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Assisted living costs in Dorchester average about $5,421 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 293 communities in Dorchester. Our detailed directory has 7373 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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Photo of Orchard Pointe at Creek Valley
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What they could improve on would be less turnover of employee, however we like the location, the newness, the good food and the friendly staff. My parents keep to themselves so it is had to really evaluate...
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.
We believe you’ll experience something truly unique when you visit Orchard Pointe at Creek Valley. Our approach is a little different, and we call it The Heritage Way, inspired by the Midwestern values that guide our owner and operator, Heritage Communities. Here are some more reasons why we...
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We placed my Mom at Avalon Memory Care in late May and have been very pleased with the care. After touring several other facilities, we felt that Avalon Memory Care provided a more home-like vs an...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
SKILLED HANDS... CREATIVE MIND... COMPASSIONATE HEARTS That's what we deliver to ensure that our residents get the best in Alzheimer's care. We at AVALON consider them to be the basic tools of our trade. Since inception, we've been using our hands, minds and hearts, to care for people with a...
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The staff at the house on Hughes Circle in Dallas are amazing, caring folks. Communication from the main office was always good. We appreciated all of the individual care that dad was shorn by the staff.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Avalon Memory Care - Hughes Circle is an Alzheimer's memory care community located in the city of Dallas in Collin county. For senior residents who seek to remain independent, Avalon Memory Care couldn't be better located. The Valley View Center is just one block away, offering almost unlimited...
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The owner and caregiver are incredible. Very caring! My mom gets so much attention, hugs and lots of love. My mom tells the caregiver she loves her all the time. You won't be disappointed.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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A little over a year ago me and my siblings decided to transfer my Mom from a good, but more institutional environment to this homey, residential setting. We are glad we did. The tree-lined street of single...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Avalon Memory Care - Allencrest Lane is a memory care community located in the exciting city of Dallas, Texas. Dallas, which lies in Collin County, is the largest urban center of the United States. Whether you are relocating to the region or planning a visit to the area, you will enjoy exploring...
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Too often, they served cold meals when hot meals were the expectation. Especially at dinner. The apartment size and location of the community were fine.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
One of the most unique benefits of Monticello West, is that we bring care to you. You can move throughout your life journey all within familiar surroundings. Start in independent living and as you need it begin receiving assisted living services. Home is home no matter what level of care you...
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Staff is great, very caring. My mom really likes the food. We've had a couple of mix-ups on the meds. Apartments definitely need a remodel. And the chairs, glasses and silverware in the dining room are way...
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.
A two-time winner of the Presidents Award, the assisted living team at Sunrise of Hillcrest in Dallas offers residents many years of experience and the highest quality of personalized senior care. In fact, our health care coordinator has worked with our team for over 17 years. Our compassionate...
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My father is almost 90 and he’s been at BCO since [date removed], right in the middle of Covid. He has had great care taken with him and has made many friends. The facility is always clean and well kept, 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.
When you come to our community, which provides assisted living services and memory care in Plano, Texas, you can stay as active as you want. As an assisted living resident, you can engage in a little friendly competition over board or card games, join classes to boost both your mental and...
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Brookdale is a serious Lock-Down Dementia/Alzheimer's Facility in which (1) in 2024, most patients seemed to lack minimal ability to join in activities, and (2) the staff had a difficult time controlling...
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.
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...
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The rooms are a little small, but they work. I can't really speak to the food. My mom was only there five days, and then she passed away. The activity seemed fine and everyone enjoyed them. The staff was...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Photo of Beehive Homes of McKinney
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A nice and cozy place for the elderly to live atmosphere is peaceful and staff hardworking and nice. It's a home away from a home ,serene beautiful atmosphere residents are cares for activities, food great
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.
Beehive Homes of McKinney's benefits include private bedrooms and bathrooms to support individual independence, outstanding home-cooked meals, activities and exercise designed to meet each resident's needs, group association with open dining and living areas, and caregivers who really care about...
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As the daughter of a resident at Eagle Ridge Alzheimer’s Special Care Center, I cannot say enough wonderful things about this community and the people who care for my mom every single day. From the moment we...
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.
As a part of Sinceri Senior Living, Eagle Ridge remains committed to providing families and residents with high-quality memory care services through our Meaningful Moments program. It starts by learning everything there is to know about each resident — their passions, achievements, career,...
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I can only comment for Memory Care. This memory care has the most hands, caring and loving staff. They treat our family members like their own family. The director in MC very hands on and keeps up on...
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.
