Autumn Leaves
1010 Emerald Isle,  Dallas, TX 75218

Autumn Leaves is a warm, friendly, active community offering a full range of retirement accommodations and service. Situated in near-East Dallas overlooking picturesque White Rock Lake, Autumn Leaves offers an enjoyable, rewarding lifestyle where friendship, independence and peace of mind are a way of life.

Each resident may enjoy the privacy of their own apartment or suite or visit with new-found friends in one of our many lounges, game rooms and library. Mealtimes offer a variety of delicious foods and friendly companionship in one of our many dining rooms. Recreational and social activities are here to enjoy with programs, classes, card games, movies and parties. Our mini-bus is available for frequent outings to shopping malls, theatres, concerts and events scheduled. There are non-denominational services in our chapel, a beauty and barber shop, and even a gift shop. All of these amenities are included in the security of a 24-hour community, where each resident has the knowledge that our concerned medical staff is available at all times.

Autumn Leaves offers the following three levels of service:

Independent Apartments - for the active retiree

Autumn Leaves offer the active retiree a carefree community environment... free from the normal chores and burdens of living alone. At Autumn Leaves you can remain active and independent, yet enjoy the conveniences that make life easier and more pleasant.

At Autumn Leaves, your time is your own. Not only are there new neighbors to meet, but there is also a weekly array of activities, outings and programs. A selection of delicious meals is served in a nearby dining room with a sweeping view of White Rock Lake. Many special services such as housekeeping and laundry assistance are available on request.

Residents can choose from large efficiency or one bedroom apartments - all with a large balcony or terrace. Each apartment, decorated with attractive carpet and drapes, is ready for your personal touches. For snacks or refreshments, there is an all-electric kitchen. There is even an emergency call button that is monitored by our nursing staff.

And best of all - should you or your spouse need additional services or medical assistance, our Personal Care or Skilled Nursing areas - overseen by our R.N. Director of Nursing - are equipped to provide high level temporary or long term convalescent or emergency care. Often minor colds and short term illnesses can be monitored by our staff in your apartment. Should continuing care be needed, these areas would be available for as long as such services are required.

Residential Personal Care - for the retiree who needs a little help

Personal care apartments at Autumn Leaves combine the independence and privacy of your own home with the personal support of our helpful 24-hour staff. Here cheerful attendants are available just outside your door to provide assistance from personal grooming and housekeeping and laundry services - to a friendly reminder to take medications on time. If help is needed with a bath or just remembering an appointment, our staff is there.

Personal care residents can choose from large efficiency or one-bedroom apartments, each decorated with attractive carpet and drapes. For convenience there is an all-electric kitchen, a central TV antenna, individual temperature controls and even a large balcony or terrace. Reassuring support systems, including smoke detectors, bathroom safety bars and a 24-hour emergency call system, are found in each apartment.

A comfortable dining room, where a variety of taste-tempting foods are served at your table, is close down the hall. If needed, special diets can be arranged.

Personal care residents are able to maintain an independent, supported lifestyle - all while being a part of the full Autumn Leaves community. Our library, chapel, numerous lounges and game rooms are always available as are many social activities, classes, trips on our mini-van and other events. Personal care residents may be as active as they wish - always with the security of knowing a helpful hand is there if they need it.

Skilled Nursing Care - for those requiring nursing or medical care

With the reputation as a leader in the health care community, Autumn Leaves provides skilled and intermediate nursing care of the highest quality. Our nursing service provides exceptional medical care and assistance specifically tailored for each resident.

Nursing suites and rooms may be private or semi-private. They are graciously decorated in warm tones and arranges around a central dining area, lounge and nurses station. Each nursing unit is small and familiar, so it is easy to develop friendships, feel comfortable in your surroundings, and know our staff on a personal basis.

Personalized nursing service at Autumn Leaves is directed by registered nurses, advisory physicians and other professionals experienced in long-term care. Licensed nurses are on duty at all times. Our high staff-to-patient ratio allows us to closely attend to each resident's needs.

Meal services are prepared under the guidance of a registered dietician. Residents enjoy personal menu selections, and special diets are routinely provided. Additional medical services such as physical therapy and pharmacy services are available.

As part of an active retirement community, nursing residents share the amenities, activities and programs available throughout Autumn Leaves, as well as from a variety of social and recreational activities specifically tailored to their interests and needs. All this is just part of our effort to help our residents maintain an active, fulfilled lifestyle.