Wheeler Place is an assisted living facility located in Gainesville, Texas. The community provides assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, medication management, mobility, and meal preparation. Personalized care plans are developed to accommodate each resident's individual needs, with the goal of supporting independence while ensuring safety. Wheeler Place does not offer skilled nursing or dedicated memory care services; its primary focus is on assisted living.
The care and medical support available at Wheeler Place include scheduled doctor appointments, diabetes management, medication management, and incontinence care. Staff are present to assist residents with ambulatory needs, promoting mobility and encouraging participation in wellness programs. Fitness offerings include organized wellness programs and yoga or chair yoga sessions. On-site amenities include a barber and beauty salon, as well as indoor and outdoor walking paths designed to encourage regular activity and social engagement. While Wheeler Place does not provide specialized memory care or environments specifically designed for residents with memory loss, it does support residents with varying physical care requirements within the bounds of assisted living.
Residents have access to transportation services, including complimentary and scheduled transportation for medical appointments and non-medical outings. This service is intended to facilitate residents’ access to important healthcare visits and support participation in social or recreational activities outside the community.
Reviews of Wheeler Place indicate highly mixed experiences. Many family members and residents praise the attentive and compassionate care provided by staff, the friendly community atmosphere, and the quality of activities and amenities such as well-maintained facilities and good meals. Specific staff members are frequently acknowledged for responsive and personalized care, particularly during challenging periods or for residents requiring special attention. However, there are also negative reports, with concerns about staffing ratios, transparency in operations, management transitions, and isolated incidents regarding resident discharge procedures and lost deposits. Despite these concerns, recent reviews suggest improvements following leadership changes, with most families citing reliability, individualized attention, and efforts to engage residents as positive aspects of the community.
Wheeler Place’s approach is to offer supportive assisted living care centered on individual needs and well-being, while facilitating socialization, wellness, and access to resources within a secure and respectful environment.
Costs at this community start at $1,958 and range up to $6,963. The average price in the community is $4,460, which is less than the average price in the area of $4,946. The cost of assisted living 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.
