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Subsidized Housing Programs for Older Adults
Federal legislation has created housing programs that assist older adults who have limited income.
The Senior Source understands the complexity of these programs and has compiled the following to help
you navigate through the maze of information. Please note: This is housing for “independent living.”
If you are interested in long-term care housing, such as a nursing home or assisted living, please contact
The Senior Source 214-823-5700 to further discuss.
Here is a summary of the programs. The page numbers listed in parentheses go into more detail and
provide a list of the apartments.
1. HUD apartments (pages 2 – 4)
These apartments contract with HUD and calculate rent according to your income. Rent is typically
30% of your income. You must be at least age 62 or have a physical disability that requires a
handicap-accessible apartment. (There are a few out there with a lower age requirement of 55.)
These apartments are privately owned and managed. You apply directly with the apartment. They are
not associated with the local housing authority.
2. USDA apartments (page 5)
Yes, that’s right! The U.S. Department of Agriculture has subsidized housing for older adults.
You must be at least age 62 or have a physical disability that requires a handicap-accessible
apartment. These properties are located in rural areas and managed by local “service centers.”
3. Tax credit apartments (pages 6 – 8)
The Low Income Housing Tax Credit program provides tax incentives to apartments in exchange for
offering “reasonable” rent to older adults with limited income. Rent varies according to income.
Most require you meet income requirements to show you have enough income for the rent.
Age eligibility varies; age 55-60 and older.
4. Public housing (page 9)
The conventional public housing program provides rental assistance to low and moderate-income
families and individuals. The local housing authority owns and manages these properties. You apply
with the housing authority and must live at one of their properties.
5. Section 8 (page 9)
The Housing Choice Voucher program, otherwise known as Section 8, is also managed by the local
housing authority. You pay a percentage of your income towards rent. The voucher allows you to
live anywhere the voucher is accepted. You are not limited to the housing authority properties like
with the conventional public housing program.
**Note: Please contact your local housing authority for updates on public housing and Section 8.
These two programs generally have very long waiting lists. Occasionally, the housing authority will
open up the waiting list for new applicants. See page 10 for a list of housing authorities.
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1. HUD APARTMENTS
What is it?
Apartments that contract with HUD and calculate rent according to your income. These apartments are
privately owned and managed. They are not associated with the local housing authority.
Who is it for?
Older adults at least age 62 or those with a physical disability that requires a handicap-accessible
apartment. There are a few apartments out there that have a lower age requirement of 55, like Village at
Lake West (listed on the next page, left-hand column).
How much is the rent?
Rent is typically 30% of your adjusted income. They adjust for certain expenses, such as medical
expense. Prescription drugs count as medical expense.
What else to know?
These apartments vary by appearance, location, support services (transportation, meals, social worker on-
site, etc.) and wait list duration. Most have waiting lists that range from two months to two years. We
encourage you to submit an application and get your name on the wait list as soon as possible.
Also, keep in mind some of these apartments participate in more than one subsidy program. For example,
Dickinson Place (listed at the bottom of this page) participates in three programs. They have units with
rent calculated at 30% of your income, units with a set rent ranging from $368-$426, and they also accept
the Section 8 voucher.
How to apply?
Directly with the apartment.
Where are the apartments located?
DALLAS COUNTY
BALCH SPRINGS
Charles Haddock Manor
11900 Quail Dr.
Balch Springs, TX 75180
972-286-5358
DALLAS
Aya Senior Village
2607 Jeffries
Dallas, TX 75215
214-421-3665
Casa Trevino
1901 W. Davis St.
Dallas, TX 75208
214-946-6410
Cathedral Gardens
1500 N. Garrett Ave.
Dallas, TX 75206
214-821-5910
Cliff View Village
(manage two properties;
inquire about each)
2424 Simpson Stuart Rd.
Dallas, TX 75241
972-224-8881
Dickinson Place
911 Saint Joseph St.
Dallas, TX 75246
214-821-5390
Silver Gardens
(manage two properties;
inquire about each)
2620 Ruidosa Ave.
Dallas, TX 75228
214-321-2130
Forest Dale
11851 High Dale Dr.
Dallas, TX 75234
972-241-4456
Fowler Christian Apts.
