Cornerstone Assisted Living, found at 103 Fairway Circle in San Antonio, is a small six-bed care facility licensed under 146050, and folks say it's like the "bed and breakfast" of assisted living, with its homey, cozy feeling and a staff that aims to treat everyone like family, making sure everybody stays safe and feels right at home, and there are both fully furnished private rooms and spaces where people can bring their own furniture and make it feel more like where they come from. The place keeps a high staff-to-resident ratio with specialized team members, including a part-time nurse and licensed staff, who handle care plans that fit what each resident needs, and staff take care of medication administration and help with everyday personal needs and continence, whether someone's here for assisted living, Alzheimer's memory care, respite care, or companion care. There's a broad set of health services such as in-home care, hospice care, help with medication, bathing, meals, home health care, and there's always somebody around to help, including for folks who need skilled nursing attention.
Residents have choices of studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments inside a three-story building, and common areas have cable and satellite TV, while individual rooms include Wi-Fi, cable hookups, and private baths, which is nice for folks set in their ways, and there are vegetarian and kosher meals as well as special diets for anyone who needs them, with most meals made right on the spot, served in community dining, in rooms, or sometimes out in the garden when the weather feels right. The entry fee is $1250, and payments can be made by check or insurance for those who need that option, with all-inclusive pricing that covers most services. Animals aren't allowed as regular residents right now, though sometimes pets visit for special events.
The grounds offer a garden and outdoor patios shaded by tall trees, and there are both indoor and outdoor spots for relaxing, visiting, or joining in music, cooking, arts and crafts, horticulture activities, games, or story times, and there are always some activities going, whether it's musical groups, dance performances, tabletop games, or even game nights, and the staff keep a good calendar full so no one feels left out or bored. There's a beauty salon on site for haircuts and barbering, and staff take care of housekeeping, laundry, and linen changes regular as clockwork. Folks can find a welcoming, safe, and peaceful space close to nature, near city amenities, and with room layouts that let most seniors keep their independence while still getting the support and homelike attention they need, all structured so everyone has the chance for a higher quality of life with a bit more dignity and freedom. Prospective residents and families are encouraged to tour the place, meet staff and residents, and see the feel of the place for themselves.
