St Joseph's Residence Inc. is a non-profit Catholic senior living community in Dallas, Texas, that's been serving since 1955 and licensed by the state, run by the Bethlemite Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, who started caring for the elderly as well as others in need within the Catholic Diocese of Dallas, for people of all backgrounds, and they've built their mission around dignity, wellness, and helping every resident stay as independent as possible, especially in the later stage of life when they can't live alone anymore, and you can see that all over their two-story building on 2.4 acres, where you'll find cozy rooms in different sizes with private and shared bathrooms, all set up to suit different needs, whether someone prefers a first-floor or second-floor option, and all the rooms open onto wide, airy halls, with easy access for those who use wheelchairs or need extra help moving around, and for daily life they've got nurse support on-site for 12 to 16 hours with a 24-hour call system for urgent needs, covering things like diabetic care, incontinence care, non-ambulatory care, medication management, and personal help for activities like bathing and dressing, and on the memory care side they take steps to reduce confusion and wandering for residents with dementia or Alzheimer's, so everyone gets help with what they need in a safe environment, with private apartments and shared spaces that feel like home.
Meals are served restaurant-style in the dining room, with either one or two prepared meals a day, designed and cooked by a licensed Food Manager, and everyone's welcome at the table, no matter their diet, which helps keep health and spirits up; plus, housekeepers take care of laundry and cleaning so residents can focus on other things. Activities fill up the schedule every week, from arts and crafts, exercise classes, and movie nights to devotional programs and visits from priests or chaplains for those who want them, and special attention goes to keeping the Catholic roots visible, though people of all faiths get respect, and if you want to relax you can step into the library, the game or fitness room, the TV lounge, the indoor atrium garden with raised beds, or sit out on the patio. For those who like to keep up appearances, there's a beauty salon and barber shop right on site, so regular grooming is easy, and for getting out and about, there's shared transportation to appointments and outings, plus common areas where family and friends can visit and celebrate special occasions in the private dining room or main street shopping area.
St Joseph's Residence Inc. works as a Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity provider, supporting up to 89 residents, and keeps its record straight, with a state community score of 9.1 from reviews and regulatory data, and they've won some recognition for best meals, friendly staff, and activities. Care goes beyond the basics, too, as they support charitable programs in areas like homelessness, veterans, immigration, LGBTQIA+ support, animal welfare, and more, offering donor resources and tax guidance, and you'll find a long tradition of charitable support and service in partnership with groups like Charity Navigator, so the place is rooted in helping both the people living there and the wider community. The grounds are spacious for outdoor activities, and if you need directions there's a map feature that makes visiting straightforward. After an addition in 2011, the facility kept growing but stayed focused on keeping the environment inviting, with compassionate nun-led staff and trained caregivers looking out for every resident in a safe and comfortable way.
