Memory Care Communities in Rockwall, TX

"I've already moved into Ariel Pointe of Sachse. I'm pretty settled here. They're a wonderful place. A friend recommended it. There are parks and sidewalks very close to the place. I walk my dog early and late and it's safe. There are lots of trees and playgrounds. There's a lot of space. This place is very dog friendly. Everybody is very friendly. The apartment itself is really wonderful. It's very roomy. What I like is the bang for the buck, and the food is good. They have lots of programs that are free and included. It's just better than any other place that I've visited. I'm in independent living. Also connected to it is assisted living, but it's in a separate building farther down. A little bit farther down is memory care. They're closer to the road, and I'm farther back. The only problem that I have with any of the staff is that there's a little lack of communication among staff members because you might get a different answer from a different person. I was told that the dogs are welcome everywhere except in the dining hall. I was just walking past and I wanted to say hello to one of my friends, and they told me I couldn't bring the dog into one of the activity rooms. A different staff member had told me the dogs would be welcome everywhere except the lunchroom. I was a little confused about that. My key was not cut properly, and I had to send it back to be recut for the mailbox. Some of the staff are perfect, but some of them maybe didn't read their instructions or forgot. The food is excellent. They offer a lot of activities, but some of the things were offered and we couldn't find them. It was like the dates or the people who were presenting the activities had changed. They have a dog spa room and they furnish the shampoos. They furnish so much that I'm amazed. They furnish the security alert that you wear around your neck. They cover any bills or anything so far as electricity, internet, cable, WiFi, and Alexa. Everything's covered. I'm dropping memberships and all sorts of things that I was paying when I had a house. I looked at some other places that were more expensive for less room and less amenities. I've got almost a thousand square feet here. I have two bedrooms, two baths, a great room with a fully furnished kitchen. It's got a range, a microwave, a very large refrigerator, two big walk-in closets, and a storage room off the covered patio."

"My mom was at Avalon Memory Care. It was a nice place. The rooms were nice. My mom seemed to like the food. She did get her haircut there. They had a salon, and a podiatrist came to see her. However, they really didn't have any activities for the residents. They also didn't have a licensed medication aide in the building. As far as I understand, it was the administrator who got the medication ready and then the care staff member, whoever who was in charge for that day, would give the medication."

"Oxford Glen at Sachse Memory Care was a nice place. The room sizes were a little small for individuals. They need to be just a little bit bigger; a twin or a medical bed probably is all that fits in the room. The staff seemed nice. There were a lot of staff members there when we went to visit. They were playing games with the residents while we were there, doing a lot of one on one with each resident, so I like that about the place. It has a very clean environment. There's not too much noise, it was pretty quiet. I saw them playing a game when we went there, some type of game where they were playing with everyone else. They have a salon on site, and a rehabilitation area, a room for rehab. They have a big outdoor space with a nice garden. There were couches and TV, and stuff like that everywhere."

"Mustang Creek Estates was very nice. The people there were very nice, too. They have one area that has a television and where they do recreation. The only thing I didn't like too much about this place is that they didn't have any areas that were fenced in so that they can go out when the weather is nice. The facility was new. The staff was very friendly. They seemed to be very caring of the people that they were taking care of. The memory care rooms were fairly large with nice bathrooms and closet areas."

"New Haven of Wylie has two buildings,; memory care and one assisted living, and mom will be going into the assisted living facility. It's brand new, it has granite, and it's more like a house instead of apartments. There were only 14 residents in each facility and it's very small. The nurse director was very nice and very helpful. The dining area was a large kitchen where the residents can go any time and they have individual tables for four people. There's a beauty shop in the back, a game room, and there's a piano in there."

"We recently visited this community and was very impressed. We especially liked the idea that mom had the option of brining her pet with her. Unfortunately, mom passed away before we could move her to Murphy. After taking care of mom, I know know how difficult caregiving can be but they all seemed to somehow make it look so easy! "

"The staff really seems to care. The place is brand new, so it is very clean. The staff is great, really excited to get everything going, pay close attention to everybody who comes in. My mom doesn't have any complaints. It is a very positive and happy environment. "

"I toured the Grand Brook Memory Care of Garland for my sister, and I had a good impression of it. The rooms were spacious, and I liked the setup. The way that it was designed was nice. The most impressive part was the staff. It's mostly because they were responsive, and they were very personable with the residents and with me. They have lots of activities, but I didn't focus on how many. They did tell me all of the different activities they have. I could see they have good communication with the residents. One example is that they had lots of signage so residents could see locations. The place seemed to be much different from other facilities in terms of how they're set up and how they understand their clients' needs."

"I toured Brookdale Lake Highlands. I like the fact that it wasn't like a big facility because I don't need to have him in a big place. The person that I met with, Hailey, took me on a tour. Everything was nice, she explained everything, and then let me know if I had any questions because this was the first time I'd ever done this. Everything seemed great. They're accommodating to everything that I was asking, just certain things to keep my dad in his same routine. She was very informative, nice, and pleasant to talk to. My dad's on a special diet, and he's on a vegan diet. I asked if they could make sure that they were able to just accommodate him. It's not anything like crazy. He just doesn't eat meat, chicken or pork. I said, 'He's happy with scrambled eggs and potatoes every day if you let him. It's pretty simple. He just doesn't eat anything outside of that' and they're like, 'Yeah, that shouldn't be a problem.'"

"I toured Brookdale White Rock and it went very well. The facility was very clean and the staff was wonderful. The rooms and everything else were good in that place. It's strictly for memory care, so they have rooms that are bright and light, and they have a specific room for people who suffer from sundowners syndrome as part of dementia. They also have activity rooms and quiet rooms for those who prefer not to be around other people. The outdoor area is very nice for the residents and it's a very safe community. Juan was terrific. He followed up with me several times and he knew his business. He introduced me to many of the staff members who take care of the residents so it was a very positive experience. I did not try the meal they were serving that day, but it looked very good. It consisted of fish, fresh vegetables, a salad, and dessert, and it all looked homemade."

"There are are no words to express what kind, loving care rhe residents at Arden Courts Richardson receive. Our mother has been there since October 2003. She is very happy there and we are so fortunate to have found Arden Courts. "

"It brings tears to my eyes as I think of the love and compassionate care that Mustang Creek provides my mom. It was a difficult decision to make when realizing that mom needed more care and we were hesitant about making a move, but after meeting the staff, other residents and family members I knew that we made the right choice. Mom's home is so cute and comfortable and she loves her housemates. Whenever she needs assistance, one of the staff members is always there to help her feel safe. I can call the executive director on the weekends and after business hours and she is always available to answer my questions. I can call up to the house at any time and I can always get an update on mom from one of the caregivers. Mom can have snacks whenever she wants them, she can sit outside on the front porch or she can socialize by the fireplace in the living room. The rooms are on the small side, but the care that the caregivers give mom is better than she has ever had before and the food is great! We love Mustang Creek and know that you will too. "

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"Gracious Care Home - Allen was nice. The staff who assisted me with the tour was nice. It was like living at home because it was an actual house. It's just a single home in a neighborhood. It's not a normal facility like the other places. It was very small, so there would be lots of one-on-one attention. I think they said they only take 3 residents at a time. They only had one lady there at the time. They did home-cooked meals but they didn't have a meal plan or anything like that."