Overall Review of Big Spring Center For Skilled Care
common30 reviews mention this
Friendly, caring staff stands out
Residents and families repeatedly describe a staff that is friendly, caring, and patient focused.
Across the reviews, people describe the staff as friendly, welcoming, and compassionate. Several mention specific team members in admissions and administration, describing them as warm, responsive, and helpful during placement and follow-up. Multiple reviewers also say the staff treats residents with respect and tries to keep families involved.
common12 reviews mention this
The facility is consistently clean
Many reviewers call out the center’s cleanliness and overall pleasant condition.
Several reviews emphasize that the facility is clean and well kept, with comments about it smelling good and feeling comfortable. Others describe spacious, attractive surroundings and a generally positive environment. Even among negative experiences, the recurring praise for cleanliness shows up in multiple separate reviews.
common10 reviews mention this
Families report better communication
Communication with families is a recurring point, with many reviewers saying they were kept informed.
Many reviewers describe the center keeping them informed about health and day-to-day status, including updates in a timely way. A few also mention staff support for staying connected, like sending photos and helping with video calls when visits were limited. There are also a couple of negative reviews that describe poor communication and lack of notification during serious situations.
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Rehab and therapy support gets praise
Residents and families mention strong support from the therapy team during rehab and recovery.
Several reviews reference rehabilitation or therapy experiences, including positive mentions of the therapy team. One reviewer describes their relative improving after finishing rehab, and another says they received attentive care during a rehab stay after hospitalization. These comments align with a skilled care setting that focuses on therapy and assistance with activities of daily living.
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Concerns about staffing and monitoring
Some reviewers raise concerns about understaffing, delays, or insufficient monitoring.
A few reviews describe problems that they attribute to staffing levels, including claims of delayed rehab and insufficient attention. Others describe issues with medication access and uneven care, sometimes noting differences by shift or unit. At the same time, other reviewers report excellent care and attentiveness, so the experiences are mixed.
How we summarize
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Features
Housing
120 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
Cafes
Brew Brothers Custom Coffee Roasting (0.1 miles)
CornerHouse Coffee (2.2 miles)
CornerHouse Coffee (2.5 miles)
Blue Ribbon Cafe (2.8 miles)
Alberto's Crystal Cafe (3.2 miles)
Starbucks (3.5 miles)
Country Corner (5.1 miles)
Hospitals
Parkview Nursing (0.5 miles)
Steve Saeed Ahmed (1.6 miles)
Scenic Mountain Medical Group - Family Medicine (1.8 miles)
GEORGE H. O'BRIEN, Jr VA MEDICAL CENTER (1.8 miles)
West Texas VA Health Care System (1.9 miles)
Rotech (3.4 miles)
Lamun - Lusk - Sanchez Texas State Veterans Home (3.9 miles)
Places of Worship
General Conference Of Seventh-Day Adventists (0.7 miles)
Holy Trinity Catholic Parish (0.7 miles)
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses (0.8 miles)
First Baptist Church (1.5 miles)
Hillcrest Baptist Church (1.6 miles)
Iglesia Bautista Central (1.9 miles)
Sand Springs Baptist Church (2.1 miles)
Restaurants
Local's Deli (0.8 miles)
Pizza Hut (1.7 miles)
McDonald's (1.7 miles)
Hibachi Express (1.8 miles)
Long John Silver's (1.8 miles)
Red Mesa Grill (1.9 miles)
Wendy's (1.9 miles)
Parks
Comanche Trail Park Amphitheater (0.8 miles)
Comanche Trail Park (0.9 miles)
Kidz Zone Playground (0.9 miles)
Comanche Trail Park (1 miles)
Big Spring State Park (1.4 miles)
Big Spring State Park (1.5 miles)
Transportation
Ryder (1.6 miles)
U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (2.5 miles)
Pharmacies
Mekason Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
Medicine Center Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
Westover Pharmacy (2.6 miles)
Professional Pharmacy (2.6 miles)
Leonards Prescription Pharmacy (2.7 miles)
Physicians
Reddy Medical Association - Nirmala K Reddy MD (1.7 miles)
Dr Steve S. Ahmed, MD (1.7 miles)
Joseph Chavez, MD (1.9 miles)
Shroff Cardiology & Internal Medicine Clinic PA (1.9 miles)
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Interior
Decor
Bedroom
Windows
Dining
Lighting
Lobby
Piano
Exercise Equipment
Indoor Plants
Interior
Decor
Bedroom, Minimalist, and Wooden Flooring
Dining
Living Room and Fireplace
Windows
Lighting
Lobby and Reception
Exercise Equipment, Rehabilitation, and Physical Therapy
Healthcare
Hallway
Piano and Dining Table
Indoor Plants
Rug
Bright Lighting
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