Bristol at Buckingham serves seniors aged 55 and older with a mix of care options, so you'll find independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home levels, and even home care for those preferring to stay put, and there's a range of lifestyle packages to fit different needs, from totally independent to folks who need more daily help, making things simple for couples or friends with different levels of need to live near each other. Built in 2002 and managed by Westdale Asset, this place has some familiar comforts-granite countertops, wood floors in several layouts like Windsor or Kensington, large walk-in closets, and even private patios or balconies in apartments that come as one-, two-, or three-bedrooms, and they let you have up to two pets-cats or dogs-with some breed restrictions, which makes bringing a furry friend possible if you want. The grounds offer things like a gated entrance, a pet park, community garden, clubhouse and game room behind a privacy fence, a beauty salon and barber shop, a cozy library, and a grand ballroom, along with common spaces for spending time with neighbors or visitors, plus a community center where daily events and activities take place, usually led by a full-time activities director in certain care settings.
Residents can use the resort-style swimming pool, enjoy a theater room for movies, get around the well-lit walking trails, and get in some exercise at a 24-hour fitness center or go to the business center if there's need for a computer. The building offers choices for parking too-assigned, covered, and detached garages, though detached ones cost a little extra, and there are plenty of uncovered spots. There's always laundry rooms on site, and if regular chores are tough, weekly housekeeping can be arranged. Bristol at Buckingham puts a focus on social life; activity programs, organized trips, and outings in the memory care and assisted living wings help folks stay connected, and the Anytime Dining lets you eat on your schedule, not just at strict times. There's meal service with nutritious food planned and made by chefs, plus transportation to local shops, restaurants, parks, medical offices, or worship places, since the location gives fast access to the entertainment and dining options of Richardson. Care services cover a wide range, including help with bathing, dressing, medication management, and therapies for memory care residents, and people living in independent apartments can still tap into health support and companion care through their home care program when needed, which lets you stay more independent but have help close by, if it turns out you need it. With awards for friendliness and care, Bristol at Buckingham tends to meet expectations for supportive living, and the staff and amenities-things like the beauty salon, barber shop, pet park, and movie theater-make life feel easy going, with enough options for folks looking to stay active, social, or just enjoy a pleasant, maintenance-free home as they age.
