Emerald Valley Assisting Living sits in San Antonio and offers several types of care for older adults, including assisted living, memory care, nursing home services, and short-term respite care, which is helpful for families who need a break. The place uses different areas with names like "The Park," "The Bridges," and "The Courtyards" for its living spaces and also calls its outside spaces things like the "Bird and Butterfly Garden." People who live there can pick from different home styles, such as a single room, studio, one or two-bedroom apartment, detached homes, condos, or townhomes. The rent covers many things, and residents can pick all-inclusive or pay extra for extra care, and there's an entry fee, too.
Seniors get help with daily things like bathing, dressing, taking medicine, and moving around, and there are skilled nurses, physical therapy, housekeeping, laundry, and even a beauty salon and barber shop on-site. Emerald Valley has a special system to keep residents with memory problems safe, with alarms and security gates that can alert staff and nearby police or firefighters if needed, and there's always staff watching over everyone day and night. For relaxation or fun, folks have access to game rooms, billiards, movie nights, woodworking shops, arts and crafts, indoor atriums, enclosed courtyards, and raised garden beds, plus piano or organ music and fitness centers, and all the rooms have WiFi and cable TV. Community spaces offer lounges, TV rooms, computer areas, meeting rooms, and there are scheduled trips and events for everyone, along with space for clubs, social meals, worship, and group activities.
Residents and their pets-both cats and dogs-are welcome, and there's parking for them and their visitors, with both covered and uncovered spaces and also special transportation for medical visits or outings. Folks with special needs-whether they have diabetes, need special diets, have trouble with incontinence, or need help with medical devices-will find services for them. The kitchen staff cooks everything from scratch, serving meals in shared dining rooms or private ones, with food choices for all kinds of diets, like low-salt or diabetic meals. The grounds have walking paths, secure gardens, and outdoor spaces for fresh air and gardening, and there's even a hummingbird garden.
Emerald Valley works as a CCRC, or Continuing Care Retirement Community, so someone can stay there even if their needs change, moving from one type of care to another. There are staff who speak many languages, including English, Spanish, French, Russian, and several others, so communication is easier for everyone. The staff helps with planning, move-in, finding medical or financial help, and getting legal documents in order if residents need it. The place is licensed by the state, meets safety and quality standards, and has been offering memory care for over 28 years.
Residents get lots of support to stay as independent as possible but aren't left without help, thanks to personal aides, nurses, regular safety checks, and easy access to doctors, pharmacies, and therapists. There's always something to do, and security measures are in place to help those with memory problems stay safe and comfortable. The staff takes pride in keeping the place friendly and active but with the focus on care and a calm daily life.
