Summer Meadows is a nursing home community in Longview, TX.
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301 Hollybrook Drive, Longview, TX 75605
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
2.9 from 41 reviews
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Overall Review of Summer Meadows
caveat4 reviews mention this
Medication timing and oversight issues
Multiple residents describe medication arriving late or not being handled as ordered.
Several reviewers describe medication delays or missed medication needs, including accounts of medication being almost always late and being required only after family had to actively locate staff. Others describe care plans or orders not being carried out, with downstream complications mentioned in the reviews. A few positive reviews exist for specific caregivers, but medication timeliness is a recurring concern across the negative accounts.
caveat5 reviews mention this
Neglect and basic cleanliness concerns
Residents and families raise concerns about neglect and lapses in day-to-day cleanliness.
Some reviews describe leaving residents unattended or mishandled, including falls and prolonged periods without assistance. Others mention cleanliness problems such as roaches in the bathroom area and mold-like material in vents. There are also accounts of residents left in unsanitary situations, which several families frame as a pattern rather than a one-off incident.
caveat5 reviews mention this
Calls and response time problems
Reviews frequently mention slow response or difficulty getting staff to communicate.
A number of reviewers describe trouble getting return phone calls and staff not seeming to recognize or act on messages. Others report long waits for assistance, including needing help for pain before the resident finally received attention. Some families also describe unhelpful or rude interactions during visits or billing-related conversations, adding to concerns about how responsive the facility feels.
caveat2 reviews mention this
Diabetes diet not consistently available
Diabetes-related diet support is a specific point of complaint in multiple reviews.
Two reviewers specifically call out diabetes meal planning: one says a diabetic diet was not provided while another says they were told about a diabetic/cardio diet but later realized it was not available. In both accounts, families connect the lack of the requested diet to medical issues that required hospital-level follow-up. If diabetes care is a priority, these reviews suggest confirming meal planning and special diet capability before admission.
common8 reviews mention this
Staff experiences range from excellent to lacking
Residents and families describe both very caring staff and, in contrast, staffing that falls short.
On the positive side, several reviewers highlight kind, professional, and attentive staff members and credit nurses, aides, and therapy teams for making care feel supportive. Some reviews also praise specific staff by name or describe a smooth experience during rehab and long-term care. At the same time, other reviewers describe uncaring interactions and inadequate assistance, so the staff experience appears inconsistent depending on unit and day, based on what families report.
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Features
Housing
115 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 (10 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
Restaurants
Goung Zhou (0.2 miles)
Tomboni's Bistro (0.4 miles)
Sonic Drive-In (0.4 miles)
Tele's Mexican Restaurant (0.5 miles)
Bubba's 33 (0.6 miles)
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers (0.6 miles)
Olive Garden (0.7 miles)
Places of Worship
St Mary's Catholic Church (0.2 miles)
Longview Christian Church (0.7 miles)
Mobberly Baptist Church (1.3 miles)
Physicians
Vision Source Longview (0.3 miles)
Shining Star Pediatric (0.3 miles)
Ryan Guillory MD (0.4 miles)
Diagnostic Clinic of Longview (0.4 miles)
Littlejohn Mark C Md (0.4 miles)
Institute for Sleep Disorders-Longview Center (0.4 miles)
Longview Cardiac and Vascular Consultants (0.5 miles)
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115 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 (10 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
Comprehensive care options (assisted, independent, memory care) with extensive amenities and activities.
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Comprehensive Look at Senior Blood Pressure Charts: Normal and Elevated Levels by Age
