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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Dothan, TX
If you’re looking for independent living in the Dothan area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Dothan. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 21 independent living facilities in Dothan, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Cisco, Eastland and Admiral.
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9.0
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The location was perfect for us. The staff is among best I've encountered in the industry. The cost is on the high end of the spectrum, but that is probably due to the low number of residents in the facility...
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.
Chisholm Place is located in the heart of Abilene, Texas. Our home is located in a quiet residential community one mile southeast of Abilene Christian University and just 1/2 mile from Woodrow Griffith Lake. Many residents can see our courtyard from their apartments and everyone enjoys walking or...
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Everyone is friendly and my mom's move in was smooth. I have noticed that several staff members have quit since January, but the new members are very helpful and approachable. The facility provides...
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.
INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTERWisteria Place Independent Living Center, the ultimate in independent living, is located nearby our main Senior Living & Memory Care campus. The residents at the retirement community enjoy spacious apartments that provide a comfortable, safe place to live while...
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18 reviews
I would recommend the facility and everyone from housekeeping to the director have been wonderful. My father-in -law has no complaints. We have not met an unhappy person there and my father in law is a whole...
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.
University Place Retirement is the time to enjoy the things that are truly important to you: family, friends, and your favorite activities. Don't let the burdens of home maintenance, worries about transportation, or the desire for security detract from your well-being and enjoyment of life....
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When it comes to the care services, I had to be reminded more than once she must be watched taking her meds. They all complain about the food. Our loved one enjoys the music but not really a games or craft...
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.
Wisteria Place Senior Living and Memory Care Our Senior Living Community offers a full range of lifestyle options so you can live the way you want to live. Our active seniors get to enjoy a large variety of personalized services and exquisitely tailored amenities. We know you’ll feel right at...
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We picked this community, because of the price. I would recommend it. The apartments are nice. The amenities are refrigerator and microwave in the apartment as well as ceiling fan, personal thermostat,...
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.
Discover a vibrant community at Morada Abilene, offering Assisted Living services in Abilene, Texas. Our experienced staff and friendly residents make everyone feel at home, while our spacious apartment homes provide the perfect place to cozy up at the end of the day. Imagine an apartment home...
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Our loved one was very resistant going into an assisted living community but after a few days when she started to engage with the activities she really opened up and not is happy being there. She also talks...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Not only do Mike and Kathy Cauveaux from Abilene Physical Therapy refer clients from their physical therapy clinic to Lyndale Abilene, Kathy's mom is also a resident of the community. 'Mom wanted to live at Royal Estates and we were supportive of her decision. She is more active now than she has...
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.
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, 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.
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.
There’s no better place to begin your retirement journey than the Wesley Court community. Nestled on 70 beautifully landscaped acres, Wesley Court is a private residential neighborhood consisting of executive and garden homes, independent living apartments, assisted living apartments, and private...
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I have been very happy with this community. They are very family-oriented and take the time to get to know the residents. they always have lots of activities for the residence. I would recommend this...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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
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.
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: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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: 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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The staff are sweet as pie, very accommodating and encouraging. The community is kept clean. The food is good and they offer a variety of choices. They do offer some nice daily activities. The community...
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.
Redstone Park Retirement is an assisted living community located in Brownwood, TX. Brownwood is located in Brown County and is home to just over 19,000 people. Brownwood is a small city where residents can enjoy fishing at Lake Brownwood, go for boat rides and nature walks when they go on...
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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Cost of independent living in Dothan, TX
The average cost of senior living in Dothan is $3,566 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Thunderbird Bay, TX with an average of $3,252 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Dothan, TX vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Dothan, TX vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Dothan, TX by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Dothan
Recent reviews for independent living in Dothan
University Place Independent Living in Abilene, TX
4.9
Electric, cable, and 3 meals a day are all included in the rent. For activities, they have special days where they take you shopping and out to eat. Coming up soon, they're going to have a Senior Prom. They have musical nights where people play the guitar and things. They have yoga class, ...
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Lyndale Abilene Senior Living
4.5
Before the pandemic, it was an overall very positive experience, however, because independent and assited living are in the same building, the independent living is also in complete lockdown. The staff are great. The food is pretty good with a good variety. I think mentally this has been ...
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Wisteria Place Independent Living in Abilene, TX
5.0
I would definitely recommend this Independent Liiving facility to others. The staff is very pleasant and easy to work with. The housekeeping is only light housekeeping, but [name removed] does great for what she does. The meals are not always great, but I am not a picky eater. They always have a ...
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Dothan independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dothan independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dothan, 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 Dothan 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 Dothan partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dothan, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.8%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.8%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
12.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.8%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.3%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Dothan 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 Dothan communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dothan, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
36.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dothan 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 Dothan offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dothan, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.8%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.3%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.3%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.5%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
12.5%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.8%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
46.1%
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Chisholm Court, Wisteria Place Independent Living and University Place Independent Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Dothan, Texas. See full list of communities.
There are 21 independent living facilities near Dothan, Texas. See the full list.
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