Sunshine Senior Living, LLC

    22310 Cielo Vista Dr, San Antonio, TX, 78255
    4.4 · 7 reviews
    • Assisted living
    AnonymousCurrent/former resident
    4.0

    Clean, caring staff, limited activities

    I moved in a week ago and already love it. The small, home-like place is very clean, quiet and roomy - my private bedroom has a half-bath (semi-private rooms lack a private bath). Staff and owners are skilled, gentle, ethical and very caring; I get one-on-one attention and monthly doctor visits. There's a lovely outdoor/back patio and family room. Food is generally okay but limited and sometimes bland. It's expensive, and I wish there were more activities/engagement (they offer some games/cards, though many residents just watch TV).

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    4.43 · 7 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.2
    • Staff

      4.6
    • Meals

      3.3
    • Amenities

      4.2
    • Value

      2.5

    Pros

    • Caring, kind, and skilled staff
    • One-on-one, personalized care
    • Home-like, cozy atmosphere
    • Very clean facility with no odors
    • Private rooms available (some with a half bath)
    • Family room and roomy common spaces
    • Outdoor space / back patio
    • Quiet, small-house setting
    • Monthly doctor visits / medical oversight
    • Owners and manager described as gentle and wonderful
    • Friendly staff with strong values and ethics
    • Activities available (games, cards) for some residents
    • Attractive furnishings / noted decor

    Cons

    • Limited or inconsistent activity programming
    • Low resident participation in activities; many watch TV
    • Semi-private rooms with two twin beds are offered
    • Semi-private rooms often lack a private bath
    • Meals described as bland or limited by some reviewers
    • Mixed opinions on food quality (some say good, others say bland)
    • Perceived as expensive
    • Small facility size may limit social options and services

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the reviews is positive with consistent praise for the quality of personal care and the facility’s home-like environment. Reviewers repeatedly highlight the kindness, skill, and strong values of the staff and owners; several comments describe the staff as loving, ethical, and attentive. The small size of the home is framed as an advantage by many reviewers because it enables one-on-one attention, creates a quiet, family-style atmosphere, and makes the environment feel more like a private home than an institution. Cleanliness is a frequently mentioned strength — the facility is noted as very clean with no unpleasant odors.

    Care quality and staffing stand out as the strongest themes. Multiple reviewers specifically call out excellent, skilled care and a caring staff who provide individualized attention. The management and ownership are described in positive terms (gentle manager, wonderful owners), suggesting stable leadership and a supportive culture. An added point in favor of clinical oversight is that doctor visits reportedly occur monthly, which reviewers see as a benefit for residents who require medical follow-up.

    Physical facilities and room configurations receive mixed but generally favorable comments. The home-like décor, family room, and outdoor/back patio are appreciated and contribute to a roomy, comfortable feel; some reviewers even mention attractive furnishings. Private bedrooms with a half bath are available in some cases and are considered a strong plus. At the same time, the presence of semi-private rooms (two twin beds) and the fact that those rooms often lack a private bath are clear negatives noted by reviewers. The small size of the facility is a double-edged sword: it supports personalized care but also limits capacity and the variety of on-site amenities.

    Activities and social engagement emerge as a consistent concern. While some activities are available — board games, cards, and similar low-key offerings — several reviewers expressed a desire for greater engagement and more structured programming. A pattern described in the reviews is that many residents prefer watching television and do not participate actively in available activities, which compounds the perception that there is a lack of interaction and organized social opportunities. In short, the social program appears limited and participation is low, leading family members to request more proactive engagement for residents.

    Dining and food quality show mixed impressions. Some reviewers report good food and express satisfaction, while others describe meals as bland with a limited menu. This inconsistency suggests that dining experiences may vary by meal, resident expectation, or reviewer perspective. Several reviewers explicitly linked the limited menu and blandness to a downside in relation to the cost of care.

    Cost and perceived value are recurring considerations. Multiple reviews note that the facility is expensive. Given the home-like atmosphere and strong staff ratings, some families feel the price is justified for personalized attention; others question the value relative to the limited activity programming and mixed dining reports. Prospective residents and families should weigh the trade-off between intimate, attentive care and the lower level of structured programming and amenities that larger communities might provide.

