Alamo Heights Health And Rehabilitation Center in San Antonio, TX

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Alamo Heights Health And Rehabilitation Center in San Antonio, TX

Alamo Heights Health And Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home community in San Antonio, TX.

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8223 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.3 from 26 reviews
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Overall Review of Alamo Heights Health And Rehabilitation Center

differentiator 5 reviews mention this

Rehab therapy support stands out

Residents describe hands-on therapy that helps with specific needs.

Several residents mention that therapy is a strong part of the stay, including physical therapy. One resident describes speech therapy noticing a swallowing issue and addressing it. Others also say therapy goes fairly well and that therapists work with them frequently during rehab.

common 23 reviews mention this

Friendly staff and helpful updates

Staff friendliness and responsiveness to questions are widely mentioned.

Across reviews, residents and family members describe staff as friendly, attentive, and caring. Multiple people mention nurses helping directly, answering questions, and giving updates on how someone is doing. Some also highlight kindness from aides and the sense that residents are treated with trust and respect.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Slow response and communication gaps

Some residents and families report delays getting help or information.

A recurring concern is that staff can take longer than expected to respond when help is needed. A few reviews also mention difficulty with callbacks or receiving information, and one notes that requests were not followed through quickly. Even when the staff is described as nice, some people say communication could be better.

caveat 12 reviews mention this

Meals are hit or miss

Food quality is described as good, but temperatures and taste vary.

Several reviews say meals are fine, good, or even enjoyable, with some describing home-cooked meals and familiar items. At the same time, multiple residents say breakfast or meals are served cold, and one comment says the meals were not very tasty. Others mention diet and meal needs not always being met the way they requested.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Older building and odor concerns

The building can feel dated, and odors are inconsistently reported.

Some reviews characterize the facility as older or run-down. Odor comes up in a few comments, including one mention tied to deciding not to place a loved one there. Other residents counter that it smells clean or that there was no odor during their visits, suggesting the experience may vary by area or time.

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Features

Housing

  • 237 resident community capacity 237 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Guest parking Guest parking
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Overnight guests Overnight guests
  • Party space Party space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • TV room TV room
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • San Antonio International (1 miles away) San Antonio International (1 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • High acuity care High acuity care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • Book club Book club
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Games Games
  • Gardening club Gardening club
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Stories Stories

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of San Antonio, Texas offers a variety of amenities and services that cater to the needs of seniors. With a range of restaurants nearby such as Frontier Burger, Soluna, and Cracker Barrel, seniors can enjoy convenient dining options. Access to healthcare is also readily available with physicians like Heritage Pediatrics and MedFirst Primary Care in close proximity. Additionally, there are several pharmacies in the area including Walgreens and CVS Pharmacy. For recreation and leisure, there are cafes like Theory Coffee Company, as well as theaters such as Alamo Drafthouse Park North for entertainment options. Places of worship like St Ann's Catholic Church provide spiritual support for seniors. Parks like Phil Hardberger Dog Park offer outdoor activities, while nearby hospitals like US Army and San Antonio Military Medical Center ensure access to healthcare services when needed. Overall, this area provides a comfortable and well-rounded environment for senior living in San Antonio.

Restaurants

  • Frontier Burger (0.4 miles)
  • Soluna (0.4 miles)
  • Taco Palenque (0.6 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.6 miles)
  • Paesanos Lincoln Heights (1 miles)
  • Torchy’S Tacos (1.1 miles)
  • Cracker Barrel (1.1 miles)

Physicians

  • Heritage Pediatrics (0.5 miles)
  • MedFirst Primary Care (1.8 miles)
  • Kind Clinic (1.8 miles)
  • Drs Bloom & Lynch/Vision Source (2.2 miles)
  • Northeast Pediatric Associates (2.5 miles)
  • Adhd Clinic Of San Antonio (3.6 miles)
  • Summit Children's Clinic (4.2 miles)

Transportation

  • Terminal A (0.9 miles)
  • Terminal 1 Arrivals (1 miles)
  • Rental Car Center (1 miles)
  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) (1 miles)
  • American Airlines (1.1 miles)
  • Southwest Airlines Cargo (1.4 miles)
  • Skyplace Center (1.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Theory Coffee Company (1 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.3 miles)
  • Habibi Cafe (2.5 miles)
  • La Media Luna Cafe (3.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.4 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.1 miles)
  • Worldwide Clinical Trials (3.1 miles)

Theaters

  • Alamo Drafthouse Park North (2.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St George Episcopal School (3.5 miles)
  • Abiding Presence Lutheran Church (4.4 miles)
  • Temple Beth-El (4.8 miles)
  • St Ann's Catholic Church (5.1 miles)
  • Primera Iglesia Bautista Mexicana-San Antonio (5.5 miles)

Parks

  • Phil Hardberger Dog Park (4.5 miles)
  • Phil Hardberger Park (4.6 miles)
  • Woodlawn Lake Park (5.6 miles)

Hospitals

  • US Army (4.7 miles)
  • San Antonio Military Medical Center-SAMMC (4.9 miles)
  • Texsan Heart Hospital (5 miles)

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