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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 288 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 $5,680, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 6892 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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Photo of Sage Oak of Denton
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We moved our loved one from [community name removed] where he spent his last 10 days which was phenomenal, but not any more expensive than [community name removed]. I regret not moving him here from 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.
Photo of The Pearl Senior Living
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I have know [name removed] for many years. She is a rock star in our industry We always worked well together. She has an amazing heart and her residents love her. We need more people like [name removed] to...
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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The facility is kept very clean and the staff are awesome!! The activities that they have for the staff are amazing. They also have family get togethers each season that are wonderful!! My mom is in a one...
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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I would like to praise all the hard working staff [names removed]. They have been very friendly ,tentative, informative and caring. [name removed] is sweet, helpful, and always working hard in the books...
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.
Redbud Place is located in McKinney, Texas, in a quiet tree lined neighborhood on the edge of town. Our comfortable homelike community promotes independence while assisting residents with daily routines such as: Medication management Monitoring of chronic conditions such as diabetes and high...
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Everyone on the staff was so supportive and kind. From the moment we walked in for our first tour, we felt like it was the perfect place for my dad. The executive director was kind and considerate,...
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.
No matter where an individual is on life’s journey, each has the right to live in a dignified manner and to enjoy meaningful experiences every day. That’s why our community offers exceptional memory care for those with Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia. Located in a quiet residential...
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There are regular "Town Hall" meetings where staff and residents exchange information, concerns, and opinions about things that are going on in the community. Ideas are shared and the staff is responsive to...
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 Oxford Grand at McKinney
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The quality of care got a 4 because the needs of people in memory care are high and at times there did not always appear to be enough staff. The staff themselves were kind and caring. Rooms were extremely...
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.
Are you looking for vibrant Assisted Living in a worry-free environment, or personalized Memory Care that offers hope and joy to loved ones with Alzheimer's and dementia? The extraordinary staff at The Oxford Grand will tailor a personal care plan just for you. (Ask about Oxford's specialized...
Photo of Lynridge Assisted Living and Memory Care
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We have been very happy with Lynridge. The facility is clean, not cluttered and very nice. The people are friendly and helpful. Our move-in experience was great and went smoothly. My mom has been well taken...
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.
LYNRIDGE of Murphy is a new community offering Assisted Living and Memory Care living options for seniors. Enjoy elegant yet affordable residential care in a warm, nurturing environment, with your own private apartment and access to first-class amenities like a state-of-the-art fitness center...
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Photo of Wheeler Terrace
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The staff is great but some of their processes need to be refined. Good people that are somewhat poorly managed. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend the Wheeler Terrace community...
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.
At Wheeler Place, we provide compassionate care in a warm senior living community. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time registered nurse is available 24 hours a day to provide clinical oversight and coordination of care. Our community welcomes pets...
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Photo of Avanti Senior Living at Flower Mound
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Avanti is a beautiful facility. They admitted my husband right away (on a weekend) to get him out of a bad rehab place. They allowed him to stay in a respite room until I could get furniture in. That was...
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 Avanti lifestyle is one of fulfillment, rejuvenation and choice. Our progressive activity programs and amenities ensure that assisted living residents are engaged and active, with a wide variety of options at all times. Residents shape our offerings through collaboration between our team and...
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Photo of Mercer Terrace
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8.2
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The facility was quiet, clean and friendly and comfortable. Everyone was nice. She was only there for about 6 weeks before she passed away so she wasn't able to participate in any of the activities but from...
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.
The heartbeat of Mercer Place is our caring staff and homelike senior living community. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time registered nurse is available 24 hours a day to provide clinical oversight and coordination of care. Residents can engage in...
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Photo of Mayberry Gardens Denton
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Staff seems to really care for my husband and my family. The only thing I wish is for the doctor or staff to keep me updated on my husband. I know there is more care for him there, but I always have to...
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.
Mayberry Gardens is a special assisted living and memory care residence providing family-style living for seniors who need some assistance, but don't require full time skilled nursing care. Each home is designed to accommodate between 11 to 15 residents in a beautiful home-like environment that...
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Photo of Briarview Senior Living
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8.0
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I would give them a 5 on all categories! The whole team was amazing! I have recommended Briarview to friends who were in need of care for loved ones. The level of true caring is palpable. I was an RN for 40...
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.
Enjoy the convenience of being close to local restaurants, grocery stores and churches, while being tucked away in a serene, beautifully landscaped community right outside of Dallas. From taking classes in our fitness center to enjoying chef prepared meals with friends in our stunning dining...
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This is the best place for a senior to stay! The staff are all so friendly and they treat you as if you are part of there family. You have a choice of room size. We choose one room which had everything we...
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.
Bradfield Place is located in a quiet tree lined residential neighborhood in Mesquite, Texas. We are five miles from the gorgeous Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden. We offer a thoughtful, warm and caring environment designed to promote independence and dignity. With that in mind we offer...
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When trying to find a place for our Mom the first concern was placing her in a safe and caring facility. Secondly, the staff being knowledgeable not just a job to them. Third, the facility is clean and...
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.
Woodlands Place Rehabilitation Suites is a state-of-the-art healthcare and rehabilitation center that offers 133 beds of skilled nursing care. We provide both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. Our mission is to offer a welcoming environment to help enhance the quality of life for our...
Photo of Exbury Garden Assisted Living Community
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The staff at Exbury Garden Assisted Living Community were great! They could use improvement on the meals and activities provided. Overall it was a great place and I would recommend them to others looking.
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.
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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.
Welcome to Royal Healthcare & Assisted Living Community,
Photo of Christian Care Communities and Services Allen
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Usually long wait list as only few independent cottages there. Can't speak for assisted living. Good experience with the independent living. People very friendly there and small community. Would...
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 Vintage Assisted Living of Denton
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We have new owners since January first of this year. The owners are also managing our building. Everything has improved tremendously. Our management staff is always available and ready to help in any way...
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.
Vintage Health Care Center Nestled between neighboring universities, expansive shopping centers, apartment complexes and a bustling medical district, Vintage Health Care Center offers the Denton community a range of care options conveniently located on a single campus. Known as a Continuing Care...
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Very friendly staff, attentive to resident and the staff are very interactive. The communication is also very good when I need information on my loved one.
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.
At AVALON, we set ourselves apart from other residences with the level of care and compassion we show to our residents. Our care is unique in that we treat our residents as people with individual needs rather than grouping them as 'those with dementia.' After all, a lack of cognitive ability...
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I moved my elderly father after taking him out of [facility removed] which was third world and awful. I made the best decision as he made such tremendous progress at the new facility. They treated him so...
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.
Healthcare Resort of Plano The Healthcare Resort of Plano is a beautiful, upscale assisted living community located in Plano, TX. Plano is located in Collin County and is home to over 270,000 people. Plano is a bustling city with great restaurants, sporting events and shopping. Residents can...
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Make yourself visible & show up for your loved ones! We picked this community because it was; well rated, was close, looked homey & was told the number of caregivers to residents was higher than it actually...
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.
Arbor Hills Memory Care Community is a proud member of Koelsch Senior Communities. Koeslch is a family owned company - serving seniors since 1958. With over half a century of experience, you can be certain our family will take great care of yours. Koelsch has always prided itself on its hands-on...
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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.
AvilaCare Senior Living is founded on the belief that kindness enriches lives. Our team is rooted in a rich history of caring for our seniors, both professionally and personally. As an enterprise, we have actively been pursuing excellence for over 23 years. From our extensive and broad history of...
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My moms failing health and having a not so good experience at a local rehab place we needed to find somewhere for my mom. With the help of [name removed] we looked at Garden Ridge Place in late March. The...
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.
AvilaCare Assisted Living of Flower Mound strives to deliver consistent, high quality care with:1. Our 1 to 7 ratio for caregivers to residents2. Experienced team members3. A medication and care plan tailored to eachresident4. Good Food prepared fresh daily5. A clean, safe and active home for our...
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Photo of Oxford Glen Memory Care at Carrollton
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This facility doesn't have a lot of bells and whistles from an amenities standpoint. It won't be the fanciest place you visit. It is clean, well run, and the people are fantastic! Everyone just loved on and...
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.
At Oxford Glen, we do more than care for your loved one. We care about them. By working with families to create individualized profiles of life before Alzheimer's disease, we create a lifestyle experience that is truly unique. Using state-of-the-art technologies, our certified dementia care team...

