Founders Plaza Nursing & Rehab in Wylie, TX

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Founders Plaza Nursing & Rehab in Wylie, TX

Founders Plaza Nursing & Rehab is a nursing home community in Wylie, TX.

Information last verified:

721 South Highway 78, Wylie, TX 75098

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

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Overall Review of Founders Plaza Nursing & Rehab

differentiator 4 reviews mention this

Therapy support gets strong praise

Therapy is repeatedly described as knowledgeable and effective.

Several residents and families highlight the rehab/therapy team as a standout part of the stay, including praise for how the therapists support patient progress and goals. People mention particularly strong experiences across multiple visits, and at least one reviewer says their therapy staff was the best they’ve encountered.

common 28 reviews mention this

Caring staff is the main draw

Families consistently describe the staff as caring and respectful.

Across many reviews, people describe nurses, aids, and administrators as attentive, kind, and helpful, with multiple mentions of staff treating residents like family. Reviewers also describe communication and follow-through as a strength, from rehab leadership to day-to-day caregiving. A small number of reviews raise serious concerns about care quality and staff behavior, but the majority of comments still center on compassion and respect.

common 4 reviews mention this

Activities keep days feeling full

Residents are offered regular activities and groups.

Families and residents point to scheduled activities as a daily positive, including bingo, book club, and holiday events. Other reviews mention religious activities and entertainment-style gatherings like story time and other group events. One family notes that their loved one doesn’t attend everything, but emphasizes that there are still fun daily options available.

caveat 7 reviews mention this

Food quality is mixed

Dining gets mixed feedback, with some wanting improvements.

Some reviewers say the food is good or even very delicious, and at least one mentions meals as a part of overall good care. Others specifically call out areas for improvement, including comments about dining needing work and concerns about freshness. A few reviews tie food expectations to how the kitchen supports residents during rehab.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Call response and emergencies are concerns

Some reviews raise concerns about response time and emergencies.

A couple of reviews describe slow response to help calls, including one that gives a detailed time range and links delayed responses to avoidable issues. Another reviewer expresses worry that urgent needs wouldn’t be handled promptly, especially when no visitors are present.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Coverage and staffing consistency vary

Some families note staffing or coverage constraints at times.

One reviewer says the first-week transition can be harder if admitted around a weekend, describing reduced availability of resources when primary caregivers are not on-site. Another mentions concerns about staff turnover while also praising nurses and therapists when staffing is steadier.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Features

Housing

  • 106 resident community capacity 106 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

  • Dallas Love (21 miles away) Dallas Love (21 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

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.2 miles)
  • Kroger Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (5.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (6.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (6.1 miles)

Restaurants

  • Chiloso (0.3 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.3 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (0.4 miles)
  • Whataburger (0.5 miles)
  • Taco Bell (0.6 miles)
  • Whataburger (3.4 miles)
  • Jhonny's Mexican Restaurant (3.5 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (0.4 miles)
  • Black Rock Coffee Bar (1.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.8 miles)
  • Panera Bread (8.6 miles)
  • Eggsquisite Cafe (9 miles)

Parks

  • Wylie Community Park (0.8 miles)
  • East Fork Park (2.7 miles)
  • Squabble Creek Trail (6 miles)
  • Bear Creek Playground at the corner (6.4 miles)

Places of Worship

  • First Baptist Wylie (0.9 miles)
  • Gateway Community Church (3.3 miles)
  • Crossroads Church (5.3 miles)
  • First United Methodist Church (8.3 miles)
  • Lake Pointe Church (8.8 miles)
  • Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church (9.1 miles)

Physicians

  • Internal Medicine Clinic PA (6.2 miles)
  • Southern Endocrinology (6.3 miles)
  • Elizabeth Jekot Breast Imaging Center (6.7 miles)
  • Rockwall's Gem, MD (6.8 miles)
  • Baylor Medical Plaza (6.9 miles)
  • Crossroads Women's Health (7.9 miles)
  • Rpsc Hand & U.E. Rehabilitation (8 miles)

Theaters

  • Cinemark (8.7 miles)

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