My mom needed some extra care and rehab after a hospitalization. Sonterra Health Center was…read morerecommended by the hospital and her physicians. So, we selected it...sight unseen. Checking into the facility, I noticed it looked a bit old and had walls being repainted BUT it looked and smelled very clean. Despite this, I has my reservations about leaving my mom. It was the first time that we had been in a situation where we required extensive nursing care outside of our home. Then, I met Lela. She is a nurse manager at the facility. Immediately she sensed my apprehension. I expressed that I didn't want to leave my mom. She encouraged me and offered reassurance. She said, "Maybe the building needs TLC and we're working on it but, I guarantee you, the people here are the best at what they do and you're mom will excel." So, although I was hesitant, I left my mom, and returned the next day and the next day and the day after that.... What I witnessed was truly remarkable. Having been a patient and being a Nurse Practitioner, I can tell you that medicine isn't always kind...except at Sonterra Health Center. Every single staff member that the facility has amassed CARES for their patients. They take their lunch breaks in their patient's rooms if they notice someone feels lonely, they come in with a smile at the beep of every call bell, they gladly change out food trays if the least bit of disappointment is expressed. Every single person has gone above and beyond to support my mother as she heals. They even provided my mother with a volunteer opportunity to do some social service, which lifted her spirits. The testament to the staff was that when it came time to go home, she didn't want to leave! I will never use another facility for skilled nursing. Hands down, the best place!!!

I spent an extended period at Sonterra Rehabilitation Center, so I saw this facility from the…read moreinside. I want to be fair: the CNAs, nurses, and therapists were some of the kindest, most compassionate and hardworking people I have ever met. Many work extremely long shifts doing physically and emotionally demanding work. My criticism is not directed at them. My concern is management. I became especially concerned about an elderly resident who told me she was terrified of her roommate, who has Alzheimer's. She reported being physically attacked and waking at night with her roommate standing over her threatening her. She became so frightened of her room that she sometimes preferred sitting outside in the Texas heat. I personally approached the facility director, explained the situation, and asked him to intervene. He promised to look into it. Before I was discharged, I confronted him again and asked whether this woman's situation would actually be resolved. After leaving, I checked on her and learned that the problem still had not been meaningfully resolved. Sonterra later contacted me about my evaluation. I again explained the situation and was assured someone would investigate. I checked again afterward and was told that nobody had come to see her as promised. This particularly bothers me because this resident appears to have nobody consistently advocating for her. I cannot know why her concerns have received so little attention, and I will not accuse anyone of motives I cannot prove. What I do know is that a frightened, vulnerable resident repeatedly asked for help, I personally asked management to help her, and I still saw no meaningful resolution. During my stay, I also had concerns about the food, insects in resident areas, staffing levels, and what I personally observed as a lack of meaningful interaction between upper management and residents. My advice to families is simple: there are wonderful frontline caregivers at Sonterra, but advocate strongly for your loved one. Visit frequently, ask questions, pay attention, and don't assume management knows what is happening simply because staff have been told. I have written commendations for Sonterra employees who provided me outstanding care because good people deserve recognition. But vulnerable residents also deserve someone willing to speak when something is wrong. Every resident matters, whether they have money, family, influence, or nobody at all. They are human beings deserving dignity and safety. I tried repeatedly to address this internally before writing publicly. I hope Sonterra's management addresses this resident's situation and proves my concerns wrong. --Kenneth Holder, former resident

I recently moved in my dad and stepmother here, and the staff are so helpful and friendly!!…read more The process was so easy!! I'm now able to feel good about them living somewhat independent but having help when needed as well! Thank you to all staff who go above and beyond!!!

