Gemstone Senior Living at Castle Hills sits in a quiet neighborhood with over 150 trees and gardens, which gives the whole place a peaceful feeling, and there are walking paths, patio seating, and pets like cats and dogs living on site, so the atmosphere stays homelike and friendly. The building has a safe enclosed courtyard and several cozy sitting areas, with room choices including studio, one-bedroom, private, and semi-private suites, each with private bathrooms, overhead lighting, large windows, and plenty of storage. The care staff includes registered nurses, licensed vocational nurses, certified nursing assistants, and helpers who are around 24/7 and know how to help with memory care and assisted living, so residents with Alzheimer's or dementia have options for dignity, independence, and help with things like medication, bathing, getting dressed, or daily chores like laundry and cleaning, with regular door-to-door checks to make sure everyone has what they need. The community works with doctors, families, and residents to create detailed, personal care plans and offers care like hospice, in-home health, medication reminders, psychiatric help, and even VA aid support for veterans.
Besides the care, people can stay busy and social with a full calendar of activities which covers things like outings, field trips, exercise, cooking clubs, art classes, games, music, movies, education programs, support groups, and even church or devotional services, and there's a full-time activity director to keep things organized. Residents can visit the beauty and barber shop, the coffee shop, computer room, game room, or billiards lounge whenever they want. The dining room serves healthy, Texas-style meals three times a day, cooked fresh with choices for special diets like diabetes or allergies, along with restaurant-style and all-day dining, and folks can eat in their rooms or invite guests for meals. Everything tries to be simple and comfortable, including housekeeping, laundry, emergency call systems in every unit, Wi-Fi access, cable TV in rooms and common areas, on-site pharmacy, transportation to shops or appointments, and outdoor areas for dogs and gardening. The whole place is wheelchair accessible, has a gated entrance, a 24-hour call system in case of emergencies, and staff help with transfers. The team at Castle Hills has stayed mostly the same for more than six years, which keeps things consistent, and the place holds state licenses 100251 and 100252.
Gemstone Senior Living has received good feedback, showing a 9.8 review score and five years of "Best in Senior Living" awards, but what stands out most is how everything feels calm and purposeful, like a big home where people get to help choose their care, join in community life, and enjoy a safe, respectful, and welcoming space, whether they need a bit of extra help or more specialized memory care. There are other Gemstone communities too-in San Antonio, Bulverde, NorthStar, Oakwell, and Riverpark-but Castle Hills includes all the basics: regular outings, all-day dining, arts and crafts, safe and clean buildings, a caring staff, and programs meant to bring joy, comfort, and daily purpose for every resident.
