Seasons Memory Care at Shavano Park sits in San Antonio, Texas, and serves older adults who have Alzheimer's disease or other types of dementia in a place that's built for safety and peace of mind, and when you walk in, you'll notice the rooms are either private or semi-private, with simple layouts that help lower confusion for residents, and there are a total of 16 bedrooms, all in a small, quiet building shaped like a rectangle with two inner courtyards where residents can get fresh air or spend time outside safely, and you'll find there's always staff nearby because the staffing ratio is one caregiver for every five residents, which is higher than many places, and these staff are trained to work especially with people who have memory loss.
Everyone living here gets meals cooked from scratch, with attention to nutrition and variety, and the dining program's won awards, along with activities and friendliness too, so there's always something to do, like Zumba, arts and crafts, music, and games, all led by an activities director, and there are support groups for families who want help dealing with memory loss, so it's meant to be not only comfortable for residents but supportive for families, too.
Each room and common area's got lots of natural light, and there's WiFi along with cable or satellite TV in the shared spaces, plus folks can bring their pets if they're able, but there's a monthly pet fee that covers walking and care, and for folks who need extra help, there's licensed vocational nurses (LVNs) on site to keep an eye on health and medication, and the aides help with bathing, dressing, and other daily needs whenever necessary, day or night.
You'll see everything's focused on keeping things safe-there's a secure perimeter to help prevent wandering, which is a common concern for memory care, and the staff always know where everyone is, and they keep families updated on how their loved ones are doing. The place gets regular housekeeping, laundry, and linen services to keep things clean, and it's all set up to feel as homelike as possible, without the stress of managing a house, and you can choose from studio floor plans, with features that make it easy to get around, including handicap access.
They welcome tours, both in person and online, if families want to see the community before making a decision, and the location means residents can enjoy the culture and history of San Antonio if they want. There's an entry fee of $2,000 and specific costs for pets, and the community is licensed under State License 106230 as both memory care and assisted living, so if someone needs more or less support, the services adapt, and the staff really seem to know how to create a sense of home, supporting minds, bodies, and spirits for seniors living with memory loss.
