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Rekha Mehendale was 21 when she left India for the United States in 1968.
Her husband was studying at a university here, and what began as a move across the world became a life in America. Nearly six decades later, India is still very much a part of that life.
Every January, Rekha returns for an extended visit, typically spending two months there.
Before leaving Dallas, she completes an out-of-town form, locks the door to her residence at Ventana, and goes. She says Ventana’s transportation service makes the beginning and end of the trip particularly easy, including airport drop-off and pickup.
For Rekha, it is one of the practical benefits of independent living.
Rekha says apartment size depends on individual needs. Her one-bedroom residence with a study and one-and-a-half baths works well for the way she lives, with floor-to-ceiling windows bringing natural light into the space.
Rekha’s own approach is practical: apartment size depends on individual needs. A large home may have made perfect sense during another season of life, with children at home, holidays with a houseful of guests, a home office, formal entertaining, and decades of things accumulated along the way. The next home does not have to recreate the last one to be a good one.
Another part of Rekha’s story is one she shares candidly.
Her husband suffered a serious stroke in 2006. While they were still living in their single-family home, Rekha says managing his care was stressful. Even with a private caregiver, finding dependable help was difficult.
Their move to Ventana changed the logistics of everyday life.
Her husband received skilled nursing care in the North Tower while Rekha continued living independently nearby. She could visit him easily and bring him upstairs to her residence for dinner.
They lived at different levels of care, but they still regularly spent time together.
Rekha describes that experience with deep gratitude. For couples researching senior living, her story also illustrates the value of having different levels of care available within the same community.
Ventana offers a continuum that includes independent living, assisted living, memory care, long-term skilled nursing care, rehabilitation, and respite care.
After losing her spouse, Rekha found herself surrounded by people she had come to know at Ventana. She describes the community as warm and close-knit, with Members supporting one another through good times and difficult ones.
When asked what she would tell someone considering Ventana, Rekha comes back to timing. Her advice is to make the move while you are still healthy enough to participate, meet people, and become part of the community.
Yes. Ventana offers multiple Independent Living floor plans, including one-bedroom options. Rekha lives in a one-bedroom residence with a study. Ventana’s current floor-plan listings include one-bedroom residences such as the 947-square-foot Baltic and 876-square-foot Cobalt B.
Yes, and Rekha does. She spends approximately two months in India each year and describes Ventana as an easy home base for her travels. Specific transportation arrangements and services should be confirmed with the Ventana team.
Yes. As a Life Care community, Ventana offers a full continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing, among other services.
Ventana is located at 8301 N. Central Expressway in Dallas, convenient to the Park Cities and many of the places Members already know and enjoy.
Ventana by Buckner is the only high-rise Life Care community in Dallas, offering an elevated approach to senior living in the heart of the Park Cities. Members enjoy panoramic views, beautifully designed residences, a chef-inspired culinary experience, and a vibrant calendar of cultural, social, and wellness programs.
As a Life Care community, Ventana provides access to a full continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, memory support, and skilled nursing, all within one exceptional community. Backed by Buckner’s trusted nonprofit legacy, Ventana offers long-term stability, thoughtful planning, and confidence for the future.
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