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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.
***Newly Renovated***Silver Leaf Assisted Living proudly cares for seniors who need extra help with their daily lives and provides the personalized attention they deserve. Whether your loved one needs assistance with activities of daily living or requires more specialized care, Silver Leaf can...
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8.0
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7 reviews
We were very pleased. Brookdale had what we felt we needed and were willing to take my wife as she was/is. I would recommend this community to other families.
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
Join our assisted living community in Durant, Okla., and you’ll discover an engaging social life that pulls you away from the TV and into a world of laughter, friendship and fun. You’ll experience happy hour socials, card and board games, fitness classes, art and other creative projects, lively...
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8.0
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15 reviews
This home is a well kept, recently remodeled (within 2 years) facility that is bright, clean and spacious. The staff is very attentive to the residents needs and schedules for medications and treatments....
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.
***Newly Renovated***Silver Leaf Assisted Living proudly cares for seniors who need extra help with their daily lives and provides the personalized attention they deserve. Whether your loved one needs assistance with activities of daily living or requires more specialized care, Silver Leaf can...
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2 reviews
Adore the staff. Love the activities they are trying to engage their clients in. Love that they all, from the director on down, communicate with me. They are still working to get the kinks out of everything....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
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.
The Preserve at Spring Creek is a premier Retirement, Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care community in Garland, Texas, that serves Garland, Plano, and the surrounding regions. No matter where you’ve lived before, we’d be honored to have you call the Preserve at Spring Creek...
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2 reviews
Adore the staff. Love the activities they are trying to engage their clients in. Love that they all, from the director on down, communicate with me. They are still working to get the kinks out of everything....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
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.
The Preserve at Spring Creek is a premier Retirement, Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care community in Garland, Texas, that serves Garland, Plano, and the surrounding regions. No matter where you’ve lived before, we’d be honored to have you call the Preserve at Spring Creek...
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8.0
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3 reviews
I was in rehab for approx. 6 weeks. My time there was productive for both physical and occupational therapy. The staff was excellent . . . therapists, nurses and CNA's. My only complaint was that there was...
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.
Le Rêve Rehabilitation and Memory Care is Dallas’ newest luxury nursing facility. Conveniently located in East Dallas, we offer Assisted Living Memory Care, Rehabilitation, and Long Term Care. Here at our community, our team of professionals work with you and your physicians to create an...
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8.0
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13 reviews
We were impressed with Avila Care the second we walked in the door. Had a very homelike feel. Fresh cooked meals, attentive staff, very clean - just overall very friendly. My mom stayed there for 10 days for...
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.
GoodLife Senior Living and Memory Care, the answer is quite simple. We’ve built a company whose focus is on compassionate care for those who are ready to acquire all the rewards of being a senior citizen; relaxation and reflection. Our mission is to compassionately provide safe activities of...
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8.7
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29 reviews
Sodalis flower mound is a very well maintained community. All the staff is very inviting. The food is wonderful and the community is very well kept up. I love that it feels like home. We are so pleased with...
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
At Flower Mound Assisted Living our mission is simple: creating environments where moments of joy, independence, and wellness are the focus each and every day. Flower Mound Assisted Living is the home of a unique, Balance Fitness program designed especially to strengthen the core muscles needed...
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7.9
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9 reviews
A Place for Mom found it for me and it was exactly what I needed. So grateful to have this place so close to home and knowing my mom is being well cared for.
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.
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8.2
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38 reviews
He's doing well. We have changed hospice providers. We are now using Anchor of Hope and are very pleased with them as well as with Colonial Oaks. The staff is very nice and helpful. Of course, they need...
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.
At Colonial Oaks Senior Living at Campbell Park, our personalized services are designed for those who desire the finer things in life. Since we believe life improves with age, we have created special services and carefree environment that promote independence and dignity without all of the...
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7.8
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68 reviews
These ratings on how they have been treating mom and myself when I'm there. The staff now is pretty good. They treat mom like she is their mom and the only issue is they have gotten caregivers who don't have...
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.
Recognized as the best location in town, Allen's premier assisted living and memory care community specializes in a holistic approach to wellness, including individual resident customization of our proprietary Seven Dimensions of Wellness. A resident thrives when they feel connected and engaged...
