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Brythaven Balmorhea

Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight compassionate and caring nursing staff. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.

1056 Balmorhea Dr., Allen, TX 750136 bedsLicensed & Active
Source: TX HHSC — view official record
Google rating
4.2/5

based on 59 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility offers exceptional activity programming and a highly regarded memory care team. However, families should investigate recent reports of pest issues and verify the current stability of the management team, as turnover has been a recurring concern.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

59 reviews on Google
Families generally praise the facility for its compassionate staff and engaging activities, particularly within the memory care wing. However, recent reviews raise serious concerns regarding pest issues (rats), food quality, and high staff turnover in management.

Quality Themes

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Food4.0Staff8.0Clean6.0Activities9.0MedsN/AMemory8.0Comms5.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Compassionate and caring nursing staff
  • Engaging activities and community outings
  • Clean and modern facility appearance
  • Strong memory care programming

Concerns

  • Pest infestation (rats) in dining areas
  • High staff turnover and management instability (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Inconsistent food quality and portion sizes (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Poor communication and difficulty reaching staff via phone (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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How They Respond to Reviews

53%response rate
Good

The owner provides highly personalized responses to 5-star reviews, often mentioning specific staff members and resident details. For negative reviews, the owner uses a professional, non-defensive tone, primarily attempting to move the conversation offline by providing direct contact numbers for management.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1With such a small community of only six residents, how do you ensure everyone gets personalized attention during mealtimes?
  • 2We've heard great things about your community outings; could you tell us more about the types of activities planned for the upcoming month?
  • 3How do you maintain consistent communication with families, especially if we need to reach someone urgently after hours?
  • 4What specific protocols are in place to ensure the dining area remains clean and well-maintained for the residents?
  • 5Could you describe the level of medical oversight available during the night, and how you handle sudden changes in a resident's health?
  • 6Since you have such a strong reputation for memory care programming, how do you tailor daily routines to meet individual cognitive needs?

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Key Review Excerpts

The Memory Care nurse is capable and has build a great team. We appreciate them very much.

Memory care family member · 202★★★★★

The staff genuinely care about the residents, and they really communicate well with the family. I travel a LOT and I have never had a problem getting an answer or an update (or a picture!) of my mom.

Assisted living family member · 2024★★★★★

The biggest draws for me and my two sisters were the staff - felt like family from the moment we first visited, and second, memory care is not a dark hallway where you feel like your loved one is just put away and forgotten

Memory care family member · 2019★★★★★
Source: 59 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: Texas Health & Human Services Commission

1total
1deficiencies

Key Findings

The most recent comprehensive inspection for Brythaven Balmorhea took place in June 2021. During this period, one deficiency was noted regarding building maintenance, which was successfully corrected by June 18, 2021. No active enforcement actions are currently on record for this facility.

Jun 24, 2021Routine

Life Safety Code (1 violations)

Life Safety CodeCorrected Jun 18, 2021

The facility failed to ensure the building was kept in good repair.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Brythaven Senior Living LLC

Organization Type

for profit

Administrator

JOSEPH WILLIAMS

Source: State licensing data

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