Marinas Assisted Living sits quietly in a residential part of Shavano Park, San Antonio, and only cares for up to ten residents at one time, so people get personal help and attention in a calm setting. The facility is small and called a Type B Assisted Living Facility, which means it can support adults who might need some extra care, even if their needs get higher. Residents get private or semi-private furnished bedrooms with things like beds, chairs, dressers, and side tables, and the indoors and outdoors both have large areas to move around or sit and visit, with a central fireplace, common rooms with televisions, and an outside patio where folks can enjoy the weather. The place lets residents smoke outside and allows pets, though no one can smoke inside at any time. Meal times happen three times daily, with snacks and drinks always ready, and the staff checks to make sure everyone's needs are met, whether that means low salt, no sugar, or help during meals.
The staff covers all sorts of care, from help with washing, dressing, and taking medicines, to support for those needing memory care, diabetic care, and even hospice, so families don't have to worry about moving someone if they get sicker. Nurses, doctors, therapists, and other health workers come as needed, and the caregivers stay close, speaking English and knowing each resident by name. Activities like arts and crafts, birthday or holiday parties, music, and barbeques help keep life interesting, plus chaplains or priests visit for anyone who wants devotional time. Transportation and parking are included, and it's close to parks, restaurants, and hospitals, so trips and visits are easy. There's Wi-Fi and rooms with wheelchair showers for comfort, along with help for those who might use a wheelchair or need incontinence care.
Folks can rest easy knowing someone's nearby at all times, but the feel stays homey and calm, where residents have input and independence, and the staff works to make things safe and clean. Housekeeping, laundry, beautician services, and fresh linens keep things tidy, and meals can be brought to the room if needed. If someone needs a temporary stay or just wants to try the place out, respite and short-term stays are also possible. Marinas Assisted Living started providing care in 2012 and continues to make sure every resident gets treated with respect, dignity, and the opportunity to take part in the community as much as they can, with a small caring staff and management group who keeps an eye on things and adjusts as needed.
