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Meridian Care Monte Vista in San Antonio, TX

Meridian Care Monte Vista is a nursing home community in San Antonio, TX.

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Meridian Care Monte Vista in San Antonio, TX

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  • Interior

    A modern living room with a cozy sofa, coffee table, and stylish decor.

  • Decor

    A cozy shared bedroom featuring two beds, each adorned with patterned bedding and a warm wooden aesthetic.

  • Building

    A modern healthcare facility named Meridian Care located in Monte Vista, featuring large glass windows and a contemporary design.

  • Dining

    A cozy dining area featuring checkered tablecloths and a scenic window view.

  • Bathroom

    A modern bathroom featuring elegant wall tiles and accessible fixtures.

  • Healthcare

    A joyful moment between an elderly woman and her caregiver during a holiday celebration.

616 West Russell Place, San Antonio, TX 78212

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

3.9 from 37 reviews
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Overall Review of Meridian Care Monte Vista

common 14 reviews mention this

Staff is consistently caring

Residents and families repeatedly describe the staff as kind, professional, and responsive.

Many reviews focus on communication and day-to-day support from nurses, CNAs, therapists, and activities staff. Several families say they felt comfortable with the transition into long-term care because staff were patient and helpful, and that leadership and specific team members were especially communicative. A few reviewers also mention housekeeping attention and that rooms were kept clean during their time visiting or when their loved one lived there.

common 3 reviews mention this

Meals are generally well-liked

Dining is a frequent bright spot, with residents describing good-tasting food.

Multiple reviewers describe meals as enjoyable and supportive, including comments about good-tasting food and housekeeping getting the room ready while meals were being served. One family specifically notes that their mother can request alternative choices if she wants something different, and another says the food was excellent. The community also offers restaurant-style dining and accommodates special diets like diabetes-related and other dietary restrictions.

  • A cozy dining area featuring checkered tablecloths and a scenic window view.
common 3 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Activities and day-to-day engagement come up as a strength in resident and family feedback.

Several reviews mention activities as part of the daily experience, including resident participation and social programs led by the activities director. Families describe their loved ones being involved in games and day-to-day programming, and one reviewer highlights daily visits tied to the activities team. The community also lists planned day trips and scheduled daily activities, aligning with what residents describe.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Serious care concerns were reported

A subset of reviews raise serious concerns about neglect and preventable medical issues.

Some reviewers describe experiences involving bed sores, infections, and medication oversights, along with claims that care needs were not addressed over a weekend or while staff were responsible for monitoring. There are also reports alleging falls and delayed response, including one review that links a fractured hip to what the reviewer describes as inadequate attention. While other families speak positively about care, these negative accounts are prominent enough to be a clear caveat.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Staffing and call-response issues

Some residents or family members report delays and short-staffing during parts of their stay.

A couple of reviews describe worsening conditions over time, including waiting long periods for call-button responses and difficulty getting accurate information. Another review describes staffing coverage on the floor and dissatisfaction with nursing availability, paired with comments about the physical environment and odors. Taken together, these accounts point to potential variability in support and responsiveness.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 106 resident community capacity 106 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • 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
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • San Antonio International (6 miles away) San Antonio International (6 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • 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
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Places of Worship

  • Temple Beth-El (0.2 miles)
  • St Ann's Catholic Church (0.8 miles)
  • Primera Iglesia Bautista Mexicana-San Antonio (2.8 miles)
  • Mission Concepcion (4.2 miles)
  • Second Baptist Church (4.4 miles)
  • St George Episcopal School (5.7 miles)

Physicians

  • Summit Children's Clinic (0.6 miles)
  • SAGA - San Antonio Gastroenterology Associates, P.A. (1 miles)
  • San Antonio Eye Center (1.2 miles)
  • UHS Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
  • San Saba Medical Building (1.6 miles)
  • John A Campagna (1.9 miles)
  • MedFirst Primary Care (3.6 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
  • H-E-B Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.5 miles)

Transportation

  • Exit 567/Fredericksburg Rd/E (0.9 miles)
  • Terminal A (5.5 miles)
  • Rental Car Center (5.5 miles)
  • Terminal 1 Arrivals (5.5 miles)
  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) (5.5 miles)
  • American Airlines (5.6 miles)
  • Southwest Airlines Cargo (5.7 miles)

Restaurants

  • Essence (1 miles)
  • Chris Madrid's (1 miles)
  • Elsewhere Garden Bar & Kitchen (1.5 miles)
  • La Panaderia (1.8 miles)
  • Mi Tierra Cafe (1.8 miles)
  • The Esquire Tavern (1.9 miles)
  • Iron Cactus Mexican Restaurant and Margarita Bar (1.9 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.8 miles)
  • Habibi Cafe (2.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.2 miles)
  • Theory Coffee Company (5.3 miles)

Parks

  • Woodlawn Lake Park (1.7 miles)
  • Medical Center Volleyball Courts (6 miles)

Hospitals

  • University Health System (3.8 miles)
  • Texsan Heart Hospital (3.9 miles)
  • US Army (4.8 miles)
  • San Antonio Military Medical Center-SAMMC (5.1 miles)
  • Methodist Hospital (5.9 miles)

Theaters

  • Alamo Drafthouse Park North (4.8 miles)

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