Volante of Grapevine is located in Grapevine, Tarrant County, Texas. This assisted living and memory care community is located in an area that offers much to residents and their guests. Those that spend time in this area enjoy checking out the Giddens Gallery of Fine Art, the historic Main...
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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
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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.
Engaged living, a tranquil setting, and compassionate care are hallmarks of Sodalis Flower Mound, a community that encourages an active lifestyle and daily activities for residents – both on campus and throughout the beautiful Flower Mound area. With designer touches throughout, you’ll enjoy a...
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The staff at Edgemere were wonderful in helping my Mom feel welcome. They have designated resident ambassadors that helped get her familiarized with the schedule, invite her to activities as well as meet...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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 Plaza at Edgemere is a beautiful 16 acre community offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Support, Rehabilitation,and Skilled Nursing. The Plaza at Edgemere is known throughout Dallas for it's beautiful Mediterranean style, elegant residences, fine dining, lively social life,...
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The facility is bright, light and CLEAN and doesn't smell like old people. Everyone is super nice - always smiling and extremely helpful if you need something or have a question.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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I love the small, peaceful, home-like feeling at Beehive. Staff interactions with residents are kind and respectful. As a family we found the administration to be knowledgeable, flexible and helpful.
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.
At BeeHive Homes of Rowlett, we enjoy a unique and personal approach to memory care. Like most assisted livings/memory cares, we offer both long-term and respite care that combines housing, assistance with ADL’s, nutrition, daily activities, and health care services as needed. What makes us...
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What we like the most about the community is that the staff is very patient and kind. Yes, we would recommend Ariel Pointe of Sachse Senior Living to other families based on the experience so far.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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 for independent living, assisted living, and memory care in Sachse, TX. Our Dallas County senior community invites residents from Rowlett, Garland, Richardson, Murphy, Plano, Wylie, and other nearby towns to enjoy casual, easy living with a distinctive flair. From our...
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We have been very pleased with Village on the Park at Stonebridge. The staff is caring and attentive . [name removed] is great with my mom. Mom says the food is delicious and her apartment is well appointed....
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.
Village on the Park Stonebridge Ranch is a beautifully designed community with a rich mixture of lovely architecture, intricate landscaping, and natural beauty. For example, the nearby natural Wildwood Lake touches up beautifully against the Stone Bridge Ranch County Club. Both locations offer...
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They really focus on the residents. They make them feel special. They listen to any concerns you might have. This includes dining room staff, personal caretakers, and the cleaning crew! They are joyful and...
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.
Texas Star Assisted Living & Memory Care is located in Allen, Texas, in Collin County and home to over 84,000 people. Part of the Dallas suburbs, Allen is a small modern city where residents will enjoy a relaxed lifestyle, local shops, fairs and markets. They can also get their exercise, go...
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[name removed] is anemic so having room with Motel type heating cooling unit she can set herself, second the nutritious meals with high protein content to help regain strength for walking come third...
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 Plano 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 delivering a...
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Overall experience - The people we worked with made the transition very easy. Cleanliness - I never saw anything that seemed unclean, in the general facility or in my dad's room. Quality of care - My dad...
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.
Willow Bend Assisted Living and Memory Care is committed to providing quality services in a caring, comfortable environment. Our professional and personalized services are designed to enhance the quality of life for those we serve. We are dedicated to those who entrust their housing and service...
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Fives for everything. What we like the most about the community is that it is a smaller size, and their staff are caring. They have fun volunteer visitors as well as activities. Yes, we would recommend River...
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.
Located in the northwest suburbs of Dallas, River Oaks offers the best assisted living and memory care services in the area. The residence is beautiful, thoughtfully designed to meet the needs of older adults, and provides a variety of amenities and services designed to enhance a vibrant...
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I would give all of them a 5. The staff has been wonderful in helping to get every thing taken care of and the facility is beautiful. The staff walked me through all the steps needed to get my husband into...
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.
Built near historic downtown McKinney, TX, Legend of McKinney provides assisted living and memory care options. We are pleased to be a part of the community, just minutes from Adriatica Village and other shopping and dining spots. We're also near the Medical Center of McKinney and Baylor...
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The food is excellent and there are a lot of activities. Lakeshore is a wonderful community. The staff are so caring, and my dad has always enjoyed his time there. If I ever need an assisted living facility...
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 Lakeshore Assisted Living and Memory Care, you will enjoy the carefree comforts of home with the help of a caring, supportive staff. An array of amenities is offered while promoting independence and well-being. Three chef-prepared meals are offered daily along with a self-serve cappuccino and...
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Cost of assisted living in Dorchester, TX

