S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living

    505 E Lake Dr, Taylor, TX 76574
    • Assisted Living
    • Skilled Nursing

    Lovely well-kept skilled nursing community

    I didn't tour because of the COVID variant, but from curbside impressions and friends' praise this place is lovely - immaculate, aesthetically pleasing exterior and well-kept grounds with raised vegetable beds, flowers and potted-plant areas. The gathering room activities looked fun, the food is reportedly delicious, and it felt like a skilled nursing setup; the administrator and staff came across as very helpful. Frequent EMT/Fire Dept presence gave me extra reassurance. It's close, has a long waiting list, and I'd recommend it.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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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

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Dining room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.38·(8)

    Overall rating

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

      5.0
    • Staff

      5.0
    • Meals

      4.0
    • Amenities

      4.3
    • Value

      4.4

    Pros

    • Well-maintained, attractive grounds and exterior
    • Raised vegetable garden and outdoor plant areas for residents
    • Clean, immaculate appearance
    • Nutritious, vegetable-forward meals
    • On-site exercise equipment and weight room
    • Organized social activities in a communal gathering room
    • Supportive and helpful administrative staff
    • Attentive frontline caregivers
    • Skilled nursing services available
    • Convenient, close location

    Cons

    • Restrictive movement and sign-out procedures
    • Rigid mealtime scheduling with mandatory attendance
    • Institutional-feeling policies limiting resident autonomy
    • Limited visitation and infection-control flexibility
    • Long waiting list and limited bed availability
    • Noticeable on-site emergency-response activity

    Summary of reviews

    Overall impression: The facility is described as an attractive, well-kept assisted living environment with tidy interiors and landscaped exterior areas, including a raised vegetable garden and resident plant spaces. Many comments emphasize cleanliness and an immaculate appearance, and the site appears to draw significant interest from the community given a long waiting list.

    Care and staff: Reviewers convey that clinical care and nursing support are available and competent; the facility is characterized as a skilled-nursing-capable setting. Administrative personnel are described as helpful and approachable, and frontline staff receive positive remarks for being attentive. At the same time, several observations point to frequent emergency-response presence on site; this may reflect a higher-acuity resident population or recurring clinical events and is worth clarifying with facility leadership during a tour.

    Dining and activities: Dining is generally viewed positively — meals are described as healthy and vegetable-forward, and some reviewers called the food delicious. The community provides structured activities in a communal gathering room and has on-site exercise options, including a weight room. A notable operational limitation is the facility's rigid dining routine: fixed meal times, mandatory meal attendance, and narrow arrival windows are enforced, which some prospective residents and families may find restrictive.

    Facilities and management: Physical facilities are a consistent strength — attractive landscaping, potted plants, and communal outdoor areas create a pleasant setting. Management appears responsive in some respects, but operational policies are relatively strict: sign-in/sign-out procedures, limited flexibility around mealtimes, and constrained visitation during infection-control events contribute to an institutional feel for some observers. High demand for placement is indicated by a long waiting list, which can affect timing and access.

    Notable patterns and considerations: The dominant themes across comments are strong aesthetics, cleanliness, and positive staff interactions, paired with operationally strict policies that limit resident autonomy and schedule flexibility. Prospective residents and families should balance the facility's clinical strengths and pleasant environment against its restrictive movement, mealtime, and visitation policies. Suggested items to clarify during a visit include mealtime flexibility, sign-out and visitation rules, typical reasons for on-site emergency-response activity, and current waitlist timelines.

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    Location

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    S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living is located at 505 E Lake Dr, Taylor, TX, 76574.

    About S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living

    S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living sits over at 505 East Lake Drive in Taylor, Texas, and the place does a bit of everything for seniors who want a comfortable and friendly spot, whether they need just a little help or much more care. Folks there can pick between independent living apartments, assisted living services, memory care for people with Alzheimer's or dementia, and even skilled nursing or rehabilitation, which means residents don't have to move if their needs change. The rooms come in different sizes-there's studios, single units, and 2-bedroom apartments, and lots of them have their own kitchens. People who stay here get daily help with things like bathing, dressing, or taking medicine, if that's something needed, and they don't have to worry about chores because laundry and housekeeping get done by staff who are known for being kind and joyful, always available to help or give a friendly greeting.

    Meals get planned by chefs and a meal team who try to serve healthy, tasty food using good ingredients, and residents usually get one or two meals a day in a dining room where everyone can meet up. If somebody needs a special diet, they can usually talk to the staff and work something out. Seniors who like to stay busy have options too, since the community has game nights, exercise programs, a resident band, outings to concerts, gardens to walk in, and event rooms so people can gather for activities, celebrate holidays, or just talk with neighbors. There's also a fitness room, a library, a spa, courtyards, community gardens for those who like to grow things, and spaces for religious services, which happens right there on campus. Residents who need memory care get specialized attention, with extra safety features and a care team trained to help with the challenges of Alzheimer's or dementia, and costs for this may run higher than general assisted living.

    People can come and go for appointments, or take scheduled trips with the group to see local sights or eat out, and transportation is available for medical needs. Every part of the building-from common rooms to outdoor patios-is set up with seniors in mind, and the place has wired rooms with cable, clean linens, even an in-house barber, so residents don't need to leave campus for a haircut. There's a strong focus on health care, comfort, and helping people keep up with daily routines while staying as independent as they're able. S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living is part of the nonprofit S.P.J.S.T. Rest Homes, which also runs other facilities nearby, and the Taylor location has received recognition for strong resident engagement and solid activities. This is a supportive place for older adults who want a little help, a friendly face, and the chance to stay involved in a caring community.

    People often ask...

    S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $4,116 per month.

    S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living offers assisted living and skilled nursing.

    There are 3 photos of S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 505 E Lake Dr, Taylor, TX 76574.

    No, S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Texas, the Health & Human Services Commission licenses assisted living and long-term care facilities, conducting health and life-safety visits and complaint investigations.

    License number001cv00000Rsa24AAB
    StatusActive
    Facility typeAssisted Living Facility (type B)
    License classLicensed
    Capacity64 residents
    LicenseeS.P.J.S.T. Senior Living
    Care servedType B
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    Inspection Reports

    1

    Reports

    5

    Citations

    0

    Complaints

    7

    Years

    25 Sept 2019Life Safety
    Identified multiple deficiencies related to fire safety, lighting, janitor spaces, annual fire marshal inspection, and building repairs.
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