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Outstanding care, we were very pleased. The staff are very loving & caring. My Mom received excellent care & was very happy at Alexandra. Meals are prepared fresh & the home is always spotless.
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.
Our brand new care home is owned and operated by a registered nurse who is experienced in both long term and acute care, we are located in a quiet upscale residential neighborhood of Frisco, Texas. We provide 24hours total care, seven days a week. Home is fully wheelchair accessible. Resident's...
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We're very pleased with Emerald Cottages of Stonebridge! The cottages are comfortable and well appointed, and the community has a lot to offer! We really enjoy all the activities and events. They took...
Provides: Independent Living
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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 Emerald Cottages of Stonebridge is strategically located in Stonebridge Ranch, and just minutes away from shopping, dining, office and medical. Each cottage unit is wonderfully appointed with great amenities, including: 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, Wood floors in the living areas, Granite...
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The residents were very upbeat. They didn't look like they were waiting to transition like the other places. Also, the environment was clean and had no foul smells. Also liked the way the staff referred to...
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.
Saddle up for the time of your life at Stonefield, an Assisted Living and Memory Care community in McKinney, Texas, that is chock-full of style and fun. Our goal is to enrich the lives of residents by providing an environment that is physically, mentally, spiritually and emotionally stimulating....
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It's a great first transition for a loved one leaving their home. The amenities are fantastic. The care from the staff was amazing, and they focused on the health and wellness of the residence. My father...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Welcome to Overture Fairview — a beautiful and upscale 55+ active adult apartment home experience that celebrates active lifestyles like never before. Here, you’ll discover resort inspiration mixed with a vibrant, and connected atmosphere. Enjoy the best of a new community, as well as stunning...
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Overall good experience but they did seem short handed at times but that may be part for the industry post covid They were very friendly and very willing to work with us to ensure our loved one was well...
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.
Recently opened in the spring of 2011, The Ivy of McKinney is a warm and cozy Community designed to promote creativity and independence within a safe and loving environment. The Ivy of McKinney provides first-class McKinney Assisted Living and Memory Care - we would love for you to visit us with...
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I like the community here. The staff communications with the residents is good. There are lots of activities for the residents to participate in, if they choose to. There is a full kitchen in the...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
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They are very friendly, helpful people. They need to improve on the food choices but based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend Silver Leaf community to others who may need a place for...
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.
Having your elderly parent live in a beautiful and safe senior living facility can give you the peace of mind that you crave. When you choose Silver Leaf Assisted Living at Cedar Creek, you can feel good knowing that your loved one is being cared for all the time. We are known for allowing our...
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They are very friendly, helpful people. They need to improve on the food choices but based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend Silver Leaf community to others who may need a place for...
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.
Having your elderly parent live in a beautiful and safe senior living facility can give you the peace of mind that you crave. When you choose Silver Leaf Assisted Living at Cedar Creek, you can feel good knowing that your loved one is being cared for all the time. We are known for allowing our...
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It is a nice place, but I think it is a little misleading. They say it is an active 55 and older community, and after spring came around, a lot of the community is not as active. There were several cliques...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
In Allen, “live, work, play” isn’t a cliché — it’s a fact of life.For years, Allen has consistently ranked on ‘best places to move’ lists because of its superior amenities, excellent schools, best of class shopping and dining options, and an award-winning parks and trails system. In fact, MONEY...
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This is a good place to live. My loved one has been happy here and with all the activities offered. There is a continental breakfast served each day. Some of the activities available are breakfast, wine...
Provides: Independent Living
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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 world is an extraordinary place. Each day is a chance to discover something new and learn about yourself. This kind of meaningful engagement is what Overture Frisco is all about. Do it all here in a maintenance-free, worry-free setting that includes designer living, and mind-body-social...
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a clean and safe place to live. overall, i am very pleased with my experience here.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Springwood at Allen is a new premier 62+ Active Adult, 100% Smoke Free, community on Main St. in Allen, Texas. We have a total of 92 one story units making it unique and cozy from other active adult communities. All homes have glass enclosed walk-in showers, granite countertops, and energy...
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I can not think of anything that was not wonderful. They were also the most cost-effective I looked at. My dad is in the memory care unit. I have recommend two or three people already. Christian Care is 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.
Christian Care, in Allen, Texas is a member of the Christian Care Senior Living Communities family, which currently serves seniors in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. We are a faith-based, not-for-profit provider with a 70 year history of serving seniors with incredibly compassionate care. Our Life...
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My loved one is currently a resident at Sonoma House Assisted Living and most everything about our experience with them has been great so far. The staff is excellent. My loved one is in hospice now, so there...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Welcome to a place that feels like home. Sonoma House feels like home. For seniors who want special care, Sonoma House feels like home. A place where they are known by name. Treated with respect. Loved like family. And have more freedoms, not more restrictions. From our smaller size to our...
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If you are pretty independent and you don't need nursing care and you are interested in meeting people and getting out in the community this is a good place to look. This is a good step from transitioning...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
When you call Overture Plano home you will wake up to an incredibly designed residence with designer finishes and fixtures. Each day you will be greeted by a stylish lobby, elegantly appointed furnishings, and an array of resort-inspired amenities, services and activities. Venture beyond our...
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Moving my father into assisted living was a difficult decision. The day of the move he was furious with me. [name removed] and her staff let my father lead the way on the move. When we arrived they had his...
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.
Upon visiting Carrollton Gardens, you will find variety of activities and floorplans as well as multiple common areas that enable residents to feel that the entire community is their home. Our experienced team provides superior services, premium amenities, fine dining, and elder care to the...
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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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BeeHive has been a complete success for my mother. She has lived in two other facilities and has finally found a home for going on two years now. New and super clean with zero elderly smell. Exceptional...
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.
We strive for delivering consistent, high quality care with:1. Our 1 to 7 ratio for caregivers to residents 2. Experienced team members 3. A medication and care plan tailored to each resident4. Good Food prepared fresh daily5. A clean, safe and active home for our residents that...
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My mom is social. I like that it is all on one floor and she is able to interact with a lot of people. My mom likes the food. I love the community layout. The room sizes are nice, My mom has a private room....
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.
We're creating a resident-focused senior living community with you and your well-being in mind. At Discovery Commons, we've designed the very best in world-class senior living by blending resort-style amenities, elegant apartment homes, concierge-level services, outstanding social and...
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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
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.
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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Overall, the pearl has been great - it's never easy and I don't think anyone could earn a 5 overall, but they've been great, very supportive and helpful. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would...
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 Pearl Senior Living is a vibrant and innovative community that offers assisted living, memory care, and independent living options. Whether you are active and independent, need a little assistance, or require personalized memory care, you can be assured that we will help design a rewarding...
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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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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Discover the brand-new, 55+ active adult community of Firewheel Town Village, apartments in the New North Garland, TX. Designed for an active lifestyle, our community is now open in the popular Firewheel District! Our one and two-bedroom pet-friendly apartments feature a fully-equipped kitchen...
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The staff is caring and patient. We picked this community because of the location. I would recommend to others.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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The staff is caring and patient. We picked this community because of the location. I would recommend to others.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Overture Flower Mound has such a good vibe to the place, it is definitely worth the value. There are so many activities here that I cannot keep up with all of them.
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Experience a carefree and maintenance-free luxury lifestyle like never before at Overture Flower Mound. This is where impressive design and concierge service is a priority and experienced inside and out. The caliber of resort-inspired amenities also raises the bar for day to night enjoyment....