The average cost of senior living in Dorchester is $5,421 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Whitesboro, TX with an average of $4,164 per month.

Assisted living costs in Dorchester, TX, vs. nearby cities

Dorchester, TX
$5,421/mo
$5,405/mo
$5,373/mo

Assisted living costs in Dorchester, TX, vs. state and national averages

Dorchester, TX
$5,421/mo
$4,844/mo
U.S. national average
$4,752/mo

Assisted living costs in Dorchester, TX, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,421/mo
$5,892/mo

Assisted living costs in Dorchester, TX, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,878/mo
Studio
$4,323/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,183/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,611/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.
Assisted Living$5,421/mo$4,844/mo$4,752/mo
Memory Care$5,892/mo$5,021/mo$5,013/mo
Independent Living$4,921/mo$4,327/mo$4,211/mo
Assisted Living
Dorchester, TX:$5,421/mo
Texas:$4,844/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Memory Care
Dorchester, TX:$5,892/mo
Texas:$5,021/mo
U.S.:$5,013/mo
Independent Living
Dorchester, TX:$4,921/mo
Texas:$4,327/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Dorchester, TX

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Dorchester.

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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Mayberry Gardens in Garland, TX

4.7
These answers are based on the previous owners. It's only been a month or two since the new owner took over. I've been quite pleased over the past year. Management has always been quick to respond to any problems. They maintain quality personnel who have such loving personalities. I won't say ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and attentive staff. Numerous reviews express appreciation for the kind and caring nature of the staff at various communities. For example, at Village on the Park Denton, the staff were praised for their warmth and readiness to help. At Grayson Court, the representatives were described as being exceptionally pro ...
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Engaging activities for residents. Residents find joy in the wide range of activities offered at communities. For instance, at Autumn Oaks of Corinth, there is a variety of engaging activities, including fun games, outings, and special events. At Traditions Senior Living and Memory Care, the housekeeper is praised for making ...
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Welcoming and homey environment. Reviews consistently highlight the homely atmosphere at communities, with residents feeling comfortable and at ease. For example, at Redbud Place, the staff are praised for creating a feeling of home, and at Mustang Creek Estates Sachse, the facility is described as being more homey than oth ...
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Comfortable and clean living spaces. Residents appreciate the cleanliness and upkeep of their living spaces, whether it's their private rooms or community areas. At Brookdale Lake Highlands, the rooms are praised for being nice and welcoming, and at Autumn Leaves, the staff are noted for making the move-in process easy. These c ...
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High-quality meals and dining experiences. Throughout reviews, the quality of the food stands out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. For example, at Bethesda Gardens Frisco, the chef accommodates individual preferences and dietary restrictions, and at Pepperwood Senior Living and Memory Care at ...
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Thoughtful communication between families and staff. Families appreciate clear and effective communication with their loved ones and the community staff, ensuring that everyone stays informed and care needs are met. At Brookdale Club Hill, the staff are praised for their kindness and attentiveness in keeping families informed, and at Redbud Pla ...
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Dorchester review score based on 1,367 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 1367 reviews of 248 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

8.4
Dorchester, TX248 facilities
8.4
Howe, TX298 facilities
8.3
Gunter, TX336 facilities

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 1,367 reviews of 248 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
4.1
3.9
Friendliness
4.2
4.0
Care services
3.9
3.6
Staff
4.0
3.9
Meals & dining
3.7
3.5
Activities
3.7
3.5
Value for cost*
3.9
3.6
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

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
77%
52.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
66.1%
33.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.3%
96%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
95.6%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80.6%
56.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
45.6%
30.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.8%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63.3%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
70.2%
52.5%
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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
78.6%
51.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
58.1%
32.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.5%
41.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
35.1%
13.7%
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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
35.1%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
65.3%
41.2%
No sugar
No sugar
57.7%
37.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
56.5%
36.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.9%
17.9%
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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
45.6%
31.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
59.7%
42.5%
Room service
Room service
59.7%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
37.1%
18.2%
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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
64.1%
46.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
47.6%
31.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43.5%
30.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
72.6%
49.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
74.6%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.5%
52.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
56.9%
41.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
52.4%
35.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52%
38.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.5%
47%
Live performances
Live performances
70.6%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
50.4%
30.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.4%
24.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63.3%
46.2%
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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 help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Texas assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Dorchester protect seniors.
Learn about Texas assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Willows Sherman, Traditions Senior Living and Memory Care and Trustwell Living at Preston Place are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Dorchester, Texas. See full list of communities.
There are 293 assisted living facilities near Dorchester, Texas. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Dorchester, Texas are Avalon Memory Care - Allen, Avalon Memory Care - Royal Circle and Avalon Memory Care - Meadow Ranch Road. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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