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The El Dorado
714 W Arapaho Rd, Richardson, TX, 75080
The El Dorado
714 W Arapaho Rd, Richardson, TX, 75080
Welcome to the El Dorado, a highly-rated independent living community offering affordable independent housing in beautiful Richardson, Texas.
Located just minutes away from Dallas and Fort Worth, the community is surrounded by important resources and fun things to do. On-site, residents enjoy the following services and amenities during their stay:
- Restaurant-style communal dining room
- WiFI in the Common Area
- Daily activities and events
- TV Lounge
- On-site Laundry Facilities
- Community Fireplace
- Private Dining Room
- On-site Computer Room with Internet Access
- Pool tables
- On-site Beautician Services in the Barber/Beauty Salon
- Community Grounds and Gardens
- Fitness Equipment and Exercise Programs
- Game Room
- Parking On-site
- On-site Activity Room
- Patio Area
- Walking Paths
- Resident Kitchen
- Library
- Chapel and Devotional Services
- Lounge Area
- Restaurant-style Dining Room
Dining is a major attraction for many families considering the El Dorado, putting chef-prepared meals right at residents’ fingertips for breakfast, lunch, and dinner each day. From classic favorites to exciting new recipes, popular menu items in the past have included:
- Beef Kabobs
- Skillet Barbecue Chicken
- Homemade Gnocchi
- Pretzel Salad
- Bacon Wrapped BBQ Shrimp with Tomato Cucumber Salad
- Crab Salad
- Mexican Meatloaf
- Watermelon, feta and arugula salad with balsamic glaze
- Molten chocolate cake
- Sausage and Mussels with Garlic Lemon Sauce
- Thanksgiving corn pudding
- Creamy Coleslaw
The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex has a lot to offer, from the many golf courses that surround the El Dorado to exceptional healthcare services at the Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital. The Collin Creek Mall is a fun place to go shopping, while the city’s many unique attractions are fun destinations for an afternoon on the town.
Popular points of interest in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex include:
- Top Golf Dallas
- Watching Cowboys games at the AT&T Stadium
- The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
The community offers complimentary transportation services to take the stress out of getting around town for residents at the El Dorado. If a resident has their own vehicle, they may park on campus.
During their stay at the El Dorado, residents enjoy a wide variety of life enrichment programming opportunities in the atrium, game room, and common areas. In the past, popular life enrichment opportunities have included:
- Group outings to malls, concerts, points of interest, and more
- Sit-down aerobics
- Trivia
- Mindful Movement
- Raffles
- Karaoke and sing-a-longs
- Billiards
- Holiday celebrations
- Resident parties
- Resident Appreciation DInners
- Knitting and crocheting classes
- Bible Study
- Fitness classes and activities
- Current events conversations
- Ice cream social events
- Chair Exercise
The El Dorado offers many housing options for incoming residents to choose from, making their independent living programs affordable for many families and the Dallas-Fort Worth vicinity. Depending on availability, the community’s floor plans include:
- Studio (Starting at 325 sq ft)
- One-bedroom (Starting at 538 sq ft)
- Two-bedroom (Starting at 901 sq ft)
Each apartment features many state-of-the-art amenities that maximize comfort and convenience for residents, including quality of life enhancements and security features like:
- Wheelchair-accessible units available
- In-unit kitchen spaces
- Attached patios/balconies (in select units)
- Telephone hookups
- Heating and air conditioning
- All-inclusive utilities
- Cable TV hookups
- Soft carpet and window treatments
- Emergency response tools and services
Residents love to call the El Dorado home for many reasons, from their spacious apartments to their well-maintained common areas.
According to online reviews, families said they loved their experience with the El Dorado because:
- The community treats each individual like family, going above and beyond to make sure their voices are heard
- Residents love the meal options, putting delicious options within reach without any effort on their part
- The community’s housekeeping services give residents more time to relax
- The transportation services can be a game-changer for residents who no longer drive, helping them see doctors and go shopping
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Where is The El Dorado located?
