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The El Dorado

714 West Arapaho Road, Richardson, TX 75080
8.7
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165 reviews

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Kim G - Loved one of resident/client
4.0
El Dorado is a good choice for seniors

Out of the many places I looked at when searching for a place for mother in law, This place was the friendliest w staff and residents. Reasonably priced as well. I also like that there was activities going on and there was lots of participation. I liked that every time I went in there, their were residents stirring about and interacting w each other. Many places I went to if it wasn’t meal time no one was around. That’s the biggest reason for our choice.... Read more

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About the facility The El Dorado

Spend your retirement years enjoying the peaceful and serene setting of Sodalis The El Dorado. This two-story, brick community is settled on a scenic campus, adorned with cherry blossoms and crepe myrtle. You can also choose from multiple studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartment homes.

Sodalis The El Dorado aims to provide you with the services you need to live as stress-free as possible. Three, nutritious meals are served daily, and 24-hour emergency response services are provided, too. For those who’d benefit from additional assistance, custom-tailored health and personal care options are available for a small fee. Take a stroll around the scenic courtyard with your pup, or treat yourself to some pampering in the salon and barber shop.

Great Place to Work Institute has honored Sodalis The El Dorado with certification as a Great Place to Work® for their 2022-2023 awards. Live better, age more successfully, and stay independent longer!

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Senior Living Options Offered

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Pricing for The El Dorado

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Amenities at The El Dorado

Health Care Services

Medication Management
Staffing & Ancillary Services

Meals & Dining

Gluten-free
Low / No Sodium
No Sugar
Vegan

Room Amenities

Wheelchair Accessible Showers
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
Kitchenette
Ground Floor Units
Private patio, deck, or balcony
Handicap Accessible

Facility Amenities

Dining

Café or Bistro
Private Dining Room

Transportation & parking

Complimentary Transportation
Covered Parking
Property Convenient to Public Transit
Resident Parking Available

Pets

Weight limit 21-30lbs
Dogs Allowed
Cats Allowed

Common areas

Outdoor Common Areas
Indoor Common Areas
Main Street Shops
Indoor Atrium

Recreational areas

Arts and Crafts Center
Billiards Lounge
Fitness Center
Game Room

Services

Housekeeping
Beautician
Laundry Service / Drycleaning

Languages spoken

English
Spanish
Vietnamese

Activities

Devotional Activities On-Site
Devotional Activities Offsite
Visiting Chaplain or Priest
Visiting Rabbi

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8.7

Review Score

Review Score

165 reviews

8.7

Out of 10


5 star

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4 star

35%

3 star

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2 star

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165 reviews

A Place for Mom has scored The El Dorado with 8.7 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, The El Dorado has 165 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.3 out of 5.

How we score communities
Cleanliness

4.4

Friendliness

4.4

Meals & Dining

4.3

Care Services

4.3

Activities

4.3

Staff

4.6

Value for Cost

4.3

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5.0
Allen D - Sibling of resident/client
Independent Living
December 20, 2021

{name removed} was a wonderful help to me when I came to pick up brother give her a raise.


5.0
Anonymous - Resident/client
Independent Living
December 2, 2021

{name removed} is so good at planning and executing fun things for us. She is also able to calm people who are upset or troubled and is always friendly and encouraging.


5.0
Yvonne H - Resident/client
Independent Living
November 30, 2021
My Review

My son and I visited El Dorado and came away with a comfy "homey" feeling. I knew that is where I wanted to live. It is a good place to be.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

4

Care Services

4

Activities

4

Staff

4

Value for Cost

4


4.0
Evan T - Resident/client
Independent Living
November 30, 2021
My Review

It is difficult to evaluate staff as there has been significant recent turnover.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

4

Care Services

3

Activities

3

Staff

4

Value for Cost

5


5.0
John Z - Child of resident/client
Independent Living
November 30, 2021
Outstanding

I have seen a few facilities of this type but none better. The quarters are homey, the food is very good. The staff is professional and friendly, plenty of activities with great variety.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

4

Care Services

No data collected

Activities

4

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


4.0
Anonymous - Resident/client
Independent Living
November 29, 2021

Very fun place to live. Also have community experiences staff are very nice.


4.0
Patricia E - Resident/client
Independent Living
November 23, 2021
My Review

The watch words of the El Dorado are "Welcome Home." From the beginning I have felt "at home" and welcome because of the efforts and commitments of all the staff, helpers, and especially the residents, to include everyone in the welcoming family.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

4

Care Services

4

Activities

4

Staff

4

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Anonymous - Toured community
Independent Living
November 23, 2021
Excellent

Good entertainment and lunch-pleasant staff.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

No data collected

Activities

4

Staff

5

Value for Cost

No data collected


5.0
Mark C - Resident/client
Independent Living
November 2, 2021
My Review of The El Dorado

Excellent rest. food! All 3 meals. I love the old fashion atmosphere of country living. El Dorado has the best caring staff! [Name removed] excellent general manager. Activities excellent by [name removed].


5.0
Don H - Child of resident/client
Independent Living
October 29, 2021
My Review of The El Dorado

Moved my mom into this community. She loves it. We found it very clean and the staff very friendly. We don't regret this move. Food is good and attitudes are great.


4.0
OJ D - Resident/client
Independent Living
October 26, 2021

[Name removed] is tops, the best!


4.0
Evelyn H - Resident/client
Independent Living
October 26, 2021

{Name removed} is one of the most helpful in our community and is always doing something for someone. She has a great kindness for all the people who live here at The El Dorado.


5.0
Barbara C - Toured community
Independent Living
October 7, 2021
My review of The El Dorado

Tops in everyway. I cant wait to move in! My guide [name removed] wonderful! A truly great rep.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Daphne R - Toured community
Independent Living
October 7, 2021
My review of The El Dorado

Very informative - Beautiful facility - great information

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
- Child of resident/client
Independent Living
October 7, 2021
My review of The El Dorado

This is a great community. It is extra clean. Staff are happy. Interact well with the residents. Food is delicious They do a good job of keeping the residents occupied.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


4.0
- Resident/client
Independent Living
October 7, 2021
My review of The El Dorado

Facility experience significant flood damage and has not fully recovered. Programs haven't returned to pre-pandemic schedule. Facility is understaffed and there are delays in accomplishments needed tasks.

Cleanliness

4

Friendliness

4

Meals & Dining

4

Care Services

4

Activities

4

Staff

4

Value for Cost

4


5.0
- Resident/client
Independent Living
October 7, 2021
My review of The El Dorado

Fun place to live. People are very nice.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
no n - Child of resident/client
Independent Living
October 7, 2021
My review of The El Dorado

Clean facility - nice staff & residents! Good activities & meals!

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
no n - Resident/client
Independent Living
October 7, 2021
MY review of The El Dorado

Great place to live!

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


4.0
Anon - Resident/client
Independent Living
October 7, 2021
My review of The El Dorado

I enjoy living here and appreciate our staff

Cleanliness

4

Friendliness

4

Meals & Dining

4

Care Services

4

Activities

4

Staff

4

Value for Cost

4


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The El Dorado offers Studio, 1 Bedroom and 2 Bedrooms. Learn more.

A Place for Mom has scored The El Dorado 8.7 out of 10 using our proprietary review score.

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