Marilyn M Campbell Center
Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight warm and friendly community atmosphere. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.
based on 40 Google reviews

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What this means for your family
This facility offers a wonderful social environment and excellent amenities that many residents enjoy for years. However, families should exercise extreme caution regarding the rehab services and closely monitor care transitions, as recent reviews highlight serious concerns regarding medical responsiveness and unexpected cost increases.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
40 reviews on Google“Buckner Villas is highly regarded by long-term residents and their families for its warm, community-oriented atmosphere, excellent amenities like the indoor pool, and a variety of engaging social activities. However, some families have reported serious concerns regarding medical oversight in rehab, staffing shortages, and sudden increases in care costs following the closure of the skilled nursing unit.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Warm and friendly community atmosphere
- Extensive social and fitness activities
- High-quality amenities including an indoor pool
- Long-tenured and caring staff members
Concerns
- Inadequate medical oversight and safety in rehab/nursing (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
- Staffing shortages and unresponsive care (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
- Increased costs and changes to care levels (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Inappropriate placement of high-acuity residents in assisted living (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 40 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
The owner provides highly personalized responses that frequently use the reviewer's name and reference specific family members or staff. For negative reviews, they maintain a professional, empathetic tone and provide a direct email address to facilitate private resolution.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1We've heard wonderful things about the warm community atmosphere here; could you tell us more about the social and fitness activities available, especially use of the indoor pool?
- 2Since we are looking for a long-term home, how do you ensure that care levels and pricing remain transparent and predictable as a resident's needs change?
- 3What specific protocols are in place to ensure consistent medical oversight and safety, particularly for residents transitioning through rehab or needing more intensive care?
- 4How does the communication flow between the long-tenured staff and the families to ensure we are always updated on our loved one's well-being?
- 5With the memory care certification, how do you tailor daily routines to support residents while maintaining a high standard of responsive, one-on-one care?
- 6How do you manage staffing levels during busy shifts to ensure that every resident receives timely attention and that no one is left waiting for assistance?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The helpful staff are well trained and long term employees, the food is consistently delicious and beautifully served and there’s lots of activities that are fun, varied, and present opportunities to learn, enjoy life and each other.”
“My mother was there for rehab and they almost killed her. On the 20th day, I walked in her room at 1:30pm - she was still in bed and completely unresponsive.”
“I have lived here almost 7 years - in searching for a retirement facility, I had a checklist, which included continuing care. Buckner Villas filled the bill.”
State Inspection History
State Inspections
Source: Texas Health & Human Services Commission
Key Findings
The Marilyn M Campbell Center has had several inspections regarding health and safety standards, including past issues with ventilation and fire safety compliance. Most notably, an administrative penalty was issued regarding the failure to ensure residents were free from abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Feb 19, 2026EnforcementPenaltyReport
Administrative Penalty — 553.267(a)(3)(E)(ii) The facility failed to ensure each resident was free from abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Feb 5, 2024Routine
Health Code (1 violations)
The facility's plan failed to include the location of a current list of the facility's resident population.
Sep 26, 2019Routine
Life Safety Code (3 violations)
The facility failed to comply with Chapter 19 of NFPA 101.
The facility failed to provide operable windows or powered exhaust that is required for all odor-producing rooms.
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.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Buckner Retirement Services, INC
nonprofit
JULIE CERVANTES
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