ft) · Sabine (1,444 sq ft) · Comal (1,532 sq ft) · Frio (1,637 sq ft) · Travis (1,818 sq ft) Floor plans: Whitney, Whitney Club, Pedernales, Leon, Sabine +3 more 1,132–1,818 sq ft
In-Room Features
Private Bathrooms In Every Unit Quartz Countertops And Stainless-Steel Appliances Full-Size Washer/Dryer Connections Private Patios Or Balconies (Select Residences) Individual Climate Control

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Address 1.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Mckinney's city center to Watermere McKinney's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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-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 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.
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
10Studio / 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
Watermere McKinney
IL
Mckinney-Yes
25
Facility 25
TX AVG 43
Rank #310 / 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

Financial assistance

Programs that may help with care and living costs in Texas

Watermere McKinney 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.

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Medicare costs

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.
Energy assistance

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.
Homeowner tax relief

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.
In-home support

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.
In-home & community support

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.
Caregiver support

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.
Cash support · veterans

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.
Health coverage and long-term care support

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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Watermere McKinney

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 Is Watermere McKinney in a walkable area?
Watermere McKinney has a walk score of 25. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
02 Are pets allowed at Watermere McKinney?
Yes, Watermere McKinney allows residents to bring their pets.
03 Are there photos of Watermere McKinney?
Yes — there are 6 photos of Watermere McKinney in the photo gallery on this page.
04 What levels of care does Watermere McKinney provide?
Watermere McKinney offers Independent Living.
05 What is the address of Watermere McKinney?
Watermere McKinney is located at 3351 Virginia Pkwy, Mckinney, TX 75072.
06 What is the phone number of Watermere McKinney?
(972) 468-1477 will put you in contact with the team at Watermere McKinney.
07 Does Watermere McKinney provide medical or personal care assistance?
No — Watermere McKinney is an independent living community. Residents live on their own in private apartments with access to amenities, dining, and social activities.