10 Best Independent Living Communities in Cisco, TX

I would choose Oakwood over other options in the area because of the level of care my loved one received. Her aides and the nurses were very responsive and always friendly, and they were very good about being very sweet and compassionate through the ups and downs of dementia. They were also very good at talking her into doing what she needed to do as far eating, grooming, physical therapy, etc. Oakwood was very diligent about cleanliness. The care was good, but turnover made things difficult sometimes. The director and one nurse in particular were not very engaging, and we saw them go through three different directors while we were there. But the aides were just amazing. My loved one didn't participate in a lot of activities, but when she did she enjoyed them.

Electric, cable, and 3 meals a day are all included in the rent. For activities, they have special days where they take you shopping and out to eat. Coming up soon, they're going to have a Senior Prom. They have musical nights where people play the guitar and things. They have yoga class, dominoes, bingo, nail polish, and a beauty/barber shop on-site. They have a Veterans' wall with pictures hung up. They also have special doctors - podiatrists, hearing doctors, dermatologists - who come by for those who don't get out. You wear a necklace where you can push a button if you need emergency assistance. If they can't come and help you, the fire department comes to help - and the fire department is just down the street. You can pay extra for covered parking and also to bring a pet. But the laundromat is free to use, with four washers and four dryers. The building is three stories with elevators. They lock it up at night, so you have to call to get in after hours. And they also have security from the university that patrols at night. You can have food taken to your room if you're sick or don't feel like going. But they have a big dining room, and anybody can come and eat with you for $7.00.

Before the pandemic, it was an overall very positive experience, however, because independent and assited living are in the same building, the independent living is also in complete lockdown. The staff are great. The food is pretty good with a good variety. I think mentally this has been really tough on my parents being in complete isolation. I would recommmend this community to other families if there wasn't a panademic.