The Rio At Mission Trails in San Antonio, TX

The Rio At Mission Trails is a nursing home community in San Antonio, TX.

Information last verified: May 27, 2026

6211 South New Braunfels Avenue, San Antonio, TX 78223

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

4.1 from 108 reviews

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Overall Review of The Rio At Mission Trails

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24/7 respiratory care focus

Residents describe respiratory support and monitoring as a key part of care here.

Several reviews specifically mention long-term or continuous respiratory support, including care described as round-the-clock. One reviewer also notes a setting dedicated to people using breathing machines. Another review references a ventilator unit, tying the experience to how critically ill respiratory needs are handled. Taken together, respiratory support shows up repeatedly as a central part of the day-to-day experience for residents with more complex needs.

common 7 reviews mention this

Food quality comes up often

Dining is frequently described as a strong point, including meals prepared by the dietary team.

Multiple residents and families mention good food and consistent attention to meals. Reviews call out dietary staff helping with meal choices and praise the cafeteria experience. Several comments describe meals across the day—breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks—while others describe food presentation. This lines up with the community’s offering of restaurant-style dining, as dining shows up as a recurring positive theme.

common 6 reviews mention this

Activities help residents stay engaged

Families describe regular activities and events that help residents stay involved.

Reviews repeatedly mention activities and events as a source of day-to-day engagement. Some comments highlight themed gatherings like fiestas and holiday events, while others describe scheduled entertainment and social moments. At least a few reviews also mention therapy-style activities, such as music therapy sessions, as part of what residents enjoyed. Overall, activities show up as a consistent part of life here rather than a one-time perk.

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Communication and follow-through concerns

Some residents and families report breakdowns in communication and care follow-through.

Several reviews describe situations where families were not properly informed, including when a resident was rushed back to the hospital. Others describe miscommunication around nursing care details like medication and wound-related follow-up. A few comments also mention gaps around discharge planning, including uncertainty on equipment or information during a weekend transition. Across these accounts, the common concern is that families did not feel kept consistently in the loop about care changes.

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Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Features

Housing

124 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 (12 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

Hospitals

San Antonio State Hospital (0.3 miles)
Innova Hospital San Antonio (3 miles)
US Army (6.9 miles)
University Health System (7 miles)
San Antonio Military Medical Center-SAMMC (7.1 miles)

Restaurants

Taco Cabana (0.8 miles)
Taco Bell (1.1 miles)
Las Palapas (1.3 miles)
McDonald's (1.5 miles)
Chick-Fil-A (1.8 miles)
McDonald's (2.5 miles)
Wendy's (2.5 miles)

Physicians

Dr.Abraham-Cox Office (0.9 miles)
Kidney Treatment Center-East (2.7 miles)
Hugo Alonzo Rojas (2.7 miles)
Southeast OB-GYN Associates PA (2.9 miles)
Trevino Family Clinic (2.9 miles)
Wesley Primary Care (4.2 miles)
John A Campagna (4.6 miles)

Pharmacies

Walgreens (1 miles)
Walgreens (1.9 miles)
Walgreens (2 miles)
Walgreens (4 miles)
Walgreens (4.1 miles)
Walgreens (4.1 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (4.5 miles)

Places of Worship

Mission San Jose (1.2 miles)
Mission Concepcion (2.7 miles)
Second Baptist Church (4.1 miles)
Temple Beth-El (6.3 miles)
St Ann's Catholic Church (6.7 miles)
Primera Iglesia Bautista Mexicana-San Antonio (8.6 miles)

Transportation

Enterprise Rent-A-Car (1.2 miles)
Exit 567/Fredericksburg Rd/E (6.9 miles)

Cafes

Starbucks (1.7 miles)
Starbucks (4.7 miles)
Starbucks (5.4 miles)
The Trading Post (7.1 miles)
Habibi Cafe (7.7 miles)
Starbucks (9.2 miles)

Parks

Palo Alto Park (6 miles)
Woodlawn Lake Park (7.2 miles)

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