Bella Groves sits in Bulverde, Texas, right off Westward Spur, and offers a small, home-like setting where up to 16 people live together in a 32-room dementia care residence. The staff keep a 4-to-1 caregiver-to-resident ratio and focus on getting to know each resident by name, helping with things like bathing, dressing, eating, moving around, and keeping track of medicine, all day and night, so families can know their loved ones get help right when they need it. People who live here eat their meals together in a warm dining area, where cooks prepare three meals each day along with snacks, and they offer all-day dining; staff can adjust meals for allergies, diabetes, and other health needs. The kitchen looks inviting, with granite countertops, wood cabinets, and stainless steel appliances, while the dining room has a round table, black chairs, and cozy touches. Every resident gets laundry and housekeeping, including dry cleaning if needed, and there's a beauty salon for haircuts, chairs with dryers, and good lighting. Each suite includes walk-in showers and bathrooms with grab bars, granite-topped vanities, and wider doors for safety and comfort.
Bella Groves pays close attention to dementia care, using a specialized waiver program to help people at many stages of memory loss, including mild cognitive change, and offers secure spaces so residents can move about without worry. Staff focus on caring, coaching, and supporting each person and their family, using their Dementia Navigator and coaching programs, a Learning Center, mental wellness support, and regular support groups. Residents join in on movie nights, art classes, community-run events, and a full Activities Calendar meant to encourage friendships and lift spirits, and folks can relax in an arts room or on the porch, which has comfortable chairs and views of the lawn. They run a 24-hour call system for emergencies, regular care planning, and medication coordination, and the place offers clear, all-inclusive pricing posted online to avoid surprises.
The company, started in 2020, is locally owned and keeps things simple and personal, aiming to help families stay involved in care, with visiting hours during the workweek and guidance for those who want to keep their loved one at home. The common areas look just like a real home, with a fireplace, comfortable seats, a flat-screen TV, board games, and a big arts and crafts room where folks can make things or just chat. Bella Groves offers different rooms-a studio or one-bedroom apartment-with kitchenettes, wood floors, and easy access to living spaces, and the place feels warm, safe, and lived-in, with a covered entrance and tasteful stonework. They also train family members, give talks, and support those dealing with Alzheimer's or other memory concerns, believing in regular, simple help-not a quick fix-but daily support, coaching, and loving care so people can have a better, safer life together.
