Gardens at Celina
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise warm, attentive nursing staff. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 97 Google reviews

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What this means for your family
The Gardens at Celina is highly regarded for its active social calendar and friendly staff, making it a comfortable environment for many residents. However, because the vast majority of recent reviews are brief and lack detail, we recommend scheduling an in-person tour to observe the staff-to-resident interaction yourself and asking specifically about their current infection control and safety protocols.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
97 reviews on Google“The Gardens at Celina receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many reviewers praising the caring, professional staff and the clean, well-maintained environment. While the vast majority of reviews are highly complimentary, one critical report from 2023 raised serious concerns regarding infection control protocols during the COVID-19 pandemic. Families should be aware that the high volume of recent, brief five-star reviews suggests a potential organized effort to boost the facility's online rating.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Warm, attentive nursing staff
- Clean, well-maintained facility
- Engaging activities and outings
- Friendly and welcoming administrative team
Concerns
- Inadequate infection control protocols
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 102 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility rarely responds to reviews.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1With such a high Google rating for your activities, could you tell us more about the specific outings or social events planned for the residents each week?
- 2We've heard wonderful things about how warm and welcoming the administrative team is; how do you typically involve families in the care planning process?
- 3Since the facility is so well-maintained and clean, what specific protocols do you have in place to ensure rigorous infection control and hygiene for all residents?
- 4How does the nursing team manage medical emergencies or changes in health status during the overnight hours?
- 5With a smaller, intimate community of 25 residents, how do you ensure each person receives personalized attention from the nursing staff?
- 6What are some of the favorite daily traditions or group activities that the residents here look forward to the most?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The therapy team are friendly and helpful. Nursing staff are prompt and knowledgeable, great at answering questions and getting information to providers. The residents are always doing fun activities and going on outings.”
“Since she's moved into the Gardens at Celina, she is happier, healthier and having so much fun! The staff is truly incredible and anytime I visit, I can tell they care about my mom and all of the other residents.”
“The staff seem to really care about their residents! The facility is clean and up to date. I have seen residents thrive in this facility.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Total nursing hours are below minimum, though RN coverage is adequate. This may mean fewer aides for daily tasks like bathing and mobility.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Residents whose walking got worse
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Gardens at Celina has significant recurring deficiencies across multiple surveys, with infection control problems appearing in all four inspections from 2019-2025, including one complaint-triggered violation where a family filed a report. The facility has persistent issues with medication management, electrical safety, and infection prevention, though all violations have reported correction dates. Families should inquire about sustained improvements in these critical care areas.
Dec 24, 2025Routine3
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Nov 5, 2024Complaint1
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Nov 23, 2022Routine16
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Administration Deficiencies
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Nov 21, 2019Routine9
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Services Deficiencies
Ensure that gas fire places are out of the reach of patients and can be shut off if unit is working improperly.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Gardens at Celina
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Lionstone Care
22 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.6/5 · Rank 3 of 22 (Best)
Ownership & Management
Owners
Lionstone Hz Opco Holdings LLC
Owner · Organization
Kazarnovsky, Solomon
Owner (parent company)
Stein, Abba
Owner (parent company)
Key personnel
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