Sundance Inn Health Center is a nursing home community in New Braunfels, TX.
Information last verified:
2034 Sundance Parkway, New Braunfels, TX 78130
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
3.7 from 145 reviews
5 stars
90
4 stars
7
3 stars
3
2 stars
7
1 stars
38
Overall Review of Sundance Inn Health Center
differentiator28 reviews mention this
Therapy and rehab get praise
Rehabilitation therapy is consistently described as skilled and encouraging.
Many reviews highlight physical therapy as a bright spot, describing therapists who were patient, encouraging, and focused on getting mobility back. Several people also mention improved strength or walking after rehab, with some calling out specific rehab staff by name. Even when other aspects fell short, the therapy experience is frequently singled out as higher quality than expected.
common45 reviews mention this
Staff kindness and helpfulness stand out
Residents and families repeatedly describe staff as kind and attentive.
Across reviews, families and residents describe nursing staff and CNAs as caring, respectful, and responsive to personal needs. Several mention administrators or nursing leaders being accessible, helpful during admissions, or checking in to address questions. There are also negative reviews, but even those sometimes acknowledge that a portion of the staff tried to help despite problems on the unit.
caveat24 reviews mention this
Call lights and responsiveness are uneven
Some reviews report long waits and poor follow-through when help is requested.
A recurring concern is that residents and families struggle to get timely answers to call buttons or phone calls, with some describing delays of 30 minutes or more. Several reviews tie these issues to short staffing, including periods with very limited CNA coverage. In these accounts, families describe trouble getting basic needs handled and express that emergencies were not handled quickly enough.
caveat23 reviews mention this
Food quality is a frequent complaint
Food is often described as cold, underwhelming, or not properly handled.
Many negative reviews say meals arrive cold and that food quality does not meet expectations, including mentions of meat not being fully cooked. Some also describe missed meals or trouble getting food delivered consistently. At the same time, a smaller set of reviews says food was good and that staff tried to accommodate preferences, which suggests results may vary by stay and unit.
common19 reviews mention this
Facility cleanliness receives mixed feedback
Cleanliness is mentioned both positively and negatively across reviews.
Several reviewers praise the facility as clean, including comments about rooms, carpeting, and a generally pleasant smell. Others report strong or persistent odors, including urine or feces, and describe rooms or bathrooms as dirty for extended periods. Taken together, cleanliness appears to depend on staffing and day-to-day conditions described by reviewers.
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Features
Housing
128 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
Physicians
Texas Digestive Disease Consultants: New Braunfels (0.1 miles)
Christus Family Medicine - North New Braunfels (0.1 miles)
CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic Hill Country - North New Braunfels (0.1 miles)
River City Imaging Centers (0.3 miles)
Christus Santa Rosa Surgery Center (0.4 miles)
CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Physician Ambulatory Surgery Center - New Braunfels (0.4 miles)
Dr Kelly's Family Practice (0.4 miles)
Pharmacies
10 Minute Pharmacy (0.4 miles)
Gruene Road Pharmacy (0.6 miles)
R X Relax (1.6 miles)
Walgreens (2.1 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.9 miles)
Walmart Pharmacy (3.9 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (4.4 miles)
Hospitals
Frank Rubalcava M.D. (0.5 miles)
PAM Specialty Hospital of New Braunfels (0.5 miles)
San Antonio Kidney Disease Center Physic (0.7 miles)
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128 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
Friendly, caring staff in a clean, well-maintained community with engaging activities and good dining.
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