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Incarnate Word Retirement Community INC

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

4707 Broadway, Uptown Central · San Antonio, TX 7820945 bedsLicensed & Active
Source: TX HHSC — view official record
Google rating
4.2/5

based on 39 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility offers a beautiful environment and highly praised nursing care for many, particularly in skilled nursing. However, recent reviews have raised alarming concerns regarding cleanliness, staffing, and management integrity; families should conduct an unannounced visit to verify the current condition of the memory care and hygiene standards.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

39 reviews on Google
Families considering this facility will find a wide range of experiences, with many praising the exceptionally kind, professional, and attentive nursing staff and the clean, beautiful grounds. However, there are significant, serious allegations regarding management incompetence, cleanliness issues in certain units, and recent claims of staffing shortages and facility neglect. Prospective residents should specifically investigate the current state of the memory care and skilled nursing wings, as recent reviews are highly polarized.

Quality Themes

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Food4.0Staff7.0Clean5.0Activities9.0MedsN/AMemory4.0Comms6.0Value3.0

Strengths

  • Attentive and caring nursing staff
  • Clean and well-maintained skilled nursing units
  • Beautiful grounds and welcoming atmosphere
  • Engaging social activities and speaker series

Concerns

  • Issues with facility cleanliness and pests in certain units (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Management and billing incompetence (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Outdated facility and room accessibility (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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How They Respond to Reviews

87%response rate
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The owner relies heavily on repetitive, templated responses that vary based on the star rating. Negative reviews are met with standardized denials or claims that no record of the visitor exists, while positive reviews use pre-written scripts.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1It's wonderful to see how much the management team engages with the community through your reviews; how would you describe the current communication style between the administration and the families?
  • 2The grounds look beautiful and very welcoming; could you tell us more about the types of social activities and speaker series available to keep residents engaged?
  • 3We are looking for a high standard of care for medical needs; how does the nursing staff handle medical emergencies or changes in health status during the overnight hours?
  • 4Could you walk us through the daily dining experience and let us know if there are opportunities to customize meals to meet specific nutritional needs?
  • 5For residents requiring more specialized support, what specific programming and safety measures are in place within your memory care unit?
  • 6As we look at the different living areas, could you tell us about any recent or upcoming plans for facility updates or improvements to room accessibility?

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Key Review Excerpts

The staff treated my mother very well and she formed strong bonds with several of the aides who helped care for her. The social worker, Connie, was a great resource and we communicated often.

Rehab patient's family · 2025★★★★

Mother loves everything about The Village - including the ability to surface issues and the feeling of being heard. Very little goes undone for her and we are confident in knowing she has a community where she is safe, welcomed, and celebrated.

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

The warm, professional traditional homelike environment has been an excellent fit for her care. A huge bonus is the Catholic prayerful Christ centered foundation and support.

Memory care family member · 2021★★★★★
Source: 39 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: Texas Health & Human Services Commission

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2deficiencies

Key Findings

Incarnate Word Retirement Community Inc has a history of regulatory issues, including a recent 2024 administrative penalty regarding resident safety and protection from abuse or neglect. Previous inspections have also identified concerns related to fire safety and the storage of hazardous materials.

Jul 24, 2024Enforcement
PenaltyReport

Administrative Penalty — 553.267(a)(3)(E)(ii) The facility failed to ensure each resident was free from abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

Oct 7, 2022Routine
CleanReport

No deficiencies found during this inspection.

Mar 7, 2019Routine

Life Safety Code (2 violations)

Life Safety CodeCorrected Mar 8, 2019

The facility failed to ensure hazardous areas were constructed in compliance with licensing standards for assisted living facilities, and/or that volatile materials were not stored in the facility.

Life Safety CodeCorrected Mar 8, 2019

The facility failed to ensure it met NFPA 101 flame spread rate requirements.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Incarnate Word Retirement Community, INC

Organization Type

nonprofit

Administrator

DEVONA COUNCIL

Source: State licensing data

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