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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
For over 60 years, Hilltop Haven has been a PROVEN AND TRUSTED NAME IN SKILLED NURSING AND RETIREMENT LIVING. Hilltop Haven and Howard Apartments are members of the Christian Care Centers family of senior living communities, currently serving more residents in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex and...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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My family always feels welcome when we visit. They always have positive attitudes when speaking about my mom. She is always clean and has clean clothes. They go over her medications periodically. I am...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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The Mulberry House 3 is a very nice and clean community. The owners are amazing. The staff is very friendly and caring. I have had several issues of concern. One was resolved and one is is the type of...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Assisted Living with Private Rooms - Choosing to place your loved one in a senior care facility is a difficult decision. At The Mulberry House Assisted Living, we focus on making the transition as comfortable and pleasant for your loved one as possible. Operated in Collin County since 1998, our...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Village Green offers a homelike family atmosphere with loving care for your loved one.Our environment allows residents to continue living in comfort with dignity and respect. Alzheimer’s disease and related conditions have a traumatic effect on everyone involved. Our homes enable seniors with...
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Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Village Green offers a homelike family atmosphere with loving care for your loved one.Our environment allows residents to continue living in comfort with dignity and respect. Alzheimer’s disease and related conditions have a traumatic effect on everyone involved. Our homes enable seniors with...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Cost of assisted living in Dexter, TX
The average cost of senior living in Dexter is $4,747 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include St. Jo, TX with an average of $3,583 per month.
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Dexter, TX
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What families are saying about assisted living in Dexter
Recent reviews for assisted living in Dexter
Sage Oak of Denton
5.0
Transitioning your parents to an assisted living facility is one of the most difficult decisions of your life, but the staff at Sage Oak in Denton have been amazing and positive in making the move to assisted living. Our family can’t say enough great things about the facility and staff.
Brookdale Denton South
5.0
We are very happy with Brookdale Denton South. We picked the community because it was clean, the setup, and it was very informative people.
Stone Brook Assisted Living and Memory Care in Denison, TX
4.4
They keep it pretty clean. The staff is always nice, friendly, and helpful. My loved one enjoys the food, and there are no complaints. We picked this community because it seemed more genuine and seemed like a better fit for my loved one. They are attentive and they know how to interact with her. ...
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Caring and attentive staff. Many reviews mention the exceptional care and dedication of the staff at various communities, such as Mayberry Gardens Denton, Oxford Grand at McKinney, and Redbud Place. Residents and their families express appreciation for the staff members who go above and beyond to ensure their loved o ...
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Active and engaging social activities. Residents find joy in the diverse range of activities offered at communities, like Quint Cities Home Health Care, , and {{51110}}. Programs cater to various interests, allowing seniors to socialize and stay active, whether it's through movie nights, gardening classes, or outings to museums.
Personalized and accommodating care. Reviews highlight the individualized approach to care provided at communities like Landing at Watermere - Frisco, Mayberry Gardens Denton, and Mustang Creek Estates Frisco. Staff members adapt to residents' needs and preferences, providing tailored care and creating a comfortable environme ...
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Cleanliness and well-maintained facilities. Community living spaces and apartments are regularly praised for their cleanliness and upkeep at facilities such as Fairhaven Denton, Willow Bend Assisted Living and Memory Care, and Redbud Place. Residents feel secure and comfortable in their surroundings.
Supportive and communicative staff. Families appreciate the open communication between staff members and themselves at communities like Traditions Senior Living and Memory Care, Mustang Creek Estates Frisco, and Legend of McKinney. Regular updates and dialogues ensure everyone is informed and involved in their loved ones' ca ...
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Thoughtful and compassionate care for memory care residents. Our reviews showcase the compassionate and understanding approach to memory care at communities such as The Ridge at Frisco, Mustang Creek Estates Frisco, and Legend of McKinney. Staff members tailor their care to meet the unique needs of memory care residents, fostering a safe and support ...
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Dexter review score based on 368 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 368 reviews of 81 Dexter assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Dexter review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
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Review subcategories for Dexter assisted living
When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 368 reviews of 81 Dexter assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Dexter resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.Dexter, TX averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
3.8
4.1
Value for cost*
4.1
4.1
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Dexter assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dexter assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dexter, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Dexter assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Dexter that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dexter, TXNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
61.7%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
84%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
64.9%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40.4%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
84%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
56.4%
44.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Dexter assisted living
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Dexter Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dexter, TXNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
63.8%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
44.7%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
28.7%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dexter assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Dexter partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dexter, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
24.5%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.2%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
47.9%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.8%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
24.5%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Dexter assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Dexter communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dexter, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40.4%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
52.1%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
29.8%
14.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dexter assisted living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Dexter offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dexter, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
54.3%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.1%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.8%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.3%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.8%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.7%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.8%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40.4%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.1%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.3%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
58.5%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
38.3%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.9%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.1%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Dexter
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Texas assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Dexter protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Landing at Watermere - Frisco, Legend of McKinney and Willow Bend Assisted Living and Memory Care are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Dexter, Texas. See full list of communities.
There are 86 assisted living facilities near Dexter, Texas. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Dexter, Texas are Landing at Watermere - Frisco and Legend of McKinney. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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