Bulverde Assisted Living
Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight beautiful hill country views and grounds. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.
based on 14 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
This facility offers a beautiful environment with convenient on-site medical services that can greatly ease the burden of care. However, families should be very cautious and ask specific questions regarding staff language proficiency and recent turnover rates, as these have been cited as significant safety and communication concerns.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
14 reviews on Google“Families should weigh the facility's beautiful grounds and warm community atmosphere against significant concerns regarding staff turnover and language barriers. While many reviewers praise the caring nature of the long-term staff and the convenience of on-site medical practitioners, recent reviews highlight issues with management professionalism and communication gaps.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Beautiful Hill Country views and grounds
- Convenient on-site visiting practitioners
- Warm and welcoming community atmosphere
- Caring and attentive long-term staff
Concerns
- Language barriers with staff affecting safety and communication (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- High staff turnover and loss of experienced employees (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Management professionalism and inconsistent policies (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 16 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
The owner provides personalized responses that acknowledge specific staff members and themes mentioned in positive reviews. For negative reviews, the owner maintains a professional tone, acknowledging concerns and attempting to move the conversation to a private channel.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1We absolutely love the Hill Country views here; what kind of outdoor activities or strolls on the grounds are available for residents?
- 2With the on-site practitioners available, how does the facility coordinate care between these doctors and the daily nursing staff?
- 3How do you ensure that all staff members, including new hires, are fully trained on resident-specific safety protocols and communication needs?
- 4What steps does the management team take to maintain consistent policies and ensure a stable, long-term team for the residents?
- 5How is communication handled between the staff and families to ensure we are always updated on our loved one's well-being?
- 6In the event of a medical emergency after hours, what is the specific protocol for getting immediate help to a resident?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The staff and management have been helpful and accommodating. The in-house services and on-site visiting practitioners are convenient and make caring for our mother, pleasant and relatively carefree.”
“We left due to language barriers with staff which I felt was a safety issue. It was also expensive. A great deal of turnover with staff.”
“The staff at BALI is amazing. The facility is kept very clean and the grounds are beautiful. Visiting loved ones is very easy.”
State Inspection History
State Inspections
Source: Texas Health & Human Services Commission
Key Findings
The most recent inspection on March 13, 2024, showed no new violations. However, a previous inspection in July 2019 identified several life safety concerns regarding fire drills, smoke detector testing, and equipment maintenance, all of which were documented as corrected by late 2019.
Jul 23, 2019Routine
Life Safety Code (8 violations)
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 compliance with smoking regulations in the licensing standards for assisted living facilities.
The facility failed to ensure all monthly and yearly extinguisher inspections were performed and/or documented; and/or that unserviceable extinguishers were replaced.
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 an annual inspection was conducted by the local fire marshal.
The facility failed to ensure the smoke detectors were to be tested for sensitivity as required. The facility failed to provide all required fire alarm documentation, including as-built installation drawings, operation and maintenance manuals, and a written sequence of operation, must be available for examination by DADS.
The facility failed to provide and/or maintain a commercial range hood and exhaust system in compliance with NFPA 96.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Herama Group 2 LLC
for profit
BULVERDE ASSISTED LIVING INC
NORMA EAGAN
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