The El Dorado is located at:
714 W Arapaho Rd
Richardson, TX 75080
Q: What care services and amenities does The El Dorado provide?
At the El Dorado, residents have access to various services and amenities with their all-inclusive monthly rent, including:
- Restaurant-style dining, served on-site
- On-site activities and social events
- Complimentary transportation
- Weekly housekeeping
- Inclusive utilities
- Free laundry facilities
- Free parking for residents and guests
- 24/7 emergency response services
To get more information about the services and amenities the El Dorado provides, please use the link above to make an inquiry.
Q: What levels of care does The El Dorado provide?
The El Dorado is a dedicated independent living community. Unlike some communities that provide assisted living programs and skilled nursing care alongside independent living, residents at the El Dorado must arrange these types of services with a third-party care provider if needed.
For more information, please use the link above to make an inquiry about the types of care the El Dorado provides.
Q: How much does The El Dorado cost?
The monthly rates at the El Dorado vary, depending on a unit’s size and amenities. The community sets rates based on square footage and layout so their pricing is fair for everyone, creating options that are suitable for many budgets.
To get a personalized quote for the El Dorado, please use the get pricing link above.
Q: Is The El Dorado pet-friendly?
Residents may live with a cat or dog during their stay at the El Dorado. To learn more about the community’s pet policy, please use the link above to make an inquiry.
Q: Do the residents seem active and engaged at The El Dorado?
The El Dorado encourages residents to live an active and engaged lifestyle by providing exciting Life Enrichment programming on campus each day. By giving residents daily opportunities to engage with one another and have fun without going far from home, they help individuals live the vibrant, exciting lives they’ve always imagined.
To get more information about the Life Enrichment programming at the El Dorado, please use the link above to make an inquiry.
There are 51 hospitals within 25 miles of The El Dorado. The two closest hospitals are Medical City Dallas which is 3.9 miles away and Medical Center Of Plano which is 4.1 miles away.
Some of the key amenities available at The El Dorado are:
- Pet Friendly
- Pool
- Fitness Programs
- Outdoor Areas
- Social Outings
Services and Amenities
Services
- Activity Center
- Housekeeping
- Parking
- Complimentary Transportation
- Transportation at Cost
- Spanish
Activities & Fitness
- All-Day Dining
- Allowed Outdoors
- Visiting Chaplain or Priest
- Karaoke
- Happy Hour
- Live Musical Performances
Dining & Nutrition
- Library & Computer Lounge
- Meals Provided
- Guest Meals
- Professional Chef
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
Accommodations
- Beauty & Barber
- Wheelchair Accessible Showers
- Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
- Kitchenette
- deck
- or balcony
Care
- Memory care
- Medication management
- Hospice available on-site
- Doctor
- Nurse
- Podiatrist
Neighborhood
- Piano or Organ
Toured El Dorado with [name removed] and the property was nice and clean. The food at lunch was very enjoyable. Residents seemed very happy here. Centrally located and short drive to plenty of restaurants. I will be moving my mother in.
Clean, friendly, nice place!
[name removed] was so helpful to me. She truly cares about the people she serves and it shines through so brightly. Everyone else was wonderful as well, but [name removed] made me feel so at home and comfortable with my decision to find a home for my loved one.
seriously, I was going go ask the receptionist about a book and I was told to shut up and dont talk to employees. Gosh, I signed up for auto pay and dang a week later they, the retirement home took another 2000 dollars out of my account. They said, opps, we made a mistake. NEVER gave my money back...
seriously, I was going go ask the receptionist about a book and I was told to shut up and dont talk to employees. Gosh, I signed up for auto pay and dang a week later they, the retirement home took another 2000 dollars out of my account. They said, opps, we made a mistake. NEVER gave my money back. Gosh, imagine that
Read moreDuring our time there, the parent company was taken over by another company. We decided not to stay, partly due to the transition. We hope things have smoothed over now. A lot of long time residents seemed happy with it.
While we cater to the immediate neighbors surrounding the Community: [removed] The El Dorado has a high reputation of Safety, Security, Comfortability, Easy-going Seniors and folks who have moved from all over the country.