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Retama Manor Nursing Center - San Antonio North in San Antonio, TX

Retama Manor Nursing Center - San Antonio North is a nursing home community in San Antonio, TX.

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Retama Manor Nursing Center - San Antonio North in San Antonio, TX

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  • Interior

    A multi-purpose room with seating, exercise equipment, and tiled flooring.

  • Building

    A charming residential building featuring landscaped grounds and a clear blue sky.

  • Architecture

    A two-story brick apartment building with a well-maintained lawn and sidewalk in front.

  • Bedroom

    A simple bedroom with a single bed, window blinds, and a small nightstand.

  • Windows

    A cozy and functional medical office space designed for patient comfort.

  • Landscaping

    Retama Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation facility welcoming residents with its charming landscape.

  • Lighting

    A simple, well-lit room featuring a single bed with a maroon bedspread, a desk, and natural light coming through the window.

  • Television

    A view of a room featuring a door and a television with various items on the furniture.

  • Wheelchair

    A view from a hospital room featuring a patient bed, door, and some furnishings.

501 Ogden, San Antonio, TX 78212

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

3.5 from 58 reviews
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Overall Review of Retama Manor Nursing Center - San Antonio North

caveat 8 reviews mention this

Communication can be inconsistent

Several residents and families report trouble getting timely answers by phone or updates.

Multiple reviewers describe difficulty reaching the right person, sometimes saying no one answers or calls back. A few reviews also describe delays in follow-up after incidents, including problems getting information during stressful moments. While some later comments mention improvements in responsiveness, other reviewers still raise concerns about day-to-day communication.

common 21 reviews mention this

Staff support is often praised

Many reviewers describe staff who are attentive and caring day to day.

A large share of reviews say the nursing team and caregivers provide hands-on support and treat residents with kindness. Several reviewers single out individual staff members as being involved, knowledgeable, and responsive to a resident’s needs. A few reviews contrast that experience with concerns about staffing, but the majority of the positive feedback is about caring, professional support.

common 3 reviews mention this

Activities and spiritual visits matter

Residents and volunteers describe structured activities, including faith-based visits.

Reviewers connected with weekly Bible study and church visits say the activity lead and staff help make those gatherings organized and welcoming. They also describe residents participating in services and staff supporting visits, including for residents who may be unable to come down. One reviewer also notes improvements to the environment that supported residents joining activities.

common 5 reviews mention this

Food gets mixed reactions

Food quality and service are frequently mentioned, with both positives and complaints.

Several reviewers say residents enjoy the meals, describing food as good and noting dietary support for specific needs. A couple of reviews also raise concerns about the food, pairing it with broader dissatisfaction about care and cleanliness. Overall, dining is part of what families pay attention to when describing daily life.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Facility cleanliness and upkeep vary

Reviews mention cleanliness and building condition, including concerns about upgrades.

Some reviewers describe the facility as clean and improving, including comments about changes to the environment and residents looking well cared for. Other reviews criticize the building as dirty or outdated and describe distress in shared areas. A few negative reviews also tie cleanliness concerns to personal care issues, such as hygiene not being addressed as expected.

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Features

Housing

  • 132 resident community capacity 132 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

Physicians

  • SAGA - San Antonio Gastroenterology Associates, P.A. (0.4 miles)
  • San Antonio Eye Center (0.6 miles)
  • UHS Pharmacy (1 miles)
  • Summit Children's Clinic (1.2 miles)
  • San Saba Medical Building (1.2 miles)
  • John A Campagna (1.2 miles)
  • Kidney Treatment Center-East (3.3 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.3 miles)
  • H-E-B Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.5 miles)

Restaurants

  • Essence (0.4 miles)
  • Elsewhere Garden Bar & Kitchen (0.9 miles)
  • La Panaderia (1.1 miles)
  • The Esquire Tavern (1.3 miles)
  • Iron Cactus Mexican Restaurant and Margarita Bar (1.3 miles)
  • Rainforest Cafe (1.3 miles)
  • Mi Tierra Cafe (1.3 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (0.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.2 miles)
  • Habibi Cafe (3 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.8 miles)
  • Theory Coffee Company (5.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.9 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Temple Beth-El (0.5 miles)
  • St Ann's Catholic Church (1.2 miles)
  • Primera Iglesia Bautista Mexicana-San Antonio (3.4 miles)
  • Mission Concepcion (3.6 miles)
  • Second Baptist Church (3.8 miles)
  • Mission San Jose (5.6 miles)

Transportation

  • Exit 567/Fredericksburg Rd/E (1.4 miles)
  • Terminal A (5.9 miles)
  • Rental Car Center (5.9 miles)
  • Terminal 1 Arrivals (5.9 miles)
  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) (5.9 miles)

Parks

  • Woodlawn Lake Park (2.2 miles)

Hospitals

  • University Health System (3.9 miles)
  • US Army (4.5 miles)
  • Texsan Heart Hospital (4.6 miles)
  • San Antonio Military Medical Center-SAMMC (4.8 miles)

Theaters

  • Alamo Drafthouse Park North (5.3 miles)

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