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McDermott 55

Updated 2026-10-22 · 1,892 reviewed · 211 listed · Scored from 82 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.4(82) 70 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Senior / 55+ Communities
McDermott 55
Location
The Canal On Preston, Plano
Service
Senior / 55+ Communities
Reviews
82
Ranking
#9 in Senior / 55+ Communities
Best for
Active adults 55+ wanting a social community in Plano

Google Business Profile is the source for the business data shown here, last checked 2026-10-22. Details taken from their website were fetched 2026-09-22.

What we found

Reviews split sharply. Many five-star reviewers praise the friendly staff, quick repairs, and busy social calendar. Older one- and two-star reviews describe unanswered calls, leasing mix-ups, and slow maintenance, though a few later reviews say service has improved.

Reviewers mention a heated pool, shuttle rides, and a fitness center. One tenant said a long-broken elevator hurt residents. Noise from visiting family and a refund dispute also come up. Recent reviews are more positive than older ones.

Praised for
  • Friendly, responsive staff in recent reviews
  • Clean, well-kept common areas
  • Convenient location near shopping and restaurants
  • Active resident events and social life
Watch-outs
  • Slow or unanswered phone and email
  • Leasing and approval confusion
  • Maintenance delays and a broken elevator
  • Pet weight limits and noise rules not enforced
  • Deposit and fee refund disputes
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Best for: Active adults 55+ wanting a social community in Plano
Think twice if: You need fast phone answers or quick leasing decisions; older reviews cite long waits and approval confusion.

What's working here

  • Heated saltwater pool and fitness center
  • Complimentary shuttle service
  • Resident events and social activities
  • Central Plano location near shopping

Read this before you tour

  • Reviewers name Coco, Shiva (manager), Arturo (Maintenance Director), Carrie, and Chris
  • Website lists pet non-refundable fee of $400 per pet
  • Website lists pet rent of $25 per pet per month
  • Parking is paid, per one reviewer
  • A reviewer reports one of two elevators out for an extended period

What residents say

Senior / 55+ Communities
Reviewers say the 55+ social life and Friday happy hour help them make friends.
Pet-Friendly Communities
Website lists pet fees; one reviewer says pet weight limits are not enforced.

Side by side with nearby options

  • Rated 4.4 against a 4.17 average across the 42 senior / 55+ communities businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 39% of the businesses in this directory.

Why this score

How We Rank
Star rating 55
Review volume 83
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 45
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

The numbers behind the score

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Contact the property

Address
8312 Angels Dr, Plano, TX 75024

Last verified 2026-10-22

When the office is open

Monday
08:30-18:00
Tuesday
08:30-18:00
Wednesday
08:30-18:00
Thursday
08:30-18:00
Friday
08:30-18:00
Saturday
10:00-17:00
Sunday
Closed

As listed on Google.

In their own words

Services listed
55+ active adult apartmentsone-bedroom apartmentstwo-bedroom apartmentsheated saltwater swimming poolfitness centercomplimentary shuttle serviceyoga classesfitness training
Published prices
pet non-refundable fee
$400 per pet
pet rent
$25 per pet per month

As published by the business on its own website; not independently verified.

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Questions we get asked

What does it cost to bring a pet?
The website lists a $400 per pet non-refundable fee and $25 per pet per month in pet rent.
Does the community offer a shuttle?
Yes. The website lists complimentary shuttle service, and a reviewer calls the shuttle great.

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Last updated 2026-10-22