We have not had a good experience with Assisted Living at Franklin Park Sonterra (FP) for our Dad…read moreand would definitely not recommend it. We have even had several meetings and conversations with the Administration (many times with no response). We would like to know if anyone has experienced issues with any of the following: getting responses from administration ; administering of medications, such as overdosing, not being given on schedule, or/as prescribed ; making changes to Physicians Orders (meds, changing original prescribing doctors, changing number of refills as prescribed by original doctors) without notifying family and original prescribing dr's. ; the Emergency Call Wireless Pendent not working for extended periods of time and on many occasions a lack of adequate response time ; ordering of prescription drugs and over the counter meds without family approval ; lack of adequate staffing to provide the services and care they say are included in the rental charges and level of care fees ; being overcharged and or not responding to billing questions and questions regarding auto withdrawals & checks from Dad's bank ; getting resident, who they knew could not see, to sign document(s) ; experience with Licensed Nurse not being on call 24/7 (as stated in literature provided) to ensure oversight of issues at night and weekends if needed. These are just a few of the concerns we have had. In my opinion, the techs try their best but the understaffing and lack of scheduling, availability and support from the administration is pathetic.

Tina and staff are very helpful and always have a smile! Love this place! They have the coolest…read morecommon areas and the apartments are to die for!

Under any circumstances, do not bring your loved one here. My mother was recently transferred here…read moreafter a hospital stay. She was there for rehabilitation due to a fall that caused several fractures. Within three hours her blood sugar had spiked to over 400 (I was monitoring it on my own device). I had to make 3 phone calls before someone addressed it. Also she fell while trying to get up to go to the bathroom because nobody answered the call button to take her there. When they called me to tell me she had fallen their story was she was looking for the remote. She was transported back to the hospital where she spent another 5 days!!! Upon arrival to Westover Hills Rehabilitation her bed was not made. She was not given any instructions as to where the bathroom was or where the call button was, we had to provide her with that information. There were mats on the floor that I was told was for her Neighbor that were all around her bed. Do yourself a favor. Find a better facility. If you care about your person at all. Victor was very quick to answer my calls when we were a prospect. Once my parent was admitted and there was an issue I cannot get a returned call from him. It appears he is always away from his desk or out of the office. I did get a call from a director of nursing (3 days later) who was not able to answer or address any of my concerns because she said she was just on her cell phone and did not have access to her computer. Why would a director of nursing make a phone call regarding patient concerns without having access to the patient's file? Please keep in mind that they did not initiate this call, I made several phone calls to them. I'm still waiting for them to call to see how my mother is doing. I won't hold my breath.

Nurse Giddy is the BEST. If it wasn't for her quick thinking and initiative in placing my dad's…read moreneeds first, he would not be here. We are beyond grateful for you Ms. Giddy.

Shavano Park is a country club and not a prison for seniors! I immediately felt welcomed walking…read morein and I asked myself, "Would I want to live here?" YES! Absolutely! Staff friendly and helpful. Communication was completely transparent! How often do we get that?! The facility is warm, casual and inviting. It doesn't feel at all clinical either. It smells good too! The staff get along within themselves and the residents. Come get a tour and see compassion at work!

Please stay away from this place. My mom and dad passed after they were there for just 3 months…read more My mom was an independent person walking until she fell. When she fell, they put her in a wheelchair and never took her out. Because my mom passed away December 9th, they are prorating her time there and have yet to pay me back. Please be wary of this place. Whenever you call, they are in meetings. They are fast to take your money, but when they owe it to you back you're going to wait forever. We are already 5 months since my parents passed. Both of them died in December. Their food sucks too. My dad would not eat it. I had to bring him food. My mom's bed literally had shit on it. My uncle was the one who saw it. They leave the residents wet. Supposed to check on them every hour. Well I had to buy cameras cause it wasn't happening. My sister and I had to call the facility to get someone in the room.

