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Dear Friend Residentials, LLC

Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight exceptional personalized care and dignity. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.

1817 Royal Crest Dr, Garland, TX 750439 bedsLicensed & Active
Google rating
5.0/5

based on 10 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility is an excellent choice for families seeking a high-touch, nurturing environment where residents are treated as family members. The leadership under Ruth is a significant asset, though families should note that the facility appears to function more as a small, intimate group home than a large-scale medical institution.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

10 reviews on Google
Families considering Dear Friend Residentials can expect a deeply compassionate, family-oriented environment led by a highly respected owner, Ruth. Reviewers consistently praise the facility for treating residents with extreme dignity and providing a level of personalized care that feels more like a home than an institution.

Quality Themes

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Food9.0Staff10.0Clean10.0ActivitiesN/AMedsN/AMemory10.0Comms9.0Value8.0

Strengths

  • Exceptional personalized care and dignity
  • Warm, compassionate, and family-like atmosphere
  • Highly skilled and professional nursing leadership
  • Clean and well-maintained environment
  • Strong sense of community and emotional support

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How They Respond to Reviews

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Questions for Your Tour

  • 1Since you have such a small, intimate community of nine residents, how do you ensure each person's specific daily routine and personal preferences are honored?
  • 2The nursing leadership is clearly a cornerstone of your care; how often does the nursing team interact directly with residents during a typical day?
  • 3We love the idea of a family-like atmosphere here—what are some of the favorite communal activities or traditions that help the residents bond?
  • 4With such a close-knit group, how do you manage medical emergencies or sudden changes in health status during the overnight hours?
  • 5How do you involve family members in the care plan to maintain that sense of emotional support and connection mentioned by others?
  • 6Could you tell us more about how the facility maintains its high standard of cleanliness and comfort in such a specialized residential setting?

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Key Review Excerpts

The dignity and respect with which all patients are treated is well worth the expense. And, Ruth's sancocho is fabuloso!

Family member of a former resident · 2025★★★★★

Ruth is outstanding in giving people personal care and giving them back their human dignity. My wife spend the last few months of her life there.

Spouse of a former resident · 2025★★★★★

From the moment you walk in, you can feel the warmth and genuine compassion of the entire team. Every staff member goes above and beyond to ensure residents are treated with dignity, respect, and kindness.

Memory care family member · 2026★★★★★
Source: 10 Google reviews

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Dear Friend Residentials, LLC

Organization Type

for profit

Administrator

RUTH ROMERO

Source: State licensing data

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