Falcon Ridge Rehabilitation in Hutto, Texas, is a licensed senior living community that offers a wide range of care options, including memory care, assisted living, short-term rehab, long-term care, and respite services. The staff work in teams focused on the health, healing, and happiness of each resident, with both a nurse on site 24 hours and another part-time nurse to help manage daily care. Residents receive personal care, medication reminders, and skilled nursing, along with therapy programs that include physical, occupational, and speech therapy. There's a partnership with Reliant Rehabilitation for tailored, comprehensive rehab services and the facility hosts infusion care, pain management, palliative care, hospice care, and psychiatric support.
The building holds 140 certified beds and averages around 94 residents each day, so it's a fairly good size but not overwhelming, and there's an effort to create a friendly and comfortable place where staff laugh and joke with residents, and families see it as trustworthy. There's a mix of accommodation choices and rooms have WiFi, cable or satellite TV, and broadband connections, while common areas feature more entertainment spaces like a computer room and places for hobbies, recreation, games, and music. Residents can also visit the salon, join in arts and crafts or literary activities, or spend time in the garden, taking part in horticulture activities or simply enjoying the outdoors.
Meals are prepared in-house by culinary staff, with a registered dietician overseeing nutrition and special diets, and the dining options include communal lunches and guest meals, with room service available for those who want to eat privately. Housekeeping, laundry, and linen services take care of daily chores, keeping the facility bright and clean, and staff maintain a high standard of hygiene, although there have been recent nutrition and dietary deficiencies regarding food handling and garbage disposal, along with a deficiency in completing care plans, according to inspection reports.
For medical needs, there's medication management, pharmacy, X-ray, and lab services, and the facility works with nearby clinics, including North University Clinic & Express Care and several others. Veterans Affairs (VA) aid help is available on site, religious services are offered, and there are planned activities and facilitated outings for social engagement. Pets are allowed, transportation and guest parking are provided, and safety is enhanced with secure code entry, a gated perimeter, and the Wander Guard System for those who need extra attention.
The community stays focused on wellness through fitness programs and rehabilitation exercises, and there's an emphasis on developing care plans for each resident, aiming to support both short-term recovery and ongoing quality of life. Respite admissions are accepted around the clock, every day of the week, with recommended visiting hours from 8 in the morning until 8 at night. Staff work day and night and, while there's a relatively high nurse turnover of about 59.7%, they keep about 3.16 nurse hours per resident per day to help cover everyone's needs. The facility has been managed by Retama Manor Del Rio LLC since June 2019 and is affiliated with Fundamental Healthcare, following a mission to improve life quality and support resident wellness. The atmosphere is relaxed and cheerful, with sunlight throughout and many chances for residents to stay active and comfortable.
