Coon Memorial Nursing Home

Memorial Nursing Home sits in Dalhart, Texas, and serves as an assisted living and nursing home for people who need help with daily living but don't always need around-the-clock intensive nursing care every moment, and they do this with 81 certified beds in a facility split across two wings where residents can live in either private or semi-private rooms, and the management comes from Melissa Bundy and Sharon Hunt since June 2024 under the ownership of Dallam Hartley Counties Hospital District. They've got a staff with certified nurses, licensed medical practitioners, certified nursing assistants, and physical therapists who help with things like bathing, dressing, moving from beds or chairs, medication management, and incontinence care, and there's usually help available at all hours, which means there's always somebody around for both routine and urgent needs, whether for long-term stays, short-term respite, or hospice care. For folks who get confused more often, there's the Memory Lane unit with secured exits and fenced yards to help keep everyone safe, and staff work up special programs to encourage interaction and some enjoyment, and the activities director organizes different things like music and exercise, plus other group programs especially for folks who struggle with socializing, and then there's also a landscaped yard with a gazebo for sitting outside or visiting with family. Folks living here get meals made with organic food and ingredients, and the kitchen tries to offer proper nutrition, though inspection reports do note issues now and then with food temperature and quality, plus the federal inspections in recent years have reported a handful of deficiencies involving infection control, honoring residents' rights to a homelike and clean setting, respiratory care, and food service standards, and management has to address those when they come up but it's worth knowing they've occurred. Rooms have air-conditioning, telephone, internet, and cable, and each unit's either fully furnished with private bathrooms and kitchenettes or lets two people share a space, and residents can always use the 24-hour call system whenever needed. The facility offers help with mobility, transportation to doctor visits, regular housekeeping and linen service, and they try to keep the setting both secure and home-like, including special safety steps so people prone to wandering can't get lost. Rehabilitation services are available with programs for cardiac and pulmonary needs and a rehab unit for physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Residents can choose short-term respite care if family caregivers need a break, and there's both long-term and short-term living available depending on individual needs, with a focus on providing each person with the type of help that matches their own level of independence-or need for support-so some residents get more regular nursing oversight while others just need a hand here and there, and there's always supervision and somebody nearby if anyone needs immediate attention. On top of that, meals are made to meet dietary needs and the home supports social activity when possible with music, group exercise, and outdoor options in the landscaped area. The home posts about their programs on Facebook, and the long-term care ombudsman provides another layer of support for resident rights. Even though the home follows federal guidelines for care, inspection reports did see some deficiencies in areas like infection control, resident rights, food handling, and overall quality of care. Memorial Nursing Home's goal stays focused on keeping an environment where people feel as steady and secure as they can, whether they need daily help or more regular nursing or just a safe space for seniors with increasing medical issues.