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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Dorchester, TX
Memory care in Dorchester offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Dorchester is about $5,678 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 207 communities, read 5757 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
As you explore memory care near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Sherman, Denison and Van Alstyne.
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8.7
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61 reviews
If you are looking for a community that truly cares about the engagement of their residents, then look no further. Brookdale Summer Ridge has an amazing activity program that includes, poetry writing, tap...
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.
When you’re ready to embrace all that life has to offer, our assisted living community is the perfect place to do this. Located in Rockwall, Texas, near scenic Lake Ray Hubbard and a short drive from Dallas, we’re conveniently located near quality health care, eclectic shopping, banks and fine...
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33 Floor plans available
8.6
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37 reviews
Village on the Park has been amazing from intake through today. Staff is dedicated to what they do and very friendly and professional. Areas of improvement would be the food. It should be better. Response...
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.6
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25 reviews
The staff is great but some of their processes need to be refined. Good people that are somewhat poorly managed. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend the Wheeler Terrace community...
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 Wheeler Place, we provide compassionate care in a warm senior living community. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time registered nurse is available 24 hours a day to provide clinical oversight and coordination of care. Our community welcomes pets...
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8.6
Review score
70 reviews
I liked the home type atmosphere, it's very close to my house and it was a good price. They have struggled a bit with their staff, but have finally found some good people. The food was not that great at the...
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.
Mustang Creek Estates is a new concept in Assisted Living! We are a residential style assisted living neighborhood designed entirely for seniors. Our neighborhood consists of 6 unique houses with 10 to 13 residents per house and one of our houses specializes in Memory Care. At Mustang Creek...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.6
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40 reviews
Everyone - all of them - are very attentive and kind. The food is just not very tasty to me. Veggies are not flavorful. Seems not very high quality. Would recommend Mercer Terrace highly.
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.
The heartbeat of Mercer Place is our caring staff and homelike senior living community. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time registered nurse is available 24 hours a day to provide clinical oversight and coordination of care. Residents can engage in...
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8.6
Review score
41 reviews
I would say I don't recommend them right now. Having huge issues with staffing. Just raised my mom's rent [amount removed] a month and cut menu items.
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.
Join us at Ariel Pointe Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care, where clear blue skies reach to embrace the horizon, and new friendships abound. Our active senior living community located in Sachse, Texas, invites residents to enjoy casual, easy living with a distinctive touch and...
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8.6
Review score
46 reviews
We would rate the overall experience we had the first 6 months a 4, but then down to a 2 by the time we had left. There was constant turnover with the staffing. The last 6 months my husband would not go down...
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.
Parkview in Frisco is an exceptional independent living community located in Frisco, Texas, in Collin County. Set amongst beautifully green surroundings, and with a bustling and vibrant community, Parkview will change the way you think about senior life. Located within close distance to shops and...
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1010 Floor plans available
7.9
Review score
66 reviews
Recently new ownership and new executive director. Will be third since we have been there. Many staff changes, takes longer than I would expect to respond to some emergencies when pendant is pushed.
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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8.6
Review score
81 reviews
Mom was here for 7 months until she passed away. I felt she received very good care; the facility is kept clean; the meals were very good. Her caregivers treated her with dignity and respect throughout her...
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.
Ideally located in southwest Plano, Village on the Park Plano offers an active lifestyle with just a la carte supportive care for each resident. Beautifully designed for a carefree, amenity- and service-rich lifestyle, the community features luxurious, yet comfortable, accommodations where...
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8.6
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23 reviews
Mom was only there 17 days before passing. I will tell you I'm so grateful for the care she was given during her short time there. She could not have gotten the same level of care where she was. Staff were...
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.
Sachse Memory Care At Oxford Glen Sachse memory care we do more than care for your loved one. We care about them. By working with families to create individualized profiles of life before Alzheimer's disease, we create a lifestyle experience that is truly unique. Using state-of-the-art...
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Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
11 Video available
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44 Floor plans available
8.5
Review score
49 reviews
We chose Juniper Village because of the room sizes and the flexibility of care. The staff is certainly very friendly and competent.
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.
Juniper Village at Preston Hollow provides senior living including assisted living and Wellspring memory care. Our active senior living community is located in the prestigious Preston Hollow neighbor in Dallas, Texas. Our community features cozy living spaces, inviting common areas, nicely...
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55 Floor plans available
8.5
Review score
4 reviews
Everything regarding Grand Brook Memory Care was a 5 or more. Nothing could have been better for my wife, and in addition to that, they did every thing they could to help me and my family through this...
