High Hope Care Center of Brenham

    401 E Blue Bell Rd, Brenham, TX 77833
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing
    4.5ยท56 reviews

    Caring staff and safe environment

    I'm very pleased with the caring, responsive staff and the clean, safe atmosphere - they've made a real, positive difference in my father's wellbeing. Meals and activities (even the therapy cat visits and bingo) are enjoyable, staff communicate professionally and warmly, and visiting here gives me genuine peace of mind.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.54ยท(56)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.5
    • Staff

      4.4
    • Meals

      4.3
    • Amenities

      2.0
    • Value

      4.5

    Pros

    • Compassionate and attentive nursing staff
    • Visible, courteous, and helpful caregiving team
    • Dedicated social work and case-management support
    • Responsive and knowledgeable licensed nurses
    • 24/7 nursing and hospice care availability
    • Well-coordinated activities program including therapy-animal visits
    • Enjoyable, well-presented meals
    • Clean and orderly communal areas
    • Patient and informative front-desk/admissions interactions during visits
    • Engaging spiritual and community visitation opportunities
    • Positive familyโ€“staff communication during in-person visits
    • Organized entertainment and recreational offerings

    Cons

    • Inconsistent cleanliness in resident rooms and some dining areas
    • Exterior maintenance and curb-appeal deficiencies
    • Parking lot surface degradation and grounds upkeep needs
    • Inconsistent phone and front-desk responsiveness
    • Variable administrative follow-through and family communication
    • Gaps in clinical follow-up and wound-care oversight
    • Staffing variability and periodic short-staffing affecting consistency
    • Staff conduct and communication tone

    Summary of reviews

    Overall impression: Reviewers convey a facility with many strengths at the point of direct care but with recurring operational shortcomings. Families and visitors frequently describe warm, attentive interactions between residents and frontline caregivers; licensed nursing staff, social work, and CNAs are often singled out for compassion, visibility, and clinical competence. Several comments emphasize 24/7 nursing coverage, hospice availability, and individualized attention that contribute to resident comfort and family reassurance.

    Care and staff: The caregiving team is a clear strength. Reviewers emphasize respectful, patient, and helpful staff who are present and engaged in day-to-day resident needs. Social-work support and active nursing involvement are noted positively, and families report that staff listen and explain care during visits. At the same time, there are consistent concerns about variability in staffing levels and occasional negative staff conduct or communication tone. There are also indications of inconsistent clinical followโ€‘up in some cases, particularly around wound care and the timeliness of clinical responses to family concerns.

    Dining and activities: Dining experiences are generally described as positive โ€” meals are appetizing and enjoyed by residents โ€” and activity programming receives favorable comments. The facility appears to offer organized entertainment, bingo and other group activities, spiritual visits, and therapy-animal/pet-visit opportunities that families and residents appreciate. These programs contribute to resident engagement and a positive atmosphere.

    Facilities and cleanliness: Interior communal areas and many patient-care spaces are described as clean and well-maintained, but there are repeated mentions of inconsistent cleanliness at the room level and in some dining areas. Exterior upkeep and curb appeal are weaker points: reviewers cite the need for exterior paint improvement, resurfacing or repair of the parking lot, and general grounds maintenance. There are occasional sanitation concerns tied to specific ancillary areas used for activities or pets.

    Management and communication: Perceptions of administrative responsiveness are mixed. Some visitors praise an informative, patient frontโ€‘desk experience and responsive leadership, while others describe difficulties contacting staff by phone, long waits, unanswered calls influenced by caller ID, and perceived lack of follow-through from management on specific family concerns. This inconsistency in communication and administrative follow-through is a recurring theme and intersects with clinical follow-up issues for families seeking updates.

    Notable patterns and decision factors: Prospective residents and families will likely find strong interpersonal care, active programming, and generally positive dining and communal environments at this facility. Important trade-offs to consider are the operational issues that affect consistency: room-level cleanliness, exterior and grounds maintenance, intermittent staffing shortages, and uneven administrative/phone responsiveness. Families who prioritize warm bedside care and engagement may be satisfied, but those for whom facility appearance, reliable administrative communication, and consistent clinical follow-up are critical should probe those areas during a visit and ask for specific examples of how the center addresses those gaps.

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    Medicare Ratings

    2ยท/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

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    High Hope Care Center of Brenham is located at 401 E Blue Bell Rd, Brenham, TX, 77833.

    About High Hope Care Center of Brenham

    High Hope Care Center of Brenham is a nursing home in Brenham, Texas, and has 96 certified beds. Charleston Healthcare Group is affiliated with ownership, but Brenham Hc Holdings and Kendall Broussard have managed it since February 2015, and there's no further owner information listed. The center has been providing skilled nursing services for 12-16 hours each day, along with a 24-hour call system and supervision by staff every day of the year, and people can get help with daily activities, medication, and non-ambulatory care. Residents get private rooms at semi-private rates, private bathrooms, cable TV, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, kitchenettes, and furnished rooms, and there are outdoor common spaces where people can meet.

    Medical care remains available around the clock, and High Hope has regular physician visits, therapy services, and personalized treatment plans developed with family and staff. Staff at High Hope see the importance of a kind word, a gentle touch, and provide care that focuses on physical, emotional, and social needs. Meals are home-cooked and prepared by professional chefs, and the dining area offers restaurant-style service, with attention to special dietary needs and food safety. Residents can use a beauty and barber shop, get housekeeping and laundry help, and there's a transportation van for appointments or outings. You'll find a library, arts and craft spaces, a garden, movie theater, a fitness room, walking paths, music programs, and scheduled activities every day, with support for spiritual and social life, and even Synergy Therapy Services right on site.

    Staffing provides 2.95 nurse hours per resident per day, which is less than the Texas average of 3.4, but nurse turnover is lower here-at 33.3% compared to the state average of 51.8%. Inspection reports note 14 total deficiencies, including one related to infection and others about nutrition, with food service once cited for not always being palatable or safe in temperature and many people affected. The most serious citation was for not providing proper pressure ulcer care, which inspectors said put resident health or safety in immediate jeopardy. High Hope Care Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurance. Financial help's available for those who need it.

    Security features monitor residents who may wander. Religious services are available, as well as hospice care and IV antibiotics. Family members get support and information on long-term care and caregiver needs. The Seniorly Community Score rates the surrounding neighborhood for safety and livability, and the facility aims to keep everything clean and well-maintained. Reviews average 2.8 out of 6 based on six reviews. The center stays committed to providing dignity and comfort, focusing on letting people live with respect in a comforting, home-like place.

    People often ask...

    High Hope Care Center of Brenham offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

    The full address for this community is 401 E Blue Bell Rd, Brenham, TX 77833.

    No, High Hope Care Center of Brenham does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

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