Desert Sands Assisted Living LLC
Assisted Living & Adult Day Care · San Antonio, TX

Desert Sands Assisted Living LLC

Assisted Living & Adult Day Care · San Antonio, TX

Overview of Desert Sands Assisted Living

Desert Sands Assisted Living is a licensed Type A assisted living community in San Antonio, Texas, offering personal care. This community is independently managed and owned by Desert Sands Assisted Living in Bexar County, with 42 licensed beds. Focusing on helping older adults who manage mental health conditions while requiring support with their daily routines, the community provides a specialized residential mental health option within the local San Antonio senior care market.

The HHSC identified six total findings throughout the community’s operational history, which included four health-related issues and two safety-related matters. The health concerns involved gaps in fire extinguisher instruction, incomplete records for employee ongoing training, and missing documentation for electronic oversight. Every issue was resolved within 13 days of the visit, finalized by July 23, 2024. Notably, no enforcement penalties have been issued against the community, and the final count of six citations is in line with the typical average across the state of Texas.

The community provides 24-hour staffing and employs a physician on-site, a level of clinical supervision that is not common in many residential settings. A thorough daily service plan featuring three home-style meals designed by a registered dietitian is also provided, along with transit to healthcare visits, cleaning services, and laundry assistance. Additional services include medication supervision, complimentary cable television, wireless internet, and a swimming pool. The social schedule is active, with karaoke, billiards competitions, culinary lessons, bingo, card tournaments, creative workshops, cinema screenings, and access to a technology center.

Desert Sands Assisted Living is an excellent option for families looking for a local assisted living environment for adults navigating mental health challenges who need organized daily support in San Antonio. The presence of medical professionals on the premises, along with various social events and emphasis on mental health, establishes a setting built for comprehensive wellness.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 42 Rank #716 / 980Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 716th out of 980 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Texas that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #682 / 1345Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 682nd out of 1,345 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Texas that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeType A
CountyBexar

Ownership & Operating Entity

Desert Sands Assisted Living LLC is legally operated by Desert Sands Assisted Living LLC.

Owner NameDesert Sands Assisted Living LLC

Staffing & Medical

3 services
Doctor on Staff
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Transportation
Housekeeping
Laundry
Activities
Cable Tv
Wi-Fi
Swimming Pool
Specific ProgramsActivities include Karaoke, pool tournaments, cooking classes, Bingo, card games, arts and crafts, movies, and a computer lab
Touring HoursMonday-Friday: 8am-5pm, Saturday: 8am-5pm, Sunday: 8am-5pm

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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.

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.

Overall vs. TX average 3 Worse Metrics worse than Texas average:
• Total citations (38% above)
• Life safety citations (67% above)
• Inspections with citations (100% above)
1 Better Metrics better than Texas average:
• Health citations (50% below)

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. 118 This facility has 38% more total citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (11 vs. TX avg 8).↑ 38% worse
Health citations Info Citations 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 Citations related to building safety — fire prevention, emergency egress, and similar. 106 This facility has 67% more life safety citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (10 vs. TX avg 6).↑ 67% worse

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

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Address 8.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from San Antonio's city center to Desert Sands Assisted Living LLC's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Info below is compiled from the TX Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
Citations tied to health-related standards (as categorized by the state). Subset of overall citation activity.
Citations tied to life safety or environmental standards (as categorized by the state). Often distinct from health-line citations.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Brookdale Medical Center Whitby
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
San Antonio (Northwest Side)
136
Facility 136
TX AVG 78
Rank #94 / 980
Yes
38
Facility 38
TX AVG 42
Rank #784 / 1,345
48
Facility 48
TX AVG 21
Rank #47 / 587
A+Febc-Alt Holdings Inc
9
Facility 9
TX AVG 6
Rank #602 / 839
45Suite
Brookdale Medical Center Kingsley
AL
MC
San Antonio (Northwest Side)
136
Facility 136
TX AVG 78
Rank #94 / 980
Yes
44
Facility 44
TX AVG 42
Rank #646 / 1,345
21
Facility 21
TX AVG 21
Rank #194 / 587
A+Brookdale Senior Living Inc
9
Facility 9
TX AVG 6
Rank #602 / 839
45Studio
Independence Hill
AL
IL
San Antonio (Stone Oak)
115
Facility 115
TX AVG 78
Rank #267 / 980
Yes
61
Facility 61
TX AVG 42
Rank #267 / 1,345
39
Facility 39
TX AVG 21
Rank #102 / 587
A+Stone Oak Villas II Ltd
9
Facility 9
TX AVG 6
Rank #602 / 839
-9Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Cottage
Brookdale Hamilton Wolfe
AL
MC
San Antonio (Northwest Side)
96
Facility 96
TX AVG 78
Rank #365 / 980
Yes
70
Facility 70
TX AVG 42
Rank #138 / 1,345
48
Facility 48
TX AVG 21
Rank #47 / 587
A+Esc III LP
9
Facility 9
TX AVG 6
Rank #602 / 839
18Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Desert Sands Assisted Living LLC
AL
ADC
San Antonio
42
Facility 42
TX AVG 78
Rank #716 / 980
No
42
Facility 42
TX AVG 42
Rank #682 / 1,345
--Desert Sands Assisted Living LLC
11
Facility 11
TX AVG 6
Rank #664 / 839
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Texas

Desert Sands Assisted Living LLC 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

Frequently Asked Questions about Desert Sands Assisted Living LLC

Is Desert Sands Assisted Living LLC in a walkable area?

Desert Sands Assisted Living LLC has a walk score of 42. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Are pets allowed at Desert Sands Assisted Living LLC?

No, Desert Sands Assisted Living LLC has a no-pet policy.

How many beds does Desert Sands Assisted Living LLC have?

Desert Sands Assisted Living LLC has 42 beds.

Has Desert Sands Assisted Living LLC had any citations?

Desert Sands Assisted Living LLC has had 11 reported citations since 2026 according to records from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).

Are there photos of Desert Sands Assisted Living LLC?

Yes — there are 4 photos of Desert Sands Assisted Living LLC in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Desert Sands Assisted Living LLC?

Desert Sands Assisted Living LLC is located at 10218 Desert Sands, San Antonio, TX 78216.

What is the phone number of Desert Sands Assisted Living LLC?

(210) 341-1012 will put you in contact with the team at Desert Sands Assisted Living LLC.

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