Desert Sands Assisted Living LLC
Reviewer concerns include management reportedly forces residents to take unnecessary medications and threatens eviction for non-compliance — investigate before committing.
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What this means for your family
Reviewer feedback for Desert Sands Assisted Living LLC suggests areas to investigate further. Common concerns include: management reportedly forces residents to take unnecessary medications and threatens eviction for non-compliance, staff allegedly violate resident privacy, including barging in during shower time. We recommend visiting in person, talking to current residents and their families, and asking specific questions about the concerns identified in reviews.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
6 reviews on Google“Desert Sands appears to have serious operational and staffing issues that would concern most families. Multiple residents report unprofessional management, forced medication practices, privacy violations, and unsafe living conditions including theft between residents. While 2 five-star ratings exist, the detailed negative experiences from actual residents paint a troubling picture.”
Quality Themes
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- Management reportedly forces residents to take unnecessary medications and threatens eviction for non-compliance
- Staff allegedly violate resident privacy, including barging in during shower time
- Unsafe living conditions with residents stealing from each other, with management refusing to address theft issues
- Overcrowded apartments housing 3 people in units designed for 2, with some residents sleeping in living rooms without privacy or security
- Management described as unprofessional, unresponsive to family calls, and primarily money-focused
- Poor quality food reported by residents
- Disability checks allegedly going entirely to facility costs with little value provided
Rating Trends
Distribution · 7 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1How do you ensure that each resident's living space remains private and that staff always knock before entering a room?
- 2What is your process for managing medications to ensure that every prescription is necessary and tailored to the individual's needs?
- 3How do you handle resident belongings and what steps are taken to ensure a secure environment where theft is prevented?
- 4Could you tell me more about the dining experience, specifically how the menus are planned and how you ensure high-quality meals are served?
- 5In the event of a medical emergency after hours, what is the immediate protocol for getting care to a resident?
- 6How do you ensure that apartment layouts and occupancy levels always respect the privacy and comfort of each resident?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The 3 years I stayed here I was constantly taking multiple medications I did not need and threatened to get kicked out if I did not take such pills.”
“There was also a moment where staff totally invaded my privacy and barged in when I was getting in the shower. As a previously sexual assault victim it was triggering.”
“I now have to look for a new apartment to live at since management refuses to do anything about the roomate robber that I am currently forced to live with”
State Inspection History
State Inspections
Source: Texas Health & Human Services Commission
Key Findings
The most recent inspection in July 2024 identified issues regarding staff training, fire extinguisher maintenance, and required documentation for electronic monitoring. Previous inspections from 2019 noted concerns regarding building repairs and fire extinguisher compliance. All cited violations have since been marked as corrected.
Jul 10, 2024Routine
Health Code (4 violations)
The facility failed to have documented evidence that direct care staff had completed all required continuing education.
The facility's plan failed to document the contact information for the EMC for the area.
The facility failed to train staff in the use of fire extinguishers, failed to inspect and maintain fire extinguishers, and failed to keep records of inspection and maintenance of fire and extinguishers.
The facility failed to maintain in each resident's active clinical record a signed copy of the required form concerning Authorized Electronic Monitoring.
Jun 25, 2019Routine
Life Safety Code (2 violations)
The facility failed to ensure the building was kept in good repair.
The facility failed to provide and/or maintain portable fire extinguishers in compliance with licensing standards for assisted living facilities and NFPA 10.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Desert Sands Assisted Living LLC
for profit
THOMAS B OZGO
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