Coral Rehabilitation and Nursing of Austin sits in the city and provides skilled nursing, rehabilitation, assisted living, memory care, home care, adult day services, hospice, and long-term care, all under one roof, so people with changing needs can stay in the same place without a lot of moving around, and the building itself has had some recent renovations that made it look less tired inside, with a new lobby and brightened-up common rooms that help things feel a touch more cheerful than they used to be. Residents here often need a lot of help, with most needing help with toileting or incontinence, almost 80 percent using a wheelchair or staying in bed, and over half having dementia, which is why there's a dedicated Memory Care unit with staff trained for Alzheimer's and dementia support, alarmed doors, and enclosed spaces that help limit wandering, and there are also activities and therapies focused on keeping minds as active as they can be and lowering stress. The place runs under the control of a hospital district and changed ownership just recently, with 6909 Burnett Management LLC and David Efroymson taking over in 2024; it's now managed as part of a continuing care retirement community, which means residents can get independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care, and even home health care or hospice services without having to leave. Out of 157 certified beds, the census usually hovers around 80 or so occupied beds, and the community accepts both Medicare and Medicaid, which helps people who rely on public insurance. There's a strong clinical focus, with skilled nurses on round-the-clock shifts, rehabilitation like post-surgery or stroke recovery, a special In-House Dialysis Den for folks who need dialysis but don't want the hassle of extra trips, and palliative care for those with chronic or serious illness. The staff handles all levels of daily needs like bathing, dressing, transferring, medication management, nutrition, and therapy, and there's telemedicine on hand so residents can talk to doctors or nurses over video chat to cut down on travel and infection risk from going out.
Room options vary, with both private and shared spaces, each including TVs, phones, private bathrooms, air conditioning, and Wi-Fi, and there are shared spaces like a fitness room, small library, beauty salon, gardens, walking paths, a game room, and plenty of places to sit outside when the weather's nice. Dining options include meals designed by a professional chef, with allergy, diabetic, and special diets possible, all-day dining available, and restaurant-style seating where residents can gather and socialize. Housekeeping, linen service, and an emergency alert system come standard, plus help with move-in and transportation to medical appointments, grocery runs, or outings, and most of that's included. There isn't much information about Coral Rehabilitation and Nursing of Austin's past or present in official channels other than what's been recorded through inspection reports and surveys, which have often found the facility below recommended staffing levels, with nurse and CNA hours per resident dropping under national suggestions on many days, and turnover among nursing staff higher than average-sometimes there have been issues with pharmacy services, dental care, and infection control, and at times the facility has been placed on the NHAA Watchlist for care that caused actual harm or immediate jeopardy. Ratings from regulatory agencies put the place below average in staffing and inspections, and there are plenty of documented deficiencies in the public record, but quality measures in resident health still end up slightly above average, likely because therapy and short-term recovery care focus is a bit stronger than the routine nursing home care seen elsewhere.
Residents or family members can get involved through a resident and family council, which meets to talk about complaints and ways to improve life at the facility, and there's a system for reviews and questions where people can check on bed availability, ask basic questions, or leave feedback about their stay. Activities include exercise programs, movie nights, resident-run clubs, gardening, and outings with community-operated transportation, and there are scheduled daily events and quiet corners for people who prefer to keep to themselves, which is sometimes just as important as a busy calendar. While the place can't claim to be perfect and has had rough patches in oversight and care, Coral Rehabilitation and Nursing of Austin does keep most needed care services on site, from skilled therapy to memory care, and offers a long list of practical amenities for people who want to stay as healthy and comfortable as possible as they age.
