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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 $5,800 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 224 communities, read 6778 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Oxford Springs Durant
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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
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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.
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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So far so good with our experience for our loved one being here. The food has recently been going downhill according to my loved one. The staff have been responsive to our questions. There has been a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
We believe it is the little things that are the secret to a retirement that is carefree and personally fulfilling: a warm and inviting community where every home is part of a neighborhood, a wide range of social, cultural, and intellectual activities, and a staff that believes that there is...
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We went with Monarch at Richardson because the location works out really well for my brother who lives close by. They keep her busy throughout the day in the memory care unit. They play games, do exercise...
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.
Monarch at Richardson is an assisted living and memory care community located in Richardson, TX in Dallas County. Monarch at Richardson is located just twenty minutes northeast from the Dallas city center. Richardson boasts an extensive park and trail system throughout, cultural activities,...
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That the person needs to be at level of care otherwise there is a big deficit in care they don't help the person get changed in the afternoon or fed they don't encourage the person enough to get out of the...
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.
Welcome to Cedar Crest of Lewisville, located in Lewisville, Texas, offering exceptional assisted living care options for seniors in the Dallas area.Cedar Crest is an intimate, senior living community designed to provide optimal comfort, care and privacy. Some features include:Private and shared...
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This is a very nice facility. It is always clean and well maintained. The staff here is wonderful and they are very competent at what they do. There are plenty of activities for the Seniors and the food is...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
CHRISTUS St. Joseph Village, located in Coppell, Texas, is a faith based, not-for-profit retirement community. The community is a part of CHRISTUS Health, a Catholic faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of more than 40 hospitals. Inpatient and long-term care facilities can be...
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The Oaks at Liberty Grove is a very clean facility. Dad thought meals were average, but we were satisfied compared to other senior centers. There are lots of activities but dad was primarily there for...
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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They never left the residents just sitting in their rooms. They were always out in the large community room around other people with activities going on quite often. The staff was very friendly and took...
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.
The Auberge at Valley Ranch is a neighborhood specially designed to serve the needs of individuals living with Alzheimer's disease, dementia and other forms of memory loss. Every day we make it a goal to go above and beyond to enrich the lives of our residents. The staff is committed to...
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We chose Harrison House because it was the first one I looked at. I needed to get him into someplace quickly and they had availability. The room sizes at the facility are plenty of space for what he needs....
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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The nurses are med techs are extremely professional and very caring. Sales people need to be more informed about the regulations on each floor regarding security access and meal plans.
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.
Life at VentanaVentana is a community in the truest sense, attracting a vibrant population of people from throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth area and beyond – all of whom share a passion for pursuing happiness and an appreciation for living well.With breathtaking scenery, world-class amenities and...
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Our experience with Caruth Haven Court has been okay. We had to have a personal caregiver come in because people don't respond to the calls in a timely manner. It's that way everywhere, we've haven't had a...
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.
At Caruth Haven Court, we’ve created a resident-focused senior living community in Northeast Dallas with you and your well-being in mind. Our team has designed the very best in senior living by blending wonderful amenities with comfortable apartment homes, outstanding social and recreational...
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Photo of Village Green Memory Care Community Rockwall
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Village Green has been a life saver for our family. Our mom has been there for a couple of months now. Since being there Her quality of life has greatly improved. The director [name removed], Is wonderful....
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.
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My mother has been a resident since the place first opened as Harbor Chase of The Park Cities 3 years ago, then changed management and became The Preston of the Park Cities. The place is gorgeous and they...
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.
The Preston of The Park CitiesA luxurious retreat steps away from upscale Park Cities and Preston Hollow.Chic lifestyle-focused community senior living with state-of-the-art amenities, world-class restaurants, enriching workshops, and more. Explore Assisted Living, The Bridge, Memory Care, and...
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Team Silverado, We appreciate all your hard work. The care that give my Mom is fantastic. Last Friday we attend the Kentucky Dyer Party. Its was a first class event. Sincerely, [Name removed]
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.
Located in Northwest Dallas near some of the city's top hospitals, churches and community organizations, Silverado Southlake is a stimulating environment focused on fulfilling the unique needs of those with memory loss and dementia. A warm, welcoming atmosphere where the sounds of laughter and...
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I am happy with the care at this community. The staff is very nice and very attentive with the care. The menu is outstanding in everything that is served. The community is very clean and enjoyable. They are...
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 Tradition-Lover's Lane is a premier senior living community in Dallas, Texas providing a continuum of care with Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care communities. Beauty is just the beginning at Tradition Senior Living communities, which comprise beautiful interiors filled with...
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What stuck out to me about The Tradition was how the facility looked, it looks very nice and first class. Actually the 2 other places that I toured recommended that I came here and thought I would be a good...
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 Tradition-Lover's Lane is a premier senior living community in Dallas, Texas providing a continuum of care with Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care communities. Beauty is just the beginning at Tradition Senior Living communities, which comprise beautiful interiors filled with...
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They are very caring in the community. Since they opened right before the pandemic, they are not as organized as they need to be. In the assisted living area of the community, they are not full yet. They...
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, Independent Living
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.
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...
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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: 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.
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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.
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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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: 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: 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.
When you live in a nursing center, you should feel welcome as part of the community. At Renaissance Care Center, that’s just what will happen. This is the goal of all of our staff. Renaissance Care Center is a 91-bed nursing and rehabilitation center in Cooke county. Our competent and capable...
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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 memory care in Dorchester, TX