My mom needed some extra care and rehab after a hospitalization. Sonterra Health Center was…read morerecommended by the hospital and her physicians. So, we selected it...sight unseen. Checking into the facility, I noticed it looked a bit old and had walls being repainted BUT it looked and smelled very clean. Despite this, I has my reservations about leaving my mom. It was the first time that we had been in a situation where we required extensive nursing care outside of our home. Then, I met Lela. She is a nurse manager at the facility. Immediately she sensed my apprehension. I expressed that I didn't want to leave my mom. She encouraged me and offered reassurance. She said, "Maybe the building needs TLC and we're working on it but, I guarantee you, the people here are the best at what they do and you're mom will excel." So, although I was hesitant, I left my mom, and returned the next day and the next day and the day after that.... What I witnessed was truly remarkable. Having been a patient and being a Nurse Practitioner, I can tell you that medicine isn't always kind...except at Sonterra Health Center. Every single staff member that the facility has amassed CARES for their patients. They take their lunch breaks in their patient's rooms if they notice someone feels lonely, they come in with a smile at the beep of every call bell, they gladly change out food trays if the least bit of disappointment is expressed. Every single person has gone above and beyond to support my mother as she heals. They even provided my mother with a volunteer opportunity to do some social service, which lifted her spirits. The testament to the staff was that when it came time to go home, she didn't want to leave! I will never use another facility for skilled nursing. Hands down, the best place!!!

I spent an extended period at Sonterra Rehabilitation Center, so I saw this facility from the…read moreinside. I want to be fair: the CNAs, nurses, and therapists were some of the kindest, most compassionate and hardworking people I have ever met. Many work extremely long shifts doing physically and emotionally demanding work. My criticism is not directed at them. My concern is management. I became especially concerned about an elderly resident who told me she was terrified of her roommate, who has Alzheimer's. She reported being physically attacked and waking at night with her roommate standing over her threatening her. She became so frightened of her room that she sometimes preferred sitting outside in the Texas heat. I personally approached the facility director, explained the situation, and asked him to intervene. He promised to look into it. Before I was discharged, I confronted him again and asked whether this woman's situation would actually be resolved. After leaving, I checked on her and learned that the problem still had not been meaningfully resolved. Sonterra later contacted me about my evaluation. I again explained the situation and was assured someone would investigate. I checked again afterward and was told that nobody had come to see her as promised. This particularly bothers me because this resident appears to have nobody consistently advocating for her. I cannot know why her concerns have received so little attention, and I will not accuse anyone of motives I cannot prove. What I do know is that a frightened, vulnerable resident repeatedly asked for help, I personally asked management to help her, and I still saw no meaningful resolution. During my stay, I also had concerns about the food, insects in resident areas, staffing levels, and what I personally observed as a lack of meaningful interaction between upper management and residents. My advice to families is simple: there are wonderful frontline caregivers at Sonterra, but advocate strongly for your loved one. Visit frequently, ask questions, pay attention, and don't assume management knows what is happening simply because staff have been told. I have written commendations for Sonterra employees who provided me outstanding care because good people deserve recognition. But vulnerable residents also deserve someone willing to speak when something is wrong. Every resident matters, whether they have money, family, influence, or nobody at all. They are human beings deserving dignity and safety. I tried repeatedly to address this internally before writing publicly. I hope Sonterra's management addresses this resident's situation and proves my concerns wrong. --Kenneth Holder, former resident

My mother has been here over a year and no complaints. Place looks inviting and familiar to…read moreresidents as best they can. The staff are friendly and helpful. Place is kept clean and they have regular activities for residents to include seasonal events for families to join. Price is reasonable for completely independent folks and not unexpectedly the price rises the more care that's needed.

