First Street Assisted Living

    312 1st St, Schertz, TX, 78154
    1.8 · 11 reviews
    • Assisted living
    AnonymousCurrent/former resident
    1.0

    Rude staff, theft, poor food

    I lived here and my experience was mostly negative: staff were often mean, yelled, unprofessional, and I experienced theft and privacy violations (staff posting residents' photos); residents were treated poorly and made to cry. The food was extremely poor and inconsistent - hot dogs for lunch/dinner and toast-only breakfasts, with the occasional mac & cheese or mashed potatoes - though Anna cooks good meals sometimes and Melissa was helpful. Prescriptions went missing, windows were broken with exposed glass, staffing was unreliable (only the night attendant left at times); the location by the Y/senior center is convenient, but I would not recommend this facility.

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    1.82 · 11 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      1.8
    • Staff

      2.3
    • Meals

      2.5
    • Amenities

      1.0
    • Value

      1.8

    Pros

    • Helpful and attentive staff (mentioned by some reviewers)
    • Specific staff praised: Melissa
    • Good meals when cooked by Anna
    • Residents enjoyed meals and participated in activities (some reports)
    • Supportive, positive environment (per some reviewers)
    • Would recommend / great place to send loved ones (some reviewers)
    • Convenient location near YMCA and senior center

    Cons

    • Broken windows with exposed sharp glass
    • Prescriptions missing
    • Extremely poor and unnutritious food reported
    • Inconsistent food quality (good when certain cooks are on duty)
    • Staff shortages / attendant reportedly left premises at night
    • Allegations of staff theft from residents
    • Resident mistreatment causing emotional distress (crying, yelled at)
    • Privacy violations — posting resident photos without consent
    • Rude, unprofessional staff behavior
    • No transportation services
    • No recreational activities (reported by some reviewers)

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment in these review summaries is highly mixed and polarized: several reviewers praise the staff, specific employees, and aspects of programming and meals, while other reviewers describe serious safety, care, and ethical problems. The positive accounts emphasize helpful and attentive staff, a supportive atmosphere, and particular staff members (Melissa and Anna) who receive direct praise. Some family members or residents report enjoying meals and participating in activities, finding the location convenient (near a YMCA and senior center), and even stating they would recommend the community or consider it a good place for a loved one.

    However, many of the negative reports raise significant and potentially severe concerns. Multiple reviewers allege poor facility maintenance and safety hazards, including broken windows with exposed sharp glass. There are claims that prescriptions have gone missing, which is a serious medication management issue. Several accounts describe extremely poor food quality — examples include hot dogs being served repeatedly and very sparse breakfasts — and other reviewers similarly call the food unnutritious (mac and cheese, mashed potatoes, etc.). At the same time, other reviews indicate food quality is inconsistent and can be good when a particular cook (Anna) is preparing meals, suggesting variability tied to staffing or shift differences.

    Staffing and behavior are major themes with wide divergence. Positive comments describe helpful, attentive, and supportive staff. Contrastingly, there are allegations of staff theft, privacy violations such as posting resident photos without consent, verbal abuse or yelling that causes residents distress, and general unprofessionalism. One review states that an attendant left the premises at night, implying a lapse in supervision or staffing coverage. These accusations—particularly theft, missing prescriptions, and privacy breaches—are serious and, if accurate, indicate systemic management and oversight failures rather than isolated incidents.

    Activities and services show a similar split: some reviewers note residents participate in activities, while others explicitly say there are no recreational activities and no transportation services. This suggests inconsistency in programming or uneven communication about available services. Management and operational issues are implied by the contradictions: positive experiences tied to particular staff members contrast sharply with reports of deplorable care and misconduct, pointing to variability in care standards depending on shifts or personnel.

    In summary, these reviews paint a facility with starkly mixed performance. Strengths include some caring and attentive staff, named employees who earn praise, occasional good meals, and a convenient location. Weaknesses are significant and include safety hazards, medication and property security concerns, inconsistent and at times poor nutrition, reports of neglectful or abusive behavior, privacy violations, and gaps in activities and transportation. The pattern suggests inconsistent quality of care that may depend heavily on which staff are on duty. Given the severity of some allegations, potential residents and families should seek clarification from management about safety protocols, medication handling, staff hiring and supervision practices, privacy policies, meal planning consistency, and the availability of activities and transportation. Similarly, facility management should be prompted to investigate the claims of theft and missing prescriptions, address maintenance hazards immediately, standardize meal quality, and ensure staff training and supervision to reduce variability in resident experience.

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    About First Street Assisted Living

    First Street Assisted Living sits in Schertz, Texas, where the staff stays on-site around the clock, making sure every resident gets respect and personal attention, and people usually have private apartments that offer enough space for comfort and daily living, and the common areas are always nicely kept, inviting everyone to share meals, enjoy activities, or take part in programs that help with social, mental, and physical well-being, and those activities go all day with an adult day care program for those who need it. Residents get help with anything from medication management and meal preparation to bathing, dressing, toileting, walking, and eating, and staff are trained to give diabetic care, incontinence support, non-ambulatory assistance, and other health services that seniors might need. Safety and health rules are always followed since First Street Assisted Living is licensed with the ASLA designation and meets state requirements, and meals are planned to be nourishing and enjoyable, with chefs and meal planners in charge of the kitchen, making sure people stay healthy. Transportation is ready for essential trips like shopping or doctor visits, and the structured programs make sure life stays interesting, with social gatherings, events, and opportunities for learning or having fun. The adult day care service gives care and activity during the day to those who want to stay engaged but don't live there full time. The community only holds sixteen, making it easier to offer support that fits each person, and whether someone needs support with hygiene or just wants the chance to keep their freedom in a safe, comfortable place, First Street Assisted Living tries to help every resident have a high quality of life in a friendly setting without losing independence as long as possible. The facility is open to everyone, following Fair Housing & Equal Opportunity rules, and housekeeping and laundry services are included so people have more time for things they enjoy. Different ways to pay and several floor plans are available if needed, and anyone interested in Alzheimer's care, adult day care, or full assisted living services will find the options here fit a wide range of senior needs, with planning guidance to make decisions easier.

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