Incarnate Word Retirement Community INC
Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight attentive and caring nursing staff. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.
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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
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- 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- Outdated facility and room accessibility (mentioned by 2 reviewers)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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Distribution · 97 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
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.”
“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.”
“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.”
State Inspection History
State Inspections
Source: Texas Health & Human Services Commission
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, 2024EnforcementPenaltyReport
Administrative Penalty — 553.267(a)(3)(E)(ii) The facility failed to ensure each resident was free from abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Oct 7, 2022RoutineCleanReport
No deficiencies found during this inspection.
Mar 7, 2019Routine
Life Safety Code (2 violations)
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.
The facility failed to ensure it met NFPA 101 flame spread rate requirements.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Incarnate Word Retirement Community, INC
nonprofit
DEVONA COUNCIL
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