Horizon Bay
Horizon Bay
355 W. Westchester Pkwy.
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
Tel: 972.263.3663
Horizon Bay in Grand Prairie, Texas, is located minutes from Arlington in the Westchester neighborhood, near wooded areas and walking paths. Our apartment-style community offers all of the amenities of home without the work. Imagine a life without household chores, yard work or home maintenance. Invite guests to a meal, special event or social outing. With our on-site Resident Program Director, scheduled transportation and dining program – there are opportunities to make new friends or entertain old ones right outside your front door.
Call today to find out more about Horizon Bay!
Services and Amenities
Our apartment homes have everything you need to simplify your life and accommodate your needs. Experience the very best in retirement living with our community, where you’ll find the following unparalleled services and quality amenities right at your doorstep:
Living Options:
Independent Living
Assisted Living
Community Features:
Paved walking paths and garden areas
Landscaped grounds
Library, comfortable living rooms and social meeting areas
Private dining room available for special occasions
Salon and barbershop
Resident and guest parking
Guest suite available for visitors
Centrally located laundry rooms
Apartment Features:
Studio, one and two bedroom apartments with kitchenettes
Small pets welcome
Resident call system in every apartment
Month to month rental, no buy-in required
All utilities included, except telephone
Cable provided in every apartment
LiveWell!
Lifestyle Programs and Events
At Horizon Bay, helping residents stay healthy is one of our top priorities. We empower residents to actively engage in life and achieve an optimal state of body, mind and spirit. By emphasizing personal choice, self-direction and optimism, we support the belief that everyone can find ways to enhance health and age well. The LiveWell! Lifestyle Programs & Events are designed to provide social, fitness and recreational opportunities that have a positive impact on the well-being of our residents. LiveWell! encompasses the six dimensions of wellness.
Over the years, LiveWell! has been honored with several prestigious awards. In 2008, Horizon Bay received a 2008 Best of the Best Award from the Assisted Living Federation of America, which recognizes senior living companies for innovative excellence. In addition, LiveWell! received The Best Practices Award for wellness programs in senior retirement communities from the National Council on Aging.
LiveWell! Signature Programs
Horizon Bay offers these ongoing programs that give residents the opportunity to live life to the fullest. Programs include leisure and recreational events, such as arts and crafts, book clubs, sightseeing tours, excursions to cultural events, theme parties, intergenerational events, musical entertainment and faith-oriented services. In addition, a wellness lecture series provides education on a variety of healthy aging topics, including medical, fitness, therapy and social service fields.
Residents receive a monthly newsletter with a calendar of events and tips on how to stay healthy. And new residents receive an orientation and complete an activity interest survey to determine what programs will most benefit them.
The Six Dimensions of Wellness:
Physical
Physical wellness is living a healthy lifestyle, including proper nutrition, self-care and regular physical activity relative to level of ability. Some classes available at our community may include: fitness, strength and endurance programs; movement classes including dance, tai chi and yoga; walking programs; and Horizon Bay’s Matter of Balance Fall Prevention Program.
Intellectual
Intellectual wellness is expanding one’s knowledge through ongoing learning opportunities, creative pursuits and stimulating discussions. Intellectual wellness programs offered here may inlucde the LiveWell! Educational Series; Horizon Bay’s Mind Aerobics program; writing classes; and computer classes.
Emotional
Emotional wellness is understanding, managing and expressing feelings in a successful way. It’s also utilizing coping skills and stress management techniques. Programs available may include: art and music programs; humor programs; journal and writing classes; and therapeutic wellness groups.
Social
Social wellness is creating and maintaining relationships through talking, sharing interests and beings socially engaged. Horizon Bay offers social wellness programs that may include: new resident welcome receptions; monthly birthday parties; theme parties and events; holiday and seasonal socials; and intergenerational programs.
Vocational
Vocational wellness is about discovering personal growth opportunities, gaining satisfaction from service to others, sharing life experiences and learning and improving skills. Vocational wellness programs offered at Horizon Bay may include: many volunteer opportunities; hobby and craft classes; woodworking and sewing programs; mentoring programs; and gardening clubs.
Spiritual
Spiritual wellness is building upon personal values, finding meaning and purpose in life and a peaceful harmony in the world. Horizon Bay offers an abundance of spiritual programs, which may include: church services; prayer groups and bible studies; stress management and meditation; nature programs; cultural awareness and appreciation programs; and daily positive affirmations.
Mind Aerobics
Mind Aerobics is a mental fitness program designed on the science of the mind that shows the brain can change and improve performance at any age. Keeping your mind active is a key element to healthy and successful aging. Researchers have shown that diet and exercise can help older adults maintain their physical health, which is a key component of healthy aging. But maintaining mental health is just as important. New evidence suggests older adults can preserve and even enhance their memory by adding memory strategies and mind exercises to an overall healthy lifestyle. This program will help improve overall brain health and keep your mind active, sharp and vibrant. Horizon Bay’s Mind Aerobics consists of the following four programs:
Memory Training: Participate in brainteasers, puzzles and memory exercises that emphasize thinking skills and teach memory strategies.
Healthy Lifestyle Practices: Learn about healthy diet and nutritional habits that promote brain health and prevent dips in blood glucose, the primary energy source for the brain.
Physical Activity: Understand how daily physical activities like walking and stretching have been found to reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
Stress Reduction: Practice relaxation exercises to reduce the stress that causes the body to release hormones which can impair memory and judgment.
Horizon Bay’s memory enhancement program will help build brainpower and healthy lifestyle habits that benefit your overall health, improve self-esteem, show you new ways to stimulate your mind and help you feel empowered to try new things.
Matter of Balance
Are you afraid of falling? Do you go out less often? Do you look at your feet when you walk? If you’ve answered yes to any of these questions, then Matter of Balance is for you. Matter of Balance is a fall prevention program that has been proven effective in changing perceptions and behaviors of older adults who are limited by the fear of falling. This is a unique program that was developed by Boston University’s Roybal Center. The eight-week program consists of educational lectures, discussion, flexibility exercises and strength training. Most people that have taken the class experienced increased confidence, improved fitness and make new friends.
ForeverFit
A physical activity program, ForeverFit includes fitness and exercise opportunities to improve strength and balance, enhance flexibility and gain endurance. Activities may include strength training classes, chair yoga, tai chi, walking clubs, sit and be fit exercise classes, fitness centers and aquatic programs. ForeverFit also includes exercise readiness assessments, fitness evaluations and FitnessBucks, a motivational and incentive program for residents.
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