Welcome to Dogwood Trails Assisted Living and Memory Care
Assisted Living, Memory Care
1625 West Spring Street Palestine, Texas 75803
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Frontier's Award-Winning SPARK Program
Montessori Inspired
SPARK places ultimate focus on supporting our residents' ideas, choices, and independence. We empower residents to create a community that speaks to them. Our staff foster the natural spark within each individual by encouraging new idea and helping to make these ideas reality.
Learn MoreThe SPARK Difference
- Based on science and research
- Based on rehabilitation techniques
- Keeps seniors socially engaged in a meaningful way
- Aims at increasing engagement and skills as we age
- Uses proprietary assessment tools that go beyond traditional methods
About Dogwood Trails Assisted Living and Memory Care.
Levels of Care: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Welcome Home to Dogwood Trails Assisted Living and Memory Care
Dogwood Trails is a premier Assisted Living and Memory Care community located in Palestine, Texas that serves families residing in Anderson, Smith, Freestone, Henderson, Cherokee, Limestone and Houston counties. No matter where they have lived before, we’d be honored to have your loved one call Dogwood Trails home.
Located in the Piney Woods, Palestine has a population of just over 57,000 residents. Our community is approximately equidistant from Dallas, Houston, and Shreveport. The area is well known for its natural features, particularly during the dogwood and magnolia tree blooming season. There are also over 20 historically significant buildings in and around the city, recognized by the National Register of Historic Places. There are many parks, museums and walking paths for everyone to enjoy.
Dogwood Trails provides the best Assisted Living and Memory Care services in the region. Whether your loved one need some extra help managing their activities of daily living (ADL’s) or coping with the effects of dementia or Alzheimer’s, our highly experienced and compassionate staff treats every resident with the respect and dignity that they deserve. Our individualized services are designed to meet our residents’ physical, emotional and spiritual needs every day.
We truly understand that the decision making process of choosing the right Assisted Living or Memory Care community can be complex and stressful. Our team is here to help along every step of the way.
Dogwood Trails has an amazing leadership team that includes an executive director, Caycie, who is also an RN with over 20 years of geriatric experience. Diane, our health services director, is an RN with over 35 years in the nursing field. Sharyn, our lifestyle director has previous experience managing the YMCA and is a certified activities coordinator. Linda, our dietary director has over 20 years of culinary experience and is also a certified food safety manager by the state of Texas.
Prior to admission, each resident is assessed by a nurse who will create an appropriate plan of care designed to meet all of their needs. In conjunction with the resident’s family and physician, our care plan is developed to ensure safety and well-being. If medication management is needed, our health service director and resident care coordinator works with the resident’s physician to ensure proper prescription management. Our staff works closely with the medical team to help monitor and adjust medication as needed.
Assisted Living and Memory Care Community in Palestine, TX
Dogwood Trails sits back on the edge of town among 5 acres of beautiful, towering pecan and oak trees. Our country setting creates an environment where our residents feel relaxed, comfortable and at home. We are well known for our smiles and warm atmosphere.
Our beautiful property was constructed in 2005, with the Memory Care section being added a few years later. Recent remodeling efforts offers our residents an up to date and beautiful atmosphere.
Dogwood Trails offers lovely and spacious assisted living apartments that feature a kitchenette and built in linen storage. Large bathrooms and roll in showers make daily bathing activities much easier. We also offer private and companion suite memory care apartments. Companion suites offer each resident their own private room with a door to the hallway and a Jack-n-Jill shared bathroom.
The common areas at Dogwood Trails are spacious, warm and inviting. Our residents enjoy visiting with each other and participating in a wide variety of activities and social gatherings.
Our highly experienced chef creates three delicious meals a day and offers a variety of options for our community to enjoy in our restaurant style dining room. Our menu features traditional Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, and St. Patrick’s Day meals, as well as local favorites like fried fish on Fridays, delicious casseroles and homemade desserts.


Caycie Collins
Executive Director
Caycie was called to serve Dogwood Trails in January 2017. She completed her BSN and obtained her RN license in 2003. Her career has encompassed many roles with the geriatric population from ICU and the Cardiac Cath Lab to home health services for almost 20 years. She has owned her own business teaching group fitness classes to women and is a certified trainer. She stays busy outside of work traveling to ball games with her husband and four boys. She enjoys spending time outside with her family and reading in her spare time.
Contact CaycieLevels of Care
Assisted Living
Assisted living is the perfect option for older adults who need a little extra care but want to maintain a fun and social lifestyle.
After move-in, your loved one will have access to skilled caregivers who provide everything necessary for a meaningful, elevated experience.
Memory Care
Our community specializes in Memory Care for residents with Alzheimer’s Disease or Dementia-related illness.
Through our award-winning SPARK program, your loved one will receive round-the-clock care that encourages a happy, fulfilling lifestyle.
Amenities
Recognition of Residents' Birthdays
We are dedicated to celebrating our residents’ birthdays and creating a fun environment for everyone.
Spiritual Services
Our community offers regular services to residents to meet their spiritual needs.
Spa Services
Residents can unwind during a variety of relaxing spa services.
Social Outings
Residents enjoy our many stimulating outings and events, including happy hours, cooking or baking classes, musical events, movie nights, and so much more.
Clubs and Resident Councils
Our community provides residents with a variety of clubs. The resident enjoy engaging in leadership roles and getting involved in community initiatives.
5 Star Cuisine
Our Onsite Executive Chef prepares delicious meals for our residents daily. From burgers to pasta, Holiday Meals, and delicious desserts, our residents enjoy a wide variety.
Exceptional Accommodations
Our community features spacious rooms, a beautiful common area, and inviting social dining areas. Large windows offer natural light to residents. The overall feel is one that is warm, inviting and safe.
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