For Patsy Miller, moving to Edgemere was the result of a dream planted years earlier. Originally from Dallas, she and her husband settled in Roswell, New Mexico, and spent more than fifty years together there. But when her husband passed and her grown children moved away, Miller began to think about the future — and remembered visiting her father’s cousin, who lived at the senior living community in Dallas’s prestigious Preston Hollow neighborhood.
“My dad and I were walking down Edgemere’s beautiful hallway near the concierge,” she recalls. “I told him, ‘I want to live here someday.’”
After joining the waitlist and patiently downsizing — no small feat for someone with decades of memories and family heirlooms — Miller moved into a one-bedroom home that she quickly made her own with its hardwood floors, beloved furniture pieces from her years in Roswell, and a pull-out sofa-bed in the cozy den that’s perfect for visiting grandkids. Her patio, with its round rotunda design, overlooks the fountain in Edgemere’s Tuscan-style courtyard, is an oasis she treasures.
Why a One-Bedroom Works Perfectly
While some residents opt for two bedrooms, Miller chose a one-bedroom for practical and personal reasons. It fit her budget perfectly and minimized upkeep, while still allowing her to host family comfortably, which is important as her two daughters and son visit her often. “We’re in a central spot here with good airlines, so I’m very lucky that way,” she explains. In addition to the pull-out sofa, her children often use the community’s guest suite, which is just steps away.
Her apartment’s layout also includes a powder room — ideal when she has guests — and she appreciates that she spends much of her time out and about in the community. “I’m always busy,” she says. “For me, a one-bedroom just makes sense.”
Building Friendships and Community
Miller moved to Edgemere knowing no one, but that changed quickly thanks to the warmth of her neighbors — especially her building representative, Audrey. On her very first night, Audrey invited her to an event, and from that day forward she was welcomed into dinner groups and community activities, often with Audrey making the introductions.
“When I moved here, I didn’t know a single person because my father’s cousin had already passed away, but Edgemere just welcomed me,” Miller explains.
Later, she was about to pay it forward, becoming her building’s representative and making it her mission to help new residents feel just as included as she once did.
A Full Life Every Day
Life at Edgemere offers Miller plenty to enjoy: beading and floral classes, exercise sessions, local trips, church services, and nightly dinners at the Medici. She has favorite menu items —“The white bean soup is exceptional!” — but appreciates the variety the culinary team offers, with a steady stream of new dishes mixed in with familiar favorites.
She also cherishes the staff who make Edgemere feel like home, especially Blanca, the housekeeper she’s had since her very first week. “She’s so dependable and pleasant. I can’t imagine anyone else cleaning my home. I appreciate that several staff members are people who have been here for years, including Angel in maintenance and Liz at the front desk! But whether they are old or new, they all offer incredible service.”
Happily Ever After at Edgemere
Seven years after moving in, Miller remains deeply content with her choice of a one-bedroom home at Edgemere. She wouldn’t trade her location, her neighbors, or her home for anything.
“I’m not just saying this — I truly am happy here,” she says. “This is exactly where I’m meant to be.”
Your New Chapter Awaits at Edgemere
Move in by October 1st and enjoy special incentives. Furnished lease opportunities are also available.
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