Esplanade Gardens sits at 10790 Toepperwein Rd in Converse, Texas, and serves adults 55 and up who need assisted living or memory care, and sometimes those who only need short stays or respite care, so you'll see all sorts of folks living there, and you'll find a campus laid out with indoor and outdoor spaces where folks can walk along paths or sit out on patios, maybe spend time in the community courtyard under a pergola or in the sunroom if they prefer to stay inside where it's cool and comfortable, and they can always stop into the residents' lounge to visit or sit quietly and watch the day go by. The property is fully secured and built with safety in mind, especially for those people who have Alzheimer's, dementia, or tend to wander, so they've put alarmed bracelets on folks who need them and keep the exit doors watched, and the staff, which includes RNs, LPNs, medication techs, and a nurse on duty day and night, keep a careful watch, especially in the dedicated memory care building where the doors stay locked but families can visit. Staff guide people through daily needs like eating, dressing, bathing, toileting, and using mobility lifts if needed, so you see a lot of kindness and patience and sometimes some gentle reminders for things like brushing hair or getting to meals on time, and since not everyone moves the same, the showers have wheelchair access and grab bars, and there's standby help if someone needs steadying as they move.
Esplanade Gardens allows folks to bring their cats and dogs along, which many people find comforting, and they take care to keep pets and residents safe together, and you'll sometimes see dogs out on the walking paths while other residents relax inside with a book or in front of the TV since the apartments include cable and internet. Meals come three times a day, with restaurant-style service in the dining hall and room service if someone's tired or sick, and they'll do special diets like no or low sodium, lower sugar, vegan, or even international dishes once in a while, so no one's left out at the table. The activity director plans all sorts of events, crafts, Wii bowling tournaments, art classes, educational talks, gardening, devotional services, stretching classes, and sometimes even community service or wine tastings, plus there are regular chapel services, and trips out for shopping or appointments by the scheduled transportation, so it's easy to keep busy or make friends.
Apartments come in studio layouts with private bathrooms, walk-in showers, emergency call systems, plenty of closet space, and temperature controls, and you can pick a floor plan called Cove, Bay, Arbor, or Delta, depending on what square footage and setup feels best, and there's often a neutral look with carpet and blinds, all set up so people can add their own touches. The monthly average price sits around $5,405 for a private studio and $4,660 for a semi-private room, which wraps in most services, since Esplanade Gardens offers all-inclusive rent and care, meaning you don't get stacked bills for every little thing. Housekeeping, laundry, maintenance, and linen service come built in, and every week staff clean the rooms and common spaces. Visiting healthcare providers like podiatrists, dentists, physical, occupational, and speech therapists come on-site, and the community supports hospice care if someone needs it, so residents can age in place without disruptive moves.
There's a beautician in the salon, a library and card room, guest rooms for family visits, and a Wall of Honor to recognize people who have served or worked there a long time. Staff are awake around the clock, always present to help, and know how to handle harder moments like exit-seeking or upset behavior kindly and quickly. Esplanade Gardens keeps life as steady, safe, and home-like as possible for seniors who need extra care, room to be themselves, and a place where pets and visitors are part of everyday living.
