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10 Best Nursing Homes in Dorchester, TX

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Dorchester is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 290 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Dorchester, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Dorchester is about $5,717, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 7327 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Dorchester, TX

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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
Photo of Colonial Lodge Assisted Living
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
For some, it follows a period of recovery from a hospital stay. For others,it's the realization that living independently at home may no longer be possible. We understand the emotions surrounding these changes and we're committed to making the transition as pleasant as possible by providing a...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The decisions surrounding Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementia’s are some of the most difficult that a family must make. Stone Bridge Alzheimer’s Special Care Center is specially designed and devoted exclusively to the care of those suffering from this disease and other memory loss. We are a...
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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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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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Photo of Sonoma House Assisted Living LLC
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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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.
Photo of Lakeshore Asssited Living and Memory Care
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Photo of Vista Ridge at Turtle Creek
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.
Photo of Premier Home Living
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.
Photo of Hillcrest Nursing Home
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Town East Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Lakeland Manor
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.

Cost of nursing homes in Dorchester, TX

The average cost of senior living in Dorchester is $5,717 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bells, TX with an average of $4,027 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Dorchester, TX, vs. nearby cities

Dorchester, TX
$5,717/mo
$5,703/mo
$5,612/mo

Nursing homes costs in Dorchester, TX, vs. state and national averages

Dorchester, TX
$5,717/mo
$4,940/mo
U.S. national average
$4,956/mo

Nursing homes costs in Dorchester, TX, vs. other senior living options

$5,797/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,717/mo

Nursing homes costs in Dorchester, TX, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,304/mo
Studio
$5,261/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,257/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,943/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 4 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.
Nursing Homes$5,717/mo$4,940/mo$4,956/mo
Assisted Living$5,352/mo$4,774/mo$4,706/mo
Memory Care$5,797/mo$4,940/mo$4,956/mo
Independent Living$4,830/mo$4,247/mo$4,162/mo
Nursing Homes
Dorchester, TX:$5,717/mo
Texas:$4,940/mo
U.S.:$4,956/mo
Assisted Living
Dorchester, TX:$5,352/mo
Texas:$4,774/mo
U.S.:$4,706/mo
Memory Care
Dorchester, TX:$5,797/mo
Texas:$4,940/mo
U.S.:$4,956/mo
Independent Living
Dorchester, TX:$4,830/mo
Texas:$4,247/mo
U.S.:$4,162/mo
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Dorchester

Recent reviews for nursing homes 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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Dorchester nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dorchester nursing homes 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 nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes 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
69.7%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
58.2%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
82%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
81.1%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
72.5%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
42.6%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
82.8%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57.8%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.3%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dorchester nursing homes

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 Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dorchester, TXNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
70.5%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
54.1%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
59%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
32.4%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dorchester nursing homes

Nursing homes 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
36.1%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
61.1%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
54.5%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Dorchester nursing homes

Our nursing homes 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
45.9%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
59.4%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
56.1%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
32%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dorchester nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Dorchester offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dorchester, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
64.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
48.4%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43.9%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
69.7%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
69.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.5%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.8%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
52.9%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52.9%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
69.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
50.8%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.9%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63.9%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Traditions Senior Living and Memory Care, Brookdale Willows Sherman and Preston Place are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Dorchester, Texas. See full list of communities.
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