St. Dominic Village

    2401 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, TX, 77021
    3.8 · 6 reviews
    • Independent living
    • Assisted living
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    4.0

    Misleading billing, but caring staff

    I had a rough start- the billing director misled me about Medicaid and I discovered the facility had to file the application, so I had to activate power of attorney and a representative payee for SSA. A Medicaid agent said staff miscommunicated the resident's care level, and after a hospital transfer the facility initially didn't want my loved one to return despite having a skilled nursing unit. Even so, the staff were kind and welcoming, the community felt safe, spiritual and homely, and it's close to home. I'm generally pleased, grateful for A Place for Mom's help, and would recommend this facility to other families.

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    3.83 · 6 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      2.0
    • Staff

      5.0
    • Meals

      3.8
    • Amenities

      3.8
    • Value

      3.8

    Pros

    • Kind, helpful and attentive staff
    • Home-like, welcoming atmosphere
    • Friendly, social residents and strong community feel
    • Perceived safety and secure environment
    • Spiritual programming and emphasis on faith
    • Skilled nursing unit available on site
    • Short distance from family/home for some reviewers
    • Generally satisfactory care for many residents
    • Frequently recommended to other families
    • Assistance from placement agency (A Place for Mom) appreciated

    Cons

    • Administrative/billing miscommunication regarding Medicaid applications
    • Billing director reportedly provided misleading information
    • Facility required to submit Medicaid application which caused delays
    • Staff communication breakdowns about benefits/eligibility
    • A reported mismatch between resident needs and care level
    • At least one instance of hospital transfer and reluctance to readmit

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the review summaries is positive, with multiple reviewers emphasizing a warm, home-like environment, kind staff, and a strong sense of community and spirituality. Many reviewers explicitly state they would recommend St. Dominic Village to families and express gratitude for the care and support received. The presence of an on-site skilled nursing unit is noted as an important asset, and proximity to family homes is mentioned as a practical advantage by some reviewers. Assistance from a placement agency (A Place for Mom) was also cited positively in at least one account.

    Care quality and clinical concerns present a mixed picture. Several reviewers were generally pleased with the care provided, describing it as adequate, supportive, and satisfactory for their situations. However, there is a significant negative theme involving at least one case where a resident's level of care did not match their needs, resulting in a hospital transfer and a reported hesitation by the facility to accept the resident back afterward. This specific incident suggests potential gaps in assessment, care planning, or transitions of care for residents whose conditions change or who require higher acuity services. While the availability of a skilled nursing unit mitigates some concerns, the reviews indicate that staff and administration need to ensure clear protocols for admitting or readmitting residents who require different levels of care.

    Staff interactions and community atmosphere are among the strongest positives. Reviewers repeatedly highlight kind, helpful staff and welcoming residents who contribute to a homely environment. Safety and a faith-centered atmosphere are recurrent themes; reviewers appreciated spiritual programming or an environment that supports residents' spiritual needs. These factors appear to contribute strongly to overall satisfaction and to why several families would recommend the community.

    Management and administrative issues are the clearest area for improvement. Multiple comments focus on problems with Medicaid enrollment and billing communications. One reviewer reported that the billing director misled the family about how Medicaid applications were to be submitted, and that in practice the application had to be filed by the facility. A Medicaid agent’s assessment described the situation as a miscommunication among staff, suggesting inconsistent or unclear administrative guidance. The reviews also reference the involvement of a power of attorney and a representative payee for Social Security benefits, indicating that families are often managing financial and legal affairs for residents; in that context, administrative clarity and proactive communication are especially important. These administrative lapses appear to have caused stress and delays in at least one case.

    Patterns and takeaways: most reviewers are satisfied with the interpersonal and environmental aspects of St. Dominic Village—staff kindness, community, safety, and a home-like feel are repeatedly praised. The presence of a skilled nursing unit is a practical benefit, though one tangible case highlights potential problems in care-level assessment and transition management that the facility should address. Administrative transparency around Medicaid and billing processes is a recurring concern; ensuring consistent, correct information from billing and admissions staff would likely alleviate significant family stress. In summary, St. Dominic Village is generally well-regarded for its staff, atmosphere, and community feel, but would benefit from clearer administrative procedures and stronger processes for matching resident needs to appropriate levels of care and for handling transitions when medical needs change.

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    About St. Dominic Village

    St. Dominic Village sits in a quiet, gated community with grounds people always say are well cared for and beautiful, and the place has served almost 30,000 residents since opening back in 1975, which gives it a long history in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston-it's actually the only Catholic senior care community there, so that's something you don't see everywhere either. Residents can find several different living options like independent living for active seniors who want ease and social life, assisted living for those who may need help with things like bathing or medication, and skilled nursing for more medical care; there's memory care, too, especially set up for those with Alzheimer's or other kinds of dementia, with staff who know how to guide people and special areas to keep everyone safe and as comfortable as possible. The campus includes the Joseph A. Fiorenza Priest Residence and special places like Angel House, which provides short-term housing for people and their families while they get treated at Texas Medical Center, so there's a broader feeling of care that reaches into the community. Staff pay attention both to spiritual and physical needs, offering Daily Mass in person or on TV, regular chapel services at Warren Chapel, and amenities like nutritious meals through Luby's, with a focus on quality ingredients and nutrition counseling. The facility does its best to make daily life easier for everyone with weekly housekeeping and laundry, WiFi, resident parking, exercise programs, and scheduled transportation for appointments, plus a front desk that's always staffed around the clock. Residents can take part in a wide range of activities because the dedicated activity coordinators, who are often described as wonderful, work hard to make sure there's something happening-a big part of the friendly culture there, and volunteers often join in, too, to help with events or social programs. Short-term stays are also available, with respite care for caregivers needing a break or rehab services if someone needs to get stronger after a hospital visit, and there's an on-site pharmacy, rehab center, fitness center, and different floor plans to choose from depending on lifestyle and need. The community makes room for family involvement, offers structured recreation, and supports care plans tailored to each person. Security and safety are always important here, so there's 24-hour building security and staff who show a real commitment to compassion, staying true to the faith-based mission.

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