Gemstone Senior Living at Bulverde, also called Bulverde Assisted Living, sits north of San Antonio surrounded by the Texas Hill Country with big gardens and over 150 trees, and it's a single-story building with studio and one-bedroom apartments, both private and semi-private, that are roomy but also set up for safety and comfort, mostly for folks aged 62 and older who want a little help but still want some independence. This place is family owned and operated, and they've had the same executive director and management team for over six years, plus they've been a certified Alzheimer's facility for 20 years, with a focus on people living with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia, and they've picked up the "Best in Senior Living" award five years in a row. They're part of the Gemstone Senior Living group, which has other communities like Gemstone at Riverpark, NorthStar, Castle Hills, and Oakwell.
The staff, which includes registered nurses, licensed vocational nurses, caregivers, and certified nursing assistants, stay on-site 24/7, and there's always somebody around to answer emergency call systems in each apartment, whether you need help with medication, bathing, dressing, grooming, or just daily tasks. Residents get all their meals here with three restaurant-style meals a day, and there are home-cooked options, too, plus weekly housekeeping, laundry, basic cable TV, and utilities all in one rate without extra care fees. They've got scheduled transportation for trips and errands, and there are all sorts of social, physical, and recreational activities happening-people hear about these through regular resident council meetings, and volunteering's welcome, too.
They offer independent living, assisted living, memory care, care homes, home care that doesn't require medical help, home health care that's Medicare-certified, adult day services, long-term care, skilled nursing, and hospice-all in a community where the staff tries to keep things familiar and the care plans get figured out with residents, families, and doctors together. People have access to common areas, sunlit patios, and courtyards, and pets can stay, too, as long as they fit the pet policy. They're prepared for dementia care and memory impairments and always have staff ready to respond day or night, with steady routines and a safe, supportive setup, plus extra services from in-house providers for primary care, dental, podiatry, and physical therapy. All in all, Gemstone Senior Living at Bulverde is a straightforward, caring place where folks can keep their dignity, stay active, and get the support they want or need as they get older.
