Spring Branch Transitional Care Center in Houston, TX

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Spring Branch Transitional Care Center in Houston, TX

Spring Branch Transitional Care Center is a nursing home community in Houston, TX.

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1615 Hillendahl Road, Houston, TX 77055

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

2.5 from 44 reviews
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Overall Review of Spring Branch Transitional Care Center

differentiator 14 reviews mention this

Nursing care quality is mixed

Residents describe significant gaps and, for some, noticeable improvements in care.

Some residents and families say nursing care feels unreliable, citing issues like falls, injuries, infections, poor follow-through on medical directions, and serious outcomes such as ICU stays. Others describe the nursing team as attentive and supportive, including reliable help with daily activities and improvements in health after admission. Several reviewers also mention staffing coverage and oversight, contrasting what they experienced with what they expected.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Food reviews split sharply

Dining gets conflicting feedback from residents and families.

One family describes the food provided as disgusting, while another says the food service is great and highlights the meal experience overall. Because the feedback varies so much, it may help to ask what meals look like for the specific dietary needs your loved one has.

caveat 8 reviews mention this

Cleanliness concerns come up often

Multiple reviewers raise cleanliness and pest concerns.

Several reviewers describe roaches, gnats, and other pests around residents and even in or near food. Others mention the facility smelling strongly, not being the cleanest, or having issues with water quality. A few reviews include improvements and questions about whether pest and maintenance problems have been resolved.

common 11 reviews mention this

Staff responsiveness is inconsistent

Residents and families describe both caring attention and unhelpful interactions.

Positive reviews emphasize friendly, welcoming, and caring staff, including responsiveness to medical needs and supportive advocacy for families. At the same time, other reviewers report staff not answering phones, not addressing concerns, and leaving them with little communication when something goes wrong. Taken together, the reviews suggest staff effort may vary by situation and unit.

common 4 reviews mention this

Activities are a key deciding factor

Daily engagement through activities is a recurring point in reviews.

Some families say the activity department keeps residents involved with regular programming and helps maintain mood and engagement. Others describe a more limited routine, with residents spending much of the day watching TV and short outdoor breaks. If activities matter for your loved one, it may be worth asking what’s scheduled day to day.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 198 resident community capacity 198 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

  • George Bush Intercontinental (16 miles away) George Bush Intercontinental (16 miles away)
  • William P X (17 miles away) William P X (17 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

Restaurants

  • Feges BBQ (0.2 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (1.9 miles)
  • Frank's Grill (2.1 miles)
  • Ciro's Italian Grill (2.6 miles)
  • Guadalajara Hacienda (2.7 miles)
  • Whataburger (2.8 miles)
  • Whataburger (3.1 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.1 miles)

Physicians

  • Allergy & ENT Associates: Kancherla Vikas S MD (1.4 miles)
  • Kelsey-Seybold Clinic (3.1 miles)
  • Texas Children's Pediatrics Westchase (5.7 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Edwards Houston Marq*E Screenx, 4DX, IMAX & RPX (2.1 miles)
  • Cinemark (3.1 miles)
  • Regal Edwards Greenway Grand Palace ScreenX & RPX (5.8 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (2.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.5 miles)
  • Luce Coffee Roasters (4.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.6 miles)
  • Cafe Layal (4.7 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Martin's Episcopal Church (3.2 miles)
  • New Life Fellowship (6.6 miles)

Parks

  • T C Jester Park (3.3 miles)
  • TC Jester Park (3.4 miles)
  • Memorial Park Conservancy (4.1 miles)
  • Levy Park (6.3 miles)
  • Huffington park (6.7 miles)

Hospitals

  • Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital (3.9 miles)

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