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Truman W Smith Childrens Care Center

2200 W Upshur Ave, Gladewater, TX 75647

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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $6,242

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $6,220
  • Average State Price: $6,573
  • Average National Price: $7,508


  • Truman W Smith Childrens Care Center Description

    Truman W Smith Childrens Care Center is a community that offers nursing care and is located in the small town of Gladewater, 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 9.6 out of 10 making it the highest rated community in the city out of 3 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 5 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

    9.6
    Truman W Smith Childrens Care Center
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 40 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 1 out of 3 communities in Gladewater
  • Ranking in State: 310 out of 2783 communities in TX
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    Review Summary

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

    The staff at Truman W. Smith Children's Care Center receives high praise for their dedication and the joy they bring to the lives of the children they care for. Reviewers frequently mention the genuine care and effort the staff puts into creating special moments, including dress-up parties and engaging activities.

    Many appreciate the facility's cleanliness and the attentive, helpful nature of the staff. Specific staff members, like Cayla, are highlighted for going above and beyond in providing reassurance, support, and even prayers for families and their loved ones.

    Positive feedback also comes from volunteers and employees who find joy and fulfillment in their work at the center, describing it as a family-like environment that brings happiness and smiles.

    However, there are concerns regarding employment practices, with one review detailing a negative experience related to job offers and seniority rules. Additionally, there is a critical review about the level of patient care, mentioning a lack of progress in physical therapy and cleanliness issues.

    Despite these concerns, many reviews express gratitude for the compassionate care provided, especially during challenging times like power outages, where staff went above and beyond to ensure the safety and well-being of the children.

    The community spirit and the dedication of the staff, particularly the clinical liaison, are frequently commended, with many reviewers recommending the facility to others in need of care for their loved ones.


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    Activities

    Music therapy



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 5
    Health inspection rating: 4
    Staffing rating: 2
    Quality measure rating: 5
    Long-term quality measure rating: 5


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Dec. 16, 1999
    Ownership type: For Profit
    Provider type: Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 120
    Total current residents: 92
    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: 0
    Number of substantiated complaints: 1
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 0
    Total cost of fines: $0


    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
    2022-10-11 2022-11-19 F Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2022-10-11 2022-11-19 F Smoke Deficiencies Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
    2021-08-26 2021-09-17 F Smoke Deficiencies Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
    2019-10-23 2019-12-07 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
    2019-10-23 2019-11-30 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
    2019-10-23 2019-12-07 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
    2019-10-23 2019-12-07 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
    2019-10-23 2019-12-07 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
    2019-10-23 2019-11-20 F Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2019-10-23 2019-12-07 E Smoke Deficiencies Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
    2019-10-23 2019-11-15 F Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2019-10-23 2019-10-31 E Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2019-10-23 2019-12-07 F Smoke Deficiencies Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
    2019-10-23 2019-12-07 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
    2019-10-23 2019-10-25 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    2019-10-23 2019-11-01 F Electrical Deficiencies Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.
    2019-10-23 2019-11-30 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure medical gas and vacuum systems have documented maintenance programs.

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Gladewater which is 1.3 miles away and has a population of 6,432 (very small town).
    • The average income is $53,162, which is low compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 85
      • Low Temperature: 48
      • Average Temperature: 68.2
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 172 days of rain, 0 days of snow and 192 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 2.7 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 2.49 per 100 people which is low compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 0.71 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 1.33 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.13 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 75.52 years old, which is very low compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 190.0, Moderate Days 21.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 1.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Brookshire's
    2.2 miles away
    Two Rivers
    9.7 miles away
    Walmart Neighborhood Market
    9.7 miles away
    Brookshire's Food & Pharmacy
    9.7 miles away
    Super 1 Foods
    10.1 miles away

    Transportation

    Longview
    14.2 miles away

    Bus Stations

    FlixBus Tyler
    19.8 miles away

    Banks

    Austin Bank
    8.8 miles away
    Spring Hill State Bank
    9.6 miles away
    Texana Bank
    9.6 miles away
    Eastman Credit Union - Pine Tree Branch
    10.5 miles away
    Texas Bank & Trust
    10.7 miles away

    Hospitals

    Magnolia Behavioral Hospital
    11.7 miles away
    Allegiance Specialty Hospital
    12.9 miles away
    Longview Regional Medical Center
    13.5 miles away
    CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center
    13.8 miles away
    Everest Rehab Hospital Longview
    14.6 miles away

    Pharmacies

    CVS Pharmacy
    2.3 miles away
    Brookshire's Pharmacy
    6.1 miles away
    Drug Emporium
    10.2 miles away
    Walgreens
    10.6 miles away
    Medical Plaza Pharmacy
    13.8 miles away

    Dentists

    McGough & McGough Dentistry
    11.7 miles away
    William E Bussey DDS
    12.1 miles away
    Alfred H Fowler DDs
    12.1 miles away
    Baker Dental
    12.1 miles away
    Scott C Roberts DDS
    12.1 miles away

    Parks

    Garland P Ferguson Park
    0.6 miles away
    Penick Park
    6.2 miles away
    White Oak City Park
    6.5 miles away
    Hugh Camp Memorial Park
    7.1 miles away
    Spring Hill Park
    9.0 miles away

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    Shopping

    Hawkins Auto And Farm Supply
    14.1 miles away
    French Quarter Shopping Center
    25.8 miles away
    Broadway Square Mall
    25.9 miles away

    Culture

    S E Belcher Junior Performance Center
    14.7 miles away
    The Oil Palace
    21.9 miles away
    R. Don Cowan Fine and Performing Arts Center
    22.9 miles away
    Cowan Center
    22.9 miles away
    Bergfeld Park Amplitheater
    24.5 miles away

    Restaurants

    Tele's Mexican Restaurant
    1.3 miles away
    Texas Traditions
    1.7 miles away
    China Dragon
    1.8 miles away
    Pizza Hut
    2.3 miles away
    Tejas Cafe
    2.3 miles away

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