(manage two properties;
inquire about each)
105 Juliette Fowler St.
Dallas, TX 75214
214-821-4061
Friendship Tower
3033 S. Cockrell Hill Rd.
Dallas, TX 75236
214-330-7764
Greater Bethlehem Plaza
7835 Military Pkwy.
Dallas, TX 75227
214-275-4722
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Iris Place
13321 Emily Rd.
Dallas, TX 75240
972-470-0299
Mabel Meshack Manor
3260 Bickers St.
Dallas, TX 75212
214-631-1130
Notre Dame Court
801 S. Madison Ave.
Dallas, TX 75208
214-624-8379
Prairie Creek Village
9215 Bruton Rd.
Dallas, TX 75217
214-388-0407
Pythian Manor
2719 E. Illinois Ave.
Dallas, TX 75216
214-374-3334
Tyler Street Tower
922 W. 9th St.
Dallas, TX 75208
214-948-1475
Umphress Terrace
7242 Umphress Rd.
Dallas, TX 75217
214-391-9000
Village at Lake West
2696 Bickers St.
Dallas, TX 75212
214-905-8661
DESOTO
Cedar Green Living Center
1020 Pecan Crossing
Desoto, TX 75115
972-224-9291
DUNCANVILLE
Duncanville Indep. Living
400 Middale Rd.
Duncanville, TX 75116
972-298-7020
GARLAND
Garland Estates
2150 W. Buckingham Rd.
Garland, TX 75040
972-276-8882
Eastpoint Station
2750 Broadway Blvd..
Garland, TX 75041
Phone: 972/278-9500 (f)
Independent Living Center
652 Castle Glen Dr.
Garland, TX 75043
972-240-7782
(3 yr wait list as of 1/2014)
GRAND PRAIRIE
Lennox House
110 N.W. 2nd St.
Grand Prairie, TX 75050
972-263-8420
IRVING
Park Grove Village
2920 W. Shady Grove Rd.
Irving, TX 75060
972-790-9704
Park Manor
2934 W. Pioneer Dr.
Irving, TX 75061
972-790-9272
MESQUITE
Crescent Manor
1409 Range Dr.
Mesquite, TX 75149
972-289-7354
Mesquite Gardens
1413 Range Dr.
Mesquite, TX 75149
972-289-8454
RICHARDSON
Brandywine Apartments
500 Rockingham Ln.
Richardson, TX 75080
972-669-8168
Sun Ray Community
2129 E. Arapaho Rd.
Richardson, TX 75081
972-235-8838
SEAGOVILLE
Seagoville Senior Home
205 Mathis St.
Seagoville, TX 75159
972-287-6271
SURROUNDING
COUNTIES
COLLIN
Pioneer Park
1928 & 1932 Avenue K
Plano, TX 75074
972-424-9800
Plano Community Homes
manage five properties at
East Campus, West
Campus, and Pioneer
Place; inquire about each
at their admissions office
located on East Campus:
1612 Avenue L
Plano, TX 75074
972-423-6058
Towne Creek Apartments
506 S. Graves St.
McKinney, TX 75069
972-548-7170
DENTON
Fair Oaks
1950 Lattimore St.
Denton, TX 76209
940-891-1719
Heritage Oaks
2501 N. Bell Ave.
Denton, TX 76209
940-383-1506
ELLIS
Ennis Senior Home
(manage two properties;
inquire about each)
