Laredo Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has 120 certified beds and operates 24 hours a day as a Skilled Nursing Facility. This place cares for people who need long-term care, skilled nursing, or help recovering from illness, surgery, or chronic health conditions like stroke, offering post-acute care, wound care, respite care, dementia support, and memory care. The staff is made up of dedicated healthcare professionals, which includes registered nurses, therapists, and a registered dietician who all focus on personalized care plans, medication management, and safety while trying to support comfort and independence all the while. The nurse turnover rate is 44.9%, lower than the state average, but the nurse staffing hours per resident per day sit just below the state average. Meals are home-cooked and nutritious, with help from a dietician, and residents can eat in either a private family dining room or in the main dining room, while transportation helps folks get to doctor appointments and activities.
Rehabilitation services here are robust, offering physical, occupational, and speech therapy with a specialized rehabilitation gym and customized programs for different recovery needs. Chronic disease management and activities like arts, music, gardening, and community outings are all regular parts of life, promoting each person's social, mental, and spiritual well-being. The environment feels warm and welcoming, with both private and semi-private rooms available-many have private bathrooms and showers, plus electric beds, flat-screen TVs with satellite, and Wi-Fi in rooms and common areas. Amenities include a beauty salon and barber on site, a lovely courtyard, and covered patios for relaxation.
The facility is managed by Laredo Operator Ltd and Uvalde County Hospital Authority since February 2015, and it's affiliated with Touchstone Communities, following what they call the Touchstone Experience, which emphasizes compassionate skilled care and tailored support for each resident. There is a strong emphasis on treating people with respect and dignity by offering both comfortable spaces and meaningful activities.
However, the center has received inspection reports with noted deficiencies, including issues with infection control programs, delayed care planning after assessment, and a failure to provide safe and proper respiratory care for a resident, reflecting areas where improvement is still needed. The nurse staffing ratio is a little below the state average, though the turnover rate is lower. Virtual tours are available for potential residents and their families to get a look around before deciding. Overall, Laredo Nursing and Rehabilitation Center remains a facility offering a range of care options with a caring approach and a focus on each person's needs, though like many facilities it's had some challenges noted in recent inspections.
