Retirement And Nursing Center - Austin

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Retirement And Nursing Center - Austin

Retirement And Nursing Center - Austin is a nursing home community in Austin, TX.

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6909 Burnet Lane, Austin, TX 78757

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

3.6 from 49 reviews
5 stars
28
4 stars
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3 stars
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1 stars
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Overall Review of Retirement And Nursing Center - Austin

common 23 reviews mention this

Staff care is the main draw

Residents most often describe staff as caring, helpful, and attentive.

Across the reviews, families and residents repeatedly point to staff members who communicate well, show up when needed, and treat people with patience. Several reviews name individuals and describe feeling reassured during transitions for rehab or hospice-related needs. A few reviews also include negative experiences with professionalism or attitude, but the overall pattern still centers on people being responsive and supportive.

common 12 reviews mention this

Rehab, therapy, and dialysis support

Many residents mention rehab and therapy, and some call out dialysis as helpful.

A large share of reviews are centered on rehab stays, including physical therapy and help regaining mobility after a decline or injury. Families also describe smoother caregiving during transfers, with staff coordinating ongoing medical needs. Two separate reviews specifically highlight dialysis, one mentioning in-house dialysis and another describing staff efforts to keep dialysis treatments going after a move.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Cleanliness and odor concerns recur

Some reviewers report cleanliness problems and persistent odors.

While a couple of reviews say cleanliness was consistent, several others describe strong smells and rooms that did not feel freshly maintained. There are also serious accounts involving hygiene and how incidents were handled, including a description of bodily fluid and delayed medical response. At the same time, some reviewers balance this by saying nurses or aides still provided good day-to-day care.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Medical response and staffing are questioned

Some reviews question staffing levels and how urgent issues are handled.

A few reviews describe trouble with staffing and professional coverage, including a reported high patient-to-nurse ratio and work disruptions during shifts. Other accounts mention delays or lack of action during emergencies, including seizures and the need for doctor or ambulance support. In these reports, residents or family members express that response times and communication did not meet expectations.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Payment disputes raise trust concerns

Multiple reviews raise concerns about nonpayment or promised payments.

Several reviews are not centered on resident care, but instead allege delayed or missing payments to vendors and contractors. One review claims overdue wheelchair van payments tied to disabled veterans, and another describes similar long delays and refusal to pay. Two additional reviews describe issues with promised down payments or money being stolen, which those reviewers present as a broader reliability concern.

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

  • 157 resident community capacity 157 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Austin-Bergstrom International (11 miles away) Austin-Bergstrom International (11 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 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
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

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

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • Tacodeli (0.2 miles)
  • Bartlett's (0.8 miles)
  • Whataburger (0.9 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.9 miles)
  • Jack Allen's Kitchen (1.1 miles)
  • Kula Revolving Sushi Bar (1.3 miles)
  • La Mancha Tex Mex Tavern (1.6 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Saint Louis King of France Catholic Church & School (0.5 miles)
  • Cameron Road Church of Christ (2.9 miles)
  • Holy Word Lutheran School (3.9 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.2 miles)

Physicians

  • Austin Regional Clinic (0.9 miles)
  • Texas Fertility Center (0.9 miles)
  • Kind Clinic (1.9 miles)
  • People's Community Clinic (2.6 miles)
  • Austin Retina Associates - Main (2.9 miles)
  • Family Medicine Austin (3.1 miles)
  • Dell Children’s Dermatology (3.3 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1 miles)
  • Epoch Coffee (1.7 miles)
  • Merit Coffee (2.1 miles)
  • Turnstile Coffee, Beer and Spirits (2.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.5 miles)
  • Houndstooth Coffee (3.9 miles)
  • Mozart's Coffee Roasters (4.5 miles)

Theaters

  • Alamo Drafthouse Village (1 miles)

Transportation

  • Highland Metrorail Station (1.7 miles)

Parks

  • H-E-B Plaza (3.1 miles)
  • Domain Central Dog Park (3.6 miles)
  • Domain Central Park (3.7 miles)
  • Mary Elizabeth Branch Park (3.7 miles)
  • Mueller Lake Park (3.8 miles)
  • Pease District Park (4.6 miles)
  • Balcones District Park (4.7 miles)

Hospitals

  • Strictly Pediatrics Subspecialty Center (3.3 miles)
  • Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas (3.4 miles)
  • Seton Northwest Hospital (4.1 miles)
  • Emergency Room - Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas (4.8 miles)

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