Desire to Live
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What this means for your family
This facility offers highly specialized expertise for residents with complex behavioral or special needs that other facilities may struggle to manage. However, because several low ratings lack any descriptive context, families should conduct an in-person visit to verify current care standards and staffing.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
5 reviews on Google“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.”
Quality Themes
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- Expertise in special needs care
- Positive behavioral reshaping techniques
- Strong community-focused leadership
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Distribution · 5 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1Since your team has such a strong background in special needs care, how do you tailor your approach to meet the unique individual requirements of each resident?
- 2I've heard great things about your leadership's focus on community; how do you foster a sense of family among the nine residents living here?
- 3Could you tell me more about how your positive behavioral reshaping techniques are integrated into the daily routines of the residents?
- 4What kind of daily activities or social outings do you organize to keep the residents engaged with one another?
- 5In a smaller setting like this, what is your specific protocol for handling medical emergencies or sudden changes in a resident's health during the night?
- 6How do you ensure that each resident's specific dietary or physical needs are managed personally within such an intimate community?
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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.”
State Inspection History
State Inspections
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.
Nov 17, 2020Routine
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 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
The facility failed to provide a site and/or building free of fire, health, or physical hazards.
The facility failed to ensure the required sprinkler system was inspected, tested, and maintained in compliance with NFPA 25.
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 ensure lighting levels were in compliance with licensing standards for assisted living facilities and the Illumination Engineering Society of North America.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Desire to Live
nonprofit
WANDA F BUTLER
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