Dogwood Trails Assisted Living & Memory Care in Palestine, Texas, delivers two levels of residential care: Assisted Living and Memory Care. Both programs are structured to address the needs of residents who live with moderate dementia, and the community maintains protocols for individuals who have a history of elopement, ensuring swift staff response and a secure environment.
An RN or LPN is on site 24 hours a day, with an additional nurse on call at all times. All employees undergo background checks, the overnight team stays awake, and the property is protected by alarmed doors, a fenced rear area, and pull-cord alert systems. On-site podiatry simplifies foot-care needs, and caregivers provide total assistance with bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, and mobility. Residents who use walkers, wheelchairs, standby supervision, or require a one-person transfer receive appropriate support without leaving the community.
Apartments are straightforward and functional, with some offering individual climate controls and cable service; not every accommodation has every feature, so families should verify details when touring. Rooms are laid out for easy navigation by residents who use mobility devices, and maintenance handles needed repairs promptly.
The dining program features a set menu developed to meet daily nutritional requirements, and snacks are available throughout the day. The kitchen team can modify meals for physician-ordered diets such as diabetic, low-sodium, or texture-altered plans. For residents in Independent Living, medication-management monitoring is available, providing scheduled reminders and oversight so prescriptions are taken correctly even without higher-level care services.
Amenities include resident parking, fully wheelchair-accessible common areas, scheduled transportation, a barber and beauty shop, exercise room, movie room, wellness center, and landscaped communal gardens. On-site religious services give residents convenient opportunities for worship without leaving the property.
