Park Highlands Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Athens, TX
Park Highlands Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home community in Athens, TX.
Information last verified:
711 Lucas Street, Athens, TX 75751
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
3.3 from 37 reviews
5 stars
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Overall Review of Park Highlands Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
caveat10 reviews mention this
Staff response and staffing worry
Residents and families describe delays, missed calls, or inadequate staffing.
Some reviews report trouble getting help in a timely way, including long waits for a nurse call button and unanswered phone calls after hours. Others describe concerns about staff availability, such as having patients handle calls when no staff could be reached. A few reviews also mention staff behavior during care situations that made families feel uneasy.
caveat7 reviews mention this
Safety and medical-care concerns
Several reviews raise safety or medical-care concerns for residents.
Some families describe serious problems involving medical management, including medication dosing errors and inadequate monitoring when something went wrong. Others mention neglect-style issues such as not being given therapy, leaving a resident in a wheelchair all afternoon leading to a skin issue, or failing to notice when a resident became unresponsive. Separate reviews also bring up repeated falls and safety worries, even when the staff is described as kind.
common10 reviews mention this
Rehab therapy is a key focus
Rehabilitation therapy is a recurring theme in both positive and negative reviews.
Positive reviews often highlight therapy and rehabilitation staff helping residents make progress, including reports of improved mobility and a better overall rehab experience. Other reviews criticize therapy outcomes or participation, with concerns ranging from therapy not happening to therapy pushing a resident beyond their limits. A few comments also describe therapy-related communication concerns during longer stays.
common12 reviews mention this
Care teams range from caring to rude
Reviews commonly mention the staff’s caring attitude, but experiences are mixed.
Many reviews describe staff as friendly, attentive, and helpful, including people taking time to answer questions and support activities. Several other reviews, however, describe disrespect, lack of compassion, and staff not treating residents or families well. A few comments suggest communication can vary depending on the situation and time of day.
common2 reviews mention this
Home-style meals and good food
Residents mention food quality, including home-style meals.
One review specifically praises home-cooked meals, while another says the food they served was good. These comments align with the community offering restaurant-style dining and meal preparation as part of the dining experience.
common6 reviews mention this
Clean environment is mentioned often
Cleanliness shows up repeatedly in resident and family feedback.
Multiple reviews describe a clean environment, including mentions of the building or at least certain areas being clean and well kept. A smaller number of reviews contradict this, describing the facility as not clean. The overall set of comments suggests cleanliness is an area where experiences can differ between visitors.
How we summarize
Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.
Features
Housing
72 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Skilled Nursing Facility
Amenities
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Care Services
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Physicians
Tri-County Anesthesia Associates (0.1 miles)
East Texas Radiological Consultants (0.1 miles)
East Texas Medical Center First Physicians Clinic (0.6 miles)
Renal Care Group (0.7 miles)
Heaton Eye Associates (0.7 miles)
Eastern Texas Pathology Labs (1 miles)
Dermatology Associates-Tyler (1.1 miles)
Parks
Cain Center Park and Pond (0.3 miles)
Kiwanis Park (0.7 miles)
Christmas Park Land of Lights (1.4 miles)
Etabs Inc. (2.3 miles)
Places of Worship
Church of God (0.4 miles)
Cayuga Drive Baptist Church (0.7 miles)
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (0.7 miles)
Park Highlands Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is located at 711 Lucas Street, Athens, TX 75751 in Henderson County, Texas
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72 resident community capacity
Skilled Nursing Facility
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Community operated transportation
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Concierge services
Planned day trips
24/7 supervision with diabetes-focused care and extensive on-site amenities.
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