Focused Care At Sherman is a nursing home community in Sherman, TX.
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817 West Center, Sherman, TX 75090
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Residents and families repeatedly describe staff as caring and attentive.
Many reviews emphasize that the staff treat residents kindly and stay responsive to daily needs. Several say the leadership team and front-line caregivers are approachable and helpful, including during high-stress moments. A few reviewers also describe residents feeling like family, and note staff follow through when concerns are raised.
Dining receives mixed feedback, with repeated complaints about variety and quality.
Some residents and families praise meals as phenomenal, hot, and improving under newer leadership. Others describe limited or repetitive menus, cold breakfasts, and instances of running out of food. A couple of reviews also specifically connect dietary support to diabetes needs, while expressing dissatisfaction with how meals match those requirements.
Cleanliness is inconsistently reported, including both praise and complaints about odors and grime.
Several reviews say rooms are clean and odors are minimal, and they point to the building being well-maintained. Other reviewers report unpleasant smells, lingering urine odors, and a generally dirty environment, including complaints about food being contaminated. A few comments also mention issues like stained clothing or patients left in the same condition for extended periods.
Therapy quality is repeatedly described as a strong point.
Multiple reviews single out therapy as excellent or outstanding, including speech and physical therapy experiences. Families and residents mention that the therapy team works well with individuals and supports recovery. Even in reviews that criticize other areas, therapy is sometimes the one part described positively.
Reviews raise questions about dementia and Alzheimer’s support.
Some families say the facility markets memory care but that they did not see enough day-to-day engagement for dementia needs. A reviewer describes staffing challenges on weekends and difficulties helping residents during lockdowns. Others mention concerns about training and care consistency for Alzheimer’s and dementia behaviors.
Some residents describe care delays linked to short staffing.
Several reviews connect negative experiences to understaffing, including times when residents were left in bed for long stretches. There are also concerns about consistency with basic care routines like bathing and getting residents out of bed. One reviewer specifically highlights fewer supports on weekends and says they’re in the process of moving their loved one.
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116 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 Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation to doctors appointments
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 Diabetes diet Special dietary restrictions Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services Fitness programs
Planned day trips Resident-run activities Scheduled daily activitiesFocused Care At Sherman is located at 817 West Center, Sherman, TX 75090 in Grayson County, Texas
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