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 ALLEN AT TWIN CREEKSLocated in the Twin Creeks development near W. Exchange Parkway and Highway 75 on the corner of Medical Drive and Junction in Allen, this brand new Grand Brook community comfortably accommodates 32 residents in two, small residential-style...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.5
Review score
9 reviews
The facility is kept clean, and the smaller number of people per unit makes the facility more comfortable for my mother. The staff are very accommodating, friendly and patient. The room sizes are about the...
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
88 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
8.5
Review score
26 reviews
We are very happy with Brookdale Denton South. We picked the community because it was clean, the setup, and it was very informative people.
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.
For many seniors, assisted living, with staff on-site 24 hours a day, seven days a week, gives just the right level of care needed to flourish and triumph in their new phase of life. Our community in Denton, Texas, offers more options than ever before to make this happily possible. Our...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.5
Review score
3 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...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
1616 Photos available
8.5
Review score
2 reviews
We moved my Aunt to Mustang Creek Estates the very first day they opened. We are so glad we did. Her progress has been amazing. At MCE she is doing more things for herself, she is more interactive, smiles...
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 Mustang Creek Estates of Flower Mound is a new concept in Assisted Living & Memory Care! We are a residential style assisted living neighborhood designed entirely for seniors. Our neighborhood consists of 6 unique houses with 16 residents per house and two of our houses specialize in...
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8.5
Review score
38 reviews
We chose Abba Care because I felt really comfortable with the manager, she seemed very honest. They had Hispanics as well and that was something I was looking for. I love that I can walk in at anytime, there...
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.
Abba Care is a family-owned and operated assisted living that has served Garland and the surrounding areas for more than 15 years. Designed and built from the ground up with the resident in mind, Abba Care houses 16 residents in each of its twin buildings. This means every resident is able to...
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11 Video available
1010 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.5
Review score
40 reviews
Great staff. Property is beautiful and super clean. Great food. Super entertainment for residents. My friend is very, very happy there.
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 The Grove on Forest Lane, we believe in an intentional senior living experience full of community and camaraderie. Through compassionate, highly personalized care and support, we empower our residents to live their best life as independently as possible in a place that feels just like home. In...
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8.5
Review score
19 reviews
I really like the staff and other care takers. Everyone is very nice and always very helpful with my any of my concerns. I would recommend to others. This is a small community. They have a very low employee...
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.
Carriage House Assisted Living of Denton is an assisted living community located in Denton, Texas. Our assisted living community is located in a tree-lined, quiet area that is only 45 minutes from Fort Worth and Dallas. The city of Denton has everything our residents need when it comes to...
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55 Floor plans available
8.5
Review score
27 reviews
The facility is kept clean. The front office staff is great. The care staff are average. Moving in and getting accommodations for my dad's situation was easy. The food quality is good, but meal size is...
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.
Prestonwood Court is very proud to call Plano, Texas our hometown. Combining the warmth of home with the amenities of a fine hotel, life at Prestonwood Court offers a world of possibilities. Socialize with friends in lovely, light-filled living rooms and lounges, find favorite books in our...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
1010 Photos available
8.4
Review score
32 reviews
They are super nice and friendly. Very personal like a family member relationship. And I gave the pricing a low but all care facilities are expensive
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.
Discover an abundance of exceptional service, personalized care, and delicious dining in a beautifully warm and inviting setting that feels just like home at The Oaks at Flower Mound. Our loving staff is passionate about providing just the right level of attention and care while still preserving...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
11 Video available
99 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
8.4
Review score
32 reviews
My mother has been a resident for three months at this point. I have complete confidence that she is being well cared for! The staff is incredibly responsive and will give a summary of her day and details...
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.
For those with Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia, our community, located in an historic area of Dallas, Texas, offers a safe environment and exceptional memory care. With our carefully designed building and nurturing and highly trained staff, we focus on serving the specific needs of...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.4
Review score
73 reviews
My mom lived at this community for almost 6 years. She just ended up moving to another state to be near another relative so she was very sad to leave her friends and the amazing team at Sunrise of Frisco. ...
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 moment you walk in the door of Sunrise of Frisco, you will experience a remarkable sense of family in our community. Our dedicated team passionately works to provide a special community with the highest level of senior care in the area. We offer both Assisted Living as well as Memory Care in...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
11 Video available
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8.3
Review score
52 reviews
As a matter of fact I am at Bradfield Terrace (the first place y'all placed my dad) right now. I came to visit the staff and some residents that I have made friends with. Based on the experience we had, we...
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.
