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Temple Living Center Western Hills in Temple, TX

Temple Living Center Western Hills is a nursing home community in Temple, TX.

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Temple Living Center Western Hills in Temple, TX

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  • Interior

    An elegant dining area with neatly arranged tables and chairs.

  • Outdoors

    A cozy outdoor patio with metal chairs and a small table, overlooking a garden.

  • Decor

    A cozy living room with elegant decor, featuring a chandelier, fireplace, and comfortable seating.

  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with a chandelier, featuring traditional furniture and a decorated fireplace.

  • Building

    A building entrance surrounded by lush green trees.

  • Bedroom

    Cozy bedroom with a bed and sofa, featuring warm lighting and inviting decor.

  • Trees

    A well-maintained building entrance surrounded by lush landscaping and a paved pathway.

  • Windows

    A cozy bedroom featuring a single bed, dresser, and wall-mounted TV.

  • Dining

    A restaurant table with white flowers in a vase and menus placed on it.

  • Landscaping

    A picturesque backyard with a green lawn, a swing, and a brick house under a blue sky with clouds.

  • Artwork

    A small bathroom with a sink, mirror, and towel dispenser.

  • Lobby

    A warmly lit waiting room with several armchairs and a bookshelf against the wall.

  • Exercise Equipment

    A well-equipped physical therapy room with various rehabilitation tools and exercise equipment.

  • Rehabilitation

    A well-equipped physical therapy room with exercise equipment and supportive tools for rehabilitation.

512 Draper Dr, Temple, TX 76504

To contact a resident: (254) 742-7500

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

3.7 from 72 reviews
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Overall Review of Temple Living Center Western Hills

common 9 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Residents describe a packed schedule of activities that helps them stay engaged.

Many reviews mention regular activities that keep residents entertained, from community events to scheduled programming. Residents and families specifically call out things like creative activities, bingo, and arts and crafts. One review also describes the Activities Department as consistently having something fun or educational to do, regardless of length of stay.

common 6 reviews mention this

Rehab and therapy support

Several reviews highlight therapy that feels thorough and helps people move toward home.

Rehab experiences come up often, with residents and families describing rehab-to-home progress and teams that work closely during recovery. A few reviews credit skilled rehab and therapy for outcomes like getting back on one’s feet or making a smoother transition. Even in other reviews, people bring up whether therapy was happening as expected, which reinforces how central rehab support is to the overall experience.

common 20 reviews mention this

Staff friendliness and attentiveness

Across reviews, families and residents often describe staff as kind, friendly, and responsive to needs.

Positive reviews repeatedly describe staff members as welcoming and helpful, including front office and nursing teams. Multiple reviewers say staff is prompt, attentive, and quick to answer questions or address concerns. Several also mention consistent day-to-day care details, like making residents feel comfortable and supported while they’re receiving care.

caveat 10 reviews mention this

Care lapses and missed follow-through

Some reviewers report serious breakdowns in day-to-day care and follow-through.

A recurring negative thread is that residents were not checked on when expected, experienced delayed responses, or had basic needs mishandled. Several reviews describe problems that families noticed and had to escalate, including issues with feeding, medication timing, or responses to emergencies. Other concerns include communication failures, where families say they had to repeatedly push for updates or actions rather than receiving timely support.

How we summarize

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Features

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas

Care Services

  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care

Dining

  • Meals provided Meals provided

Activities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Temple, Texas offers a convenient location with easy access to various essential services for senior living. With multiple physicians in close proximity, including Temple Kidney and Pain Specialists of Austin, seniors can easily access medical care when needed. In addition, there are several hospitals nearby such as Santa Fe Memorial Hospital and Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital. Pharmacies like CVS Pharmacy and Baylor Scott & White Pharmacy are also conveniently located for medication needs. For leisure activities, residents can enjoy dining at a variety of restaurants such as Dynasty Chinese Restaurant and Chick-Fil-A, as well as relaxing at parks like Jaycee Park and Oak Creek Park. With places of worship like World Harvest Church nearby, seniors can also nurture their spiritual needs. Overall, this area provides a well-rounded environment for seniors looking to settle in Temple, Texas.

Physicians

  • Temple Kidney (0.1 miles)
  • Baylor Scott & White Hospice (1.3 miles)
  • Pain Specialists Of Austin (1.5 miles)
  • Baylor Scott & White Clinic (1.6 miles)
  • Chupik And Associates (1.9 miles)
  • Gordon Marshall, DDS (1.9 miles)
  • Scott & White ENT (2.2 miles)

Restaurants

  • Dynasty Chinese Restaurant (0.3 miles)
  • Whataburger (0.8 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (0.9 miles)
  • Los Tres Magueyes Cant (1.2 miles)
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill (1.5 miles)
  • BJ's Brewhouse- Tasting Room (1.6 miles)
  • Olive Garden (1.6 miles)

Hospitals

  • Santa Fe Memorial Hospital (1.3 miles)
  • Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital (1.8 miles)
  • Child Team (1.9 miles)
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center (2.2 miles)
  • Scott & White North Tower (2.3 miles)
  • Scott And White Oncology Radiation (2.3 miles)
  • Scott And White Labor And Delivery (2.3 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
  • Baylor Scott & White Pharmacy #230 (1.5 miles)
  • Baylor Scott & White Pharmacy #228 (1.8 miles)
  • Scott & White Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
  • Scott & White Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
  • King's Daughters Pharmacy (2.6 miles)

Places of Worship

  • World Harvest Church (1.9 miles)
  • Feed My Sheep (2 miles)
  • Hindu Temple of Central Texas (3 miles)

Parks

  • Jaycee Park (2.1 miles)
  • Oak Creek Park (2.8 miles)
  • Colquitt Park (3 miles)

Cafes

  • Panera Bread (2.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.6 miles)
  • Shipley Do-Nuts (3 miles)
  • Shipley Do-Nuts (3.3 miles)

Theaters

  • Cinemark (2.4 miles)

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