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10 Best Nursing Homes in Dorchester, TX
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 325 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 $5,531, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 6419 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Aubrey, Road Runner and Howe.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Dorchester, TX
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Great place for the care of my family member. The director was very helpful and sincere in assisting with my needs. The staff has been so kind and the facility looks very clean. I was greated each time I...
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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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As I wrote in above section, ACCEL Is a “home” away from “home for me. Having been a patient here four times, I have made some friends whom I will miss. There is much to love and admire about ACCEL and...
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I could not have made a better choice for my dad!! The staff take time to listen to your concerns. Although we had issues he and there, the staff address all the concerns immediately . I am so proud to have...
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Finding a good skilled nursing facility can be very difficult. My mom went to Garnet Hill for rehab from a hip injury during the middle of Covid-19 and just before Christmas. While they didn't have a...
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The Collinwood Nursing and Rehabilitation is located in East Plano and prides itself on a reputation of providing excellent patient care. We are a dual certified facility which accepts both Medicare and Medicaid. We also have the ability to accept some private insurances and our list of those...
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I would like to say thank you to the staff of Baybrooke Village, especially [name removed] who took great care of my mother [name removed] She had a great bedside manner and went above and beyond to help...
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This community was able to keep me updated on my loved one. They even continued to contact me after my loved one's death. They put a memory book together of my loved one, and included messages for me to...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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
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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.
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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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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.
Pecan Tree Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center is a licensed122 bed nursing facility located in Gainesville Texas. Our mission is to provide individualized medical rehabilitation in a warm, friendly environment designed to make everyone feel at home. Our center participates in Medicaid, Part 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.
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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.
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...
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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
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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: 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.
Silver Leaf Assisted Living at WillowCreek Circle is located in Allen, TX in Collen County. We offer you support from a staff that is there for you at all times in a group home setting. Our staff is available seven days a week and at all hours of the day and night, so that you can know that you...
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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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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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 $5,531 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Whitewright, TX with an average of $4,177 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Dorchester, TX vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Dorchester, TX vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Dorchester
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Dorchester
Juniper Village at Preston Hollow in Dallas, TX
5.0
So many of staff here have been with the community for many years!
The Chef has been there 15 years! You know the food is good if he is still there.
The Med Tech has been there 9 years!
The care staff, I saw some had been there over 10 years.
All in all, friendly, caring and great care.
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 Plaza at Edgemere in Dallas, TX
5.0
The Plaza at Edgemere is a great place!
Staff is very helpful and friendly. Adam does an amazing job with the food and restaurants. It has everything a person could want. A beauty salon. A ride to church. Great food. Fun activities. Happy hour. And the building, art and gardens are truly ...
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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%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
55.6%
9.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80.5%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
78.9%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
70.9%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
41.8%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80.5%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60.2%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.5%
17.3%
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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
68.2%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
51.7%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
58.6%
5.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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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
33%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.9%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
52.9%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
48.3%
3.5%
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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
44.4%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.1%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
53.6%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.7%
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
59.8%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.4%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
64.8%
6.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.3%
6.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.5%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
49%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
65.9%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
45.2%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.8%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
59%
0.4%
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Rosewood Assisted Living and Memory Care, Brookdale Lake Highlands and Legend of McKinney are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Dorchester, Texas. See full list of communities.
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