Elmcroft of Windcrest
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · San Antonio, TX
Elmcroft of Windcrest
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · San Antonio, TX
Elmcroft of Windcrest is a single-story nursing home on Crestway Drive in the Northeast Side of San Antonio. It operates 113 beds across nursing home, assisted living, memory care, and respite care, and holds an Alzheimer’s certification for its memory care program. Jill Belsher is the executive director. The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 14, which means a car is needed for virtually everything. Methodist Hospital Northeast is about two miles out.
The facility has been running for eight years and accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Of the 113 beds, 69 are currently filled, putting occupancy at 61%. The average stay runs 149 days, which tracks with a community whose caseload skews toward long-term residents rather than short-stay rehab. Pets are allowed; transportation and fitness programming are available on-site; and the Resident Council meets regularly to give residents a structured voice in facility decisions.
On the staffing side, total nursing hours come to 2 hours and 25 minutes per resident per day. RNs contribute 21 minutes of that; nurse aides cover 2 hours and 22 minutes. Physical therapists appear in the staffing data, supporting the physical therapy services described by the community. Coverage is 24 hours a day. State inspections have addressed areas including medication management and resident rights and protections.
For families considering long-term care or memory care in San Antonio’s Northeast Side, Elmcroft of Windcrest is a mid-size, single-story community with a certified memory care program, broad payment acceptance, and a care range that covers the full continuum from assisted living through nursing home-level care.
105-bed community Rank #321 / 981Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 321st out of 981 homes in Texas for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Texas facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Texas that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
8 years in operation Rank #464 / 586Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 464th out of 586 homes in Texas for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Texas facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Texas that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score: 14 / 100 Rank #1181 / 1346Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1181st out of 1346 homes in Texas for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Texas facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Texas that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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
Facility TypeType B
CountyBexar
Elmcroft of Windcrest is legally operated by Ec Opco Windcrest, LLC.
Alzheimer's Certification
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 2023 · 3 years of data
These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
2 enforcement actions
26 citations
1 inspection
Enforcement Actions
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 2023
2
enforcement actions
- July 6, 2023 Administrative Penalty
- May 8, 2024 Administrative Penalty
Inspection Scorecard
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 2026 vs. Texas state average
Overall vs. TX average
3 Worse
Metrics worse than Texas average:
• Total citations (333% above)
• Life safety citations (300% above)
• Inspections with citations (200% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at Texas average:
• Health citations (at TX avg) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
• Total citations (333% above)
• Life safety citations (300% above)
• Inspections with citations (200% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at Texas average:
• Health citations (at TX avg) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Citations
| This Facility | TX Average | vs. TX Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 26 | 6 | This facility has 333% more total citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (26 vs. TX avg 6).↑ 333% worse |
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Health citations
Citations related to resident care, clinical practices, and day-to-day operations.
| 2 | 2 | This facility has health citations in line with the Texas average (2 vs. TX avg 2).— At avg |
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Life safety citations
Citations related to building safety — fire prevention, emergency egress, and similar.
| 24 | 6 | This facility has 300% more life safety citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (24 vs. TX avg 6).↑ 300% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | TX Average | vs. TX Avg |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 3 | 1 | This facility has 200% more inspections with citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (3 vs. TX avg 1).↑ 200% worse |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: Studio / 2 Bed
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Elmcroft of Windcrest
Places of interest near Elmcroft of Windcrest
6849 Crestway Dr, San Antonio, TX 78239 — 2.12 miles to nearest hospital (Methodist Hospital Northeast)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Elmcroft of Windcrest
What neighborhood is Elmcroft of Windcrest in?
Elmcroft of Windcrest is in the Northeast Side neighborhood of San Antonio.
Who is the owner of Elmcroft of Windcrest?
Elmcroft of Windcrest is legally operated by Ec Opco Windcrest, LLC.
Is Elmcroft of Windcrest in a walkable area?
Elmcroft of Windcrest has a walk score of 14. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
How long has Elmcroft of Windcrest been in business?
Elmcroft of Windcrest has been operating for approximately 8 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Elmcroft of Windcrest?
Yes, Elmcroft of Windcrest allows residents to bring their pets.
How many beds does Elmcroft of Windcrest have?
Elmcroft of Windcrest has 105 beds.
Has Elmcroft of Windcrest had any citations?
Elmcroft of Windcrest has had 26 reported citations since 2026 according to records from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
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