Western Hills Healthcare Residence is a skilled nursing facility with 158 certified beds, offering both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care for seniors who need support after a hospital stay or for those who require full-time nursing services, and you'll find private and semi-private rooms here, each with kitchenettes, cable TV, wireless internet, and phones, so people can stay comfortable and connected. There's a secure unit and even some areas for smokers. The facility is managed by Coryell County Memorial Hospital Authority along with Tgr Healthcare, LLC and Brian Thomas, all since October 2019. It has a nurse staffing level of about 3.14 nurse hours per resident daily, and services are backed by Medicare and Medicaid certifications. Residents can enjoy outdoor spaces for relaxation, a beauty salon, a library, and have access to crossword puzzles with large print, spiritual visits, and gentle activities like painting, coloring, and aromatherapy, while special holiday events provide variety.
Western Hills Healthcare Residence is prepared for people who need help with activities of daily living such as bathing or dressing, giving medication, and managing appointments, with caregivers available 12 to 16 hours a day, plus full housekeeping and linen services and laundry done for residents. Medical care includes 24-hour skilled nursing, with physical, occupational, and speech therapy available, supporting issues from memory and swallowing disorders to posture and fall risk reduction to improving how someone walks. There are dedicated programs for memory care, wound care, palliative care, and IV therapy, and therapists work on posture, soft tissue, and body mechanics.
Rooms and services are set up after a health evaluation, so each care plan fits the resident's needs, and the staff team works alongside families as much as needed. For spiritual and emotional comfort, the facility offers regular visits and programs for well-being. People who are convalescing can access special activities suited to recovery, and there's help with transportation to medical appointments, outpatient care, and even Medicaid application assistance.
Western Hills Healthcare Residence, with its connection to the hospital authority, offers both support for people who just need a short stay to recover and those who will stay longer term, providing help with daily needs, medical care, and ways to stay busy and involved. There's a record of 28 deficiencies in inspection reports, including pharmacy safety concerns and an infection-related issue, so the facility's management continues to work on improving care and safety. The nurse turnover rate stands at 54%. Amenities, care programs, private and semi-private accommodations, plus easy access to outdoor space and the beauty salon all aim to give residents comfort, convenience, and as much independence as possible given each person's health and needs.
