Balch Springs Nursing Home

4200 Shepherd Ln, Balch Springs TX, 75180


Resident Review Score
8.1
|
Loved

Starting price

$2,745

For this area
$$$

Balch Springs Nursing Home is a nursing home in Balch Springs, TX, with 120 certified beds. In addition to being a nursing home, this facility provides assisted living care and has an independent living option.

Costs at this community start at $2,745 and range up to $6,200 per month. The average price in the community is $4,473, which is higher than the average cost of $4,460 for nursing home care in the area. The cost of nursing home care in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. Depending on other care the resident needs, additional care or services may increase the monthly cost. This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

When considering a nursing home, it's important to understand how much time nurses spend with each resident and what type of nurse provides care. The total time nurses spend with residents in this community is 2.9 hours daily per resident. This time is made up of 1.2 hours with licensed nurses (0.4 by an RN and 0.7 by an LPN) and 1.7 hours with non-licensed nurse aides.

There are 32 hospitals within 25 miles of Balch Springs Nursing Home. The two closest hospitals are Dallas Regional Medical Center, which is 4.6 miles away, and Baylor Scott And White Medical Center Sunnyvale, which is 5.3 miles away.

This nursing home has an overall rating of 3, which is an average rating of all facilities reviewed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This nursing home has an average health inspection rating of 4. The ratings for the staff of this facility are poor (rating of 1) and the quality ratings are average, with a rating of 3.


For personalized guidance, current availability, and help scheduling a tour, call our senior living advisors at1 (844) 240-4458 or reach the community directly at(972) 286-0335

Pricing for Balch Springs Nursing Home

$4,460Avg. Local Starting Price
Balch Springs Nursing Home$2,745

Starting price

  • Within 25 Miles$4,731
  • In Dallas-Fort Worth$4,460
  • In TX$4,573

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Resident Review Score
8.1
|
Loved
#1 in Balch Springs, TX

Aggregated reviews in this score
Most Loved32
Loved4
Good1
Average1
Below Average9

Reviews

Residents and their families say:

The community has received a mix of positive and heartfelt testimonials from family members, patients, and employees, reflecting a generally positive atmosphere, with special commendation for the friendly, compassionate, and professional staff. Many reviewers highlighted the cleanliness of the facility, the dedication and caring nature of the administrative team, and the quality of care provided to their loved ones. The therapy team, in particular, was praised for their excellent service and for going above and beyond in caring for patients and ensuring great therapy outcomes. Additionally, the administrative director was noted for her professionalism, dedication to the residents' well-being, and for maintaining a high standard of care.
However, there were some concerns raised about specific aspects that impacted the experience negatively for some. Issues such as problematic evening and night staff behavior, food quality, and cleanliness in certain areas were mentioned by reviewers. One reviewer expressed dissatisfaction with the handling of their father, especially regarding the care received during the evenings and nights, contrasting sharply with the positive experiences during the daytime. Another user had concerns about personal items being stolen and instances of dishonesty from the staff, although these points were not commonly mentioned across other reviews.
Despite the few concerns raised, the majority of feedback from the community was overwhelmingly positive, with many expressing their gratitude and satisfaction with the level of care and dedication shown by the staff. The community was commended for its family-like atmosphere, personalized care, and the visible joy and satisfaction of the residents. The staff's kindness, professionalism, and attention to detail were consistently noted, making this community a cherished place for many families and their loved ones.

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ANNUAL DATA

Balch Springs Nursing Home


Availability

Each community has a certified number of beds that are available.

certified beds

120

Ratings

User ratings are a trustworthy source of information about a community.

overall

3

health inspection

4

quality

4

staff

1

Incidents

Incidents within a community must be reported and documented.

facility reported

0

infection control citations

1

fines

1

amount of fines

$8,769

Staff Hours (per resident per day)

licensed staff hours

1

total nurse hours

3

weekend nurse hours

2

weekend rn hours

0

Staff Turnover (per year)

nursing staff

44

registered nurses

50

administrators who left

1

Facility Details

  • Legal name

    BALCH SPRINGS NURSING HOME

  • Ownership type

    For profit - Corporation

  • Federal Provider Number

    675057

  • Provider SSA county code

    390

  • Certification

    Medicare and Medicaid

  • Medicaid start date

    June 01, 1992

  • Type of council

    Both

  • Ownership change in last 12 months

    No

  • Health inspection in last 2 years

    No

  • Located in hospital

    No

  • Continuing Care Retirement Community

    No

Hospitals


Mesquite Specialty Hospital

1024 North Galloway Avenue

Distance: 4.6 miles

Dallas Regional Medical Center

1011 North Galloway Avenue

Distance: 4.7 miles

Mesquite Rehabilitation Hospital

1023 North Belt Line Road

Distance: 4.7 miles

Churches


Shady Grove Primitive Baptist

4802 Burma Road, Dallas

Distance: 7.5 miles

Peace of God Missionary Baptist Church

4803 Zealand Street, Dallas

Distance: 7.5 miles

Gethsemane Missionary Baptist

4600 Solar Lane, Dallas

Distance: 7.6 miles

Resident Review Score
7.9
|
Loved
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Preferred Provider

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Starting at

$6,540

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Resident Review Score
8.3
|
Loved
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Preferred Provider

West Lake Healthcare Residence

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Starting at

$2,230

For this area
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Resident Review Score
8.5
|
Most Loved
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Starting at

$2,850

For this area
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