The Meridian in Galveston, TX, is a senior living community providing various levels of care, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing home services. Designed to accommodate the diverse needs of its residents, the facility offers a supportive environment with modern amenities aimed at improving the quality of life for seniors. Certified by Medicare and Medicaid, The Meridian has been a Medicare participant since September 22, 2010, and currently houses 84 occupants. The community includes a range of services such as clubs and community activities, physical, speech, and occupational therapy, vision care, pain management, podiatry services, wound care, as well as access to nurses. Additionally, residents benefit from amenities such as laundry and dry cleaning services, a barber/beauty salon, and the opportunity to participate in resident and family counseling. The community also offers specialized care such as dialysis and hospice, and provides spiritual support with Catholic services.
Reviews of The Meridian indicate a mixed reception among residents and their families. Some reviews commend the facility for its attentive therapeutic services, modern amenities, and significant improvements in care, citing a noticeable enhancement in food service quality, cleanliness, and overall resident care under new management. However, some former residents and family members express concerns about cleanliness, staffing professionalism, and the quality of meals, urging caution due to perceived administrative inefficiencies and unresponsiveness to residents' needs. This division in feedback suggests that while The Meridian is focusing on optimizing its services under current management, it continues to face challenges in maintaining consistent trust and satisfaction among residents and their families.
Costs at this community start at $4,457 and range up to $6,920. The average price in the community is $5,688, which is more than the average price in the area of $5,096. The cost of nursing homes in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