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7.7
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6 reviews
If I look back on the experience he had at the facility, I realize his acuity was too high to be there. He fell frequently because they had their hands full with the staff they had to care for everyone. I...
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.
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7.7
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6 reviews
If I look back on the experience he had at the facility, I realize his acuity was too high to be there. He fell frequently because they had their hands full with the staff they had to care for everyone. I...
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.
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7.7
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21 reviews
The meals are just okay. They seem to serve a lot of items that don't appear to be too healthy for elderly people. Not enough fruits and vegetables. Communication with the family is excellent. The move-in...
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.
Conveniently located near Royal Lane and 75 in beautiful Preston Hollow, the award winning Avendelle Assisted Living is your alternative to large assisted living and nursing home facilities. It started with a simple, but highly innovative vision to create a long-term care option for seniors who...
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7.7
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36 reviews
My mom passed away. She did really like it here though. The staff were all great! Very good to her. I highly recommend Cariad at North Brook Assisted Living and Memory Care.
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.
At Cariad at North Brook we offer top notch service in a warm, caring environment. We are located in McKinney, Texas, in a quiet neighborhood near the All Ruschhaupt Soccer Complex.We welcome both you and your family by offering a private dining room for entertaining guests, overnight...
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7.7
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20 reviews
There was lots of staff and management changes while we were there. There were staff issues that affected both the food and activities so I didn't get a realistic picture. They aren't the only place with...
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.
Saddle Brook Memory Care is an assisted living community in Frisco, Denton County, Texas. The city is one of the fastest growing nationwide and is recognized as the 'Tree City USA'. The numerous trees in Fresco create a welcoming environment to both the visitors and residents. The weather in...
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7.5
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4 reviews
Bader House of Plano not only changed my father’s life but gave me back some of mine. My father has Alzheimer’s and we had been in 3 prior facilities , he was declining and I was an exhausted wreck. My goals...
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.
Bader House is a free-standing assisted living certified to provide specialized memory care services. Bader House serves the Plano, Richardson, and North Dallas areas. Residents of this state are a tough, independent group of people, so it can be difficult when a family member begins to...
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7.5
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32 reviews
Avanti is a beautiful facility. They admitted my husband right away (on a weekend) to get him out of a bad rehab place. They allowed him to stay in a respite room until I could get furniture in. That was...
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.
The Avanti lifestyle is one of fulfillment, rejuvenation and choice. Our progressive activity programs and amenities ensure that assisted living residents are engaged and active, with a wide variety of options at all times. Residents shape our offerings through collaboration between our team and...
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7.5
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4 reviews
I live in the independent living side. When I moved in, it was spotless. It's been wonderful here. There isn't really any storage room, and there's no pantry, but other than that, I love my apartment. I...
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.
Designed for the active senior adult, Greenway Village is one of the premier retirement communities in the Dallas Metroplex. Featuring an all-inclusive approach to services and amenities, and located on a 26-acre, beautifully landscaped campus, Greenway is also one of the few certified Life Plan...
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7.5
Review score
24 reviews
What our family likes the most about the Grand Brook Memory Care community is that it is specialized in memory care and it is a smaller community. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would...
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.
WELCOME TO GRAND BROOK MEMORY CARE OF GRAPEVINE! Located in historic Grapevine, near the State Highway 114/121 corridor on the SE corner of Mustang Drive and Heritage Avenue, this beautiful Grand Brook community comfortably accommodates 43 residents in a cozy, residential-style home. From its...
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7.5
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16 reviews
We moved dad here and they were amazing! It truly felt like a home! With high quality care. All of the food was made fresh! Easy to visit but still secure. Wish we would have looked there first
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.
Welcome to Windhaven Senior Living. Your new family awaits you!Windhaven Senior Living is founded on the principle of enhancing the independence of our residents through exemplary, personalized care in a compassionate, nurturing environment.We believe in treating every resident with the utmost...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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7.4
Review score
38 reviews
My husband was there for six weeks. He was cared for in such a caring way. EVERYONE who worked there was wonderful. Experienced, kind, nurturing, and loving. He had some special needs that were handled in a...
