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Somerset Retirement Village

2828 61st, Galveston, TX 77551

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Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $5,040
  • Average State Price: $3,737
  • Average National Price: $None


  • Somerset Retirement Village Description

    Somerset Retirement Village is a community that offers senior apartments and is about 2.9 miles outside Galveston, Texas. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 3.9 out of 10 making it the 7th highest rated community in the city out of 7 communities. See more information on reviews.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

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    Community Reviews

    3.9
    Somerset Retirement Village
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 20 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 7 out of 7 communities in Galveston
  • Ranking in State: 2765 out of 2783 communities in TX
  • Facility and Grounds B

    Staff F



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Negative Reviews Summary:

    • Several reviewers have reported extremely poor management, describing them as unprofessional, rude, and uncaring towards residents and guests.
    • There have been multiple security concerns, including vehicles being opened and stolen, unauthorized people using the pool facilities, and even an assault on a resident.
    • Complaints about the leasing process, with some residents claiming they were misled into signing longer leases than intended.
    • Issues with apartment maintenance, including unaddressed damage and inadequate responses to repair requests.
    • Concerns over rent increases without improvements to the apartments, alongside reports of poor living conditions such as mold, leaks, and electrical problems.
    • Some residents have experienced problems with getting their security deposits returned, with one report of only receiving half back without a proper explanation.

    Positive Reviews Summary:

    • A few residents express satisfaction with their living experience, highlighting a great community atmosphere and efficient maintenance team.
    • Positive mentions of the amenities, including the pool and indoor washing facilities.
    • One reviewer specifically praises a staff member for being amazing and helpful.

    Overall: While there are a few positive comments about the community and staff, the overwhelming majority of reviews criticize the management and raise serious concerns about security, maintenance, and leasing practices.


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    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The average income is $57,277, which is average compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 84
      • Low Temperature: 56
      • Average Temperature: 72.5
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 190 days of rain, 0 days of snow and 173 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 2.4 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 7.18 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 2.1 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 3.53 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.64 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 76.85 years old, which is low compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 164.0, Moderate Days 44.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 3.0, Unhealthy Days 1.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Kroger
    0.1 miles away
    Randalls
    0.2 miles away
    Spec's
    0.3 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    0.4 miles away
    Arlan's Market
    4.3 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    61st & Seawall (Eastbound)
    0.2 miles away
    61st & Seawall (Westbound)
    0.2 miles away
    57th & Seawall (Eastbound)
    0.3 miles away
    57th & Seawall (Westbound)
    0.3 miles away
    63rd & Seawall (Eastbound)
    0.4 miles away

    Banks

    Bank of America
    0.1 miles away
    Capital One
    0.5 miles away
    Texas First Bank Stewart Road
    0.6 miles away
    Coastal Community FCU
    0.7 miles away
    AMOCO Federal Credit Union
    1.6 miles away

    Hospitals

    Moody Neurorehabilitation Institute at TideWay
    0.4 miles away
    Moody Neurorehabilitation Institute in Galveston
    3.7 miles away
    Shriners Hospitals for Children — Galveston
    4.1 miles away
    Emergency Room
    4.2 miles away
    John Seely Hospital
    4.2 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Randalls Pharmacy
    0.2 miles away
    Walgreens
    0.5 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    0.6 miles away

    Dentists

    Gulfside Dental & Orthodontics
    0.1 miles away
    Barbara Pickering DDS
    1.6 miles away

    Parks

    Crockett Park
    0.6 miles away
    Fort Crocket Battery Izard Park
    0.7 miles away
    Jones Park
    0.8 miles away
    Washington Park
    1.0 miles away
    Lee and Joe Jamail Bay Park
    1.1 miles away

    Places of Worship

    Grace Episcopal Church
    2.2 miles away
    First Evangelical Lutheran Church
    3.1 miles away
    First Presbyterian Church
    3.4 miles away

    None Found

    Culture

    Carolyn Ehman Dance Academy
    1.4 miles away
    The 1894 Grand Opera House
    3.3 miles away
    Galveston Art Center
    3.4 miles away

    Restaurants

    Happy Buddah
    0.0 miles away
    Waffle House
    0.0 miles away
    Tortugas
    0.1 miles away
    Pe King Buffet
    0.1 miles away
    Rainforest Cafe
    0.4 miles away

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