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Watkins-Logan-Garrison Texas State Veterans Home

11466 Honor Lane, Tyler, TX 75708

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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $5,775

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $5,156
  • Average State Price: $6,573
  • Average National Price: $7,508


  • Watkins-Logan-Garrison Texas State Veterans Home Description

    Watkins-Logan-Garrison Texas State Veterans Home is a community that offers nursing care and is about 7.8 miles outside Tyler, 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 8.1 out of 10 making it the 19th highest rated community in the city out of 31 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 3 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    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

    This community offers the following types of care

    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Community Reviews

    8.1
    Watkins-Logan-Garrison Texas State Veterans Home
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 30 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 18 out of 32 communities in Tyler
  • Ranking in State: 1671 out of 2783 communities in TX
  • Staff A



    Review Summary

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

    Positive Reviews:

    • Watkins Logan Texas State Veterans Home is praised for its team spirit among staff and the care provided to America's Veterans.
    • Many reviewers highlight the facility as a fantastic place for loved ones, noting the excellent care and environment for veterans and their spouses.
    • Employees express satisfaction working at the facility, citing a great work environment since 2017.
    • Several family members commend the facility for taking good care of their relatives, especially those with dementia, mentioning consistent and steady staff, engaging activities, and excellent medical assistance.
    • Positive remarks also focus on the cleanliness, good food, professional and caring staff, and the overall maintenance of the facility.
    • Special appreciation is shown for the facility's efforts in hosting Veterans Day events and parades.

    Negative Reviews:

    • Some reviews criticize the facility for being unprofessional with dementia patients, including instances of patient dumping.
    • Concerns are raised about the facility's approach to medication, with accusations of overmedication leading to patients being lethargically wheelchair or bedridden.
    • Visitation policies and the handling of complaints about care and cleanliness are also points of contention for some reviewers.
    • Communication issues with the Veterans Affairs representative and certain staff members are mentioned as significant problems.
    • One review explicitly advises against choosing this facility, citing a lack of compassion and professionalism.

    Mixed Feedback:

    While many reviews praise the facility for its care, cleanliness, and staff, others express serious concerns about the treatment of patients with dementia, communication, and overall professionalism. Prospective residents and their families may want to consider both the positive experiences and the issues raised when making a decision.


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    Health

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    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 3
    Health inspection rating: 2
    Staffing rating: 5
    Quality measure rating: 2
    Long-term quality measure rating: 2


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Feb. 27, 2012
    Ownership type: Government
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 84
    Total current residents: 96
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 2
    Number of substantiated complaints: 1
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 1
    Total cost of fines: $27459


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2019-03-07 2019-04-21 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
    2019-03-07 2019-04-21 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
    2019-03-07 2019-04-21 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
    2019-03-07 2019-04-21 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Provide emergency officials' contact information.
    2019-03-07 2019-04-21 E Smoke Deficiencies Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
    2019-03-07 2019-04-21 E Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2019-03-07 2019-04-21 E Services Deficiencies Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
    2019-03-07 2019-04-21 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
    2019-03-07 2019-04-21 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2019-05-15 $21,393
    2022-04-06 $27,459

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Tyler which is 7.8 miles away and has a population of 103,700 (small city).
    • The average income is $36,916, which is very low compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 84
      • Low Temperature: 48
      • Average Temperature: 67.7
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 169 days of rain, 1 days of snow and 194 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 2.2 inches a year

    Demographic Overview
    • The median age is 33.9 years old, low compared to other cities.
    • 4.64% of the population are Veterans which is a average percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
    • 7.93% of the population are Foreign-born which is a low percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
    • The population is 0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2% Asian, 21% Black or African-American, 17% Hispanic or Latino, and 58% White.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 6.58 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 1.61 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 3.02 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 1.31 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 77.34 years old, which is low compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 165.0, Moderate Days 39.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 6.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Walmart Supercenter
    6.8 miles away
    ALDI
    6.8 miles away
    Super 1 Foods
    6.9 miles away
    Brookshire's
    7.6 miles away
    Super 1 Foods
    9.3 miles away

    Transportation

    Mineola
    22.8 miles away

    Bus Stations

    FlixBus Tyler
    4.7 miles away

    Banks

    First National Bank of Winnsboro
    0.5 miles away
    Regions Bank
    7.7 miles away
    Austin Bank Building
    8.0 miles away
    Southside Main Motor Bank
    8.2 miles away
    Keystone Credit Union
    9.0 miles away

    Hospitals

    University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler
    0.3 miles away
    road
    7.2 miles away
    CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital - Tyler
    7.7 miles away
    East Texas Medical Center - Tyler
    8.0 miles away
    Olympic Plaza
    8.2 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Brookshire's Pharmacy
    7.6 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    7.7 miles away
    Walgreens
    8.8 miles away
    Louis Morgan #5
    17.3 miles away

    Dentists

    Fresh Dental
    9.8 miles away
    Aspen Dental
    10.3 miles away
    Lake View Dental Center
    22.3 miles away

    Parks

    Tyler State Park
    5.2 miles away
    Woldert Park
    6.6 miles away
    Headache Springs Natural Park
    6.7 miles away
    Old Grape Park
    6.8 miles away
    Oak Grove Park
    6.8 miles away

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    Shopping

    French Quarter Shopping Center
    10.5 miles away
    Broadway Square Mall
    10.6 miles away
    Hawkins Auto And Farm Supply
    10.7 miles away

    Culture

    The Oil Palace
    7.4 miles away
    R. Don Cowan Fine and Performing Arts Center
    8.2 miles away
    Cowan Center
    8.2 miles away
    Bergfeld Park Amplitheater
    8.8 miles away
    Tyler Civic Theatre
    9.0 miles away

    Restaurants

    Bodacious Bar-B-Q
    4.8 miles away
    C Rojo's Taqueria
    4.8 miles away
    Royal Donuts
    7.1 miles away
    Don Juan's Mexican Restaurant
    7.2 miles away
    Marisco's Dj's
    7.3 miles away

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