The Village at Incarnate Word
Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight clean and well-maintained facilities. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.
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What this means for your family
The facility has a long history of excellent, compassionate care and a beautiful environment. However, recent reviews suggest a significant decline in management quality and cleanliness; families should prioritize an in-person visit to check for recent maintenance issues and specifically ask about current staffing levels in the memory care wing.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
40 reviews on Google“The Village at Incarnate Word is highly regarded by many families for its clean, spiritual, and welcoming environment, particularly for skilled nursing and respite care. However, recent reviews have raised serious alarms regarding management changes, potential staffing shortages, and cleanliness issues in the memory care unit. While many praise the attentive nursing staff, others have reported significant concerns regarding racial bias and administrative incompetence.”
Quality Themes
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- Clean and well-maintained facilities
- Attentive and caring nursing staff
- Spiritual and peaceful atmosphere
- Engaging resident activities and outings
Concerns
- Cleanliness and hygiene issues in memory care (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Staffing shortages or rude behavior by night shift (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Administrative and billing errors
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 72 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1We love how peaceful and spiritual the atmosphere seems here; how do you incorporate that sense of community into the daily resident activities and outings?
- 2With a smaller, intimate community of 42 residents, how do you ensure that the nursing staff is able to provide personalized attention to everyone throughout the entire 24-hour cycle?
- 3What specific protocols are in place to ensure the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene are maintained in the memory care wing?
- 4Could you tell us more about the dining experience and how the menu is planned to ensure residents are getting nutritious and enjoyable meals?
- 5How is the communication handled between the administration and families regarding billing or any changes in resident care plans?
- 6In the event of a medical emergency during the night shift, what is the immediate process for ensuring a resident receives prompt care?
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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 inside was spotless, well-kept, and welcoming. The staff was truly out of this world.”
“Mother loves everything about The Village - including the ability to surface issues and the feeling of being heard.”
State Inspection History
State Inspections
Source: Texas Health & Human Services Commission
Key Findings
The most recent comprehensive inspection for The Village at Incarnate Word took place on October 7, 2022. While one violation of state standards was noted during this inspection, there are currently no enforcement actions on record for this facility.
Oct 7, 2022RoutineCleanReport
No deficiencies found during this inspection.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Incarnate Word Retirement Community, INC
nonprofit
DIANA SMITH
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Official Website
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