Regent Care Center Oakwell Farms in San Antonio, TX

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Regent Care Center Oakwell Farms in San Antonio, TX

Regent Care Center Oakwell Farms is a nursing home community in San Antonio, TX.

Information last verified: December 26, 2025

8501 Laurens Lane, San Antonio, TX 78218

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

3.2 from 51 reviews

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Overall Review of Regent Care Center Oakwell Farms

caveat 22 reviews mention this

Staffing and response feel inconsistent

Residents describe long waits and understaffing that hurt daily oversight.

A recurring concern is staffing levels and the time it takes for help. Several reviewers report delayed responses to call buttons or medication issues, including cases where nurses did not bring scheduled meds promptly. Others describe limited interaction, neglect-related problems like bed sores, and poor communication during shift changes. A few families contrast that daily rehab can be consistent, but in-between care and overnight coverage may not be.

caveat 9 reviews mention this

Cleanliness is a mixed experience

Some residents and families praise cleanliness, but others describe serious hygiene failures.

Several reviews are positive about the facility looking and smelling clean, with tidy surroundings and well-kept areas. Other reviewers report major cleanliness problems, including cockroaches and unsanitary conditions on weekends. There are also concerns about hygiene details for individual residents, like dirty dentures. Taken together, cleanliness seems to vary by unit and period.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Memory care activities feel limited

Memory care reviewers report activities that don’t meet expectations.

One memory care review says activities were essentially unavailable, with an activity calendar that wasn’t followed and few options like games or movement. That same review also describes gaps in hygiene-related needs such as clean clothing and denture care. Other reviewers mention planned activities such as salon time, game nights, and movie nights, and they describe rooms that support socialization and exercise. The difference between these accounts suggests activity quality may depend on the level of care and the resident’s side of the community.

common 4 reviews mention this

Food is sometimes fine, sometimes hard

Dining gets mixed reactions, with some praising it and others criticizing it.

Some families describe the food as decent, with occasional enjoyable meals and desserts. Others report problems tied to special needs, including pureed food that they found unappealing and missing snacks brought in by family. One reviewer also notes that their loved one’s diet needed to be adjusted for restrictions, which aligns with how dining support is offered. Overall, food experience appears to vary by resident requirements and service execution.

common 13 reviews mention this

Many families praise caring staff

Several families describe friendly, helpful staff and a supportive atmosphere.

Many positive reviews focus on staff friendliness and helpfulness, including specific praise for a social worker and communication that felt supportive to families. Reviewers also describe employees as kind and approachable, with residents and surroundings kept clean and tidy. Some mention warm, home-like experiences and say the facility felt welcoming when they walked in. A smaller number of reviews, however, raise concerns about staffing and care consistency, so friendliness doesn’t always appear alongside reliable daily oversight.

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Features

Housing

194 resident community capacity

Types of Care

Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

San Antonio International (3 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

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

Dining

Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions

Activities

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

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

Drs Bloom & Lynch/Vision Source (0.5 miles)
Northeast Pediatric Associates (0.5 miles)
Heritage Pediatrics (2.2 miles)
MedFirst Primary Care (2.3 miles)
Garcia, Alexandra Magenta Health Rittiman Practice (2.9 miles)
Kind Clinic (3.9 miles)
Adhd Clinic Of San Antonio (4 miles)

Pharmacies

Worldwide Clinical Trials (0.9 miles)
Walgreens (1.1 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.3 miles)
Walgreens (2.4 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (3 miles)
Walgreens (3.5 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (3.6 miles)

Cafes

Theory Coffee Company (1.4 miles)
Starbucks (2.1 miles)
La Media Luna Cafe (3 miles)
Habibi Cafe (3.1 miles)
Starbucks (3.2 miles)
Starbucks (6.3 miles)

Restaurants

Chick-Fil-A (1.5 miles)
Taco Palenque (1.8 miles)
Las Palapas - Austin Hwy (1.9 miles)
Frontier Burger (2 miles)
McDonald's (2 miles)
In-N-Out Burger (2 miles)
Soluna (2.2 miles)

Transportation

Terminal A (2.7 miles)
San Antonio International Airport (SAT) (2.8 miles)
Terminal 1 Arrivals (2.8 miles)
Rental Car Center (2.8 miles)
American Airlines (2.8 miles)
Skyplace Center (2.9 miles)
Southwest Airlines Cargo (3.3 miles)

Hospitals

US Army (3.7 miles)
San Antonio Military Medical Center-SAMMC (3.7 miles)

Parks

Lou Karden Memorial Park (4.2 miles)
Converse Park Playground (6.2 miles)
Comanche Lookout Park (6.3 miles)
Phil Hardberger Dog Park (6.4 miles)
Phil Hardberger Park (6.5 miles)

Theaters

Alamo Drafthouse Park North (4.4 miles)

Places of Worship

Abiding Presence Lutheran Church (5.3 miles)
St George Episcopal School (5.8 miles)
Temple Beth-El (5.9 miles)
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (6 miles)
Second Baptist Church (6.3 miles)
St Ann's Catholic Church (6.5 miles)

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