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
Nestled within a private gated community on the shore of Lake Lewisville, this Silver Leaf Signature Series property in Frisco is a stunning 8,000 square foot home that was custom built for luxury assisted living! Some of the standout features of this ADA-compliant property are:Scenic view of the...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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7.4
Review score
33 reviews
Our overall experience has been good. I like the idea of someone always being there to watch them 24/7. also, this place is not that big and I like that. They have great family get together parties almost...
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.
At New Haven our residents are at the center of everything we do, and you’ll see that the moment you step through the front door of a New Haven community. From our small, intimate buildings designed for a sense of connection to the wonderful meals we serve to our daily commitment to the health...
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7.2
Review score
22 reviews
[name removed] passed away on [date removed]. The Cottages at Chapel Creek is a wonderful place. Highly recommend it! It was a great experience.
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.
The Cottages at Chapel Creek are NOW OPEN! Our state-of-the-art certified assisted living residences are for people living with Alzheimer's and other memory disorders. Under the direction of our highly qualified, 24-hour staff and 7 days-a-week nursing, we provide personal care assistance,...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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7.2
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37 reviews
The staff is very kind. My mom says the food is ok, but she always eats it, they do have a few choices for them to pick from. They have to be patient, it takes a while because they don't have a lot of...
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.
LYNRIDGE of Murphy is a new community offering Assisted Living and Memory Care living options for seniors. Enjoy elegant yet affordable residential care in a warm, nurturing environment, with your own private apartment and access to first-class amenities like a state-of-the-art fitness center...
Cost of assisted living in Dorchester, TX
The average cost of senior living in Dorchester is $5,220 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Whitesboro, TX with an average of $4,383 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Dorchester, TX vs. nearby cities
Dorchester, TX
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Dorchester, TX vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Dorchester vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Dorchester, TX by room type
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What families are saying about assisted living in Dorchester
Recent reviews for assisted living in Dorchester
Silverado Southlake
4.0
My dad is doing great, it was a little adjustment at first but going good now. We love the facility. It is bright and airy and there is more for them to do. They were my favorite when touring. I like that they can go outside and walk in the garden when he wants. They also have a mini golf course ...
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The Healthcare Resort of Plano
5.0
This is a gorgeous but mellow place with caring staff members. I had surgery and my needs were complex and the nursing team was able to make me feel safe and their expertise to hospital like procedures kept me worry free. I was discharged home with their outpatient therapy. Their therapy is top ...
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Avalon Memory Care - Garland
5.0
They made cook to order meals for my mom. I have experienced other memory care facilities and most have staff that turnover quite often. It is great to see that the staff is so consistent and they truly love the residents they care for.
Dorchester review score based on 1,195 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 1195 reviews of 271 Dorchester assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Dorchester 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
Dorchester review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Dorchester 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 1,195 reviews of 271 Dorchester assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Dorchester 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.Dorchester, TX averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
3.9
4.1
Value for cost*
4.1
4.1
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Dorchester assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dorchester assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dorchester, 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 Dorchester 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 Dorchester that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dorchester, TXNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
70.6%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
62.1%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.1%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90.1%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
76.5%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
45.1%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.4%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
61.4%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
64.8%
44.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Dorchester 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 Dorchester Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dorchester, TXNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
74.1%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
54.6%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
62.1%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
36.5%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dorchester 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 Dorchester partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dorchester, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
61.4%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
56.7%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.6%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25.9%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Dorchester 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 Dorchester communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dorchester, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
44.7%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.8%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
54.6%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
38.6%
14.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dorchester 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 Dorchester offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dorchester, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
57.3%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.3%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.8%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.5%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
69.6%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50.5%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.1%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.3%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.3%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.4%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
63.5%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
38.9%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.3%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Dorchester
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 Dorchester protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Landing at Watermere - Frisco, Brookdale Lake Highlands and Rosewood Assisted Living and Memory Care are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Dorchester, Texas. See full list of communities.
There are 290 assisted living facilities near Dorchester, Texas. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Dorchester, Texas are Landing at Watermere - Frisco, Brookdale Lake Highlands and Brookdale Farmers Branch. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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