Alexandra Louie
Jun 2026
Great place for Independent Living. Good food, the facilities are very well taken care of, personally very helpful and caring<br>There are plenty of activities for all the residents.
1 / 13Quick Facts
- Year opened
- 2019
- Housing model
- Rental leasing, not a buy-in arrangement
- Backup power
- Full power backup during 2021 winter storm
- Memory care outdoor space
- Large semi-outdoor area on memory care floor
- EV charging
- Installed Tesla charger in resident's garage
What Families Think
Most reviewers describe The Tradition - Buffalo Speedway as a beautiful, resort-style community with attentive staff, strong activities, and compassionate memory care. A smaller but consistent set of reviews raises concerns about front-desk rudeness, slow communication, and one serious complaint about inadequate independent-living care and family intimidation.
The Good
- Spacious apartments with full kitchens and closets
- Staff described as caring and attentive by many
- Compassionate, dignified memory care per multiple families
- Full backup power kept residents safe in winter storm
- Lively social calendar and resident camaraderie
- Indoor pool, theater, gym, and multiple dining venues
The Bad
- Several reports of rude or unhelpful front-desk staff
- One report of inadequate independent-living care and family intimidation
- Slow response to calls or emails about a resident
- Weak dinner service noted, tables not bused promptly
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About The Tradition - Buffalo Speedway
After years of working in senior living across Texas, founder Jonathan Perlman decided that he wanted to develop a senior living community with new vision. First, he determined that superlative service and care would be foundational. He chose the name “Tradition” to connote family heritage and classic design. When he asked a talented residential interior designer to create the interiors for the Community, she protested that she had never designed anything on such a scale. He replied, “Do as you always do—make it feel beautiful and welcoming like a home—just a larger one!”
He then invited Dallas area seniors to participate in focus groups, and he acted upon their requests for: fine dining, a fitness center, a constant flow of fun social activities, and programs that foster mental and physical health.
Today, The Tradition provides a continuum of care—Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care—in four different locations: Two in Dallas and two in Houston. In Spring 2023, a new Community will open in Fort Worth.
Tradition Communities are warmed by antiques and filled with natural light in gorgeous common areas. Residents dine by firelight in a stately Dining Room. Gentlemen read their papers in plush sofas and chairs surrounded by Old World prints and paintings. Ladies play cards in an exquisitely feminine room. When residents retire, it’s to extraordinary private living areas detailed with crown molding.
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Help Me ChooseReviews
4.4overall · 70 ratings combined
4.4★ on Google (67) · 3.3★ on Yelp (3) · Yelp page ↗
Nelly Emele
Jun 2026
The Tradition is home away from home. Located in a serene environment in the very heart of Houston. A very beautiful concept for mum and dad. The room I visited was a complete and standard house with a big spacious living room, an office, complete kitchen with all appliances, dinning area, bedroom, laundry room, visitors restroom, and a big balcony. There is a walk-in closet attached to the bedroom and a bathroom. There are other closets for jackets and other stuff. The Tradition is one of a kind. The staff at the concierge, kitchen are pleasant and happy to assist. The place is very clean, there's a bistro, gym and a movie theater among other facilities. There's also coffee for Visitors. I love the Tradition, it stands out.
GrandmaJ
Apr 2026
This is a review for Independent Living THis place has gone downhill . The young people they are hiring are Very rude and never apologize.They treat you like Starbucks like you are lucky to be here even though you are paying 7,000 plus a month. If they don't feel like it at the front you will not get your packages. There is NO concierge they sit in their phones at the front and do not help at all. Save your money it's too late for me but I want to save someone else from coming here thinking you are going to get treated well. The residents are great but the staff is poor and they don't care
Joan Coats
Mar 2026
This is a great place to live but has hardly any parking for visitors! They need to open up the back lot to visitors!
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via Yelpamy r.
Feb 2026
Great facilities and activities but be on top of medical care-definitely not the strong point!
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