The absolute WORST EXPERIENCE EVER. This organization took complete advantage of our family during…read moretheir time of need in the midst of the pandemic. Without a Dr's approval moved our mom from assisted living (AL) respite care to memory care FOR WALKING HER DOG DURING QUARANTINE! When we were finally able to visit, we found the memory care building to be a completely different environment from AL; dirty carpeting, roaches, old furniture in common areas and the kitchen in disrepair. From Aug '20- Jan '21 she was literally in her bed 98% of the time; no activities worth mentioning unless you are a child, no stimulation, or interaction. They are completely understaffed and have had their activities coordinator cook food, and managers act as med techs. Nadja Mobley the marketing person committed to engaging with my mom in German, and showed up twice during the entire time. After repeated requests for a reassessment that went unanswered since the initial move to memory care and having to prepare my mom lunch and dinner EVERYDAY because the food is inedible (which Regional Director Jouvana Gobin admitted to!), we moved her. I tried reaching out to corporate to literally no avail, I had one conversation with Chris Terry, Director of Operations, who then ignored FOUR calls over a three week period. Even the CEO, Alex Hurst didn't have the decency to respond to a letter. This organization is unprofessional from the top to the bottom. DO NOT PLACE YOUR LOVED ONE HERE OR ANY OTHER AVENTINE PROPERTY!

One of my clients is a new tenant. Adante Concierge Eric went above and beyond to make sure we had…read moreher taken care of. We were able to ensure that her TV, telephone and computer transitions went smoothly despite issues with Spectrum. The food and the service at the restaurant are also legendary.

I love their set up. Plus I worked at the assisted living. The manager at Independent Living was so…read moresweet. They really care about their residents. The type of care is above and beyond because the staff cares. The care at independent living is seriously the best.

If you are considering placing a loved one in Landon Ridge's Pathways Memory Care and are unable to…read morebe present every day, there are some important things you should know from our personal experience. My father was a resident in Pathways from October until his passing in May. He was only 63 years old. During his time there, we encountered repeated and deeply concerning issues that other families also experienced. 1. Financial Mismanagement Despite repeated requests, we were never provided invoices during my father's stay. Charges frequently increased without explanation, and management was consistently unresponsive to emails and phone calls. We at one point were told we owe thousands of dollars without ever knowing why. Yet after their audit, it was confirmed that we did overpay by thousands of dollars--yet we still lack full transparency or assurance that all overpayments have been identified and reimbursed. We never figured out what was going on. 2. Medication Misuse and Chemical Restraint We witnessed multiple incidents of medication errors, including staff administering the wrong medications during my father's panic attacks--sometimes giving him medications meant for other residents. Even more alarming, there were repeated reports among families of chemical restraint practices, which are illegal in the state of Texas. We are one of those families. Families were often told their loved ones were "aggressive" and required additional medications or private caregivers--an added, unexpected financial and emotional burden. We were part of a family council where these issues were openly and frequently discussed by multiple parties. 3. Living Conditions The condition of my father's room was unacceptable. Food would be left on the floor, his incontinence accidents were not cleaned up in a timely manner, and the room was consistently dirty with sticky floors, gnats, and flies. This was not an isolated occurrence. We had to clean his room every day. 4. Falls and Neglect Falls often went unnoticed and undocumented. If not for the camera we installed in his room, my father could have remained on the floor for hours after some of his falls. I had to visit at night on multiple occasions to address why he was not dressed, not medicated, or lying on the floor without assistance. 5. COVID-19 Mismanagement During the height of the pandemic, Landon Ridge failed to report COVID-19 cases to the state as mandated. My father, among others, contracted COVID during this time and his health rapidly declined thereafter. Several residents, including ours, suffered serious falls linked to post-COVID complications such as vertigo, and there was no increase in supervision despite known fall risks. 6. Retaliation and Administrative Negligence There is a clear pattern of retaliation from management. Families who raise concerns often report decreased attentiveness to their loved ones' care. In our case, the head of nursing barred our hospice nurse from seeing my father on the very day he was transitioning--reportedly "due to a personal grudge." We were never consulted or informed of this decision, which left us blindsided during an already devastating time. This individual has also been known to expel families from the facility with little or no warning, particularly those who raise concerns or question care practices. Families are advised to have a backup plan if they advocate for their loved ones. Families have reported to us that they were given as little as five hours to vacate. 7. Corporate Indifference When we escalated our concerns to corporate management in Fort Worth, we were dismissed. I was told, with little professionalism, that the reported issues "never happened" and "couldn't happen." Days later, corporate staff arrived at the facility and openly criticized me to other staff members. If you are considering Landon Ridge Pathways for your loved one, please do your due diligence. Many families who experienced similar issues are unable to speak publicly but wish they could. If you would like clarification or more information, I am open to sharing our experience. Families deserve transparency, safety, and respect. We did not receive that at Landon Ridge.

