Trail Lake Nursing & Rehabilitation sits in Fort Worth, Texas, and offers care for seniors who need constant nursing help, short-term rehab, or long-term care, so you'll find people there getting help after surgery, dealing with health problems that don't go away, or needing watchful care all day and night, and they've got 120 beds to take in those folks, but most days about 61 people live there, which means you'll see both new and familiar faces in the halls. Friends and family can visit whenever it doesn't bother a roommate or clash with schedules, and they can also share a meal in the dining area, so residents get to feel a little more at home and less lonely if they like. The staff at Trail Lake say they're friendly, well-trained, and want to help each resident enjoy life as much as possible, and they're set up to answer all kinds of needs, from dressing and bathing to making sure medication is handled right, and they put a focus on treating everyone with respect, helping them hold onto independence for as long as they can, since some need a lot of help and some need a little.
Residents get skilled nursing care around the clock, plus access to licensed Physical, Occupational, Speech, and Respiratory Therapists, which means the facility can handle a lot of conditions, including memory loss and high medical needs, and the staff work on individual plans for each person. There's a full program of activities with a full-time Certified Activity Director who sets up daily social, educational, and fun events-like music, gardening, arts and crafts, religious services, and outings around town-and people can join classes to keep up their strength, improve their walking, or work on staying limber. Meals get planned by a Dietary Manager and a Registered Dietitian, so the food usually meets special diets and tastes good, and Trail Lake has won awards for their meals, though inspection reports have marked some concerns about kitchen safety and food quality in the past. They offer private and shared rooms, along with amenities like Wi-Fi, a salon, transportation, and parking, to keep life comfortable and help residents keep up with family or hobbies.
There are staff members to help with medication, personal care, and medical issues, and the facility helps handle problems with a long-term care ombudsman residents and families can talk to for help with concerns. There's counseling from a social worker, and outside experts come in if a resident needs more support. Trail Lake does try to build a warm environment, and while reviews often mention the staff's helpfulness and kindness, it's important to know the facility has a government "Flagged" status for past quality issues, with 55 documented problems including some on infection control, medication handling, and food services, so it's wise to ask about changes they've made. Nurse staffing levels are a bit higher than the state average at 3.83 hours of care per resident daily, but nurse turnover is high, so staff may come and go quickly. The facility follows state rules and is run by Thcm, LLC, Ryan Harrington, Robert Johnson, and Lynn White since 2017, and is affiliated with Avir Health Group. Trail Lake is dedicated to caring for the mind, body, and soul with programs like CARE and tries to support both residents and their families, aiming to help everyone live with as much dignity and comfort as possible, but it's smart to look at all the facts, visit in person, and see if the place feels right for your needs.
