Alzheimer's Care and Research Center Foundation
Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight warm and welcoming staff. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.
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What this means for your family
This facility is highly regarded for its compassionate staff and its ability to ease the transition for seniors entering dementia care. However, families should investigate the specific training protocols for staff and carefully review the pricing structure to ensure the level of service meets your expectations.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
20 reviews on Google“Families looking for dementia care will find a welcoming environment with staff members who are frequently described as warm, caring, and attentive. While some reviewers have raised concerns regarding the cost-to-service ratio and staff training levels, many long-term residents' families highly recommend the facility for its hospitality and smooth transition processes.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Warm and welcoming staff
- Excellent hospitality
- Smooth transition for new residents
- High-quality food
Concerns
- Staff training and hospice service quality
- High cost relative to service provided
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 22 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1We've heard wonderful things about the hospitality and how welcoming the staff is; how do you help new residents settle in during those first few weeks?
- 2The food here is highly regarded, so could you tell us more about the daily meal menus and how much input residents have in them?
- 3What kind of specialized daily activities or cognitive engagement programs do you offer specifically for the memory care residents?
- 4Could you walk us through your protocols for managing medical emergencies or providing specialized care during end-of-life transitions?
- 5Since we are looking for long-term stability, what specific ongoing training programs do you provide to your caregiving team?
- 6With the focus on research and care, how does the facility's foundation approach the balance between clinical excellence and personalized resident comfort?
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Key Review Excerpts
“All of the staff were warm and welcoming. They are very well organized and do everthing possible to make the transition a positive experience. If you have a loved one who is in need of dementia care this is where you want them to be.”
“My mother in law has lived in Freedom House for appx 8 years. I cannot say enough nice about the staff and their care for residents.”
“The staff there are excellent and the atmosphere is just amazing!”
State Inspection History
State Inspections
Source: Texas Health & Human Services Commission
Key Findings
The most recent comprehensive inspection on February 16, 2023, showed no new violations. However, a previous inspection from February 2020 identified several Life Safety Code deficiencies related to fire drills, sprinkler maintenance, and building repairs, all of which were documented as corrected by mid-2020.
Feb 7, 2020Routine
Life Safety Code (7 violations)
The facility failed to ensure an emergency generator was in compliance with licensing standards for assisted living facilities.
The facility failed to ensure the building and structure complied with other applicable chapters of the Life Safety Code, NFPA 101.
The facility failed to ensure fire drills were conducted and documented to be in compliance with licensing standards for assisted living facilities.
The facility failed to ensure the building was kept in good repair.
The facility failed to ensure the required sprinkler system was inspected, tested, and maintained in compliance with NFPA 25.
The facility failed to ensure the common wall between the facility and another occupancy had a fire rating of at least two hours.
The facility failed to comply with Chapter 19 of NFPA 101.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Alzheimer's Care and Research Center Foundation
nonprofit
KURT S RIEDEL
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