Heritage House at Keller Rehab & Nursing

    1150 Whitley Road, Keller, TX, 76248
    3.3 · 14 reviews
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousCurrent/former resident
    3.0

    Great staff but uneven care

    I had a mixed experience. Some staff (Dolly, Avery, Linda, therapists Janus and Briana) were amazing - attentive, good therapy, lots of activities and a modern facility with nice private rooms and generally good food. But the place felt understaffed: call lights were often slow (sometimes hours), responsiveness and professionalism were inconsistent, halls sometimes smelled of urine, rooms don't always match the photos, and I had problems with medication/administration and hospice/billing policies. I'd suggest a private room and short stay - care can be excellent but it's uneven.

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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

    3.29 · 14 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      3.0
    • Staff

      3.4
    • Meals

      3.1
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      1.0

    Pros

    • Excellent caregivers and many attentive nurses and CNAs
    • Skilled therapists and effective rehabilitation (named staff: Janus, Briana, Avery)
    • Good rehab gym and measurable rehab progress/weight gain
    • Active, full activities calendar (church services, gospel sing‑alongs, bingo, professional entertainment)
    • Home‑style, enjoyable meals reported by several reviewers
    • Private/single rooms that can be lovely and personalized
    • Brand new, modern facility with extensive amenities (large size, library, room service)
    • Generally clean and well‑maintained rooms in many reports
    • Welcoming, polite and respectful staff in many visits
    • Business/office manager and activities director praised
    • Same‑day service and responsive care reported by some families
    • Hospice collaboration praised by some reviewers

    Cons

    • Mixed staff quality and uneven professionalism across shifts
    • Understaffed or staffing adequate only during inspections
    • Long call light response times (reports of 2–3 hours or long waits)
    • Foul or urine odors reported in halls and some rooms
    • Inconsistent food quality and limited meal offerings for some residents
    • Visitor areas/chairs damp or with unpleasant smells
    • Rooms sometimes not as nice as photos or less well maintained
    • Heavy use of cleaners/deodorizers noted
    • Instances of staff unresponsiveness, denial of paperwork, or incorrect medical guidance
    • Allegations of scare tactics, theft accusations, and unprofessional behavior
    • Post‑death billing for private pay residents and perceived for‑profit policies
    • Some reviewers say facility is not hospice‑friendly or suitable only for short stays
    • Staff turnover and occasional slow reactions by some staff
    • Specific complaint about a physician (Dr. Asha Abraham) described as negligent

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment in the reviews is mixed, with a clear pattern of strong clinical and rehabilitative strengths combined with operational and consistency problems. Many reviewers praise individual caregivers, nurses, CNAs, and therapists by name and report good rehabilitation outcomes, weight gain, and strong therapy engagement. The facility’s activities program receives frequent commendation — daily calendars, church services, gospel sing‑alongs, bingo, and professional entertainers are repeatedly mentioned — and several reviewers note that the environment can feel lively and homelike. Multiple people describe private rooms that are clean, large, and personalized, and several remarks highlight that the facility is brand new or modern with amenities like a large library and room service. The business office manager and activities director are singled out positively in multiple accounts, suggesting pockets of good management and coordination.

    Despite those positives, there are recurring concerns about staffing levels and reliability. Numerous reviewers report understaffing, long call light response times (including reports of 2–3 hour waits), and uneven staff quality across shifts. Several comments imply staffing improves only during inspections, which raises concerns about consistency of care. Related problems include reports of staff turnover, slow reactions from some staff members, and explicit recommendations from families to replace particular nurses. There are also several reports of unprofessional behavior — denial of paperwork and medication lists, incorrect or confusing guidance about ER transfers, scaring family members, and even an allegation of a theft accusation — which contribute to a perception of inconsistent professionalism.

    Facility cleanliness and odor are another divided area. Many reviewers describe the facility and rooms as extremely clean, odor‑free, and welcoming. Conversely, multiple other reviewers report foul odors (especially urine) in halls and rooms, damp or smelly visitor chairs, and an overreliance on strong cleaners or deodorizers. This split suggests significant variability by unit, wing, or shift. Several reviewers also mention that some rooms do not match online photos, indicating variability in room condition or presentation.

