Colonial Oaks at Arlington is a senior living community located in Arlington, Texas, that specializes in memory care for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. This stand-alone memory care facility is specifically designed to accommodate residents experiencing memory loss, with secured premises, clearly marked indoor and outdoor walking paths, and common areas developed to support familiarity and safety. The environment aims to reduce confusion and provide comfort for residents with cognitive impairment.

The care and medical support at Colonial Oaks at Arlington is focused exclusively on memory care, offering 24-hour supervision and assistance. Services include full assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. The community provides ambulatory care, incontinence care, medication management, and diabetes care, ensuring ongoing support for residents’ changing medical needs. Onsite staff communicate in English and Spanish, and podiatry services are available to support residents’ foot health. A massage therapist, yoga and chair yoga sessions, and fitness programs are scheduled to promote residents’ physical wellbeing. Cognitive and social engagement is encouraged through clubs and community activities developed specifically for those with memory issues, with enrichment programming designed to stimulate memory and foster a sense of community. Residents also have access to a barber and beauty salon on the premises.

For transportation, Colonial Oaks at Arlington offers both complimentary and paid transportation services. These options are available for medical appointments as well as for non-medical purposes such as outings or personal errands, thereby supporting residents’ access to healthcare and engagement with the outside community.

According to resident and family reviews, the staff at Colonial Oaks at Arlington are consistently described as caring and attentive, exhibiting a high level of responsiveness to both resident and family concerns through various modes of communication, including calls, texts, and photos. Staff retention is noted to be high, which contributes to consistent and familiar care for residents. The atmosphere of the community is frequently described as clean and secure, with dedicated efforts for residents’ safety and well-being, especially during emergencies. Meals are reported to be homestyle and plentiful, prepared by on-site chefs. While overall feedback is positive, some reviews do mention occasional odors in select areas, questions about financial practices, intermittent communication challenges, and an isolated concern regarding residents’ personal belongings. Feedback otherwise reflects a sense of trust and overall satisfaction with the standard of care. There have been no major renovations or developments reported for Colonial Oaks at Arlington as of mid-2024.

Costs at this community start at $3,700 and range up to $5,840. The average price in the community is $4,770, which is more than the average price in the area of $4,615. The cost of memory care in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.