Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
+ What is Magnolia Community Living?
Magnolia Community Living provides independent shared housing for adults 55+ and veterans. Residents rent a private or shared room in a furnished, well-maintained home and share the kitchen, living areas and laundry with a small group of neighbors.
+ Is this assisted living?
No. Magnolia provides independent residential housing. It is not an assisted-living, nursing, medical, personal-care, medication-management, or 24-hour supervised living program.
+ Who can apply?
Adults who are able to live independently and agree to follow community expectations. Our homes are designed for adults 55+ and veterans.
+ Do you have to be 55+?
Our housing is designed for adults 55+ and veterans. If you are under 55 and a veteran, you are welcome to apply and we will review eligibility for the specific home.
+ Do you have to be a veteran?
No. Veterans are especially welcome, but veteran status is not required.
+ What is the difference between a private room and a shared room?
A private/single room is a bedroom for one resident with access to shared household amenities. A shared room is a bedroom shared with another resident at a lower monthly rate, also with access to household amenities.
+ Are utilities included?
Utilities are included where offered. What's included varies by home and room, and is confirmed before move-in.
+ Is Wi-Fi included?
Wi-Fi is provided where offered. Availability varies by home.
+ Do you provide meals?
No. Residents shop for and prepare their own meals in the shared kitchen.
+ Do you provide medical care?
No. Magnolia does not provide medical, nursing or personal-care services of any kind.
+ Do you provide medication management?
No. Residents manage their own medications independently.
+ Is there weekly housekeeping?
Yes — weekly housekeeping of common areas, plus routine pest-control service. Residents maintain their own rooms.
+ How do I apply?
Complete the online application. It takes about 10 minutes and includes basic information, housing and income questions, eligibility questions, optional document uploads and consent.
+ How can a case worker submit a referral?
Case managers, VA programs, hospitals, social workers, nonprofits and faith-based organizations can use the Refer a Resident page to submit a professional referral.
+ What if there is no room currently available?
Join the waiting list. We contact people on the list as rooms and new homes become available. Being on the waiting list is not a guarantee of acceptance or availability.
+ How do I join the waiting list?
Use the Join the Waiting List page. You can also ask to be notified when Magnolia expands into your area.
+ Are Dallas homes currently available?
Dallas–Fort Worth is an expansion market. Homes there are coming soon. Join the waiting list to be contacted as DFW rooms open.