Cost of independent living in Dorchester, TX

The average cost of senior living in Dorchester is $4,616 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Callisburg, TX with an average of $3,562 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Dorchester, TX vs. nearby cities

Dorchester, TX
$4,616/mo
$4,606/mo
$4,483/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Dorchester, TX vs. the state and national average

Dorchester, TX
$4,616/mo
$4,094/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Dorchester vs. other types of senior living

$5,631/mo
Independent Living
$4,616/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Dorchester, TX by room type

Semi-Private
$4,719/mo
Studio
$4,569/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,573/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,000/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,636/mo

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 independent living in Dorchester

Recent reviews for independent living in Dorchester

The Tradition - Prestonwood in Dallas, TX

4.9
A resident here for 10 years. I cannot imagine these past 10 years without the friends and care received here. For your sake and that of your caring family, this is where you need to be!

Everleigh Forestwood 55+ Apartment Homes in Dallas, TX

4.8
I think it is great. Everybody is close knit like a family. I have never been any place like this where all of the residents have joined together. Before COVID, the food was really good and it was fun. On Friday nights, we would have wine and different types of food. It was always a nice ...
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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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and welcoming community environment. Many reviews praise the warm and welcoming atmosphere at various communities. For example, at Meadowstone Place, residents and staff make new friends easily and look out for each other. At Watermere at Frisco, new residents form new friendships and connections through a variety of activities ...
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Helpful and caring staff. Several residents express appreciation for the friendly and caring nature of the staff at their community. Reviews for Whiterock Court frequently mention the long-term friendships that residents and their family members have developed with the community's caregivers.
Variety of activities for socializing and staying active. Residents find enjoyment in the wide range of specialized activities offered at communities. For example, at Watermere at Flower Mound, there are activities to suit all interests, from chef-prepared meals to fitness classes and outings. At Atria Canyon Creek, there is an emphasis on both phy ...
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Private apartment spaces with amenities. Residents appreciate the convenience of having their own private living spaces with amenities, such as washers and dryers. For example, at The Remington at Valley Ranch, each apartment has its own washer and dryer, providing peace of mind for residents and their families.
Clean and well-maintained facilities. Throughout reviews, cleanliness and upkeep are highlighted as important factors in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At The Waterford at Plano, the facilities are described as clean, neat, and up-to-date, with management doing an excellent job of maintaining a refreshing pl ...
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Supportive and attentive caregivers. Several reviews mention the accommodating nature of caregivers at various communities. For example, at Emerson on Harvest Hill, staff go above and beyond to make the transition to assisted living easier for residents, and care is taken to ensure that residents' needs are met in a compassionate ...
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Dorchester independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dorchester independent 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 dietary accommodations in Dorchester independent living

Independent 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.
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28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.2%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Dorchester independent living

Our independent 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
46.2%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.2%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
51.6%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.3%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dorchester independent 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 independent living communities in Dorchester offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dorchester, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
60.7%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.8%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.6%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
69.5%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.5%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.9%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50.9%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52.4%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64.4%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
66.9%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
45.8%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42.5%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63.3%
40%
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Landing at Watermere - Frisco, Watermere at Flower Mound and Brookdale Lake Highlands are the top-rated independent living facilities near Dorchester, Texas. See full list of communities.

There are 273 independent living facilities near Dorchester, Texas. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Dorchester, Texas are Landing at Watermere - Frisco, Watermere at Flower Mound and Brookdale Lake Highlands. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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