Southlake is a place where people put down roots. They raise families, support local schools and build lasting relationships. For many longstanding residents, the hope is simple: to remain in the community they love as they grow older.

Touchmark at Southlake is proposed to help make that possible, offering a new retirement living option designed around independence, connection and access to care as needs change.

A growing need for more choice

Southlake's older population is growing. According to a February 2026 market assessment commissioned for Touchmark, approximately 1,700 Southlake residents were age 75 or older in 2025. That number is projected to reach about 2,350 by 2030, nearly 40% growth in five years.

Comparable independent living communities in the surrounding area averaged 97.5% occupancy in October 2025, according to the same assessment. That means few openings are available for residents ready to make a move. Additional retirement living choices would allow established residents to remain close to home.

Built to be a long-term neighbor

For more than 45 years, Touchmark has developed, owned and operated retirement communities with a commitment to enriching people's lives.

Unlike developers who build properties and move on, Touchmark remains responsible for the communities it creates, maintaining, improving and reinvesting in them over time. As a privately held company, Touchmark makes decisions with a long-term perspective, focused on residents and the places they call home.

That commitment shows in communities designed around their surroundings. At Touchmark at Emerald Lake in McKinney, for example, dining and gathering spaces overlook an 11-acre lake. In Southlake, Touchmark hopes to honor the former school property's history while creating a community that reflects the city's expectations for quality and design.

Beyond the architecture, Touchmark communities offer hospitality-inspired living, with chef-prepared dining, wellness programs, social experiences and personalized services that help residents enjoy greater freedom and connection.

A different kind of retirement community

Southlake has independent living, assisted living and memory care options, but in separate communities. Touchmark would bring all three together on one campus, creating a continuum of care that serves residents with different needs.

Unlike a traditional active-adult or condominium development, this model includes dedicated spaces for assisted living and memory care, along with staffing, services and amenities that support residents as their needs evolve. Couples with different care needs could remain close to one another, while residents could transition between levels of care when appropriate.

Could the property someday become apartments? Touchmark has proposed zoning that would prohibit conversion to conventional apartments, regardless of future ownership. The zoning would also require at least one resident age 62 or older in each independent living home, with no one under 55. Assisted living and memory care suites would be licensed under Texas law and purpose-built for caregiving.

Most independent living residences would be offered through a refundable Residency Deposit Plan rather than a conventional rental model, supporting long-term residency while reducing ongoing monthly service fees.

An investment in Southlake

Carroll ISD would receive well above appraised value for the former school site, giving the district added resources for future priorities. The project could also give senior homeowners another option to downsize locally, potentially making existing homes available to new families.

Located in the commercial corridor near Highway 114 and Southlake Town Square, the proposed community would offer convenient access to familiar businesses and services. Planned amenities include restaurants, wellness facilities, walking areas, gardens and gathering spaces. Underground resident parking would allow more of the site to be dedicated to landscaping and outdoor amenities.

Neighbors have raised fair questions about density, building height, traffic, drainage and the project’s fit with Southlake's planning priorities. Those questions deserve thoughtful consideration and clear, factual answers. Touchmark remains committed to working through the city's review process and will continue sharing information as plans advance.

Looking ahead

Touchmark at Southlake is about more than a building. It's about giving older residents another opportunity to remain near family, friends and the routines that make Southlake home.

Years from now, Touchmark at Southlake will be known not simply as a retirement community, but as a trusted neighbor, an engaged civic partner and a place where longtime Southlake residents can continue to gather, connect and thrive.

 To learn more about Touchmark at Southlake, visit TouchmarkDevelopment.com.

What is Touchmark at Southlake?

Touchmark at Southlake is a proposed retirement living community in Southlake, Texas, that would offer independent living, assisted living and memory care on one campus, allowing older residents to remain in their community as their care needs change.

Where would Touchmark at Southlake be located?

Touchmark at Southlake is proposed for a former Carroll ISD school property near Highway 114 and Southlake Town Square, providing convenient access to local businesses, services and amenities.

What amenities would Touchmark at Southlake offer?

The proposed community would feature chef-prepared dining, wellness facilities, social activities, walking areas, gardens and gathering spaces. Underground resident parking would allow more outdoor space for landscaping and recreation.

What makes Touchmark at Southlake different from other senior living communities?

Unlike Southlake's existing senior living options, which offer different levels of care in separate communities, Touchmark at Southlake would combine independent living, assisted living and memory care on one campus. This would allow residents to transition between care levels when appropriate and help couples with different needs remain close.

Who would be eligible to live at Touchmark at Southlake?

Under the proposed zoning, each independent living residence would require at least one resident age 62 or older, with no residents younger than 55. Assisted living and memory care residences would be licensed under Texas law and designed for residents requiring additional support.

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