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10 Best Nursing Homes in Dexter, TX
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Dexter nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Dexter, TX may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.
We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Dexter or another care type is right for you. Browse 26 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Dexter.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Road Runner, Ethel and Lake Kiowa.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Road Runner, Ethel and Lake Kiowa.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Dexter, TX
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9.6
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35 reviews
I highly recommend this facility. They have recently changed Directors as well as several other staff. The change has been nearly seamless and pt family members have been kept up to date on the various...
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.
Broaden your horizons and experience comfortable living at Pecan Point, an Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Sherman, Texas. Our goal is to enrich the lives of our residents by providing an environment that is physically, mentally, spiritually and emotionally stimulating. Our...
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9.3
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Stone Brook has so far been a wonderful experience for my father. The staff provides a high level of care and compassion, and the security measures in place seem to be more than adequate. I am very pleased...
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.
Stone Brook Assisted Living is nestled in the beautiful Denison, Texas, conveniently located near many of the major medical centers in town. Our welcoming, home like atmosphere and friendly staff are beyond compare. You can live the pampered lifestyle of being served home- style meals in our...
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9.2
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36 reviews
We came to Grayson Court looking for a place we could be content with an our new life style. Due to my husband’s health, we had to transition to assisted living. So, to do this & have access to good...
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 Grayson Place, our assisted living community, residents are at the center of our small, homelike 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....
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9.2
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24 reviews
This is a very nice place. The food is very good and the caregivers are very nice. I haven’t seen any activities other than watching tv and that concerns me a bit. They don’t seem to have much for my...
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.
Traditions Senior Living and Memory Care is an assisted living community located in the residential community of Sherman, Texas. Located just a few minutes from area shops and restaurants, as well as medical facilities and religious organizations, our community offers a close proximity to...
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8.6
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25 reviews
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
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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.
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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8.5
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34 reviews
I would recommend Brookdale. It's a quiet and friendly community suited well for my family member. We picked this community because of the cleanliness, care services & staff.
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.
Our luxurious senior living community set on three acres of beautiful landscaped grounds in Sherman, Texas, offers assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care. Should your needs change over time, and you require memory care, you have the security of knowing you can remain here, in your...
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8.0
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87 reviews
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
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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.
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...
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8.0
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1 review
The staff are very kind and show concern and compassion for your loved one. Their motto is treating each patient like they are family. I would recommend this facility to others. Our experience was great.
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.
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7.7
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6 reviews
If I look back on the experience he had at the facility, I realize his acuity was too high to be there. He fell frequently because they had their hands full with the staff they had to care for everyone. I...
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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My father and I have been very happy with the care and attention my mother has received at Lake Point. The new chef has been excellent.
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.
Lake Point offers specialty, high-needs care in a serene, residential setting.Our custom lodge features all the comforts of home, plus the luxuries and amenities your loved one deserves.We offer short-term, rehab, post-operative and long-term care, with a high caregiver to resident ratio that...
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3.0
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19 reviews
I appreciate the care that they give but I think they need to do more activities with them. I don't see many activities happening there. Every time I'm there they're all just sitting there in the living area...
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.
***Newly Renovated***Silver Leaf Assisted Living proudly cares for seniors who need extra help with their daily lives and provides the personalized attention they deserve. Whether your loved one needs assistance with activities of daily living or requires more specialized care, Silver Leaf can...
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7.1
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24 reviews
Preston Place has been very good for Dad. Staff is very caring and thoughtful. Facility is always clean. The Activities Director is a particular gem. I hope that Dad continues to live in this marvelous...
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.
At Preston Place, our senior living community, we develop caring, personal relationships with residents and their families. We develop individual care plans to meet their needs, and a full-time registered nurse is available 24 hours a day to provide clinical oversight and coordination of care. We...
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We had our own apartment and it was very nice, I got to meet everybody and it was wonderful. When my husband got sick we wanted to be closer to our daughter so she could help take care of him. He got to...
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: 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.
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
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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Dexter, TX
The average cost of senior living in Dexter is $4,241 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include St. Jo, TX with an average of $3,346 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Dexter, TX vs. nearby cities
Dexter, TX
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Dexter, TX vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Dexter
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Dexter
Traditions Senior Living and Memory Care in Sherman, TX
4.9
My husband has been in the memory care unit at Traditions for three months. I haven't one complaint about his treatment by staff, cleanliness of the facility, food, or activities. The staff is beyond kind. The residents are treated like family.
It is a tremendous relief knowing he is in the best ...
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Pecan Point Assisted Living and Memory Care in Sherman, TX
4.5
There have been several miscommunications about amenities, it almost feels like they lied about stuff to get us to agree to come. The care is good, the staff is patient, the food is good, the building is clean. They do not have standard infection protocols for when there are contagious diseases, ...
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Wesley House of Gainseville in Gainesville, TX
5.0
My dad is a current resident at Wesley House of Gainesville. We are extremely happy at this facility. The staff is so caring and kind. The facility is beautiful. Most importantly, my dad feels safe, welcome and content. I would recommend this facility to family and friends.
Dexter nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dexter nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dexter, 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 Dexter 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 Dexter that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dexter, TXNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
73.3%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
53.3%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
80%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
73.3%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
60%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
73.3%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Dexter 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 Dexter Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dexter, TXNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
73.3%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
46.7%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dexter 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 Dexter partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dexter, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.7%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
60%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Dexter 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 Dexter communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dexter, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
60%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
73.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dexter 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 Dexter offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dexter, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
60%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.7%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.3%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
73.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.3%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.7%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
73.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
46.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
0.4%
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Pecan Point Assisted Living and Memory Care, Stone Brook Assisted Living and Memory Care and Grayson Court are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Dexter, Texas. See full list of communities.
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