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Good Living Community Care INC III

Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight compassionate and patient nursing staff. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.

5719 Dolores St, Westside · Houston, TX 7705716 bedsLicensed & Active
Source: TX HHSC — view official record
Google rating
4.8/5

based on 44 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility is highly regarded for its cleanliness and the compassionate nature of its staff, which many families find comforting. However, because of a documented report of a serious medication error, families should prioritize asking about their specific protocols for medication administration and staff training during your tour.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

44 reviews on Google
Families often praise this facility for its exceptionally kind, patient, and attentive staff who provide a sense of peace to loved ones. While many reviewers highlight the clean environment and significant health improvements in residents, there are serious allegations regarding medical negligence and staff training that should be investigated.

Quality Themes

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Food10.0Staff8.0Clean9.0ActivitiesN/AMeds1.0MemoryN/AComms9.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Compassionate and patient nursing staff
  • Clean and well-maintained environment
  • Effective resident health monitoring
  • Welcoming and friendly atmosphere

Concerns

  • Serious medical negligence and medication errors
  • Issues with cleanliness and pests in specific rooms

Rating Trends

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2345.02018(31)5.02019(2)5.02020(1)3.02023(4)5.02024(2)

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26 reviews posted between Oct 12, 2018Oct 20, 2018 · 25 were 5-star
11 reviews posted between Oct 14, 2018Oct 20, 2018 · 10 were 5-star

How They Respond to Reviews

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Questions for Your Tour

  • 1With such a small, intimate community of 16 residents, how do you ensure everyone gets personalized attention during mealtimes?
  • 2I noticed how much you value feedback from families in your responses; how do you typically involve residents' families in the care planning process?
  • 3What kind of daily activities or social outings do you organize to keep the residents engaged with one another?
  • 4Since this is an assisted living setting, what is your specific protocol if a resident has a medical emergency during the night?
  • 5How do you manage medication administration to ensure everything is handled accurately for each resident's specific needs?
  • 6What does the transition process look like for a new resident moving into the Good Living community for the first time?

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Key Review Excerpts

My father was is pretty bad shape before coming to this place and they accepted him in. The director of the place is good with managing the facility. It is always clean and staff is very patient and kind.

Long-term resident's family · 2024★★★★★

After 2 full months here at GLCC Mom has not been sick ONCE! The $8500/mo. nursing home she was in the emergency room 3 times -once because she fell out of bed and laid ON THE FLOOR ALL NIGHT LONG.

Long-term resident's family · 2018★★★★★

My 90 year old uncle has been there almost 2 years. He loves the staff. I pop in un-announced regularly and have always found it clean & the residents happy.

Long-term resident's family · 2018★★★★★
Source: 44 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: Texas Health & Human Services Commission

4total
12deficiencies

Key Findings

Good Living Community Care Inc #4 has faced several regulatory challenges, including recent 2024 citations regarding staffing levels and fire drill documentation. The facility has also been subject to administrative penalties totaling $6,800 for serious concerns related to resident safety and emergency evacuation capabilities.

Jul 17, 2024Enforcement
PenaltyReport

Administrative Penalty — The facility failed to have sufficient staff to ensure safe evacuation of the facility in the event of emergency.

Apr 15, 2024Routine

Health Code (4 violations)

Health CodeCorrected May 14, 2024

The facility failed to ensure that all full-time attendants were at least 18 years old or high school graduates; or that a qualified attendant was present at all times that residents were in the facility.

Health CodeCorrected Apr 29, 2024

The facility failed to have sufficient staff to ensure safe evacuation of the facility in the event of emergency.

Health CodeCorrected Apr 16, 2024

The facility failed to conduct required fire drills and document fire drills on the required form.

Health CodeCorrected Apr 16, 2024

The facility failed to immediately make an oral report of alleged ANE or send a written report of the investigation to HHSC when required.

Aug 30, 2023Enforcement
PenaltyReport

Administrative Penalty — The facility failed to ensure each resident was free from abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

Jun 27, 2019Routine

Life Safety Code (7 violations)

Life Safety CodeCorrected Jul 13, 2019

The facility failed to ensure resident bedroom doors were in compliance with licensing standards for assisted living facilities.

Corrected Jul 13, 2019

The facility failed to ensure the building was kept in good repair.

Life Safety CodeCorrected Jul 13, 2019

The facility failed to ensure fire drills were conducted and documented to be in compliance with licensing standards for assisted living facilities.

Life Safety CodeCorrected Jul 13, 2019

The facility failed to ensure the required sprinkler system was inspected, tested, and maintained in compliance with NFPA 25.

Life Safety CodeCorrected Jul 13, 2019

The facility failed to provide acceptable building floor plans.

Life Safety CodeCorrected Jul 13, 2019

The facility failed to ensure compliance with smoking regulations in the licensing standards for assisted living facilities.

Life Safety CodeCorrected Jul 13, 2019

The facility failed to ensure that all operable windows had insect screens.

Life Safety CodeCorrected Jul 13, 2019

The facility failed to ensure the building and structure complied with other applicable chapters of the Life Safety Code, NFPA 101.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Good Living Community Care, INC

Organization Type

for profit

Administrator

URAIWAN P TESFAYE

Source: State licensing data

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