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Families seeking specialized care for complex needs may find value in the expertise of the leadership, particularly regarding behavioral reshaping and special needs. However, the facility's reviews are highly inconsistent, ranging from extreme praise for the owner's community impact to very low ratings with no supporting detail.
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Key Review Excerpts
“Ms. Butler has provided excellent and dependable care. Her experience and expertise in working with those with special needs far exceeds any other facility, whether it be nursing home or memory care facility, in our experience.”
“She is kind and helps those less fortunate get on their feet. She will help anyone and does not pass judgement towards anyone.”
Source: Texas Health & Human Services Commission
Key Findings
The most recent inspection for Desire to Live on January 29, 2024, showed no new violations. However, a previous inspection from November 2020 identified several issues related to life safety and health standards, including sprinkler maintenance and building repairs, all of which were noted as corrected by late 2020.
Health Code (4 violations) | Life Safety Code (3 violations)
The facility failed to ensure the building was kept in good repair.
The facility failed to ensure resident bedroom doors were in compliance with licensing standards for assisted living facilities.
The facility failed to implement procedures that assure safe and sanitary use and storage of oxygen.
The facility failed to provide a site and/or building free of fire, health, or physical hazards.
The facility failed to ensure lighting levels were in compliance with licensing standards for assisted living facilities and the Illumination Engineering Society of North America.
The facility failed to ensure the required sprinkler system was inspected, tested, and maintained in compliance with NFPA 25.
The facility failed to provide an initial gas pressure test of the gas lines from the meter; and/or failed to ensure additional gas pressure tests were performed when gas service was interrupted; and/or that all gas heating systems were documented
Desire to Live
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WANDA F BUTLER
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