    Dining and nutrition receive mixed feedback. Some families praise the home‑style food, note enjoyable meals, and attribute weight gain to the dining there. Others report poor meals, limited offerings, and even omissions like tea not being served. Activities and therapy are consistently strong relative to other areas: many reviewers highlight effective physical and speech therapy (some by name), a good rehab gym, and a busy activities schedule that supports recovery and morale.

    Management and policy issues appear in the reviews as well. While the business office manager is praised, there are troubling reports about billing practices — notably post‑death charges for private pay residents — and a perception among some that for‑profit priorities may influence care decisions. Hospice experiences are mixed: some reviewers praise hospice collaboration and respectful hospice care, while others explicitly call the facility not hospice‑friendly. One reviewer named a physician (Dr. Asha Abraham) as incompetent and negligent; this is a single specific clinical complaint but worth noting for families who may interact with the medical director or attending physician.

    Taken together, the reviews paint a facility with clear strengths in rehabilitation, therapy, activities, and in many cases compassionate, skilled direct caregivers. However, variability in staffing, responsiveness, professionalism, room condition, odors, and dining quality creates a polarized picture. Several reviewers recommend the facility highly, especially for short stays or rehab, while others strongly advise against placement, particularly for long‑term or end‑of‑life care. Prospective families should be aware of this variability and ask targeted questions before placement: inquire about current staffing ratios and turnover, call bell response times and how those are monitored, hospice policies and billing practices (including any post‑death charges), the consistency of housekeeping and odor control on the specific unit, sample menus and meal choices, and whether therapy goals match the resident’s needs. Visiting at different times of day and speaking directly with therapists, the activities director, and the business office manager can help confirm whether the positive aspects reported by many reviewers align with the experience they will receive.

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    About Heritage House at Keller Rehab & Nursing

    Heritage House at Keller Rehab & Nursing is a medium-sized care facility with a total of 120 beds, designed to provide both short-term rehabilitation and long-term nursing care. The community is located in Keller, Texas, and is owned by a hospital district. It is not a part of a continuing care retirement community, but it does participate in both Medicare and Medicaid, making it accessible to residents with varied financial backgrounds and health needs.

    The care provided at Heritage House at Keller Rehab & Nursing focuses on residents who are either recovering from hospital stays or require continuous, daily assistance with medical and non-medical tasks. The facility offers an average of 3 hours and 22 minutes of nurse staffing per resident each day, providing essential care such as assistance with medications, eating, dressing, mobility, and using the bathroom. There is attention to ensuring appropriate staff levels on weekends that closely match those during the weekdays, reflecting a commitment to consistency in resident care no matter the day. The community also takes preventative health seriously, as demonstrated by a high rate of flu vaccination among residents.

    In terms of quality outcomes, a notable proportion of residents are able to return home after their rehabilitation, signifying effective support for recovery and increased independence for those transitioning out of the facility. With respect to safety and well-being, Heritage House at Keller Rehab & Nursing has reported low rates of falls with major injury and maintains vigilant practices to minimize infections that require hospitalization. Emergency room transfers among short-term residents occur at a rate that is closely monitored, with the goal of ensuring timely medical intervention when necessary.

    Heritage House at Keller Rehab & Nursing undergoes regular health, fire, and safety inspections, as mandated for all nursing facilities. Inspection findings from recent years have included matters related to accident prevention, supervision, safe storage of medications, timely incident reporting, and standard food preparation and storage practices. The team has shown the ability to address such issues promptly in accordance with professional standards. Additionally, the facility strives to maintain resident privacy in shared spaces and continues to develop and implement policies that support both physical health and personal dignity.

    Overall, Heritage House at Keller Rehab & Nursing is dedicated to delivering comprehensive nursing and rehabilitation services to its residents, focusing on facilitating a safe, supportive, and health-oriented environment. The combination of medical oversight, personalized assistance, consistent staffing, and ongoing improvement efforts forms the foundation of its approach to long-term and rehabilitative care.

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