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The Cottages at Hickory Crossing

Updated 2026-08-21 · 4,767 reviewed · 435 listed · Scored from 18 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.3(18) 53 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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The Cottages at Hickory Crossing
Services
Homeless & Transitional Shelters, Housing Assistance & Rental Aid Nonprofits, Disability & Supportive Housing
Reviews
18

What Residents Report

Residents consistently describe safe, quiet cottage living with supportive management and no shared walls. The program serves chronically homeless and disabled individuals, offering individual units with utilities included, 24-hour security, and staff focused on reintegration into housing and work. Some residents note difficulty moving forward once stabilized.

Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.

Praised for
  • safe, secure environment
  • individual cottage units, not apartments
  • caring, non-judgmental staff
  • supportive reintegration services
  • included utilities and amenities
Watch-outs
  • limited pathways to exit program
  • need for progression incentives
safe-neighborhoodwell-maintained-unitsresponsive-staffhelpful-caseworkers
Best for: Chronically homeless individuals and disabled adults needing secure housing and reintegration support.
Think twice if: Residents seeking clear pathways to independent housing may want to discuss exit planning upfront.

What Works Here

  • private cottage units instead of shared apartments
  • 24-hour on-site security
  • utilities and laundry included
  • staff focused on reintegration and mainstream housing

Before You Apply: What To Expect

  • Individual cottages with high ceilings, separate bedrooms, full bathrooms
  • 24-hour security alarms on units
  • Utilities (water, heat, air conditioning, hot water) included
  • On-site laundry included
  • Program designed for chronically homeless and MHMR (mental health and mental retardation) patients
  • Staff described as kind, non-judgmental, and invested in residents

How Residents Rate Management & Maintenance

Disability & Supportive Housing
Safe, stable housing for disabled residents with caring on-site staff.
Homeless & Transitional Shelters
Provides longer-term cottages and reintegration support for chronically homeless individuals.

How This Community Compares Nearby

  • Rated 4.3 against a 4.07 average across the 40 homeless & transitional shelters businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 27% of the businesses in this directory.

How We Rate These Programs & Communities

Ranking Method
Star rating 36
Review volume 56
Review recency 39
Review sentiment 60
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Leasing & Application Office

Address
1621 S Malcolm X Blvd, Dallas, TX 75226
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Last verified 2026-08-21

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Last updated 2026-08-21