Touchstone Communities

Nursing Home · Harker Heights, TX

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What the day-to-day looks like

Setting: Nursing Home
Shifts hiring now: Days 5 · Rotating 1

The city

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San Antonio blends rich Tex-Mex culture, historic missions, and a laid-back river city feel. The famous River Walk winds through downtown, while the Pearl District offers trendy dining and lofts. With no state income tax, major hospital systems, and warm weather year-round, it's an affordable, welcoming spot for nurses seeking authentic South Texas charm.

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Metro price level · San Antonio area: 5% below the national average; BEA index 94.7 (100 = national)
Median gross rent: $1,324/mo; rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income: $65,056/yr; all local households, not nurse pay

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Who they are

Touchstone Communities is a Texas-based long-term care and rehabilitation organization headquartered in San Antonio, operating since 1994. The organization manages multiple nursing and rehab facilities across Texas, including three Texas State Veterans Homes, and has over 20 years of experience caring for Veterans, their spouses, and Gold Star parents.

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More about Touchstone Communities

The specific facility in Harker Heights is located at 415 Indian Oaks Drive and operates as Harker Heights Nursing & Rehab. Touchstone emphasizes a purpose-driven culture centered on 'Making Lives Better' for residents, patients, Veterans, and team members alike. The organization prides itself on deep knowledge of Texas culture and values, and its leadership is dedicated to upholding high standards of care through a framework they call the 'Touchstone Experience,' which encompasses their Purpose, Vision, Mission, TouchPOINTS, and 'Be' Attitudes.

Touchstone Communities' stated purpose is to 'Make Lives Better' by eliminating barriers and shining a light on solutions. Their mission and vision are guided by a philosophy of care that keeps them connected to their work, with a strong emphasis on Service Excellence — going beyond customer expectations to deliver best-in-class care. The organization upholds a formal Code of Conduct requiring team members to act ethically, provide quality care, respect resident rights, and document care promptly. They value dignity, respect, individualized care, and a team-focused mindset.

Working here

Culture and working life

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What to consider

Indeed reports an overall rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars for nurses based on 307 reviews. Detailed sub-ratings from Indeed show Work-life balance at 2.8/5, Pay and benefits at 2.8/5, Job security and advancement at 2.7/5, Management at 2.6/5, and Culture at 2.8/5. Glassdoor lists 80 reviews for the organization. Nurses surveyed on Indeed noted positives including the ability to learn new things, the ability to meet personal goals, and a clear sense of purpose. Key areas for improvement identified by nurses include trust in colleagues, support from managers, and a sense of belonging.

The good

Clear sense of purpose and mission-driven culture
Opportunity to learn new things and meet personal goals
Meaningful work serving Veterans and their families
Over 20 years of experience in Veteran care
Team-focused and uplifting workplace culture emphasis
Structured Code of Conduct and Service Excellence framework

The hard parts

Low management rating of 2.6 out of 5 from nurse reviews
Trust issues among colleagues reported by nurses
Limited support from managers cited as an area for improvement
Below-average work-life balance and pay/benefits ratings at 2.8 out of 5

The reality check

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Quick facts

Relationship: Direct employer
Roles last seen active: Sep 9, 2026
Website: touchstone-communities.com ↗

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