St. James House in Baytown, TX, provides a range of living options like nursing home care, assisted living, memory care, independent living, and senior apartments, so residents can find a place that fits their needs, whether they want more help with daily life or a bit more independence, and the facility has both shared rooms and private suites with kitchenettes, private bathrooms, and even peaceful balconies to sit outside, which folks really appreciate on nice days. Meals use organic ingredients, and staff prepare and serve food for everyone, plus weekly laundry and housekeeping help keep things tidy. There's air conditioning, internet, cable TV, and a phone in every room, so it's easy for folks to stay comfortable and connected. The facility's got 105 certified beds and cares for around 98 residents on average each day, with 3.49 nurse hours per resident per day and a current nurse turnover rate of 48.3%, which is a bit higher than some places, but they do have skilled nurses, licensed medical staff, certified nursing assistants, and physical therapists available all day and night, and caregivers help with bathing, dressing, moving around, and managing medications.
Safety's a focus, with secured areas for those with memory problems to keep wandering from happening, and the building's set up to give folks a safe and controlled place to live, especially if they've got medical challenges or memory needs like Alzheimer's. Medical staff and a 24-hour call system ensure someone's always around in case something happens, and there's transportation for doctor appointments and community outings to things like birthday parties, religious services, picnics, or sightseeing, so no one's just sitting around all day. People can join activities like Friday Happy Hour, social events, and enjoy a private garden outdoors, which helps keep everyone engaged and feeling connected, and there's spiritual support for those who want it. The facility partners with Synergy Therapy to offer personalized physical and occupational therapy, rehabilitation, and uses up-to-date equipment, so folks working to get stronger have help, and there's high acuity care for people with more complicated health needs. Basic amenities follow what's usually found in assisted living buildings, though some specifics aren't listed, but the apartments include large walk-in closets and come fully furnished.
Management's overseen by Jack Sanders, Kendall Broussard, and Baytown Transitional Care Center LLC, and it's operated by Trustcare Management with Darin Severson as the administrator, who's been leading the community since May 2019. The home focuses on creating a place where residents are treated with kindness and respect, encourage fellowship, and support one another, which goes along with their ministry-style service for older adults and keeping a nurturing home-like feeling. St. James House does have some areas where it's had trouble, such as documented deficiencies about infection control, not always telling families quickly enough about health issues, and problems with respiratory care for a resident, so families or new residents should consider these facts when deciding if the facility fits their needs. The community doesn't have reviews available yet, but it remains focused on offering practical daily support, medical supervision, social activities, and a home-like environment for seniors who want help with living safely and with dignity.