600 S. Clay St. &
501 W Lampass
Ennis, TX 75119
972-875-4281
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KAUFMAN
Mabank Housing Authority
200 E. Jack St.
Mabank, TX 75147
903-887-4220
TARRANT
Azle Village
201 Las Brisas St.
Azle, TX 76020
817-444-1614
Bluebonnet Villa
3100 Blessing Ct.
Bedford, TX 76021
817-540-1275
Casa Apartments
3201 Sondra Dr.
Fort Worth, TX 76107
817-332-7276
Catherine Booth Friendship
House
1901 E. Seminary Dr.
Fort Worth, TX 76119
817-531-2923
Evangeline Apts
1909 Seminary Dr.
Ft. Worth, TX 76119
817-413-2445
Fairview Retirement
Community
7832 Chapin Rd
Fort Worth, TX 76116
817-244-0142
Lake Como Com. of Hope
5617 Fletcher Ave.
Fort Worth, TX 76107
817-735-4994
Magnolia Heights
Retirement Community
1005 Magnolia St.
Fort Worth, TX 76063
817-473-3557
Normandale Place
8713 S. Normandale St.
Fort Worth, TX 76116
817-244-2665
Nuestro Apts
709 Magnolia
Arlington, TX 76012
1-817-861-6165
Park Meadow Apartments
2716 Yeager St.
Forth Worth, TX 76112
817-451-8156
Primrose Park
3100 Blessing Ct.
Bedford, TX 76021
817-540-4066
Silverstone Retirement
Community
2800 Broadmoor Dr.
Fort Worth, TX 76116
817-244-5776
Tarrant County B’Nai
B’rith
6565 Dan Danciger Rd.
Fort Worth, TX 76133
817-292-9018
Vega Place Apartments
6154 Community Ln.
Fort Worth, TX 76133
817-292-8935
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2. USDA APARTMENTS
What is it?
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has subsidized housing for older adults.
Who is it for?
Older adults at least age 62 or those with a physical disability that requires a handicap-accessible
apartment.
How much is the rent?
Rent is typically 30% of your adjusted income. They adjust for certain expenses, such as medical
expense. Prescription drugs count as medical expense.
What else to know?
These apartments are very similar to the HUD apartments except they are in rural areas.
How to apply?
Directly with the apartment.
Where are the apartments located?
Contact a service center below to get a list of apartments. You may also call The Senior Source or search
the following website: http://rdmfhrentals.sc.egov.usda.gov/RDMFHRentals/select_state.jsp?home=YES
McKinney Service Center
1406 N. McDonald St., Suite G
McKinney, TX 75071
972-542-0081 ext. 4
Canton Service Center
720 N. Trade Days Blvd.
Canton, TX 75103
903-567-6051
Mount Pleasant Service Center
1809 W. Ferguson Rd.
Mount Pleasant, TX 75455
903-572-5411
Hillsboro Service Center
1504 N. Highway 77
Hillsboro, TX 76645
254-582-8411
Wise County Service Center
1604 W. Business 380
Decatur, TX 76234
940-627-2721
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3. TAX CREDIT APARTMENTS
What is it?
The Low Income Housing Tax Credit program provides tax incentives to apartments in exchange for
offering “reasonable” rent to older adults with limited income.
Who is it for?
Older adults age 55-60 and older.
How much is the rent?
Rent varies. Some of the tax credit apartments participate in more than one type of subsidy program.
For example, Carpenter’s Point and Roseland Gardens (listed below) partner with the local housing
authority and have their “own” Section 8. This isn’t like a regular Section 8 voucher which you can take
anywhere Section 8 vouchers are accepted…it’s more of a “project-based” Section 8, special to
Carpenter’s Point and Roseland Gardens, in which your rent is calculated based on your income. Keep in
mind though, most tax credit apartments don’t work this way. For most, rent is calculated according to
the market rate and you have to meet minimum income requirements to prove you have enough income to
pay the rent. Be careful of these…if your income is very limited, these are not that affordable.
How to apply?
Directly with the apartment.
Where are the apartments located?
