Fireside Lodge Retirement Center in Fort Worth, TX

Fireside Lodge Retirement Center is a nursing home community in Fort Worth, TX.

Information last verified:

4800 White Settlement Road, Fort Worth, TX 76114

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

3.9 from 63 reviews
5 stars
32
4 stars
10
3 stars
12
2 stars
3
1 stars
6

Overall Review of Fireside Lodge Retirement Center

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Skilled nursing care support

Nursing staff support is a strong focus, including care that residents say catches issues early.

Several reviews highlight the nursing care and the way staff watch for changes. Residents and families describe nurses and nursing aides as caring, friendly, and attentive, with some mentioning that care feels more proactive than what they’ve seen elsewhere. A review about rehab also describes patients as well cared for, and another notes strong day-to-day attention from nursing staff during a long stay.

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Staff are caring and responsive

Residents and families consistently describe staff as caring, friendly, and helpful.

Across reviews, people repeatedly mention that staff treat residents well and respond with friendliness and help. Some reviewers describe management and senior staff as dedicated, while others call out nurses and caregivers as supportive during day-to-day care. Even the more critical experiences still include praise for the nursing and caregiver interactions, while pointing out problems with leadership.

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Cleanliness stands out

Cleanliness is a frequent theme, with reviewers often commenting on odor control and upkeep.

Many reviews describe the facility as clean and orderly, with some specifically saying it didn’t smell. A few also point to cleanliness as part of the overall feel of the place, including cleaner rooms during long stays. There are occasional concerns about cleaning needs or hygiene details, including one complaint about odors and another about flies in the dining area.

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Food earns mixed but frequent notes

Meal quality is discussed often, with residents describing substantial, good food despite some complaints.

Several reviews say the meals are good, with one describing the food as exceptional during a long stay and another calling the dining good overall. At the same time, a few comments are negative, including one visitor who wasn’t impressed and a complaint about flies in the dining area. Another review also notes the food is substantial but not fancy and that there isn’t a lot of selection.

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Activities help fill the days

Residents are described as having regular activities, including religious and entertainment options.

Reviews mention scheduled activities like church events, bingo, and singing, along with times for concerts or musical shows. Some residents and visitors also describe trips, Bible studies, and games as part of the weekly routine. One review, however, calls out a lack of activity and a more depressing atmosphere for residents who were less mobile.

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Older setup feels dated

Some reviewers find the facility’s layout and rooms feel old or outdated.

Multiple reviews reference the building and rooms as older, with comments about dated decor and room setups. A reviewer describes rooms as similar to double hospital rooms with limited space and notes that you bring your own TV. Others counter that the place is still well maintained and clean, but the “dated” impression remains a recurring point.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 92 resident community capacity 92 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

  • Dallas-Fort Worth International (23 miles away) Dallas-Fort Worth International (23 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

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.8 miles)
  • Ridgmar Pharmacy (2.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.5 miles)

Physicians

  • Boulevard Clinic (1.4 miles)
  • T Off Mens Health (1.6 miles)
  • Cook Children's Pediatrics Forest Park (3 miles)
  • Fort Worth Plastic Surgery Center (3.1 miles)
  • Heart Center of North Texas (3.2 miles)
  • Fort Worth Brain And Spine (3.3 miles)
  • The Hand to Shoulder Center (3.5 miles)

Hospitals

  • Cooks Childrens Clinic (1.6 miles)
  • Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Fort Worth (3.3 miles)
  • Baylor Scott & White Hospital Medicine - All Saints (3.5 miles)
  • Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth (3.5 miles)
  • Klabzuba Tower / Texas Health Resources (3.5 miles)
  • Baylor Surgical Center (3.5 miles)
  • Texas Health Clearfork (3.7 miles)

Restaurants

  • Braum's (1.8 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.9 miles)
  • Uncle Julio's (1.9 miles)
  • Taco Heads (1.9 miles)
  • Blue Sushi Sake Grill (1.9 miles)
  • Mi Cocina (2 miles)
  • Whataburger (2 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.2 miles)
  • Press Cafe (3.7 miles)
  • Roots Coffeehouse (4.2 miles)

Parks

  • Linwood Park (2.1 miles)
  • Leonard Park (2.3 miles)
  • Fort Worth Water Gardens (4 miles)
  • Overton Park (4.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • First United Methodist Church of Fort Worth (3.4 miles)
  • St Stephen Presbyterian Church (4 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC DINE-IN Clearfork 8 (3.6 miles)

Transportation

  • Fort Worth Intermodal Transportation Center (3.9 miles)

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