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River City Care Center in San Antonio, TX

River City Care Center is a nursing home community in San Antonio, TX.

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River City Care Center in San Antonio, TX

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  • Interior

    A simple and clean hospital room with a single bed, chair, and large windows.

  • Decor

    A modern office interior with a desk, chairs, and decorative elements.

  • Building

    Entrance to River City Care Center with a well-maintained lawn and clear signage.

  • Bedroom

    A modern hospital room with medical equipment and a single bed.

  • Dining

    A spacious dining room with several tables and chairs, featuring hardwood flooring and bright interior lighting.

  • Bathroom

    A modern, accessible bathroom with a walk-in shower and stone tile design.

  • Exercise Equipment

    A well-lit gym space equipped with various exercise and rehabilitation equipment.

  • Wheelchair

    An empty hospital room featuring a patient bed and wheelchair.

921 Nolan Street, San Antonio, TX 78202

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

4.7 from 102 reviews
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Overall Review of River City Care Center

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Renovations and cleanliness stand out

Many visitors and residents describe the facility as very clean and newly updated.

Multiple reviews mention a clean building and noticeable positive changes, including recent remodeling or an updated look. Several also call out cleanliness in specific areas or note improvements over the past few months. There are also a few negative reviews that complain about odors and cleanliness, including urine-related concerns and reports of wrappers found in the facility.

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Caring, attentive staff is a constant

Reviews consistently describe staff as kind, responsive, and professional.

Across reviews, families and residents often say the staff are caring and attentive, including nursing and therapy teams. Several reviewers mention communication and follow-through, such as updates for family members and help with coordination during discharge or transitions. A small number of reviews are strongly negative about staff behavior or organization, but the overall tone in the majority of comments is supportive and welcoming.

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Dining experience gets repeated praise

Residents and visitors repeatedly praise the food and dining experience.

Dining shows up as a frequent bright spot, with reviewers describing the meals as good or very enjoyable. Some mention enjoying coffee in a cafe area during visits, and others describe the dining experience in highly positive terms. The community also offers restaurant-style dining, which aligns with why several families highlight meals as a key part of the day-to-day experience.

  • A spacious dining room with several tables and chairs, featuring hardwood flooring and bright interior lighting.
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Skilled nursing support for daily needs

Skilled nursing support is a central focus for residents’ day-to-day care.

Reviews describe hands-on care for daily needs, including help with bathing, dressing, transfers, and ongoing nursing attention. Several people also mention therapy involvement and that staff help residents feel safe and supported. Pricing and level of care aren’t detailed in the review text here, but the listing does specify skilled nursing facility care and care services tied to assistance with activities of daily living and medication management.

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Some serious care and communication complaints

A minority of reviews raise serious concerns about communication and care consistency.

While many reviews are positive, a few describe major breakdowns, including missing belongings after a transfer and allegations of bullying or poor communication. Other negative comments mention odor issues and problems with room setup and bathing access, such as a shared bathroom without a shower and no phone. These concerns appear in a small subset of reviews, but they’re specific enough to be worth considering alongside the many positive reports.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 100 resident community capacity 100 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 (7 miles away) San Antonio International (7 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

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.8 miles)

Restaurants

  • Denny's (0.9 miles)
  • Elsewhere Garden Bar & Kitchen (0.9 miles)
  • Rainforest Cafe (1.2 miles)
  • Whataburger (1.2 miles)
  • La Panaderia (1.2 miles)
  • Iron Cactus Mexican Restaurant and Margarita Bar (1.3 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.4 miles)

Physicians

  • John A Campagna (1.2 miles)
  • San Antonio Eye Center (1.3 miles)
  • SAGA - San Antonio Gastroenterology Associates, P.A. (1.4 miles)
  • Kidney Treatment Center-East (1.8 miles)
  • San Saba Medical Building (1.9 miles)
  • UHS Pharmacy (2 miles)
  • Summit Children's Clinic (2.8 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.4 miles)
  • Habibi Cafe (3.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.6 miles)
  • Theory Coffee Company (6.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Second Baptist Church (2.1 miles)
  • Temple Beth-El (2.3 miles)
  • Mission Concepcion (2.9 miles)
  • St Ann's Catholic Church (3 miles)
  • Mission San Jose (4.6 miles)
  • Primera Iglesia Bautista Mexicana-San Antonio (5.2 miles)

Transportation

  • Exit 567/Fredericksburg Rd/E (3.2 miles)
  • Enterprise Rent-A-Car (5.2 miles)

Hospitals

  • US Army (3.6 miles)
  • San Antonio Military Medical Center-SAMMC (3.9 miles)
  • San Antonio State Hospital (4.7 miles)
  • Innova Hospital San Antonio (5 miles)
  • University Health System (5.2 miles)
  • Texsan Heart Hospital (6.4 miles)

Parks

  • Woodlawn Lake Park (3.9 miles)

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