The Wellington at Arapaho Assisted Living Community is located in Richardson, Texas, and provides senior housing options geared toward both assisted living and independent living. The community offers a range of support levels, with the primary focus on assisted living services. Residents in assisted living have access to assistance with activities of daily living, including full help with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting, as well as medication management. Personalized care plans are developed to match each resident’s individual needs. The community also offers amenities such as nutritious dining, social activities, and clubs that help residents remain engaged and foster connections within the community.
In terms of care and medical support, The Wellington at Arapaho provides various services common to senior living settings, such as laundry and dry cleaning, ambulatory care, diabetes care, podiatry services, hospice coordination, and support with medication management. The facility also features a barber and beauty salon and fitness programs designed to promote well-being. Although the facility is listed as “senior living” and offers many related amenities and services, it does not provide on-site memory care or skilled nursing services. Additionally, the community operates as a non-secured facility and does not offer a memory care program for residents living with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. According to available information, incontinence care is available, and the supportive environment aims to maintain residents’ dignity and comfort.
Transportation services are provided by the community, with complimentary transportation available for residents. This service is designed to help residents attend both medical appointments and non-medical outings such as shopping trips, social engagements, or group activities organized by the community.
Review summaries present a divided experience for residents and families at The Wellington at Arapaho. The independent living side of the community is frequently noted for attentive staff, clean facilities, a robust social environment, and management’s efforts to provide personalized support, including for special dietary needs. Transportation services and social opportunities are consistently highlighted as positive aspects. Conversely, assisted living reviews point to concerns about staff responsiveness, medication management, maintenance issues, and understaffing. Some residents and families express dissatisfaction with cleanliness and the quality of care, while others note individual staff members who provide compassionate assistance. Food quality receives various ratings. Families and prospective residents are encouraged to carefully assess which side of the facility best matches their needs, as experiences differ notably between independent and assisted living services. As of June 2024, no major new service developments or program changes have been publicly announced.
Costs at this community start at $3,018 and range up to $3,175. The average price in the community is $3,096, which is less than the average price in the area of $4,707. The cost of assisted living 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.