Cost of nursing homes in Dorchester, TX

The average cost of senior living in Dorchester is $5,680 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Whitewright, TX with an average of $3,967 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Dorchester, TX vs. nearby cities

Dorchester, TX
$5,680/mo
$5,652/mo
$5,553/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Dorchester, TX vs. the state and national average

Dorchester, TX
$5,680/mo
$4,969/mo
U.S. national average
$4,900/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Dorchester vs. other types of senior living

$5,760/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,680/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Dorchester, TX by room type

Semi-Private
$5,030/mo
Studio
$5,146/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,157/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,079/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,033/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 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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The Plaza at Edgemere in Dallas, TX

5.0
It's a great community that continuously evolves based on the members of the community. The staff is so warm and caring...they really know what they are doing. I don't think there is a better facility out there.

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
57.7%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
81.3%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
80.1%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
72.2%
9.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
42.7%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
81.7%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
59.8%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.7%
17.2%
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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
70.1%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
53.9%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
58.5%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
32%
1.2%
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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
34.9%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60.6%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
54.4%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
49%
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
45.2%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
59.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
55.6%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
32.4%
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
63.5%
0.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
49%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43.6%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
68.9%
6.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
68.9%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
56.8%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
52.3%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
51.9%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
65.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
68.5%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
51%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.5%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63.1%
0.4%
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