The average cost of senior living in Dorchester is $5,800 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Whitesboro, TX with an average of $4,088 per month.

Memory care costs in Dorchester, TX, vs. nearby cities

Dorchester, TX
$5,800/mo
$5,777/mo
$5,675/mo

Memory care costs in Dorchester, TX, vs. state and national averages

Dorchester, TX
$5,800/mo
$4,938/mo
U.S. national average
$4,956/mo

Memory care costs in Dorchester, TX, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$5,800/mo

Memory care costs in Dorchester, TX, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,292/mo
Studio
$5,261/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,256/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,983/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,943/mo

Senior living costs in Dorchester vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Dorchester, TX
Column state: Texas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDorchester, TXTexasU.S.
Memory Care$5,800/mo$4,938/mo$4,956/mo
Assisted Living$5,354/mo$4,772/mo$4,705/mo
Independent Living$4,831/mo$4,242/mo$4,161/mo
Memory Care
Dorchester, TX:$5,800/mo
Texas:$4,938/mo
U.S.:$4,956/mo
Assisted Living
Dorchester, TX:$5,354/mo
Texas:$4,772/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Independent Living
Dorchester, TX:$4,831/mo
Texas:$4,242/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
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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 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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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.

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, the staff organizes activities that stimulate the mind and memory, while at Lakeshore ...
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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 1,282 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 1282 reviews of 198 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

8.4
Dorchester, TX198 facilities
8.4
Howe, TX229 facilities
8.4
Gunter, TX264 facilities

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 1,282 reviews of 198 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
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.2
Care services
3.9
3.9
Staff
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4.1
Meals & dining
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Activities
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Value for cost*
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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
82.3%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
65.7%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.4%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.5%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
83.3%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
51.5%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.2%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.2%
69.2%
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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
82.8%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
65.7%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
68.2%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
38.4%
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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
43.4%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
74.7%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
66.2%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
58.6%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
41.4%
20.7%
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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
56.6%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
73.2%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
69.2%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
38.9%
22.5%
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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
78.3%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
59.1%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
54%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
80.8%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
84.8%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
72.2%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
70.2%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
65.2%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
64.6%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
80.8%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
84.3%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
62.6%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.4%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
77.8%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Dorchester

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Texas memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Dorchester protect seniors.
Learn about Texas memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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