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The Dorchester South
12930 Dorman Rd, Pineville, NC 28134
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The Dorchester South Description
Picture living at the heart of a lavish community filled with modern amenities, stylish interiors, and open-concept designs that sweep you off your feet. All these are the cornerstones of life at The Dorchester & Manor. Choose from our curated floor plan selection, then schedule a tour today to visit our 55+ community in Pineville!
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Independent Living
Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
The Dorchester South community is highly praised for its food options, activities, safety measures, and friendly atmosphere. Residents enjoy weekly outings, parties, and get-togethers. The community is recommended for its reasonable monthly fees, abundance of activities including bus trips, and the helpfulness of both staff and residents. While some prefer cooking in their apartments, the dining room offers good food at a reasonable cost.
Residents appreciate the community's amenities, describing the staff as loving, caring, helpful, and friendly. The convenient location, great apartment sizes, and huge bathrooms are highlighted as key benefits. The community's value for money, including good-sized rooms and excellent food, is also commended.
Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, the community remains friendly and accommodating, with a welcoming atmosphere. Activities such as bingo, exercise classes, and holiday events are popular, though the lack of shuttles for medical appointments is noted as a downside.
The Dorchester offers both independent and assisted living options, with a variety of activities and an executive chef who accommodates different diets. The community is described as having beautiful rooms and luxury apartments, with amenities like libraries.
Some residents chose The Dorchester for its affordability and spacious rooms. The community is seen as a great place for seniors seeking an active lifestyle, though the apartments are older and less spacious compared to other options. The community's tax-advantaged apartments and a la carte services are highlighted as perfect for budget-conscious individuals.
Staff from various departments are praised for their helpfulness, creating a homey and friendly environment. However, some reviews mention challenges with billing accuracy and a desire for more food options on weekends and holidays. The community's independent living nature means residents needing assistance must seek external services.
Overall, The Dorchester is recommended for its vibrant community, range of activities, and the quality of care and amenities provided. While some found it not to be the right fit due to its independent living focus, many are pleased with their decision to move there, citing the welcoming residents and well-maintained facilities as key factors in their satisfaction.
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What is in the Neighborhood
- The average income is $67,666, which is high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 85
- Low Temperature: 45
- Average Temperature: 66.1
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 154 days of rain, 2 days of snow and 207 days of sun
- Precipitation: 1.6 inches a year
- The crime rate is 17.65 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 2.33 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 11.35 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 1.41 incidents per 100 people
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Supermarkets
Sam's Club
0.8 miles awayFood Lion
0.9 miles awaySuper G Mart
1.4 miles awayALDI
1.8 miles awayWalmart Neighborhood Market
2.1 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
Park & Carolina Place
0.6 miles awaySam's Club
0.8 miles awayCarolina Place Mall
0.8 miles awayPark & Kingfisher
1.0 miles awayPineville-Matthews & Polk
1.1 miles awayBanks
Bank of America
1.2 miles awayState Employees Credit Union
1.5 miles awayTruist
2.1 miles awayWells Fargo
2.1 miles awayFifth Third Bank
2.5 miles awayHospitals
Atrium Health Pineville
1.6 miles awayPineville Medical Plaza II
1.6 miles awayPineville Medical Plaza I
1.7 miles awayCarolinas ContinueCARE Hospital
1.8 miles awayPiedmont Medical Center – Fort Mill
5.0 miles awayPharmacies
Nolan's Pharmacy
1.7 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
2.1 miles awayRite Aid
2.3 miles awayWalgreens
5.3 miles awayKaitlyn's Pharmacy
5.5 miles awayDentists
Radiant Smiles Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
1.9 miles awayPark Crossing Dentistry
1.9 miles awayAten & Garofalo Dentistry
2.4 miles awayBallantyne Center for Dentistry
2.4 miles awayCapstone Dental
3.2 miles awayParks
President James K. Polk State Historic Site
0.5 miles awayPineville Lake Park
0.6 miles awayLower McAlpine Creek Greenway
0.8 miles awayMcMullen Creek Greenway
0.9 miles awayMarsh Park
1.1 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
Carolina Place Mall
1.0 miles awayBallantyne Village
2.2 miles awayCulture
NarroWay Theatre
2.9 miles awayIlluminate Studio
2.9 miles awayCamp Snoopy Theatre
3.7 miles awayHarmony Hall Outdoor Patio
3.9 miles awayCrossroads Gazebo
3.9 miles awayRestaurants
Waldhorn
0.5 miles awayDave & Buster's
0.9 miles awayHarper's
1.0 miles awayChina Max
1.0 miles awayMcAlister's Deli
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