Las Palmas Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation

    369 Mars Dr, Cotulla, TX, 78014
    4.4 · 13 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    5.0

    Compassionate attentive home-like dementia care

    I placed my loved one here and I'm very pleased. The staff are compassionate and attentive (even during a hurricane evacuation), the facility is spotless and recently upgraded, and it truly feels like home with fewer residents. Care is excellent - 24-hour certified nursing, dementia support, monitored meds, on-site rehab/gym, three home-cooked meals, engaging activities/field trips, transportation to appointments, and prompt family updates - I highly recommend it.

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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

    4.38 · 13 reviews

    Overall rating

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    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      5.0
    • Staff

      4.9
    • Meals

      4.7
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      4.4

    Pros

    • Attentive and caring staff
    • 24-hour certified nursing and safe around-the-clock care
    • Exceptionally clean, sanitized, and well-maintained facility
    • On-site rehabilitation facility and gym
    • Three home-style, healthful meals daily with on-site cooking
    • Monitored and managed medication
    • Professional intake process and keeps family updated
    • Social and religious activities weekly
    • Engaging activities and field trips
    • Dementia-specialized care
    • Dedicated leadership and compassionate team
    • Immediate emergency notifications and effective emergency response
    • Transportation to appointments
    • Effective COVID protocols
    • Renovations and facility upgrades
    • Accommodating in emergency evacuations (e.g., hurricane)
    • Fewer residents / more personalized attention
    • Residents appear in good spirits; facility feels like home
    • Highly recommendable by multiple reviewers

    Cons

    • At least one report alleging mocking, targeting, or mistreatment
    • Some shared rooms (limited privacy)
    • Location may be far from some families
    • Isolated negative experiences indicate variability in perceived care

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the reviews is strongly positive, with multiple reviewers emphasizing high standards of care, cleanliness, and a homelike environment. The facility is repeatedly described as exceptionally clean, sanitized, and well-maintained, with renovations and upgrades noted. Staff are frequently characterized as attentive, professional, and compassionate; many reviews highlight a caring team, dedicated leadership, and 24-hour certified nursing, which contribute to a sense of safety and reliable medical oversight. Families report that the intake process is professional and that staff keep them informed, including immediate emergency notifications when needed.

    Clinical and rehabilitative services are a clear strength. Reviewers commonly mention an on-site rehabilitation facility and gym, monitored medication management, and safe, around-the-clock care, making it suitable for post-acute rehabilitation, long-term care, and residents with special needs such as dementia. Dementia care is specifically praised, and reviewers appreciated effective COVID protocols. The facility’s ability to accommodate during an emergency (for example, hurricane evacuation) was called out positively, demonstrating operational responsiveness beyond routine care.

    Daily life and amenities receive consistent positive notice. Multiple reviews praise the on-site cooking and home-style meals, noting three healthful meals daily and specific comments that residents “loved the food.” Social engagement is another repeated theme: reviewers describe weekly social and religious activities, engaging activities and field trips, and a smaller resident population that supports more personalized attention. Transportation to appointments is available, and families report that residents are in good spirits, feel at home, and that staff foster a warm, family-oriented environment.

    Despite the many favorable comments, there are some concerns to be aware of. One review contains serious allegations that a resident was mocked, laughed at, and felt targeted — described as “sinister” and “not right.” While this appears to be an isolated report amid many positive accounts, it is a significant complaint and introduces a note of variability in the experience. Other, less severe negatives include the presence of shared rooms for some residents, which may limit privacy, and the facility being located farther from some families. Taken together, reviewers suggest generally excellent care, but the isolated serious allegation means prospective residents and families should ask specific questions about staffing levels, room options, incident reporting and resolution, and opportunities for family involvement during tours.

    In summary, the dominant themes are high-quality clinical and rehabilitative care, exceptional cleanliness, attentive and compassionate staff, robust on-site amenities (rehab gym, meals, activities), effective communication with families, and a homelike atmosphere. These strengths are reinforced by mentions of professional intake, emergency responsiveness, dementia expertise, and pandemic protocols. The primary caveats are an isolated report of alleged mistreatment, some shared-room arrangements, and potential distance for families. Overall, the reviews paint Las Palmas Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation as a well-regarded facility with strong medical oversight and a warm, active environment, while also signaling that visitors should verify privacy options and discuss any specific concerns during an in-person visit.

    Location

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    About Las Palmas Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation

    Las Palmas Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation sits at 369 Mars Dr in Cotulla, Texas, and serves the area in La Salle County with a warm, steady approach to care for older adults, and you'll find a focus on both short-term rehabilitation and long-term nursing care here, which means folks recovering from illness or injury have a spot to land between hospital and home, while those with chronic health needs or severe frailty can settle in for ongoing support, and the nurses work around the clock with caregivers who help with bathing, dressing, transfers, and medication management every day, so residents don't have to struggle on their own. You'll see fully furnished studio rooms with private bathrooms, and the dining team prepares meals restaurant-style, honoring special diets for things like diabetes, while support teams handle meal prep for those who need it. Las Palmas suits memory care needs, too, as staff are trained to assist residents with dementia, and the mental wellness programs offer a little extra for those who could use it, along with community events, resident-run groups, and planned trips for those who want a change of scenery, so there's always something to do if you're up for it.

    Rehabilitation means people have therapy options, like physical, occupational, and speech therapy, right on site, and people with wounds or needing recovery from surgery or an illness can get the care they need without going elsewhere. Las Palmas is part of the Touchstone community, and staff here work on personalized care plans and often involve families in decision making, always trying to meet each person where they are, whether that's with more involved skilled nursing care, help with recovery, or extra attention for memory struggles. The facility includes shared and private gathering spaces, a small library, a beauty salon, a fitness room, computer center, a games room, garden, and outdoor places to relax or walk, so you won't feel cramped or without a spot for quiet.

    Transportation's available for medical trips and other errands, plus there's community lounges and a strong focus on safety, including strict Covid protocols for everyone's health, which families have come to expect from a place with a good reputation in Texas. Respite care is offered for those needing short-term stays or a break for caregivers at home, and the team has earned accreditations for quality, with a trusted place in a respected health system. The atmosphere is friendly, and the staff takes time to give personal, compassionate support-which is clear if you visit, meet the staff, or talk to folks who live there-because the goal's always been to make life as comfortable and manageable as possible for each resident, regardless of why they've come to call Las Palmas home.

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