The Heritage Houses
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Dallas, TX

The Heritage Houses

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Dallas, TX

Overview of The Heritage Houses

Residential Assisted Living Care Homes in Allen, Garland, Murphy, Plano, Richardson and Rockwall

The Heritage House is a family-owned and dedicated to providing compassionate care and meaningful support for the ones you love most! Built on a foundation of love, dignity, and respect, The Heritage House strives to create a warm and nurturing environment where seniors feel valued, safe, and at home.

Offering residents a strong sense of belonging and fulfillment, The Heritage House provides high-quality assisted living for seniors throughout the metropolitan areas of Texas. With a thoughtful balance of assistance and supervision, our certified team members are committed to helping residents maintain their independence while enhancing their overall quality of life. Each home is supported by a team of dedicated nurses and caregivers who go above and beyond to meet the unique needs of every resident with integrity, compassion, and professionalism.

Residents benefit from a wide range of personalized services, including assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), medication management, home-cooked meals, transportation, housekeeping, engaging social activities, and customized care programs designed to support both physical and emotional well-being.

Types of Care at The Heritage Houses

Assisted Living Memory Care
Walk Score
Walk Score: 5 / 100 Rank #1304 / 1393Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1304th out of 1393 homes in Texas. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Texas SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

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Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Dining Services

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Beauty Services

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Housekeeping Services

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Social and Recreational Activities

Managed by Gretchen Vakiener

Executive Director

Over 20 years of experience

Gretchen Vakiener has over 20 years of experience in senior living and long-term care. She began her career as a licensed nursing home administrator and served as Executive Director of Friendship Village of Columbus. Gretchen joined Heritage Senior Living as Executive Director of Traditions of Hanover, successfully achieving full occupancy before advancing to regional leadership roles.

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Address 8.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Dallas's city center to The Heritage Houses's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 5.02 miles to nearest hospital (Methodist Charlton Medical Center)

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Texas

The Heritage Houses is located in Dallas-Fort Worth Metro Area, 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.
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$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

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Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

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AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

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The Heritage Houses
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Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Dallas-Fort Worth Metro Area-No 5 ------Private / Semi-Private Rooms

Frequently Asked Questions about The Heritage Houses

Is The Heritage Houses in a walkable area?

The Heritage Houses has a walk score of 5. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the address of The Heritage Houses?

The Heritage Houses is located at Dallas-Fort Worth Metro Area.

What is the phone number of The Heritage Houses?

(214) 632-2382 will put you in contact with the team at The Heritage Houses.

Is The Heritage Houses Medicare or Medicaid certified?

The Heritage Houses is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

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