DALLAS COUNTY
BALCH SPRINGS
Villas of Hickory Estates
3211 Hickory Tree Rd.
Balch Springs, TX 75180
972-913-0711
Peachtree
11209 Rylie Crest Dr.
Balch Springs, TX 75180
972-286-5020
CARROLLTON
Villas on Raiford
1100 Raiford Rd.
Carrollton, TX 75007
972-245-0010
DALLAS
Carpenter’s Point
4645 Dolphin Rd.
Dallas, TX 75223
214-821-6200
Edgewood Manor
1811 South Blvd.
Dallas, TX 75216
214-426-0785
Magnolia Trace
6712 Patrol Way
Dallas, TX 75241
214-372-3268
The Pegasus
7200 N. Stemmons Frwy.
Dallas, TX 75247
214-951-0777
Potters House at Primrose
2515 Perryton Dr.
Dallas, TX 75233
214-330-5359
Primrose at Park Villas
2519 John West Rd.
Dallas, TX 75228
214-660-0493
Primrose at Highland
Meadows
2000 Highland Rd.
Dallas, TX 75228
214-660-1492
Primrose Oaks
2514 Perryton
Dallas, TX 75224
214-333-7766
Providence Towers
1863 W. Mockingbird Ln.
Dallas, TX 75235
214-638-8100
Residence at the Oaks
2740 Duncanville Rd.
Dallas, TX 75211
214-330-1675
Roseland Gardens
2255 N. Washington St.
Dallas, TX 75204
214-370-3327
St. Augustine Estates
2222 N. St. Augustine Dr.
Dallas, TX 75227
972-216-1800
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Fiji Senior Villas
201 Fran Way
Dallas, TX 75203
214-948-0340
Tuscany at Goldmark
13731 Goldmark Dr.
Dallas, TX 75240
972-664-9199
Villas of Remond
3050 Remond Dr.
Dallas, TX 75211
214-330-0099
DESOTO
Courtyards at Kirnwood
2600 Bolton Boone Dr.
Desoto, TX 75115
972-283-1500
Hickory Manor Retirement
1626 Old Hickory Trail
Desoto, TX 75115
972-283-2228
Primrose Park at Rolling
Hills
2500 Bolton Boone Dr.
Desoto, TX 75115
972-709-4340
Arbors on Wintergreen
400 E. Wintergreen Rd.
Desoto, TX 75115
972-224-8920
FARMERS BRANCH
Evergreen at F. Branch
11701 Mira Lago Blvd.
Farmers Branch, TX 75234
972-406-2700
GARLAND
Primrose at Park Place
202 N. Beltline Rd.
Garland, TX 75040
972-495-9092
Hometowne at Garland
(Age 55 and up)
1802 Castle Dr.
Garland, TX 75040
972-205-9900
GRAND PRAIRIE
Oak Timbers
1920 Robinson Rd.
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
972-522-1194
Wright Senior Apartments
1104 S. Carrier Pkwy.
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
972-266-3800
LANCASTER
Villas of Lancaster
2531 W. Pleasant Run Rd.
Lancaster, TX 75146
972-224-8287
MESQUITE
Evergreen at Mesquite
5651 Northwest Dr.
Mesquite, TX 75150
972-681-7100
RICHARDSON
Encore at Buckingham
(Age 55 and up)
535 E. Buckingham Rd.
Richardson, TX 75081
214-647-2654
Evergreen at Richardson
3551 North Star Rd.
Richardson, TX 75082
972-235-7800
ROWLETT
Evergreen at Rowlett
(Age 55 and up)
5611 Old Rowlett Rd.
Rowlett, TX 75089
469-421-0100
SEAGOVILLE
Villas of Seagoville
1000 E. Malloy Bridge Rd.
Seagoville, TX 75159
972-287-3692
SURROUNDING
COUNTIES
COLLIN
Country Lane Sr. Comm.
2401 Country View Ln.
McKinney, TX 75069
972-569-8762
Evergreen at Plano Pkwy.
600 Independence Pkwy.
Plano, TX 75075
972-596-3900
The Grand Reserve
150 Enterprise Dr.
McKinney, TX 75069
972-569-9199
The Grand Texan
2491 Country View Ln.
McKinney, TX 75069
469-742-0777
The Plaza at Chase Oaks
7100 Chase Oaks Blvd.
Plano, TX 75025
214-473-8778
The Savannah at Gateway
401 N. Shiloh Road
Plano, TX 75074
972-728-3995
Villas of Mission Bend
1201 Medical Ave.
Plano, TX 75075
972-867-2700
DENTON
Bridgemoor at Denton
2801 Spencer Rd.
Denton, TX 76208
940-898-9899
Corinth Autumn Oaks
3440 Corinth Pkwy.
Corinth, TX 76208
940-321-9933
Evergreen at Lewisville
415 S. Garden Ridge Blvd.
Lewisville, TX 75067
972-956-8000
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Evergreen at Morningstar
6245 Morning Star
The Colony, TX 75056
972-370-0900
Lakeside Manor
902 W. Eldorado Pkwy.
Little Elm, TX 75068
972-688-4000
Providence Place
3500 Hudsonwood Dr.
Denton, TX 76208
940-591-6500
Evergreen at Morningstar
6245 Morningstar
The Colony, TX 75056
972-370-0900
ELLIS
Country Lane Sr. Comm.
