Pricing ranges from
    $3,957 – 5,144/month

    Silver Creek Assisted Living

    1246 Colonel Dr, Garland, TX, 75043
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    5.0

    Excellent family-like care, highly recommend

    I moved my [parent/relative] here and have been very pleased - the remodeled, spotless community is welcoming, easy to navigate, and has plenty of common areas, private spaces and a peaceful courtyard. The staff (leadership, medical and activities teams included) are caring, professional and go above and beyond; our move was seamless and their attention to detail gives us real peace of mind. There are lots of activities and good meals, though room sizes and food quality can vary and you may encounter occasional communication/staffing hiccups or extra fees. Overall, excellent, family-like care that I highly recommend.

    Pricing

    $3,957+/moSemi-privateAssisted Living
    $4,748+/mo1 BedroomAssisted Living
    $5,144+/moStudioAssisted Living

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    4.72 · 121 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.7
    • Staff

      4.7
    • Meals

      4.3
    • Amenities

      4.6
    • Value

      2.4

    Pros

    • Outstanding and attentive medical care
    • Compassionate, loving and responsive staff
    • Low staff turnover / stable workforce
    • Strong, hands-on leadership and administration
    • Seamless, supportive move-in and onboarding process
    • Engaging activities program and active social calendar
    • Clean, well-maintained and odor-free facility
    • Spacious apartments / mini-apartments with private baths and kitchenettes
    • Restaurant-style dining and varied menu choices
    • 24/7 staff availability and quick response to needs
    • Safe, secure campus with controlled access
    • Pleasant outdoor spaces and courtyards
    • Strong hospice partnership and end-of-life support
    • Personalized, family-like atmosphere
    • Memory-care expertise and dementia-friendly design
    • Responsive maintenance and support staff
    • Respite care and transportation services available
    • Welcoming common areas and recent remodeling
    • Ability to personalize rooms with familiar items
    • Gives families peace of mind and reliable communication

    Cons

    • Inconsistent caregiver quality and occasional understaffing
    • Extra service charges and unclear or additional fees
    • Perceived high cost / pricing hard to accommodate
    • Variable dining quality depending on chef / shift
    • Some apartments described as small by reviewers
    • Isolated reports of unprofessional staff or poor management
    • Serious but isolated allegations of rights violations / financial exploitation
    • At least one report of forced move-out and facility closure incident
    • Activities program transition or occasional lack of entertainment
    • Out-of-pocket caregiver costs and underestimated care needs
    • Tour or sales experience sometimes uninspiring
    • Distance/location inconvenient for some families
    • Allergen concerns from cleaning products/air fresheners

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the reviews is strongly positive: reviewers repeatedly praise Silver Creek Assisted Living for high-quality, compassionate care delivered by a consistent, engaged team. The most frequent themes are attentive medical oversight (including a noted medical director who visits regularly and skilled nursing staff), a caring front-line staff that families describe as loving and responsive, and leadership that is visible and proactive. Multiple reviewers named specific leaders and staff (including executive/marketing/activities directors and nursing leadership), often crediting them with smooth move-ins, continued family communication, and quick resolution of health issues before they become emergencies. Low staff turnover and a sense that employees are valued are recurring positives that contribute to continuity and strong resident relationships.

    Care and clinical services receive particularly strong endorsement. Reviewers report proactive health monitoring, memory-care expertise, and good coordination with hospice for end-of-life support. Many families felt reassured leaving loved ones at Silver Creek — citing 24/7 staff availability, rapid response to needs, and early detection of serious conditions. Several reviewers also highlighted skilled nurses with ER or hospice backgrounds and a medical director who is present and attentive, which families described as promoting safety and preventing crises.

    The facility and physical environment are frequently commended. Descriptions consistently note a clean, odor-free, recently remodeled campus with attractive common areas, private spaces for family visits, and secure controlled access. Apartments are often described as mini-apartments with private baths, in-room fridges and microwaves, and the ability to personalize rooms with familiar items. Outdoor features — courtyards, porches, screened areas and even a swimming pool referenced by some — are praised as pleasant, calming spaces for residents. Multiple reviewers said the dining room feels restaurant-like and that the dining program and menu choices helped residents eat better and enjoy meals.

    Activities and social life are major strengths in many accounts. Reviewers often singled out a highly engaged activities director and an inclusive program that ranges from bingo and chair exercises to field trips, holiday parties, family nights and buddy systems for newcomers. Families appreciate that activities are tailored to varied abilities and that staff actively encourage participation, which supports resident engagement and a home-like, family atmosphere.