If you are considering placing a loved one in Landon Ridge's Pathways Memory Care and are unable to…read morebe present every day, there are some important things you should know from our personal experience. My father was a resident in Pathways from October until his passing in May. He was only 63 years old. During his time there, we encountered repeated and deeply concerning issues that other families also experienced. 1. Financial Mismanagement Despite repeated requests, we were never provided invoices during my father's stay. Charges frequently increased without explanation, and management was consistently unresponsive to emails and phone calls. We at one point were told we owe thousands of dollars without ever knowing why. Yet after their audit, it was confirmed that we did overpay by thousands of dollars--yet we still lack full transparency or assurance that all overpayments have been identified and reimbursed. We never figured out what was going on. 2. Medication Misuse and Chemical Restraint We witnessed multiple incidents of medication errors, including staff administering the wrong medications during my father's panic attacks--sometimes giving him medications meant for other residents. Even more alarming, there were repeated reports among families of chemical restraint practices, which are illegal in the state of Texas. We are one of those families. Families were often told their loved ones were "aggressive" and required additional medications or private caregivers--an added, unexpected financial and emotional burden. We were part of a family council where these issues were openly and frequently discussed by multiple parties. 3. Living Conditions The condition of my father's room was unacceptable. Food would be left on the floor, his incontinence accidents were not cleaned up in a timely manner, and the room was consistently dirty with sticky floors, gnats, and flies. This was not an isolated occurrence. We had to clean his room every day. 4. Falls and Neglect Falls often went unnoticed and undocumented. If not for the camera we installed in his room, my father could have remained on the floor for hours after some of his falls. I had to visit at night on multiple occasions to address why he was not dressed, not medicated, or lying on the floor without assistance. 5. COVID-19 Mismanagement During the height of the pandemic, Landon Ridge failed to report COVID-19 cases to the state as mandated. My father, among others, contracted COVID during this time and his health rapidly declined thereafter. Several residents, including ours, suffered serious falls linked to post-COVID complications such as vertigo, and there was no increase in supervision despite known fall risks. 6. Retaliation and Administrative Negligence There is a clear pattern of retaliation from management. Families who raise concerns often report decreased attentiveness to their loved ones' care. In our case, the head of nursing barred our hospice nurse from seeing my father on the very day he was transitioning--reportedly "due to a personal grudge." We were never consulted or informed of this decision, which left us blindsided during an already devastating time. This individual has also been known to expel families from the facility with little or no warning, particularly those who raise concerns or question care practices. Families are advised to have a backup plan if they advocate for their loved ones. Families have reported to us that they were given as little as five hours to vacate. 7. Corporate Indifference When we escalated our concerns to corporate management in Fort Worth, we were dismissed. I was told, with little professionalism, that the reported issues "never happened" and "couldn't happen." Days later, corporate staff arrived at the facility and openly criticized me to other staff members. If you are considering Landon Ridge Pathways for your loved one, please do your due diligence. Many families who experienced similar issues are unable to speak publicly but wish they could. If you would like clarification or more information, I am open to sharing our experience. Families deserve transparency, safety, and respect. We did not receive that at Landon Ridge.

I was referred to this location by Center For Health Care. I placed my son here because they said…read morethey specialized in mental health. I was a bit surprised by the look of the buildings, but the facility manager is amazing!! She really cares for all of the residents who live there. My son seems to love it there, mostly because they give him space but still make sure he is doing what he needs to. They make sure he is compliant with his meds and are always keeping me updated on him. I feel at peace knowing he is in great hands.

I would very happily encourage anyone in need of compassionate hospice care to call OpusCare. The…read morepersonnel are incredibly and eminently qualified, and are able to meet all your needs. Having both parents in need of care was such challenge, I felt overwhelmed and out of control. After I met and talked with Michelle Ballero I felt hopeful and optimistic for the first time. She is a Godsend, energetic with a beautiful spirit and an absolute total knowledge of what to do to help those who are struggling and lost. She knew what we needed and made sure we got it. Our admitting nurse Melissa has great empathy, and even put my mother at ease. Both handled my parents with genuine care, confidence and competence, and I'm SO glad they are there for all of us. Thank you Opus Care, if you had a billboard I would gladly wear it! Sharon Lofton

Michelle and staff were wonderful, Michelle from the start was attentive, caring and really…read moreunderstood the Kai. The we were all going through, every question I asked was answered promptly. The nurses were amazing. Thank you for caring and helpful, my family truly appreciate your support. I highly recommend Opus and Michelle thank you so much for your undivided attention.. you and your team are simply amazing!

I have had so many wonderful experiences with the elders I have sent Carol Ann's way. All locations…read moregive careful and attentive specialized care that is formulated to fit each dividuals needs. There are indeed happy patients and families at Carol Ann's Homes.