Our 82 year old aunt, who is a widow, recently moved to San Antonio to be near her 91 year old…read morebrother. Initially she selected a one bedroom amazing Landon Ridge Alamo Ranch Assisted Living & Memory Care apartment community. This review focuses on this assisted living facility and its absolutely amazing staff. First off, you will know that you have been blessed or have received amazing good fortune if you meet and work with the Sales & Marketing Director, Ms. Lauren De La Rosa! Ask for her by name if you go visit. Lauren is the kind of person, that just genuinely cares about everyone! She is gifted with the ability to really listen and understand your concerns and needs. Lauren goes well above and beyond all expectations. In example, during our meet and greet conversation I vented a little about several challenges we were having with other entities and organizations related to our aunts new medical challenges. Things which were absolutely not related to Lauren's position at Landon Ridge. Our meeting concluded, and my wife and I left, feeling very happy and grateful to have found Landon Ridge. Lauren shocked us a few hours later, when she called us after her work day, to let us know that she had done some research online related to the unrelated challenges I had mentioned to her earlier! She explained what calls she had made on our behalf and also what resources she had found for us online. She then sent us an organized, easy to understand summary via text. The information which Lauren provided would have taken us days to find ourselves, that is, if we were even able to find it! I can not emphasize enough what an amazing human being Lauren is and what an ASSET TO LANDON RIDGE she is. By the time our aunt moved in, everyone on staff made a genuine effort to go meet her, and to let her know they were always ready to assist her in any way. Our aunt said she needed to have her personal TV and cable system put up, and literally it was done first thing the following morning! The staff made sure to introduce our aunt to the long time residents that liked helping new residents transition into assisted living, and from day one she had lunch buddies, and our aunt was smiling and ecstatic! Tragically the pre-move in medical results have now come in and we have discovered that our aunt has a progressive, condition which will require full time medical services, well beyond any assisted living facilities scope. This is tragic on a physical health basis for our aunt, and also on an emotional basis because she absolutely loves the Landon Ridge community! It is such a special place, that our suggestion, for anyone in the San Antonio area, who is able to choose an assisted living facility, is please go meet Lauren, take a tour through the facility, (it is more like a resort than a facility), stop and chit chat with the residents you see, and you will find that it is absolutely the place to be. The Executive Director of the facility is Madison Parker, and she runs an amazing operation! Every time we visited Landon Ridge, Madison was actively engaging with employees and residents throughout the facility. She is an executive who leads by example, and who is always easily found if you need to speak with her. At one point, I spoke with one of the staff members that distribute medications, and asked her "off the record" if she liked working at Landon Ridge and under Madison. This staff member literally lit up with a giant genuine smile and said she loved working there and that Madison was amazing. I later asked another staff member the same question, and he also immediately lit up and smiled confirming that it is great group to work with. Clearly, Landon Ridge Alamo Ranch Assisted Living & Memory care have made a commitment to amazing resident service, and they invest in quality staff and leadership.

The Lodge is an Adult care facility . Our loved one recieves…read morethe best care from the friendly, helpful staff. The grounds are beautiful. Our sister loves the home cooked meals.

The Lodge at Leon Springs is mediocre at best. Morning employees are loyal and dedicated to the…read moreelderly. However, 2pm shift has a couple of existing employees and all the rest are new hires that last several weeks and they play hide and seek. I highly recommend for peace of mind about your loved one, as I was with my mom, INSTALL A VIDEO CAMERA! You'd be surprised the difference a camera makes! The food is less than mediocre and I was constantly bringing my mom food. Management is lacking in skills on how to handle a senior living facility. I was constantly bringing issues within the facility to managements attention, who I felt did not care.