Focused Care Of Gilmer is a nursing home community in Gilmer, TX.
Information last verified:
623 Highway 155N, Gilmer, TX 75644
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
4.2 from 40 reviews
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Overall Review of Focused Care Of Gilmer
common31 reviews mention this
Staff care and responsiveness stand out
Residents and families describe staff who are attentive, while a few reviews raise concerns about staffing and compassion.
Across the reviews, many residents and relatives say they feel looked after, including nurses and CNAs who check in, help with needs, and treat people warmly. Several also credit specific team members for being attentive and supportive during daily care and visits. A smaller set of reviews describes experiences with short staffing, rude interactions, or poor follow-through, including concerns about medication handling and bedside demeanor.
common5 reviews mention this
Activities center on daily life
Daily activities are a noticeable part of life here, with particular attention to an activity director.
Multiple reviews highlight scheduled resident activities and community involvement, and they mention that people look forward to what’s planned. Residents and families specifically point to the activity director (Wendy) and describe her engagement with residents. A review about a wheelchair-bound resident also notes that help getting to activities and added entertainment has made a difference.
caveat3 reviews mention this
Call button response is mixed
Call button responsiveness is not consistent across reviews.
One resident says staff always come when the call button is used and check to make sure they are okay. In contrast, a negative review says call buttons are not answered in a reasonable amount of time. Another review also raises concerns about nurse shortness and bedside manner when residents or families feel something is not being handled well.
caveat3 reviews mention this
Meals earn both praise and complaints
Dining quality is inconsistent, with some residents loving the food and others reporting issues.
Some residents directly praise the food, and one review also mentions the dining and relaxation space as a positive. Other feedback is less favorable, including a report that meals were not adequate. Taken together, reviews suggest meal experience depends on the situation and execution.
caveat4 reviews mention this
Cleanliness varies by review
Cleanliness is praised in several reviews, but other accounts describe conditions falling short.
Several families and visitors describe the facility as clean and welcoming, and at least one review specifically says improvements were noticeable. Another positive note mentions fixes getting completed after concerns were raised. However, a negative review reports the facility as understaffed and filthy, which directly conflicts with the more positive impressions.
common3 reviews mention this
Rehab progress is a recurring theme
Reviews frequently describe physical therapy and rehab progress during stays.
A number of reviews connect the experience to rehab outcomes, including faster progress from mobility aids and strong physical therapy. One review describes therapy that helped a resident move from wheelchair to walker to walking within a few weeks, while another calls out the therapy team positively. Overall, residents and families who discuss rehab tend to frame it as a key reason they were satisfied.
How we summarize
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Features
Housing
92 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
Restaurants
Black Kettle Cafe (0.2 miles)
La Caretta (0.2 miles)
Jack In The Box (0.3 miles)
La Finca (0.3 miles)
Chicken Express (0.3 miles)
Swanner's Hamburgers (0.5 miles)
Sonic Drive-In (0.6 miles)
Pharmacies
Gilmer Drug Co. (0.2 miles)
The Med-Shop Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
Brookshire Food & Pharmacy (1.1 miles)
Walker Pharmacy (13.2 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (13.6 miles)
Grace A C Co. (13.8 miles)
Walmart Pharmacy (14.6 miles)
Places of Worship
Bethesda Masonic Temple (0.2 miles)
First Baptist Church (0.3 miles)
Brumley Baptist Church (0.4 miles)
Church of Christ (0.5 miles)
Gilmer Baptist Church (0.8 miles)
Enon Baptist Church (0.9 miles)
Friendship Baptist Church (1 miles)
Cafes
Gilmer Donut (0.2 miles)
Transportation
U-Haul (0.4 miles)
U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (8.4 miles)
U-Haul Moving & Storage (13.2 miles)
U-Haul (14.4 miles)
Physicians
Lewis R King MD (0.4 miles)
Buller David W (0.4 miles)
Diagnostic Clinic of Longview (0.4 miles)
Etmc First Physicians Clinic (0.4 miles)
Good Shepherd Family Health Center Gilmer (0.4 miles)
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92 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
Convenient access to healthcare, pharmacies, dining, transportation, and places of worship nearby.
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