Watermere at Firewheel sits over in Garland, Texas, right along North George Bush Highway, and it's a community that's built for folks 55 and older looking for lots of different choices in one place, which means you'll find independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing homes, care homes for more specialized needs, and even options for continuing care, so people have different levels of support as needs change, and there's also home care services and respite care available if someone needs a break or help for a short time. The property opened in 2024, has 302 units, and you'll see all sorts of floor plans, starting with one-bedroom apartments and going up to larger layouts like three-bedroom, three-bath, so there's a fit for different living situations, and apartments feature full-size kitchens with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, washer and dryer connections, private balconies or patios, and big windows that let in lots of light, along with modern finishes like mini blinds and spacious closets.
Amenities stretch from simple needs like covered parking and detached garages, to things that bring folks together like the clubroom, a business center, a theatre room, and a café where residents can enjoy dining together, plus scheduled happy hours, social events, cultural outings, fitness and wellness classes, and even an indoor pickleball court or a sports lounge for hobby groups, while the pool, sauna, dog park, beauty salon, and walking trails give plenty of everyday choices for how to spend time. Housekeeping and interior or exterior maintenance get taken care of by staff, so people can keep life as hassle-free as possible, and there's also valet trash pickup and pest control, so daily worries about chores or repairs don't pile up. Transportation can be scheduled for errands, appointments, shopping, or outings, which makes it easier to get around.
The environment's made to be friendly to everyone, with accessibility features and policies, plus the property is both pet-friendly-with cats and dogs allowed up to two per apartment (with some pet fees, deposits, and breed restrictions)-and has extras like a dedicated dog park. The culture here encourages residents to join casual gatherings, fitness classes, gardening groups, and volunteer programs, with plenty of space for socializing but also for folks who want to enjoy a quiet balcony or spend time in the parks. Dining choices range from flexible meal plans to in-home delivery, so residents can pick what's easiest. Safety, social engagement, independence, and well-being matter here, and you can see that through staff like Ms. Julie Whitworth managing resident services and a full-time concierge available.
Tours are available Monday to Saturday during set hours, with Sunday tours by appointment, while office hours run 8:00am to 8:00pm Monday to Friday and 8:00am to 6:00pm on weekends, and residents can reach out to the manager for questions about apartment availability, water and trash are included in rent, and Watermere at Firewheel keeps an equal opportunity, handicap-friendly policy. The management, Integrated Senior Lifestyles, aims for maintenance-free living so residents can focus on the activities, wellness programs, and social opportunities that help keep retirement enjoyable and active.
