Pecan Views Senior Care sits on a 1.1-acre lot at 6960 Pembroke Rd in San Antonio, and you can see a bit of wildlife out the windows, which some people like when they want a peaceful place to stay, and the house itself has all new construction, so you won't be dealing with old building problems like drafts or worn-down fixtures. This place takes in seniors 62 and older, and has only six private rooms, each one being a spacious one-bedroom unit with its own bathroom, storage, furniture, and a personal TV, and they're all wheelchair accessible, which makes moving around easier for everybody.
The owner, Alexandra, is a nurse who's been working with seniors for over ten years, and she runs the place with a close-knit team, keeping the staff-to-resident ratio low, sometimes even as close as two caregivers for six residents, so folks get a good amount of attention and nobody gets overlooked, plus there's always someone available at any hour for any help needed-bathing, dressing, transferring from a chair, helping with eating, medication management, and anything else that comes up day or night. The kitchen in every unit is fully equipped, so residents who like keeping some independence can still do a little on their own if they want, but everyone gets three home-cooked meals a day, with the recipes changed up for people's tastes and dietary needs, and snacks are offered between meals, even by request if someone gets hungry later. The staff, including Alexandra, are all trained for elder care, and there's a nurse on-site.
There's a living room with leather reclining couches and a welcoming feeling much like being at home, and community activities like bingo nights and social gatherings happen there, giving people a reason to get up and see each other, and you'll find folks spending time together or sometimes sitting quietly, which can be good for some who like the company but also their peace. Laundry rooms and elevators are right there on the property so moving between floors and getting the basics done isn't a hassle.
Pecan Views runs a regular schedule of social, educational, and entertaining activities to make sure people stay active and meet new friends, and the building is kept tidy and clean day in and day out. The biggest focus stays on security, health, and building personal connections with each resident, so everyone gets care that works for them and their families always know who to talk to if they have questions. Visitors can come during the day, from 9:00 in the morning until 7:00 in the evening, which gives residents time to see friends and loved ones without worrying about disturbing others.
The whole place tries to create a real home setting, and you can see that in the way rooms are set up with space for personal belongings, the couches in the living room, and the way staff talk with the residents instead of over them, and if anyone's curious about what life looks like inside, they have a virtual tour and a photo gallery where you can see the layout and the features. The main things that stand out are how new the place is, the low number of residents, and the extra staff, which means there's more time for each person and usually a quieter, calmer environment than you'd find in bigger places.