This is a wonderful home for someone's aging parent, this home gives 3 full meals a day plus…read moreactivities to keep residence stimulated and busy so that they aren't bored. I came in today to watch some of the Mexican food being cooked for the Residence and 'oh did it look marvelous. The home is lovely and well decorated, the backyard opens to the golf course so that's a beautiful and interesting to watch It would be a nice peaceful abundant existence.

This is such a wonderful place. My wife found this place after long hours, days, of researching…read more This place is a complete change from where she was staying before. The rooms are clean. My wife's grandmother smells nice. There are nurses constantly checking on her and they are very informative. My wife and my Mother in law asked me to sit in with them for a meeting they have every three months. I did not speak much. I just listened to the nurse and the head administrator explain how things were going with her grandmother. Medications she's taking, her progress, etc. I am relieved. My wife had been stressing about finding a good place for her grandmother. So if she's stressed, well all the husbands know, than I'm stressed. Lol. Anyway, this place is full of life. I started to take pictures, but I was not allowed to take pictures of the residents, I was told by a nurse, but they had no problem with me taking pictures of anything else. It was for the protection of the residents, which I totally understand. Good for them, protecting the identity of the residents. Everyone there seems so happy. They even have a beauty salon in the home!!! They have activities and they encourage the residents to do whatever they want. They don't force them, they let them go at there own pace. I am relieved. When I saw grandma sleeping, snoring, lol, I knew everything was going to be alright. Oh and I asked some questions about employment tenure. Almost all of the workers there have been working for the nursing home for 10 years+! That's a great sign, because you don't stay at a job that long if your not happy. Thank you for taking care of our grandmother.

Fist time in a facility and bad experience , taking care of my mother . Please family s visit your…read morefamily more often

My loved one has been with Serenity Oaks Assisted Living for almost 2 years…read more The new owner, Mari, is a Godsend! Her constant love and dedication that she puts into the facility is truly amazing. She has developed beautiful relationships with the residents, and their loved ones. Thank you Mari!

If you care at all about your friend or loved one, keep looking. Quality of care has gone way down…read morein the past several months since they got a new owner. Bad all around. Nothing left good to say. We moved.

I agree with Wendy M. "This community is for patients…read moreneeding skilled rehab or a loving forever home. The team members always work together, with their best efforts to provide a clean, healthy and loving environment for your loved ones! Go tour and you'll know what I mean when I say it truly feels like home! Kudos team at the Heights of Huebner!" They are amazing! I cried when I had to leave. Wendy hit the nail on the head. She could not have said it any better. Donna M

My mother was encouraged to come to this facility to recover after knee surgery. She was told she…read morewould get excellent care here and that there were nothing but strong reviews. We didn't have that experience at all. The rooms were small and shared. My mother's roommate said that she had been waiting for batteries for her tv remote for 4 hours and that the tv was stuck on sports and on a high volume. She was still waiting for a walker as she had already been there for a couple of days and had asked for bedrails but they would not be there for a few more days. She also mentioned she had been waiting for hours for pain meds. When my mother asked about bed rails they also said it would be three days before she would have them. Upon arrival in her room there was a pair of dirty socks on the nightstand and a nebulizer that had a used mask and medication. We pointed it out to the staff and they shrugged and left them where they were found. My mother was in pain and we asked about medication. They offered Tylenol around 7pm and we had to request an ice pack for her knee. We asked about her evening meds and they said they hadn't received anything- we were concerned because my mother is diabetic and has other health conditions that require regular medication. The staff seemed unconcerned and dismissive. We received a call from my mother at 1:30 AM that there were bugs crawling on the walls, the room was hot, and they had not provided her with pain medication or another ice pack. She felt feverish around 3:00AM and we went to the facility and they hesitated letting us in as hours of visitation are only 8am-8pm. They had the nerve to tell my dad that my mom did nothing but complain. We were shocked at the lack of compassion. We felt so sorry for the people who rely on this place for rehabilitation and also for their long term residence. We strongly ask case managers who recommend this place to actually go visit and see where they are sending patients for rehabilitative care.