Gemstone Senior Living at Oakwell

Gemstone Senior Living at Oakwell sits in a quiet San Antonio neighborhood among gardens and more than 150 trees, so residents get a peaceful place with both secure indoor and outdoor space, while staff keep the grounds safe for wandering, which can be important for folks with memory issues. The community is intimate and keeps a home-like feel, and all residents get private rooms, though sometimes semi-private options are available depending on what the person wants or needs. Staff provide round-the-clock care that covers bathing, dressing, grooming, medication management, as well as cleaning, personal laundry, and linen services. Residents eat three meals a day and snacks in a communal dining area, and meals get prepared on-site by staff. There's a full offering of activities aimed at socializing and keeping minds busy, with resident councils helping pick these activities, so everyone gets a say. You'll find registered nurses, licensed vocational nurses, certified nursing assistants, and caregivers always on hand, so if a need comes up day or night, someone's there to help. Residents get transportation for errands and appointments or trips out, and there's free transportation for those who need to go places in town. The community is pet-friendly and doesn't permit smoking inside private or public areas. Residents with dementia or Alzheimer's get specialized memory care from trained staff, and the place has a strong focus on personalizing care plans for each person. People needing assisted living, long-term skilled nursing, home health care (including certified Medicare services), and hospice care can all get what they need at Oakwell, and the same management team has been here for years, which helps with stability. Housekeeping, home-like amenities, easy access to healthcare including on-site physician, podiatry, dental, and therapy services, and a community that listens to its residents and families all matter here. Even when staff changes happen, reviews are positive, most saying staff remain very kind and residents hope new faces keep the good routines going. Residents pay an average of about $2,000, and the industry rating stands at 4.5 stars, with high marks from families and residents alike, even though the business is still new and too young for BBB accreditation or a full rating. Programs span adult day services, non-medical home care, independent and active adult living, hospice, mental health resources, and disability support, all run with compassion and focus on wellbeing. The facility doesn't favor only women or men-both are welcome, and a no-smoking policy helps keep the environment healthy. When you add it all up, Oakwell tries to give seniors a comfortable, supportive, and safe setting with a focus on dignity, personal attention, and as much independence as possible.