The Dorchester South

12930 Dorman Rd Pineville NC 28134

866-465-5993

for a local A Place for Mom advisor

(21) Add a review
The Dorchester is an affordable independent senior living community located in Charlotte, NC. We are a family owned company that opened our first senior living community in 1995.

The Dorchester offers 1- and 2-bedroom apartments that are spacious, bright and welcoming. All floorplans are single level with plenty of storage and fully equipped kitchens. Monthly fees include electric, water, trash removal, secured access, cable & Wi-Fi, full kitchen, fitness center, landscaping, exercise classes, game rooms, maintenance, billiards room, monthly activities calendar & 24/7 front desk staff. We offer a host of different amenities and services. These include a newly renovated gathering room, club room, dining room & market, exercise room, computer room, game room, library, beauty parlor, and more! Whether you choose to gather with friends over social events or invite a family member over for dinner in your private apartment, there’s plenty to do on the Dorchester campus!

The Dorchester is focused on resident’s well-being above all else. As such, our community offers a list of services available to residents should they need a little extra help from time to time. We offer in-home doctor's visits, on-site physical therapy, friendly faces to run errands, housekeeping and much more! The best part? You only pay for the services you use.

The Dorchester is less than 5 minutes from Carolina Place Mall, Pineville CMC Hospital & I-485. Within 2 miles, residents & families can choose from a variety of restaurants and shopping and are just 20 minutes away in Uptown Charlotte!

Pricing at The Dorchester South

Room Type
Monthly Range* (USD)
1 Bedroom
$ See Pricing ›
2 Bedrooms
$ See Pricing ›
Get Pricing for The Dorchester South

By clicking Unlock All Pricing , you agree to our Terms of Use. You also consent that we or our customer communities may reach out to you using a system that can auto-dial; however, you do not need to consent to this to use our service. Our Privacy Policy describes information collection and use.

*Prices quoted are monthly rental charges and are provided by the communities themselves. Actual prices may differ due to one-time fees, timing and care services required. Speak with your Senior Living Advisor to learn more.

Reviews of The Dorchester South

4.2 of 5 Average rating
21 Reviews
Reviews gathered from across the web
(11) A Place For Mom
(10) SeniorAdvisor.com
Write a Review

  • really nice clean place staff friendly but we feel we are not ready for a place like this just yet

    Review originally written on A Place For Mom
    April 2019
    Review originally written on A Place For Mom

    really nice clean place staff friendly but we feel we are not ready for a place like this just yet

  • Nice p lace, but check your bill carefylly.

    My mother lived at the Dorchester for 2 years. The facility and apartments were clean and pleasant. The maintenance staff is awesome! The staff in general is great, friendly, , etc. The food was good but is not offered enough. Weekends consist of sandwiches only at lunch; No dinner. Often on Holidays, the dining room only offered sandwiches as well. The Dorchester is for INDEPENDENT residents. If they can cook for themselves and they are not interested in activities, etc, it is great. There are some activities but there is not much effort to engage new residents. Note: if the resident should fall or be injured, they can not assist in ANY way. They have to call 911. They will go check on a resident if there is a concern, but they can't help them up if they fall, for example. If your loved one might need any assistance, independent living is not suitable. My difficulty was the billing. I am not referring to the prices, which I thought were very reasonable, but the accuracy of the bill. You need to review each month's bill carefully! We had charges for things we didn't use or incur. Getting them corrected was impossible. ( I am not referring to dining charges). Mom had to move to assisted living. Two charges that I was told would be corrected were not. Very frustrating!

    Review originally written on A Place For Mom
    November 2018
    LR
    Review originally written on A Place For Mom

    Nice p lace, but check your bill carefylly.

    My mother lived at the Dorchester for 2 years. The facility and apartments were clean and pleasant. The maintenance staff is awesome! The staff in general is great, friendly, , etc. The food was good but is not offered enough. Weekends consist of sandwiches only at lunch; No dinner. Often on Holidays, the dining room only offered sandwiches as well. The Dorchester is for INDEPENDENT residents. If they can cook for themselves and they are not interested in activities, etc, it is great. There are some activities but there is not much effort to engage new residents. Note: if the resident should fall or be injured, they can not assist in ANY way. They have to call 911. They will go check on a resident if there is a concern, but they can't help them up if they fall, for example. If your loved one might need any assistance, independent living is not suitable. My difficulty was the billing. I am not referring to the prices, which I thought were very reasonable, but the accuracy of the bill. You need to review each month's bill carefully! We had charges for things we didn't use or incur. Getting them corrected was impossible. ( I am not referring to dining charges). Mom had to move to assisted living. Two charges that I was told would be corrected were not. Very frustrating!

  • Senior Community

    The Dorchester is a fine place for seniors who want a community that is filled with activities. There are places to go, things to see and continous activities, all day, every day.

    Review originally written on A Place For Mom
    November 2018
    Al Jenkins
    Review originally written on A Place For Mom

    Senior Community

    The Dorchester is a fine place for seniors who want a community that is filled with activities. There are places to go, things to see and continous activities, all day, every day.

Unlock All Reviews

Community Details at The Dorchester South

    There are no reviews written for this community

    • The Dorchester South Amenities

      • Devotional Services Offsite
      • Outdoor Common Areas
      • Beautician Onsite
      • Activities Offsite
      • Activities Onsite
      • Indoor Common Areas
      • Devotional Services Onsite
    • Have a question? Ask an A Place for Mom advisor at no cost.
    • 866-465-5993

    Senior Housing Types Provided at The Dorchester South

      There are no reviews written for this community

      • Senior Apartments
      • Independent Living
      • Assisted Living
      • Memory Care
      • Nursing Home
      • Care Homes
      • Home Care
      • Unsure what housing type you need?
      • A Place for Mom advisors can help you make the best decision.
      • 866-465-5993

      The features and amenities that are displayed on this page contain marketing information provided by the community. A Place for Mom has not confirmed the completeness of the provided information, and cannot guarantee its accuracy.

      To conduct a complete investigation, seniors and their families should:

      • Tour any listed location to confirm the accuracy of the community description;
      • Confirm that the community offers services that are required for the senior’s specific needs and budget; and
      • Check additional licensing and state audit information.

      If you become aware of any information that should be updated or noted, please contact A Place for Mom.