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Carpenters Point

Updated 2026-09-16 · 4,370 reviewed · 1,017 listed · Scored from 31 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.6(31) 44 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Senior & 55+ LivingAffordable Housing
Carpenters Point
Location
South Dallas, Dallas
Services
Senior & 55+ Living, Affordable Housing
Reviews
31

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-09-16). Website-sourced details were fetched 2026-08-13.

Our Review

Carpenters Point serves seniors 55 and older with 1 and 2-bedroom apartments, a fitness center, and community spaces like a resident lounge and walking trail. Older reviews praised individual staff members as caring and family-like, but recent complaints describe rat infestations, slow maintenance, inadequate parking security, and management unresponsiveness to safety concerns. Vehicles have been damaged and inappropriately towed. The shift from positive to overwhelmingly negative suggests serious operational decline.

Recent shift: Sharp decline: Five-star reviews from 4-8 years ago praised caring staff and welcoming community. Reviews from the last 1-2 years are predominantly one-star, citing rat infestation, security failures, maintenance neglect, and management indifference. This suggests significant operational deterioration.

Praised for
  • caring staff members
  • friendly atmosphere when visiting
Watch-outs
  • rat infestation and pest problems
  • maintenance issues left unrepaired
  • poor security and unsafe parking
  • unresponsive management
  • towing disputes and unauthorized vehicle removal
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Think twice if: Seniors concerned about maintenance responsiveness, parking safety, pest control, or management accountability should look elsewhere.

What Reviewers Like

  • Amenities include fitness center, resident lounge, walking trail, and community gardens
  • Affordable housing option for seniors on fixed income

What to Know Before You Tour

  • Staff members named in positive reviews: Tess, Celeste, Bertha, Larry, Casey (Manager, Assistant Manager, Events Coordinator, Maintenance Engineers)
  • Complaints about rat infestation and pest problems left unaddressed
  • Parking security issues including vehicle damage, unauthorized towing, and missing cameras
  • Maintenance team described as small but capable
  • Fitness room frequently locked, limiting resident access

What Stands Out

Senior & 55+ Living
Older reviews praised caring staff and family atmosphere, but recent reviews report pest infestations, maintenance delays, and management unresponsiveness.
Affordable Housing
Described as affordable option for seniors on fixed income, but residents report being charged for government-funded services and activities that should be free.

Compare with Nearby Apartments

  • Rated 3.6 against a 4.03 average across the 72 senior & 55+ living businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 25% of the businesses in this directory.

How We Scored It

How We Score
Star rating 14
Review volume 65
Review recency 55
Review sentiment 27
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating Breakdown

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Location & Contact

Address
4645 Dolphin Rd, Dallas, TX 75223

Last verified 2026-09-16

Leasing Office Hours

Monday
08:00-17:00
Tuesday
08:00-17:00
Wednesday
08:00-17:00
Thursday
08:00-17:00
Friday
08:00-17:00
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

As listed on Google.

Amenities & Property Details

Services listed
Senior living community (55+)1 and 2-bedroom apartmentsFitness centerResident lounge with coffee barWalking trailGazeboShuffleboard courtCommunity gardens

As published by the business on its own website; not independently verified.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What amenities are available at Carpenters Point?
Their website lists a fitness center, resident lounge with coffee bar, walking trail, gazebo, shuffleboard court, community gardens, and elevators. Recent reviews note the fitness room is frequently locked.
Is parking secure?
Recent reviews describe inadequate parking security: no cameras in the lot, vehicles damaged and tires slashed, and disputes over unauthorized towing practices.

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Last updated 2026-09-16