The Waterford at Shavano Park sits in a wooded neighborhood in Shavano Park, San Antonio, Texas, and the place feels secure and inviting, with spacious living areas set up for socializing and lots of natural surroundings for peaceful walks and fresh air. The staff work closely with residents' doctors to look after health needs with care plans that help people keep their independence while getting the support they need, and there's help with daily activities like bathing, dressing, and taking medicine. There's a strong focus on both physical and emotional well-being, and the Life Enrichment Director plans daily activities like arts and crafts, movie nights, music, outdoor walks, bingo, and even happy hours with snacks.
Meals come three times a day, served restaurant-style with different choices, and the dining program tries to keep things both tasty and balanced. The Waterford uses an advanced technology system so care stays consistent, and offers a 24-hour call system to make sure help is close by in emergencies or when someone needs nighttime care. There's also on-site skilled care for people with higher medical needs and a memory care program called Magnolia Trails™, designed for those living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, so everyone gets the amount of support required. This place is managed by Sonida Senior Living, and you'll find a focus on person-centered care and special programs for memory support.
The community supports up to 30 residents in assisted living and another 30 in memory care, as licensed by the state of Texas, so it's big enough to have company but small enough where people know each other. Residents get involved with community and resident-run activities, and common areas include a garden, a space for arts and movies, and an on-site salon and barber shop for haircuts and grooming. Walking paths circle the grounds, which many people use for strolls or simply enjoying the trees and sunlight. The Waterford welcomes pets, and the apartment spaces feel modern but homelike, aiming to keep things comfortable and safe with the needs of seniors in mind.
Residents here often find it easy to get to local medical centers-MacGregor Medical Center and B D Rx Pharmacy are nearby for when extra care or prescriptions are needed. The staff give day-to-day assistance and medical supervision, and everyone gets a care plan that matches their needs. Amenities and activities focus on letting people stay active, connected, and as independent as possible, so days often feel full and meaningful, with a steady flow of familiar faces and friendly routines.