Bradfield Place is located in a quiet tree lined residential neighborhood in Mesquite, Texas. We are five miles from the gorgeous Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden. We offer a thoughtful, warm and caring environment designed to promote independence and dignity. With that in mind we offer...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
88 Photos available
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8.2
Review score
47 reviews
Very positive. The staff are fantastic and really seek to care about the residents and their families. It was the best fit for my mom. I would recommend to others.
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 our community in McKinney, Texas, which offers assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care services, we believe sustaining social relationships and friendships is key to aging well and living well. That’s why each day here brings anything but the ordinary. You and your friends might...
Cost of memory care in Dorchester, TX
The average cost of senior living in Dorchester is $5,678 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Whitewright, TX with an average of $4,325 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Dorchester, TX vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Dorchester, TX vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Dorchester vs. other types of senior living
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What families are saying about memory care in Dorchester
Recent reviews for memory care 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 Pearl Senior Living in Lewisville, TX
5.0
Inspired Living in Lewisville is so lovely. The facility is beautiful. The staff are helpful & kind. And the food is super yummy, according to my mom.
Thank you [name removed] for finding this place for us. You are the BEST.
River Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care in Coppell, TX
5.0
We chose River Oaks because it was cleaner, nicer, friendlier, and closer. The room sizes at the facility could be a little bit bigger. I think the staff members are very caring and professional. It has been a good experience and I would recommend to others looking.
Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Attentive and caring staff members. Several reviews highlight the dedication and compassion of the staff at various communities, with families expressing their appreciation for the personalized care and frequent communication. At Rock Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care, the sales director went above and beyond to ensure a smo ...
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Engaging activities based on residents' interests. Residents find enjoyment in the wide range of specialized activities offered at different communities, with families praising the personalized approach to keeping seniors active and engaged. At Pecan Point Assisted Living and Memory Care, the staff organizes activities that stimulate the mind ...
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Thorough and consistent communication between families and staff. Reviews contain many mentions of clear and effective communication between communities and families, ensuring that everyone is informed and care needs are being met. At Grand Brook Memory Care of McKinney, the only memory care facility, the staff provides daily updates and encourages open dial ...
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Clean and well-maintained living spaces. Reviews consistently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of communities, whether it's for the private rooms or common areas. At Eagle Ridge Alzheimer's Special Care Center, the facility is described as 'immaculate', while at Mustang Creek Estates Allen, families appreciate the 'homey' and 'bri ...
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Individually tailored care for memory care residents. Several reviews mention the accommodating nature of caregivers at memory care facilities, with families expressing their relief and gratitude for the personalized care and attentiveness to their loved ones' unique needs. At Brookdale Willows Sherman, the high staff-to-resident ratio enables in ...
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Exemplary meal quality and dining experiences. Throughout the reviews, quality food and dining experiences stand out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their communities. At Oxford Glen Memory Care at Sachse, the head of Food Services ensures that residents enjoy delicious meals, while at Monticello West, families ...
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Dorchester review score based on 1,150 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 1150 reviews of 207 Dorchester memory care 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 memory care residents and family members rate memory care 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 memory care
When memory care 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 1,150 reviews of 207 Dorchester memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Dorchester resident and family memory care 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
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
4.0
4.0
Activities
4.0
4.0
Value for cost*
4.1
4.0
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Dorchester memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dorchester memory care 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 memory care
Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care 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
84.5%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
64.7%
48%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.1%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.1%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
84.1%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
51.7%
28.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.6%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
71.5%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
73.4%
72.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Dorchester memory care
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 Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dorchester, TXNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
82.6%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
64.7%
45.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
70.5%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
38.6%
26.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dorchester memory care
Memory care 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
41.1%
27.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
72.5%
44.2%
No sugar
No sugar
65.7%
41.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
58%
49.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
34.3%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Dorchester memory care
Our memory care 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
56%
31.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
72%
39.6%
Room service
Room service
67.6%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
42.5%
22.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dorchester memory care
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Dorchester offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dorchester, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
74.9%
45.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
55.6%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
47.3%
28.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
77.3%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
83.6%
51.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.1%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
65.7%
39.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
61.8%
34.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.5%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
77.8%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
82.6%
47.5%
Dances
Dances
56.5%
31%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.8%
21.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
73.9%
46.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Rosewood Assisted Living and Memory Care, Brookdale Lake Highlands and Legend of McKinney are the top-rated memory care facilities near Dorchester, Texas. See full list of communities.
There are 207 memory care facilities near Dorchester, Texas. See the full list.
The 207 memory care facilities near you in Dorchester, Texas typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Dorchester, Texas, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
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The cost of memory care facilities in Dorchester, Texas ranges from $1326 to $489900. The average Memory Care cost in Dorchester, Texas is $5,678. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Dorchester, Texas typically starts at $1326. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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