Overall Review of Truman W Smith Childrens Care Center
common24 reviews mention this
Staff compassion and attentiveness
Residents and families frequently describe staff who show real compassion and attentiveness.
A large share of reviews focus on how staff treat the children with patience, compassion, and a sense of warmth. Multiple reviewers say staff make them feel welcome during visits and keep families informed when questions come up. Several also mention specific moments where nurses helped calm patients or supported families during difficult situations. Even reviewers who had major concerns still highlight that some staff interactions felt friendly.
differentiator10 reviews mention this
Clinical liaison support stands out
Reviews commonly highlight the clinical liaison team for clear communication and help through placement.
Many families describe the clinical liaison as knowledgeable, responsive, and helpful during the referral and placement process. Reviews repeatedly mention timely follow-up, answering questions, and coordinating steps so admissions or placement feels smoother. Some reviewers also say the liaison stays reachable beyond normal hours for calls and concerns. This emphasis lines up with the community’s focus on coordination support and planned daily structure for residents.
caveat5 reviews mention this
Medical care and monitoring concerns
Some reviews raise serious concerns about care progress and event monitoring.
While most reviews are positive, a smaller group describes problems with medical follow-through, cleanliness during visits, and how urgent issues were handled. A few reviewers say expected services did not show improvement, and others describe incidents where they felt monitoring or response was inadequate. One review states that a transfer to another facility led to improvements afterward. These concerns stand out sharply against the overall praise.
caveat6 reviews mention this
Cleanliness and room condition vary
Reviews are mixed on cleanliness, with both praise and reports of dirty conditions.
Several reviewers explicitly mention the facility being clean, well maintained, and organized, including praise for housekeeping. Others report that children and rooms appeared dirty, with one reviewer describing strong odor and another describing an unclean environment during visits. Taken together, residents’ families do not consistently describe the same cleanliness standard. Because these complaints are tied to visits and care conditions, they may be important to ask about directly.
common6 reviews mention this
Activities and holidays are recurring
Reviews frequently mention activities, holiday events, and group engagement for the children.
Multiple reviews describe the children staying engaged through organized outings, special events, and themed celebrations. Reviewers mention weekly entertainment such as singers and describe staff getting involved in celebrations like holidays and parties. Some also mention resident-run or community-type activities connected to visits and events. This matches the community’s offering of planned daily activities and community-sponsored events.
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
Gregg County (19 miles away)
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
Places of Worship
Rising Star Church of God in Christ (2 miles)
First Christian Church (2 miles)
White Oak United Methodist Church (6.4 miles)
White Oak Church Of God (6.6 miles)
Southern Baptist Convention (7.2 miles)
First Christian Church (7.6 miles)
United Church Of God (8 miles)
Transportation
U-Haul Moving & Storage (2 miles)
U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (5.6 miles)
RR Company of America (12.5 miles)
U-Haul (12.6 miles)
Restaurants
Tele's #5 (2.1 miles)
Guadalupe's Mexican Restaurant (2.2 miles)
Texas Traditions (2.6 miles)
Silver Spur (2.6 miles)
China Dragon (2.6 miles)
Chicken Express (2.9 miles)
Sonic Drive-In (3 miles)
Pharmacies
Walker Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (3.2 miles)
Brookshire Food & Pharmacy (7 miles)
Brookshire's (7 miles)
Cardinal Pharmacy (7.3 miles)
Grace A C Co. (9 miles)
Esp Petrochemicals (10.1 miles)
Physicians
Hugman-Kent Clinic (2.1 miles)
CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic Family Medicine - Gladewater (3.2 miles)
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120 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
Gregg County (19 miles away)
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
Nearby pharmacies and physicians, restaurants, and places of worship; suitable for high-acuity skilled nursing.
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