Holiday Colonial Village sits in rural North Longview, surrounded by the tall pines and lush greenery of East Texas, and the place feels a lot like a big family where staff know the residents and try to make sure everyone's comfortable, focusing on daily needs and a sense of belonging. The community serves seniors looking for independent living, as well as those needing assisted living, memory care, or even nursing care services, with personalized help for those who want it and tailored care plans. You'll see several floor plan choices, with studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, and they come with full kitchens or kitchenettes, private bathrooms, and sometimes patios or balconies-some rooms work for wheelchairs and have safety features like rails and walk-in tubs, and residents get weekly housekeeping, fresh linens, room cleaning, and all the basics like towels and trash bags, so things stay low-stress.
Daily life moves along at a steady pace with three home-cooked meals served every day in a dining room where you can get guest meals and snacks, and the menu changes with the seasons, catering to different diets. Residents gather for games in the activity rooms, play pool in the game room, or enjoy movies in the theater, and the place has a country store, a barber and beauty shop, a business center, a computer room, and an all-day stocked bar for refreshments, along with a library, chapel, and special rooms for family events or club meetings. WiFi's available throughout shared spaces, the mailboxes and laundry facilities make things easier, and elevators help those who need them.
On the grounds, you'll see landscaped paths, garden spaces, and sitting areas where residents walk or relax, and there are plenty of group trips to shops, the nearby Longview Mall, health appointments, or even outings to museums and theaters. Volunteers from the community often pitch in, and staff help organize painting classes, domino bingo, live music, reading groups, and intergenerational events. Staff members are trained in safety and emergency procedures, with building access controls, personal alert systems, security measures, and on-site maintenance and pest control, plus transportation to personal appointments.
The community supports residents' independence, letting seniors bring pets-though there are no large dogs allowed-and connect with home care agencies to fit their personal needs. Amenities like the fitness center, lounges, and recreational spaces are always available, and the living spaces can come furnished or unfurnished. All the utilities-electric, gas, water, and sewer-are included in one price, and financing is flexible, covering private pay, veterans aid benefits, and different payment options. The whole setting aims to keep seniors relaxed, involved, and safe, while letting them enjoy hobbies, old friends, or just quiet days in a well-kept home. There's regular educational content, including podcasts and talks on dementia and health, to help residents and families understand care stages and plan ahead. Since 1971, Holiday Retirement has managed places like this, and Discovery Management Group now operates Colonial Village, keeping things steady and focused on day-to-day living for older adults.