133 Park Hills Dr.
Waxahachie, TX 75165
972-937-1037
The Grand Reserve
129 Park Hills Dr.
Waxahachie, TX 75165
972-937-1037
KAUFMAN
Gardens of Mabank
801 S. Second St.
Mabank, TX 75147
785-266-6133
Terrell Senior Terraces
260 FM 2578
Terrell, TX 75160
972-524-9911
Terrell Senior Terraces II
350 Windsor Ave.
Terrell, TX 75160
972-524-9959
ROCKWALL
Evergreen at Rockwall
1325 S. Goliad St.
Rockwall, TX 75087
469-698-9393
TARRANT
Cobblestone Manor
8201 Sartain Dr.
Fort Worth, TX 76120
817-277-9500
Evergreen at Hulen Bend
6301 Grandbury Cut Off
Fort Worth, TX 76132
817-370-4400
Gateway Village
313 Gateway St.
Azle, TX 76020
817-444-0882
Lindbergh Parc
5600 Azle Ave.
Fort Worth, TX 76114
817-626-1122
Claremont Mature Apts.
971 E. Sanford St.
Arlington, TX 76011
817-226-6633
North Greenbriar
5201 James Ave.
Fort Worth, TX 76115
817-927-2272
Oak Timbers White I
8401 Tumbleweed Trail
White Settlement, 76108
817-246-9000
Oak Timbers White II
8301 Tumbleweed Trail
White Settlement, 76108
817-246-7100
Oak Timbers
308 E. Terrell Ave.
Fort Worth, TX 76104
817-334-0779
Primrose at Johnson Creek
815 Senior Creek Dr.
Arlington, TX 76010
817-226-8800
Villas on Bear Creek
8009 Davis Blvd.
N. Rich Hills, TX 76180
817-498-1650
Villas of Forest Hill
7415 Forest Hill Dr.
Forest Hill, TX 76140
817-483-9280
Villas of Marine Creek
3000 Creekside Dr.
Fort Worth, TX 76106
817-624-4919
Villas ON Calloway Creek
901 W. Hurst Blvd.
Hurst, TX 76053
817-590-8621
Heritage Park Vista
8500 Ray White Rd.
Forth Worth, TX 76248
972-827-0230
Providence Village at
Marine Creek
4301 Old Decatur Rd.
Fort Worth, TX 76106
817-740-0003
Amelia Parc
6100 E. Loop 820 South
Fort Worth, TX 76119
817-330-0940
Home Towne at Matador
Ranch
8500 Crowley Rd.
Fort Worth, TX 76134
817-568-9595
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4. PUBLIC HOUSING
What is it?
The conventional public housing program provides rental assistance to low and moderate-income families
and individuals. Some properties are designated for older adults and those disabled. These properties are
mid- and high-rise buildings with elevators for easy mobility. They are located close to bus routes.
Amenities may include a security gate, covered parking, social activities, and on-campus food banks.
The local housing authority owns and manages these properties.
Who is it for?
Low and moderate-income individuals and families.
How much is the rent?
Rent is based on income. Some properties are “all bills paid”; some provide a utility “allowance” based
on a formula from HUD.
How to apply?
With the local housing authority.
5. SECTION 8 (HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM)
What is it?
The Housing Choice Voucher program, commonly referred to as Section 8, is funded by HUD and
managed by the local housing authority. The voucher allows you to live anywhere the voucher is
accepted. You are not limited to the housing authority’s properties, like the conventional public housing
program.
Who’s it for?