    Despite the many positives, there are consistent areas of concern to weigh. Several reviews describe inconsistencies in caregiver quality and occasional understaffing; some families reported variability depending on shift or individual caregiver. Dining received mixed feedback: while many praised the food and a supportive chef, others noted uneven quality tied to particular cooks. Cost and fees are another common downside — reviewers mention additional charges for services, mileage/transport fees, extra-care charges, and occasional toiletries or supply costs that raised family concerns. A number of reviewers also described the pricing as high or difficult to accommodate.

    A small number of reviews raise more serious, isolated complaints that should not be ignored. These include allegations of unprofessional staff behavior, a report alleging rights violations and financial exploitation, a forced move-out due to a plumbing issue, and one reviewer who said the community closed. These reports are not representative of the overall pattern but are significant and warrant careful due diligence by prospective residents and families. Other minor negatives include some small apartment sizes for certain residents, occasional uninspiring tour/sales experiences, and allergic reactions reported from air fresheners.

    In summary, the dominant impression from reviewers is that Silver Creek offers warm, resident-focused care with strong leadership, a stable and compassionate staff, clean and attractive facilities, and a lively activities program — all of which frequently give families peace of mind. Prospective residents should, however, ask specific questions about pricing and additional fees, observe staffing levels and caregiver consistency across shifts, taste current dining offerings, and review policies on resident rights and financial safeguards. Verifying recent operational stability and clarifying how isolated complaints were addressed will help ensure the community remains a good fit for a particular resident's clinical needs, budget, and expectations.

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    About Silver Creek Assisted Living

    Silver Creek Assisted Living in Garland, Texas, is a place where people can choose from three different apartment floor plans, with private or shared options to fit needs, and the rooms come with things like Wi-Fi, cable, and some have kitchenettes or shared arrangements, and you know, the whole place feels pretty warm and homelike, with big common areas where folks can socialize or join in activities, and there's always some kind of craft, game, or music program going on, along with outings, movies, and access to books in the library or all sorts of activities in the game room, plus a fitness room and even a business room, so it really does keep residents busy and connected. The care team, which has people like a director, head nurse, activities director, chef, and maintenance manager, stays on site around the clock and offers help with daily needs like bathing, dressing, and taking medicine, and then they watch over health and safety day and night using a call system and do regular wellness checks every month. Meal times bring three daily nutritious meals cooked for health and taste, and the staff pays attention if someone needs a diet for diabetes or low salt, and there's meal service in the communal dining room or if needed, meals can come right to the resident's room, so no one's left out or hungry. Pets are welcome, which feels important for many folks, and the building is set up for people with different mobility needs, with wheelchair and transfer assistance available, so residents with walkers or who need help moving around can get the support they need, and there are safe walking paths, gardens, and even places for sitting outside and enjoying the day.

    Silver Creek offers both short-term and long-term care, with choices for assisted living, memory care, independent living, non-ambulatory care, and respite programs if a family caregiver needs a break, so it covers a wide range of needs without forcing a one-size-fits-all approach, and the care plans can be adjusted if needs change over time, which is something that's been important during emergencies like ice storms or power outages, when the staff remains quick to adapt and keep everyone safe and comfortable. Special care for people with dementia or health conditions like MS is also available, and the staff is trained in ethics and must pass driver record checks for safety, and there's always 24-hour supervision so loved ones know support is close at hand all day and night. Recreational and fitness programs encourage everyone to join in and stay active, whether it's organized outings, exercising with equipment, joining religious services, or enjoying arts and crafts, and staff handle housekeeping, laundry, and linen services, keeping the community tidy without residents having to worry about chores. Parking spaces, including guest spots, are available, and the transportation team helps residents get to shopping, medical appointments, and local events or outings, making it easier to keep up with personal routines and social connections outside the community when possible.

    People can bring pets, and guests are welcome, so it really does feel more like home, and all the routines-from wellness checks to medication reminders and meals-run on a steady schedule, with staff ready if someone needs extra help or attention, and everything is designed to create an environment that supports independence while making sure safety, comfort, and quality of life aren't overlooked. The move-in special waives the community fee right now for a limited time, and the rent covers all the basics-including meals, care, and room-so there aren't many surprises on the bill, and Veterans Affairs aid is accepted, giving more families a chance to afford care. Silver Creek holds licenses under Texas regulations, can support up to 118 residents, and stays focused on dignity, respect, and happiness for all, with personalized support, from daily tasks to memory programs or hospice if they're needed, so seniors have the backing and encouragement to live as independently as they can, and families can rest a bit easier knowing someone's always there to help.

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