Deer Creek Senior Living in Desoto, TX

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Deer Creek Senior Living in Desoto, TX

Deer Creek Senior Living is an assisted living community in Desoto, TX.

Information last verified:

747 Pleasant Run Road, Desoto, TX 75115

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.9 from 50 reviews
5 stars
24
4 stars
14
3 stars
2
2 stars
4
1 stars
6

Deer Creek Senior Living Costs & Pricing

Deer Creek Senior Living offers competitive pricing for senior living accommodations compared to both Dallas County and the broader Texas region. For a studio apartment, residents can expect to pay $2,850 per month, significantly lower than the county average of $3,625 and the state average of $3,758. Similarly, the cost for a one-bedroom apartment at Deer Creek is set at $3,350, which also undercuts both Dallas County's rate of $3,760 and Texas's average of $3,761. This favorable pricing structure positions Deer Creek as an attractive option for seniors seeking affordable yet quality living arrangements in the area.

Floor plansDeer Creek Senior LivingDallas CountyTexas
Studio$2,850$3,625$3,758
1 Bedroom$3,350$3,760$3,761

Overall Review of Deer Creek Senior Living

common 14 reviews mention this

Staff responsiveness and care vary

Many residents say staff is caring and welcoming, but responsiveness issues show up in multiple reviews.

Several reviewers describe staff as friendly, caring, and attentive, including during visits and after move-in when families were looking for help with daily needs. Some families also mention quicker responses to questions and feeling that staff gives residents more attention in a smaller setup. At the same time, other residents’ families report problems getting help when needed, describing unresponsiveness when pull cords were used and medication check-ins falling behind. Overall, the care experience appears inconsistent across different times and situations.

caveat 11 reviews mention this

Food quality and delivery concerns

Dining is a mixed experience, with multiple reviews criticizing food quality and consistency.

A number of reviewers mention positive dining impressions, such as a diverse dining menu, a clean dining area, and meals that seem appealing or decent. Several other reviews, however, describe food that did not meet expectations for taste, nutrition, or consistency, including concerns about meals being inadequate or not matching residents’ needs. Families also report missed medication-related routines connected to dining timing, and at least one review describes an event food issue that led to uneaten purchases. Even among the more positive comments, dining can be inconsistent from person to person or meal to meal.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Medication timing and call help issues

Two reviews describe failures with medication updates and responding to in-room help requests.

One family reports that when their loved one returned from hospitalization, new medications were not being administered for nearly a week after they were brought in. Another review describes unresponsiveness when pull cords were used to request help, alongside medication management concerns. These experiences point to gaps in follow-through when it comes to medication handling and immediate assistance requests.

differentiator 2 reviews mention this

Pricing is below county and state

Unit pricing is positioned below county and state levels, though some families still report affordability stress.

Pricing for studios and one-bedrooms is shown as below both county and state levels. Even with that, at least one reviewer says the facility was not affordable for their situation, and another describes a fee connected to dining room attendance for residents who do not eat there. That combination suggests pricing may be competitive overall, but specific fee details and individual budgets can still make cost challenging.

common 8 reviews mention this

Clean, updated environment matters

Many reviews highlight cleanliness and a generally well-kept environment.

Multiple reviewers describe the community as clean, inviting, and pleasant during tours and after residents moved in. Families also mention clean dining areas and clean spaces where residents look comfortable and engaged. There are also calls for updates in some reviews, such as comments about the need for carpet and general facility improvements, which suggests cleanliness may be stronger than maintenance in day-to-day upkeep.

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Features

Housing

  • 37 resident community capacity 37 resident community capacity
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor patio Outdoor patio
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Pet friendly Pet friendly
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Spa Spa
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Dallas Love (17 miles away) Dallas Love (17 miles away)
  • Dallas-Fort Worth International (22 miles away) Dallas-Fort Worth International (22 miles away)
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Art classes Art classes
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Happy hour Happy hour
  • Karaoke Karaoke
  • Live dance or theater performances Live dance or theater performances
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Visiting chaplain or priest Visiting chaplain or priest
  • Wine tasting Wine tasting

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Desoto, Texas, offers a variety of amenities and services that cater to the needs of seniors. With several physicians and pharmacies located within a few miles, accessing medical care and prescriptions is convenient. The presence of hospitals like Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital provides peace of mind in case of emergency medical situations. In addition, there are plenty of dining options ranging from fast food chains like McDonald's to sit-down restaurants like Cracker Barrel for enjoyable meals. For leisurely activities, parks such as Cedar Hill State Park offer outdoor recreation opportunities. And for spiritual needs, places of worship like Greater Mount Hebron Baptist Church are easily accessible. Overall, this area provides a mix of essential services and recreational facilities suitable for seniors looking to live comfortably in Desoto.

Physicians

  • POA Happy Teeth Today (1 miles)
  • MomPremier Eye Institute (1.4 miles)
  • Total Eye Care (2.4 miles)
  • Southwest Urology Associates (2.8 miles)
  • Methodist Charlton Medical Center - Azhar A Kazi MD (2.8 miles)
  • My Eyelab (2.9 miles)
  • Raymond S Khouw (2.9 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
  • Albertsons Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.1 miles)
  • Ike Okolocha Square Pharmacy (3.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.1 miles)

Restaurants

  • Pollo Regio - 200 (1.1 miles)
  • Domino's Pizza (1.4 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.9 miles)
  • Cracker Barrel (3 miles)
  • Taco Cabana (3.1 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (3.1 miles)
  • Chili's Grill & Bar (3.1 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (2.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.9 miles)
  • Panera Bread (3.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.9 miles)
  • Tops Cafe (7.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (9 miles)

Hospitals

  • Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital (2.9 miles)
  • Medical Center At Lancaster (3.6 miles)
  • ER at Grand Prairie (10.4 miles)

Parks

  • Cedar Hill State Park (6.3 miles)
  • Kiest Park (7.6 miles)
  • Valley Ridge Park (8.5 miles)
  • Kidd Springs Park (10.5 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Greater Mount Hebron Baptist Church (7.7 miles)
  • Matthew Road Baptist Church (9.7 miles)
  • Rccg House On The Rock (9.8 miles)

Transportation

  • Mid-Way Regional Airport (JWY) (10.8 miles)

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