Senior Care Of Wurzbach is a nursing home community in San Antonio, TX.
Information last verified:
8300 Wurzbach Road, San Antonio, TX 78229
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
4.4 from 48 reviews
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Overall Review of Senior Care Of Wurzbach
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Caregivers and nursing communicate well
Residents and families repeatedly describe attentive, caring staff with responsive communication.
Across reviews, families emphasize that nurses and CNAs treat residents with compassion and keep loved ones informed. Several mentions focus on day-to-day attentivenessâhelping with confusion, updating family members, and addressing concerns quickly. A number of reviewers also credit specific leaders in nursing and administration for organizing care and supporting families during transitions.
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Memory care engagement stands out
Families describe noticeably improved engagement in the dementia and memory care setting.
Multiple reviews single out the dementia unit for warmer social interaction, including residents singing, smiling, and participating in events. Reviewers also describe staff involvement during celebrations, with families feeling heard and seeing more meaningful activity than before. Some of the most detailed accounts connect these improvements to specific individuals and dedicated attention in the memory care area.
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Activities can feel uneven
Some reviews say social programming is stronger on certain days than others.
While many reviewers praise activities and special events, at least a couple describe gapsâespecially around weekend engagement and party participation. One family mentions weekends with little planned activity, while another describes a birthday event as lacking energy and staff encouragement. Even in these concerns, reviewers still point to improving medical care, but ask for the same consistency in resident engagement.
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Cleanliness is praised, condition varies
Cleanliness is often praised, but some reviews report the facility looks dated or needs updates.
Many reviews describe the building as clean, organized, and maintained, including comments about not smelling and well-kept spaces. At the same time, there are a few more negative takesâone review calls the facility rundown and dirty after a memory care tour, and another says the place needs a facelift and better equipment. Taken together, residents and visitors seem to notice cleanliness most often, but opinions differ on overall upkeep.
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Features
Housing
140 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 (6 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
Physicians Plaza II (0.2 miles)
San Antonio Preventive & Diagnostic Medicine (0.3 miles)
HealthTexas Primary Care Doctors (Wurzbach Clinic) (0.4 miles)
Alamo City Mri (0.4 miles)
Gastroenterology Clinic Of San Antonio (0.4 miles)
Methodist Cardiology Clinic of San Antonio-Transitional Clinic (0.5 miles)
Gastroenterology Consultants of San Antonio (0.9 miles)
Hospitals
St Luke's Baptist Hospital (0.3 miles)
University Hospital (0.7 miles)
Methodist Hospital (0.7 miles)
University Hospital Sky Tower (0.7 miles)
Audie L. Murphy Memorial VA Hospital (0.7 miles)
Audie L Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital (0.8 miles)
Foundation Surgical Hospital Of San Antonio (1.3 miles)
Pharmacies
Walgreens (0.5 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (0.6 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
Walgreens (2 miles)
Walgreens (2.5 miles)
Parks
Medical Center Volleyball Courts (1 miles)
Phil Hardberger Dog Park (4.4 miles)
Phil Hardberger Park (4.5 miles)
Restaurants
Pasha Mediterranean Grill (1.1 miles)
McDonald's (1.2 miles)
Mama Margies Mexican Restaurant (1.2 miles)
Jason's Deli (1.3 miles)
Sushi Zushi (1.4 miles)
Alamo Biscuit Company & Panaderia (1.4 miles)
Las Palapas (1.4 miles)
Cafes
Starbucks (1.3 miles)
Starbucks (5.2 miles)
Theaters
Cinemark San Antonio 16 (2.2 miles)
Regal Huebner Oaks & RPX (2.2 miles)
Alamo Drafthouse Park North (4.4 miles)
Places of Worship
St George Episcopal School (3.2 miles)
Primera Iglesia Bautista Mexicana-San Antonio (4 miles)
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Skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) provide high-level medical care and rehabilitation for short-term recovery, typically covered by Medicare after hospitalization, while nursing homes focus on ongoing custodial care for chronic conditions, mainly funded by Medicaid or private payments. The staffing and regulatory structures differ significantly between the two, necessitating clarity for families in choosing appropriate long-term care options.
Nursing home care costs in the U.S. vary significantly based on location, level of care, and amenities, with private room prices ranging from approximately $6,700 to over $30,000 monthly. Families need to explore various payment options and conduct thorough research to manage these expenses effectively.
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