Low-income individuals and families.
How much is the rent?
Rent is based on income. Tenants receive a utility “allowance” based on a formula from HUD.
Where can I use the voucher?
Various apartments, duplexes, single-family homes and townhomes. The housing authority maintains the
property list. You may ask them for the list or seek out a property on your own.
How to apply?
With the local housing authority.
**Note: Please contact your local housing authority for updates on public
housing and Section 8. These two programs generally have very long waiting
lists. Occasionally, the housing authority will open up the waiting list for
new applicants. See page 10 for a list of housing authorities.
HOUSING AUTHORITIES
Arlington Housing
501 W. Sanford St., Ste. 20
Arlington, TX 76004
817-275-3351
www.arlingtontx.gov/housing
Balch Springs Housing
3117 Hickory Trail Rd.
Balch Springs, TX 75180
972-557-6069
www.cityofbalchsprings.com
Dallas Housing Authority
3939 N. Hampton Rd.
Dallas, TX 75212
214-951-8300 main
214-951-8330 customer service
www.dhadal.com
Denton Housing Authority
1225 Wilson St.
Denton TX 76205
940-383-1504
www.dentonhousingauthority.com
Fort Worth Housing Authority
1201 E. 13th St.
Fort Worth, TX 76102
817-429-2209
www.ftwha.org
Frisco Housing Authority
6101 Frisco Square Blvd.
Frisco, TX 75034
972-377-3031
www.friscoha.org
Garland Housing
210 Carver Dr., Ste. 201B
Garland, TX 75040
972-205-3393
www.ci.garland.tx.us
Grand Prairie Housing
205 W. Church St.
Grand Prairie, TX 75053
972-237-8040
www.gptx.org
Grapevine Housing Authority
131 Starr Place
Grapevine, TX 76051
817-488-8132
www.grapevinetexas.gov
Lancaster Housing
1425 N. Dallas Ave.. Ste. 101
Lancaster, TX 75134
972-275-1750
www.lancaster-tx.com
Maybank Housing Authority
200 E. Jack St.
Maybank, TX 75147
903-887-4220
Mesquite Housing
1616 N. Galloway Ave.
Mesquite, TX 75149
972-216-6424
www.cityofmesquite.com/housing
McKinney Housing Authority
1200 N. Tennessee St.
McKinney, TX 75069
972-562-9996
www.mckinneyha.org
Plano Housing Authority
1740 G. Avenue
Plano, TX 75074
972-423-4928
www.planoha.org
Rockwall Housing Authority
100 Lake Meadows Dr.
Rockwall, TX 75087
972-771-0211
THIS INFORMATION WAS COMPILED FROM THE FOLLOWING SOURCES:
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Apartments
HUD website for general info: http://portal.hud.gov/portal/page/portal/HUD/topics/rental_assistance
HUD website for apartment search: http://www.hud.gov/apps/section8/step2.cfm?state=TX,Texas
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Apartments
USDA website for general info: http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/HMF_MFH.html
USDA website for apartment search: http://rdmfhrentals.sc.egov.usda.gov/RDMFHRentals/about_mfh.jsp
Tax Credit Apartments
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) website: www.tdhca.state.tx.us
TDHCA contact info: 1-800-525-0657 (press option #4) or email: [email protected]
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
Local HUD office:
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Fort Worth Regional Office, Region VI
801 Cherry St., Unit 45, Ste. 2500
Fort Worth, TX 76102
1-800-568-2893
If you feel you’ve been denied a fair housing opportunity:
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity
P.O. Box 2905
Fort Worth, TX 76113
817-978-5900
Toll free 1-800-669-9777
TDD 1-800-927-9275
Fair Housing Office in Dallas
City Hall, 1B North
1500 Marilla St.
Dallas, TX 75201
214-670-FAIR (3247)
Please keep in mind, we do our best to keep this information current. If you come across a
property that is not as described on this list, or a property we do not have on this list but should,
please let us know. Many thanks and please contact us if you have any questions.
The Senior Source
3910 Harry Hines Blvd.
Dallas, TX 75219
(214) 823-5700
www.theseniorsource.org
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