Pioneer Ridge Gracious Retirement Living

I want to take this opportunity to sing amazing praises to this beautiful community in McKinney, Pioneer Ridge Gracious Retirement Living. I have visited many senior communities in my career and this community stands out as one of THE BEST. It’s not your normal independent living... by a long shot! Hawthorn Senior Living has it down and knows how to run a community PERECTLY with every attention to detail! From the genuinely caring teams of managers that live on site to all the staff members and residents, everyone is very happy, and you will feel that when you walk through their beautiful front entrance! This truly is a FAMILY! I have witnessed many residents move in and improve their quality of life because they want to enjoy all this beautiful community has to offer! Dances, gardening, activities, cooking and exercise classes, beautiful theater, gym, outings galore, food (oh my, the FOOD... unbelievably delicious and farm to table fresh!). If you are considering a new home for yourself or your loved one, don’t hesitate to visit Pioneer Ridge... you too will not be disappointed! Even if it isn’t time to make the move, go by and see what all the buzz is about so you will know! Have a meal on them, they will enjoy welcoming you as they did me.

Management sets the tone of an independent living community, and the on-site managers at Pioneer Ridge, particularly Jamie and Patti Miller, are always willing to listen and eager to help my dad with even minor concerns. They are the consummate professionals while maintaining an approachable demeanor. He felt he could drop by their office at any time. Marketing Director Angel Piorkowski gave us a thorough initial tour and then has followed up with him frequently to be sure he was settling in well. Meal quality is almost equally important to seniors, and every meal at Pioneer Ridge offers a wide range of delicious choices, including specialty desserts and/or a dessert trolley. Breakfast of oatmeal with raisins and scrambled eggs was one of my dad’s favorites. And the young servers are always efficient and friendly. The managers themselves serve beverages, enabling them to chat briefly with all the residents and casually check on them. Background music is turned down to facilitate table conversation. Accomplished residents often play the grand piano, or community groups provide brief concerts before or after meals. Other amenities my dad enjoyed are the weekly thorough room cleaning and the conveniently located exercise room open 24 hours a day with a variety of machines and a golf-course view. The large, deep balcony in his apartment has a great view of the golf course too. The common areas are attractive and comfortable, and the entire building is well maintained. Pets are allowed. A wide range of activities is available throughout the day and evening. And transportation is regularly available for doctor visits and shopping. Also very helpful for seniors is the prime location within easy walking distance of a drug store, post office, bank, large grocery store, dry cleaner, auto repair shop, and a range of restaurants. The Pioneer Ridge community is truly the “gracious retirement living” they advertise to be, and my dad was pleased to recommend it to a friend who moved in shortly after he did.

My mom has been a resident since 2019. She loves Pioneer Ridge as well as the staff. The ability to eat with familiar faces every day and have friends to do various activities with (especially cards and day trips) are things my mom most cherishes about Pioneer Ridge. I highly suggests families consider Pioneer Ridge as a place for their loved one.

The kind and loving staff at Pioneer Ridge are truly the best! They treated my grandmother with so much love and respect. I've worked in Senior Living for more than 15 years and this community has over exceeded all of my expectations. This is what retirement living should look and feel like. Thank you for enriching the lives of all the seniors in your community. Sincerely, John K A loving grandson of the Pioneer Ridge family.