Terrebonne General Medical Center in Houma, LA

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Terrebonne General Medical Center in Houma, LA

Terrebonne General Medical Center is a nursing home community in Houma, LA.

Information last verified:

8166 Main Street, Houma, LA 70360

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

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Overall Review of Terrebonne General Medical Center

common 14 reviews mention this

Care quality feels hit-or-miss

Residents describe care as professional and caring when the team is attentive.

Many reviewers praise staff members they encountered as friendly, professional, and attentive across different roles like nurses, doctors, housekeeping, and dietary. Several also say the experience felt handled correctly and in a timely way once they were seen. A smaller set of reviews describe the opposite—being dismissed, not getting answers, or feeling like communication was slow or inconsistent. Overall, the reviews read like attention and outcomes vary from stay to stay.

caveat 10 reviews mention this

Long waits and slow throughput

Long emergency waits come up repeatedly in reviews.

A recurring concern is time spent waiting to be seen, with multiple reviews describing hours in the lobby or delays after arriving. Some reviewers also mention confusion about triage or prioritization, including feeling like people who arrived after them were taken back first. A few reviews contrast that with others who report being attended to immediately, but the wait-time complaints remain frequent. If you prioritize faster access, these comments are a clear caution flag.

common 4 reviews mention this

Diets and food handling vary

Food quality and diet accommodation are mixed in reviews.

Some reviewers mention the food was good or acceptable during their stay, and a few single out positive experiences with nutrition and kitchen staff. At the same time, there are complaints about the cafeteria being expensive and about meals not aligning with reported dietary needs. One reviewer says gluten allergy information wasn’t respected, which matches the community offering special-diet meal options on paper. Together, the reviews suggest diet support can work well, but residents still recommend confirming meal preparation details.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Concerns about money focus

Some reviews raise concerns that finances outweighed care.

Several negative reviews point to money and billing as a major driver of dissatisfaction, including comments about being sued for unpaid medical bills and feeling that staff were more focused on payment than health. Others mention the overall cost of the cafeteria food. While many reviewers discuss clinical care and friendliness, these reviews specifically describe financial pressure or perceived prioritization issues. If cost and billing transparency are top concerns, it’s worth reading these carefully.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Staff judgments affect comfort

Some residents describe being treated differently based on personal circumstances.

Two reviews describe feeling judged rather than supported, including one reviewer who felt they were treated as a drug addict and another who described unequal treatment based on skin color. These accounts include themes of condescension and dismissal, which can be especially concerning during serious symptoms when trust and clear communication matter most. Not all feedback is negative, but these two reviews stand out as consistent warnings about respectful treatment.

common 2 reviews mention this

Specialists and nearby medical support

The surrounding area includes quick-access physician and pharmacy options.

Multiple reviewers mention returning for additional care, switching providers, or seeking follow-up elsewhere, which suggests local access to other medical options is part of residents’ experience. The area also has nearby physician offices and pharmacies within about a quarter mile, which can support follow-up needs. While reviews don’t explicitly measure distance, the pattern of referrals and re-checks aligns with having medical services close by.

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Features

Housing

  • 16 resident community capacity 16 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • 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
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

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

Physicians

  • Fadi F Abou-Issa (0.1 miles)
  • Erin Haley Pennison (0.1 miles)
  • Premier OB-GYN Specialists (0.1 miles)
  • Christine Albrecht MD (0.2 miles)
  • HealthPro Wellness Center (0.4 miles)
  • Haydel Family Practice (0.4 miles)
  • Fmc of Houma (0.4 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Houma Central Pharmacy (0.2 miles)
  • Cardinal Health (0.2 miles)
  • Houma Family Drugs (0.2 miles)
  • Lafayette Drug Store (0.4 miles)
  • People's Drug Store (0.4 miles)
  • Total Pharmacy Services (0.6 miles)
  • Houma Urgent Care Pharmacy (1.9 miles)

Restaurants

  • 531 Liberty Cafe (0.2 miles)
  • Scarlett Scoop Ice Cream Parlor (0.3 miles)
  • Ny Bagel Cafe & Deli (0.4 miles)
  • Castalano's Deli & Catering (0.4 miles)
  • 1921 Seafood (0.8 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.4 miles)
  • Ray's Seafood (1.4 miles)

Cafes

  • Coley's Cafe (0.2 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Mount Horeb Baptist Church (0.6 miles)
  • Southern Baptist Convention (1.4 miles)
  • Roman Catholic Church of the Diocese (2.1 miles)
  • St Francis De Sales Church (3.4 miles)
  • Revival Life Church (3.5 miles)
  • Southern Baptist Convention (5.4 miles)
  • Old Fountain Missionary Baptist Church (13.7 miles)

Transportation

  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (2.3 miles)
  • Enterprise Rent-A-Car (2.6 miles)
  • Mc Forklift (3.1 miles)
  • Butler Aviation (3.4 miles)
  • Houma-Terrebonne Airport (HUM) (3.4 miles)

Hospitals

  • Bayou Region Surgical Center (13.8 miles)

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