Starlight Homes sits in San Antonio, Texas, about 3.8 miles outside Windcrest, and it's a small, residential care home with just 12 beds, so folks there get close attention. The place has a home-like feel, with staff around all day and night, and people often say they feel comfortable and safe, with staff who know their needs and treat everyone with kindness. The community supports all kinds of care, from independent living to assisted living, skilled nursing, and even memory care for folks with Alzheimer's and different types of dementia, and that includes residents who need help with high medical needs, incontinence, diabetes, and medication.
They're able to take both female and male residents, and while most rooms are studios, residents pick from a few layouts. There's 24-hour supervision, regular doctor visits, and a nurse on hand. A doctor stays on call in case something happens. Folks can get occupational or physical therapy and there's a memory care program for those who need it. People also have respite care options, which means short stays are possible, and home care services can also be arranged for those who'd rather remain in familiar surroundings.
The staff meet Texas state training guidelines and get ongoing education, so they're ready when someone needs help, and they offer things like help with bathing, dressing, and daily clean-ups. Starlight Homes takes care of all basic utilities, including cable TV, and the community has both indoor and outdoor common areas for visiting, relaxing, or joining in on group activities. Meals are provided-usually one or two hot, home-cooked servings each day, with a choice of entrée and reminders for meals and appointments. Social, educational, and recreational programs fill the calendar, and offsite trips happen now and then.
Pets are allowed, which keeps many residents happy, and the showers are wheelchair accessible, making things safer and easier for folks who need it. The community is part of a larger network, Briardale, which focuses on making sure all types of daily help are given and that memory care is a priority when needed. Residents pay a one-time $1,000 fee to hold a room, and simple services like laundry, weekly linens, and daily light cleaning are included, with more help available if required.
People often comment on the friendly, helpful mood and say the staff are always reachable and on top of things. The rating sits high, with 5.0 stars, making it one of the better-ranked spots in San Antonio, and the average resident rating is 9.4 out of 10. The place stands out for offering both structure and a personal touch, with care that suits active seniors as well as those who need more help, and folks looking for a smaller, quieter environment tend to appreciate the homelike atmosphere at Starlight Homes.
