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4.8 from 24 reviews
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Overall Review of Colonial Lodge Assisted Living
common20 reviews mention this
Caring, responsive staff stands out
Residents and families consistently describe staff who are kind and responsive.
Across the reviews, families describe staff who feel professional yet genuinely caring in everyday support. Multiple reviewers mention being comfortable because staff are attentive to residents, including on weekends and during day-to-day needs. Several also call out how staff help make transitions smoother, including moving into the community and handling follow-up needs after setbacks.
common5 reviews mention this
Food and dining receive strong praise
Meals and the dining experience get consistent compliments.
Residents and families describe dining room meals as a highlight, often noting the food is “very good” and that it looks like something you’d pay for in a restaurant. Reviewers also mention dining staff as part of the overall service experience, alongside housekeeping and other day-to-day help. This matches the community’s restaurant-style dining offering.
common6 reviews mention this
Clean, well-kept spaces
Many reviewers point to cleanliness and neat, comfortable rooms.
Several reviews emphasize that the facility is clean and that rooms feel comfortable for day-to-day living. Families also describe updates and a generally well-maintained environment, including attention to keeping rooms tidy. One reviewer specifically mentions spacious rooms, while another notes compact but nice rooms.
common3 reviews mention this
Daily activities help residents stay engaged
Residents are kept busy with scheduled activities and exercise.
Reviews describe an activities-focused approach, including regular scheduled events and exercise. One family mentions Bingo, Bible study, and entertainment coming in, along with a daily list of exercise and activities. Another review says staff help make sure a resident stays involved and busy, especially after a health disruption.
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Features
Housing
80 resident community capacity
1-bedroom apartments
Studio apartments
Types of Care
Assisted Living
Respite Care
Amenities
Activities on-site
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Devotional services off-site
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Indoor common areas
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Respite or short term stays offered
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Care Services
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Ambulatory care
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Diabetic care
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Dining
Diabetes diet
Meals provided
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Activities on-site
Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Devotional activities offsite
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Places of Worship
Kindgdom Hall Of Jehovah's Witnesses (0.3 miles)
Greater McIntyre Chapel (0.6 miles)
Warren Chapel United Methodist Church (1.1 miles)
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church (1.4 miles)
Mt Hebron Baptist Church (1.6 miles)
First United Methodist Church (1.8 miles)
Centro De Amistad Tristiana (1.9 miles)
Hospitals
Renaissance Hospital Terrell (0.3 miles)
Terrell State Hospital (2.2 miles)
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman (8.6 miles)
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80 resident community capacity
1-bedroom apartments
Assisted Living
Respite Care
Activities on-site
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Devotional services off-site
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Indoor common areas
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Community operated transportation
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
Ambulatory care
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Diabetic care
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Concierge services
Planned day trips
Helpful admissions staff and updated facility.
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