Senior Care Of Onion Creek in Austin, TX

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Senior Care Of Onion Creek in Austin, TX

Senior Care Of Onion Creek is a nursing home community in Austin, TX.

Information last verified:

1700 Onion Creek Parkway, Austin, TX 78748

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

3.5 from 91 reviews
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Overall Review of Senior Care Of Onion Creek

common 4 reviews mention this

Therapy and rehab get mixed praise

Physical and therapy teams are often described as helpful and caring.

Several residents and families describe strong results or support from the therapy staff, including helpful guidance and a team that focuses on getting discharge-ready safely. Others, however, mention long waits or limited therapy time during stays. Residents who were there for rehabilitation specifically point to therapy staff as a key part of the experience.

common 5 reviews mention this

Dining feels like a restaurant

Restaurant-style dining is a clear point of attention in reviews.

Some reviewers specifically compare the dining room to a restaurant, and mention overall satisfaction with the food. At the same time, other reviews call the food poor or say there wasn’t much choice. Overall, dining comes through as something people notice during their loved one’s stay.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Communication and phone pickup concerns

Communication breakdowns and unanswered calls come up repeatedly.

A few reviews complain about getting through by phone and describe staff who don’t answer or don’t return calls in a timely way. Others mention poor communication around planning and discharge coordination. In these accounts, families say they had to keep pushing to get basic updates.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Medication care draws serious complaints

Several reviews raise concerns about medication administration.

Some families report problems with medication timing or administration, including claims that medications weren’t given as expected. Others describe struggles getting correct information and question whether care needs were handled promptly. These reviews often connect the medication concern to a larger safety and quality-of-care worry.

common 12 reviews mention this

Staff warmth is praised, but contested

Staff kindness and responsiveness are frequently mentioned, alongside sharp disagreements.

Many reviews describe staff as welcoming, kind, compassionate, and quick to respond to concerns, sometimes praising specific employees for patience and help with daily needs. However, there are also negative reviews that describe rude behavior, lack of compassion, or staff not following through when help was requested. Read together, the reviews portray a wide range of experiences with day-to-day staff support.

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Cleanliness and upkeep vary by reviewer

Cleanliness and facility upkeep are inconsistent across reviews.

Several reviewers describe the building as clean, well maintained, and modern-looking, with some commenting on odor or overall cleanliness being better than other facilities they’ve experienced. Other reviews describe disrepair, sticky floors, and unpleasant smells, alongside concerns about overall cleanliness. These conflicting accounts suggest upkeep quality may be perceived differently from visit to visit.

differentiator 3 reviews mention this

Tours and admin support help families decide

Families often single out helpful, knowledgeable admissions and office support during the move-in process.

A few reviews praise administrators and front-desk or business office staff for being responsive and knowledgeable while coordinating paperwork, appointments, and transitions. One reviewer also links the decision to move forward after a tour and supportive conversations. While this reflects the experience around setup rather than daily care, it is still a recurring theme in how families describe getting started.

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

  • 125 resident community capacity 125 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 (9 miles away) Austin-Bergstrom International (9 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

This part of Austin, Texas, is a vibrant and diverse community with a variety of amenities nearby. You will find several physicians' offices, pharmacies, and restaurants within a short distance, making it convenient for your healthcare needs and dining options. There are also parks where you can enjoy the outdoors and stay active. For entertainment, there are theaters such as Regal Metropolitan and Alamo Drafthouse Cinema nearby. In terms of religious support, Faith United Methodist Church is within reach for spiritual guidance. Additionally, there are cafes like Starbucks and Nate's where you can socialize with friends over coffee. Overall, this area offers a balanced mix of essential services and leisure activities that cater to senior living needs.

Physicians

  • Total Men's Primary Ca (1.4 miles)
  • My Eyelab (1.4 miles)
  • Austin Artistic Dental (1.4 miles)
  • Amy S. Bekanich, MD (2.2 miles)
  • Carney, Linda Dr - Linda Carney, MD - AllMedPhysicians (4 miles)
  • Southwest Dermatology (5.1 miles)
  • Vincenz L. DeCastro, DO (5.4 miles)

Restaurants

  • Chipotle Mexican Grill (1.5 miles)
  • Jersey Mike's (1.9 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (2 miles)
  • Sonic Drive-In (2 miles)
  • Panda Express (2 miles)
  • Whataburger (2.1 miles)
  • Valentina's Tex Mex BBQ (2.1 miles)

Parks

  • The Watering Bowl (1.6 miles)
  • Mary Moore Searight Metropolitan Park (2.4 miles)
  • Onion Creek Metro Park (3 miles)
  • Dittmar Park (3.1 miles)
  • Buda City Park (4.4 miles)
  • Stone Ridge Park (4.9 miles)
  • Franklin Park (5.6 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (2.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.3 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (3.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.1 miles)
  • Nate's (5 miles)
  • Summer Moon Coffee (5.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.1 miles)
  • Radio Coffee & Beer (6.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.8 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Metropolitan (4.5 miles)
  • Alamo Drafthouse Cinema (5.7 miles)

Hospitals

  • Austin Oaks Hospital (5 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Faith United Methodist Church (7.4 miles)

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