Gruene Senior Living sits on a single story in New Braunfels, Texas, close to Interstate 35 and places like the Stones and Bones Museum and nearby restaurants, and you'll find they offer both assisted living and memory care, where you can pick from private or semi-private rooms, and apartments come in studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom floor plans with bathrooms and storage, and there are kitchenettes and some have basic appliances like a fridge, freezer, and microwave, though you can always eat in the elegant dining room where staff serve three meals a day from menus approved by a dietician, and they have dietetic consultants for special dietary needs. The place employs staff who are there 24 hours, and they handle medication help, ordering, bathing, and housekeeping, and there's weekly linen service, apartment maintenance, and a laundry room residents can use themselves if they want, and basic cable TV and paid utilities are included, except for the telephone.
Residents have an emergency nurse call system in apartments and common areas, and because safety's important, there are nurse consultants, increased 24-hour staffing, a good security and monitoring system, and a fire sprinkler plus alarm system, and there are specialized staff and services for folks who need help with memory care, like those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, and they've set up a memory enhancement section that helps keep residents safe and supported. In the assisted living area, staff help with daily tasks like dressing and bathroom use, but they don't provide full nursing care; they do offer companionship, medication reminders, and health services for things like incontinence, diabetic care, and non-ambulatory support, with a nurse on staff part-time and monthly pharmacy reviews.
When it comes to activities and keeping busy, Gruene Senior Living puts on scheduled programs, happy hours many enjoy, exercise sessions, and group outings, and you'll see there's a game room, library, computer with internet, conversation rooms, walking paths, and a whirlpool that anyone who doesn't need help getting in can use anytime, and they also do field trips, devotional services, and shopping trips, plus companion and assistance for those needing it, and while some would like to bring pets, they don't allow cats or small dogs. You'll find a full-service beauty salon onsite, as well as amenities for comfort like air conditioning, private dining rooms for gatherings, and lots of spaces to meet and socialize with neighbors, and they run a weekly transportation service so residents can get out as needed.
People who visit often mention the homey feeling, the variety of roomy floor plans, and the helpful staff known for being kind and joyful, and the community has earned recognition for care and support with awards like Best of Senior Living and Best of Senior Living All Star. Gruene Senior Living offers both a comforting environment and specific support for different needs, like assisted living, memory care, and independent living for more active seniors, and they've designed their spaces, activities, and programs to encourage well-being, social engagement, safety, and independence-all while keeping things straightforward and approachable for the people who live there.
