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Smith House

Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight quiet and peaceful environment. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.

119 Smith Ln, Sunset Acres · San Marcos, TX 786668 bedsLicensed & Active
Source: TX HHSC — view official record
Google rating
4.0/5

based on 22 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility offers a quiet environment with useful amenities like included cable and internet. However, families should be aware of reports regarding declining maintenance standards and a reduction in resident social activities; you should specifically ask about their current monthly activity calendar during your tour.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

22 reviews on Google
Families should note that while some residents still find the facility pleasant and quiet, there is a noticeable trend of declining quality in programming and maintenance. Recent reviewers have specifically pointed out a reduction in resident activities and a lack of consistent facility upkeep compared to previous years.

Quality Themes

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Food3.0Staff5.0CleanN/AActivities3.0MedsN/AMemoryN/ACommsN/AValueN/A

Strengths

  • Quiet and peaceful environment
  • Included internet and cable services
  • Historically strong activity programming

Concerns

  • Decline in resident activities and outings (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Poor facility maintenance and management oversight

Rating Trends

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How They Respond to Reviews

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Questions for Your Tour

  • 1Since Smith House is known for being such a quiet and peaceful environment, how do you balance that tranquility with keeping the residents engaged and social?
  • 2We would love to hear more about the current activity calendar and what kind of outings or special events are planned for the residents this month.
  • 3Could you tell us a bit about the dining experience, specifically regarding how much input residents have in their daily meal selections?
  • 4With such a small, intimate community of eight residents, how do you ensure that maintenance and facility upkeep are handled promptly?
  • 5In the event of a medical emergency during the night, what is the specific protocol for getting care to a resident immediately?
  • 6How do you use the included internet and cable services to help residents stay connected with their families and the outside world?

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Key Review Excerpts

Used to be a nice place. But unfortunately lack of a good and steady maintenance crew along with an unfortunate management's lack of ability to continue to keep up this facility up and running smoothly has gone to the wayside.

Former resident or family member · 2024☆☆☆☆

My grandma lives here. She likes it. I wish they would keep it up better. They used to offer weekly bingo for the residents but it now 2 times a month.

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

Internet and cable included

Resident or visitor · 2019★★★★
Source: 22 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: Texas Health & Human Services Commission

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5deficiencies

Key Findings

Smith House had a recent inspection on January 7, 2022, which resulted in no new violations. Previous inspections in December 2019 identified several Life Safety Code issues regarding fire safety, smoking regulations, and building maintenance, all of which were documented as corrected by early 2020.

Jan 7, 2022Routine
CleanReport

No deficiencies found during this inspection.

Dec 6, 2019Routine

Life Safety Code (5 violations)

Life Safety CodeCorrected Jan 6, 2020

The facility failed to comply with Chapter 33, Existing Residential Board and Care Occupancies.

Life Safety CodeCorrected Jan 15, 2020

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

Life Safety CodeCorrected Jan 30, 2020

The facility failed to ensure the fire alarm and smoke detection system was in compliance with licensing standards for assisted living facilities.

Life Safety CodeCorrected Jan 20, 2020

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

Life Safety CodeCorrected Jan 30, 2020

The facility failed to ensure interior walls and/or ceilings were constructed with a material having at least a 20-minute fire rating, or at least 3/8 gypsum board.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Therapeutic Communities, LLC

Organization Type

for profit

Administrator

RACHEL GISSELBERG

Source: State licensing data

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