    In summary, reviews paint a picture of a small, well-maintained, and compassionate assisted-living environment where individualized care, cleanliness, and a homey feel are primary strengths. The main limitations are smaller-scale programming (activities, engagement), some room configuration constraints (semi-private rooms without private baths), and mixed dining impressions, all of which factor into perceptions of value given the facility’s cost. For families prioritizing close personal attention, a quiet, homelike setting, and caring staff, this community appears to be a strong match. For families seeking robust, diverse activity programs, more privacy in all rooms, or a wider dining selection for the same or lower cost, it's important to ask specific questions and tour to confirm whether the facility meets those expectations.

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    About Sunshine Senior Living, LLC

    Sunshine Senior Living, LLC stands at 22310 Cielo Vista in San Antonio, TX, and you'll find that the way they've done things leans toward creating a place where seniors can feel as safe as possible while also keeping a home-like feeling, and they do have what they call a "Wander Guard or Similar System" for safety, so those with memory loss are kept from leaving the property, and the staff keeps watch twenty-four hours a day in secure memory care sections, supporting residents who might get confused or wander off otherwise. Folks living here get to choose from different homes and apartments like detached houses, studio units, one-bedrooms, condos, and even townhomes, all with options for pets like dogs or cats in certain places, and most apartments come with access to outdoor patios, landscaped gardens, and some spots have butterfly or hummingbird gardens, so the days can pass with some fresh air or a stroll outside, plus there's parking and rides for residents and guests, and even complimentary trips to the doctor, the grocery store, or religious services.

    The community has shared spaces like indoor atriums, enclosed courtyards, porches, computer or media rooms, billiards lounges, and either a piano or an organ in the common rooms, which makes it possible for people to read quietly, garden in raised beds, or maybe do crafts because they have an art center and a woodworking shop, while other times the scheduled programs include music therapy, pet therapy, movie nights, fitness sessions, craft events, and even ballroom activities, which means every day has something to do no matter what you're interested in. Meals get made three times a day, homemade to suit health needs-residents can ask for vegetarian or kosher meals-served in private or shared dining rooms, and if help with day-to-day things like bathing, dressing, or medication reminders is needed, nursing staff and trained aides can help, plus physical therapy is available and they'll even talk with folks about VA benefits if that might help with the cost, but additional services sometimes mean extra fees.

    People of many backgrounds and languages live and work here, and the staff can speak English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Mandarin Chinese, Armenian, Arabic, Tagalog, Croatian, Filipino, Dutch, German, Vietnamese, Hungarian, Hindi, Ukrainian, Farsi, and Japanese, giving a chance for people to talk in the language that feels comfortable, and when health conditions like high blood pressure or diabetes need attention, nurses provide special diets and medication management. For seniors who need more support, there's help with moving around, high acuity and incontinence care, non-ambulatory help, and end-of-life care or hospice options for those who want to stay through every stage, while the staff stays licensed and familiar with care rules under state license number 104245, and any questions about assisted living get answered with the help of resources through CareListings.

    Sunshine Senior Living, LLC, isn't part of the Medicare or Medicaid program, so payments come from a range of private and long-term care insurance choices, but there are community tours for new folks and families to meet others and see the way things work, and for over 20 years, the focus has stayed on providing a smaller, more intimate setting with only 9 to 15 licensed beds per home, aiming to give each person plenty of attention and dignity. Guests find facilities clean and home-like and the grounds suit wheelchairs or walkers, making it easier for people to move from their rooms to the gardens, fitness center, ballroom, library, or social events, and when it's time for activities of daily living-washing, grooming, using the bathroom, or eating-the caregivers are always around to help out, which takes stress off families. Amenities stretch from jacuzzis and steam rooms to barber services and Wi-Fi, plus access to a reading room, movie theater, and game room, and the staff can help with grocery shopping and errands for those that want to keep some independence or stay connected to life outside the community. The community also provides information on nearby health and long-term care resources like hospitals, dialysis centers, and nursing homes, and there are employment opportunities for caregivers and nursing staff who want to join a team focused on senior comfort.

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