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The Meridian in Galveston, TX

The Meridian is an assisted living community in Galveston, TX.

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The Meridian in Galveston, TX

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  • Interior

    A cozy corner with two armchairs, a lamp, and a side table.

  • Decor

    A cozy bedroom with a floral bedspread, chair, and desk by the window.

  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with a television, sofa, dining table, and decorative elements.

  • Building

    A pink multi-story hotel building against a clear blue sky.

  • Architecture

    The exterior of a building with a covered entrance supported by columns.

  • Windows

    A multi-story building with a symmetrical facade and several windows.

  • Kitchen

    A modern kitchen with white cabinetry and nautical-themed decor, featuring a pendant light and blue decorative elements.

  • Lighting

    A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a refrigerator, and ambient lighting.

  • Entrance

    Exterior view of a building entrance with an awning.

  • Lobby

    A hallway with a comfortable waiting area featuring chairs, a model ship, and decorative elements.

  • Exterior

    Exterior view of a hotel building with multiple floors and parked vehicles.

  • Palm Trees

    Entrance with a covered canopy supported by columns and a nearby palm tree.

  • Brick Wall

    Entrance with a bicycle parked near glass doors and visible signage.

  • Urban

    A parking lot in front of a large multi-story building on a clear day.

2228 Seavall Boulevard, Galveston, TX 77550

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.7 from 95 reviews
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Overall Review of The Meridian

caveat 16 reviews mention this

Food quality is inconsistent

Food quality comes up both as excellent and as repeatedly served cold.

Several residents and families praise the food as delicious, excellent, or freshly cooked. Others describe meals being served cold, terrible, or not appealing, including accounts that families had to bring food in daily. A few reviewers also mention that dining feels uncoordinated or that cooking operations didn’t meet expectations. Overall, dining is one of the most divided topics in the feedback.

caveat 17 reviews mention this

Staff responsiveness varies widely

Residents and families report both attentive staff support and frustrating delays in getting help.

Positive reviews describe friendly, caring, and responsive staff who address questions and help residents feel comfortable. At the same time, multiple reviewers report poor phone communication—such as not answering calls—and difficulties getting nurses or staff to respond promptly. Some negative comments also describe rudeness toward residents or family members, along with missed or delayed medication support. Taken together, the staffing experience depends heavily on shift and situation, according to residents and families.

caveat 14 reviews mention this

Cleanliness is a major divider

Cleanliness is described as both very good and seriously lacking.

Some residents and visitors describe spotless rooms and hallways, good smells, and a clean, orderly facility. Others report a dirty environment, including references to filth, bugs, and concerns about bathing conditions and hot water availability. A few reviewers also connect cleanliness to wider safety concerns, while others feel the facility was clean during their stay. This split makes cleanliness one of the biggest decision factors in the reviews.

common 9 reviews mention this

Rehab therapy gets mixed feedback

Therapy support is a frequent focus, with some praising progress and others questioning help levels.

Many reviews connect the rehab experience to physical progress and appreciate PT/OT/ST teams for being helpful and receptive to input. Some families also describe therapy equipment and a gym as a strength. Other reviewers, however, report not enough staff or not receiving much physical therapy, leaving residents more stuck in their rooms. Overall, therapy is discussed often, but the consistency of support is not uniform across reviews.

common 6 reviews mention this

Care supports daily needs and meds

Care coverage for daily activities and medication handling is mentioned often.

Several residents and families describe nursing and therapy staff helping with daily needs and providing supportive care. Other reviews raise concerns about medication management, including reports of missed doses or confusion about whether medication was given. A few comments also describe bathing and assistance expectations not being met in specific situations. The result is a mixed picture of how reliably care tasks are handled in practice.

common 2 reviews mention this

Close to everyday destinations

The area offers nearby dining, physician offices, and parks within about three miles.

While the reviews mostly focus on the facility itself, the surrounding area includes quick options for dining, medical visits, and recreation. For example, nearby restaurants and physician offices sit within a few tenths of a mile, and parks are listed around the one-to-three-mile range. This can make it easier for families to run errands or coordinate appointments without traveling far.

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Features

Housing

  • 14 resident community capacity 14 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Care Services

  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • Wendy's (0.1 miles)
  • Robert's Lafitte (0.2 miles)
  • Bubba Gump Shrimp Co (0.2 miles)
  • Fish Tales (0.2 miles)
  • Sonny's Place (0.6 miles)
  • ShyKatz Place (0.7 miles)
  • Henry's Mexican (0.8 miles)

Physicians

  • CareHere (0.2 miles)
  • Internal Medicine Associates of Galveston (0.3 miles)
  • Rosenberg Clinic (0.6 miles)
  • CareHere (0.8 miles)
  • Serenity Dermatology (1.1 miles)
  • VA Galveston Clinic (1.2 miles)
  • University Of Texas Medical Branch (1.2 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.6 miles)
  • Broadway Drug Store (0.7 miles)
  • Kroger Pharmacy (2.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.1 miles)

Cafes

  • MOD Coffeehouse (1 miles)
  • Red Light Coffee Roasters (1.1 miles)
  • The Sunflower Bakery & Cafe (1.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • John Sealy Hospital (1.3 miles)
  • Shriners Burns Hospital (1.4 miles)
  • Shriners Burns Hospital (1.5 miles)
  • UTMB - Rebecca Sealy Hospital (1.5 miles)
  • UTMB-Labor and Delivery (1.5 miles)
  • UTMB Regional Maternal & Child Health Program (1.5 miles)
  • Utmb Healthcare Systems (1.6 miles)

Parks

  • Fort Crockett Seawall Park (1.8 miles)
  • Galveston Island Palms (3.1 miles)

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