Gemstone Senior Living at Oakwell
Assisted Living & Memory Care · San Antonio, TX

Gemstone Senior Living at Oakwell

Assisted Living & Memory Care · San Antonio, TX

Overview of Gemstone Senior Living at Oakwell

Tucked away in the neighborhood of San Antonio, TX, Gemstone Senior Living at Oakwell is an excellent environment for those needing assisted living or memory care. Recognized as one of the Best Assisted Living communities by the US News & World Report, the community guarantees residents receive comprehensive support in their daily lives. With a dependable team of caregivers available any time of the day, residents can rest easy knowing their needs will be met.

Residents can keep in touch with their old interests and past times with a broad range of activities held regularly. Numerous amenities like an art studio, game room, and salon are also available for further convenience. The community also ensures its residents’ healthcare needs are well-coordinated, ensuring they enjoy a wholesome and healthy living experience.

Bed community size
16-bed community Rank #810 / 989Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 810th out of 989 homes in Texas. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Texas SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Years in operation
22 years in operation Rank #209 / 583Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 209th out of 583 homes in Texas. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Texas SNFs. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 15 / 100 Rank #1167 / 1392Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1167th out of 1392 homes in Texas. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Texas SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeType B
StatusEnforcement Action Pend
ExpirationOctober 14, 2027
CountyBexar
License Number312339
Year Opened3/9/2004

Ownership & Operating Entity

Gemstone Senior Living at Oakwell is legally operated by Wholehearted Care Senior Living At Oakwell, and administrated by Norma Eagan.

OwnerWHOLEHEARTED CARE SENIOR LIVING AT OAKWELL
Ownership TypeLimited Liability Company (LLC)

Type Of Units

Alzheimer's Units
20 units
Total beds
16 units

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

Administrator Email[email protected]

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Memory & Specialized Care

1 service
Alzheimer's Certification

Additional Policies & Features

Minimum Age62
HousekeepingYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

ActivitiesActivities as picked by the residents during the monthly resident council meeting.
Specific Programsenriching activities, and spaces designed for relaxation and connection.

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionThree nutritious home-cooked meals and snacks throughout the day.

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Inspection History

In Texas, the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is the primary regulatory body that conducts unannounced inspections and publishes quality reports for all long-term care homes.

Since 2022 · 4 years of data 2 enforcement actions 2 citations 2 inspections

Enforcement Actions Info Enforcement actions are formal penalties or interventions imposed by Texas regulators when an assisted living residence fails to meet state care, safety, or regulatory standards. They may include stipulations and orders, civil monetary penalties, operational restrictions, or appointment of temporary management.

Since 2022
2 enforcement actions
  • February 20, 2026 Administrative Penalty
  • October 16, 2023 Administrative Penalty

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Texas state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2022 vs. Texas state average
Overall vs. TX average 1 Worse Metrics worse than Texas average:
• Inspections with citations (100% above)
4 Better Metrics better than Texas average:
• Total citations (67% below)
• Health citations (50% below)
• Life safety citations (83% below)
• Citations per year (67% below)
Latest Inspection August 23, 2022 Other

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityTX Averagevs. TX Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 26 This facility has 67% fewer total citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (2 vs. TX avg 6).↓ 67% better
Health citations Info Violations related to resident care, clinical practices, and day-to-day operations. 12 This facility has 50% fewer health citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (1 vs. TX avg 2).↓ 50% better
Life safety citations Info Violations related to building safety — fire prevention, emergency egress, and similar. 16 This facility has 83% fewer life safety citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (1 vs. TX avg 6).↓ 83% better
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2022. 0.51.5 This facility has 67% fewer citations per year than a typical Texas assisted living residence (0.5 vs. TX avg 1.5).↓ 67% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityTX Averagevs. TX Avg
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 21 This facility has 100% more inspections with citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (2 vs. TX avg 1).↑ 100% worse

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • August 23, 2022 inspection cited two deficiencies, including failure to provide proper locking devices and failure to protect residents from abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
  • Enforcement actions were taken related to resident protection and health and life safety code violations during the August 2022 inspection.
  • No complaints were substantiated, but the facility showed repeated issues with safety and resident protection in the August 2022 report.

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Address 11.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from San Antonio's city center to Gemstone Senior Living at Oakwell's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Texas

Gemstone Senior Living at Oakwell is located in San Antonio, Texas.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Texas.

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Community Care for the Aged and Disabled (CCAD)

TX Medicaid CCAD

Age 65+ or disabled
General Texas resident, Medicaid-eligible, care need (not always nursing home level).
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
TX

Large state; rural access challenges.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$60/day) Home aides

Texas Community Care Services

TX CCS

Age 60+
General Texas resident, at risk of decline.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
TX

Limited funding; high demand in urban areas.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Services

Texas AAA Services

Age 60+
General TX resident; no income/asset limits.
Income Limits (2025) None; donations encouraged.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
TX

28 AAAs; includes Meals on Wheels in some areas.

Benefits
Meals (~$5-$7/meal) Transportation Homemaker services (~4 hours/week) Respite (~5 days/year) Legal aid

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Texas Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General TX resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
TX

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Texas Family Caregiver Support Program

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; TX resident; 2+ ADLs.
Income Limits (2025) No strict cap; prioritizes low-income ~$24,980/year
Asset Limits Not assessed.
TX

High rural demand; includes grandparent caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Texas VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General TX resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth
TX

High veteran population; supports rural/urban needs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs

Property Tax Exemption for Seniors

Texas Senior Property Tax Exemption

Age 65+
General TX resident, homeowner (homestead).
Income Limits (2025) None; tax-based eligibility.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
TX

$25,000+ exemption; optional freeze in some counties; saves ~$500-$1,000/year.

Benefits
Tax exemption or freeze (~$500-$1,000/year savings)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Texas SFMNP

Age 60+
General TX resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
TX

Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~20,000 via 28 AAAs.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$50/season) for produce at farmers’ markets

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gemstone Senior Living at Oakwell

What neighborhood is Gemstone Senior Living at Oakwell in?

Gemstone Senior Living at Oakwell is in the San Antonio International Airport Vicinity neighborhood of San Antonio.

Who is the owner of Gemstone Senior Living at Oakwell?

The legal owner and operator of Gemstone Senior Living at Oakwell is Wholehearted Care Senior Living At Oakwell.

Is Gemstone Senior Living at Oakwell in a walkable area?

Gemstone Senior Living at Oakwell has a walk score of 15. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Gemstone Senior Living at Oakwell?

According to TX state health department records, Gemstone Senior Living at Oakwell's license number is 312339.

When does Gemstone Senior Living at Oakwell's license expire?

According to TX state health department records, Gemstone Senior Living at Oakwell's license expires on October 14, 2027.

Who is the administrator of Gemstone Senior Living at Oakwell?

Norma Eagan is the administrator of Gemstone Senior Living at Oakwell.

How many beds does Gemstone Senior Living at Oakwell have?

Gemstone Senior Living at Oakwell has 16 beds.

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