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
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.
42-bed community Rank #720 / 972Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 720th out of 972 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 moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score: 42 / 100 Rank #680 / 1389Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 680th out of 1389 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Facility TypeType A
CountyBexar
Desert Sands Assisted Living LLC is legally operated by Desert Sands Assisted Living LLC.
Owner NameDesert Sands Assisted Living LLC
Doctor on Staff
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing
No Alzheimer's certification
Pets not allowed
3 Meals A Day
Transportation To Appointments
Housekeeping
Laundry
Activities
Medication Monitoring
Free Cable Tv
Free 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
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 2026 · 1 year of data
6 citations
2 inspections
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
2 Worse
Metrics worse than Texas average:
• Health citations (100% above)
• Inspections with citations (100% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at Texas average:
• Total citations (at TX avg) 1 Better Metrics better than Texas average:
• Life safety citations (67% below)
• Health citations (100% above)
• Inspections with citations (100% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at Texas average:
• Total citations (at TX avg) 1 Better Metrics better than Texas average:
• Life safety citations (67% below)
Citations
| This Facility | TX Average | vs. TX Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 6 | 6 | This facility has total citations in line with the Texas average (6 vs. TX avg 6).— At avg |
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Health citations
Citations related to resident care, clinical practices, and day-to-day operations.
| 4 | 2 | This facility has 100% more health citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (4 vs. TX avg 2).↑ 100% worse |
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Life safety citations
Citations related to building safety — fire prevention, emergency egress, and similar.
| 2 | 6 | This facility has 67% fewer life safety citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (2 vs. TX avg 6).↓ 67% better |
Inspections
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 2 | 1 | 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
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- July 10, 2024 inspection cited six deficiencies, all corrected within a month after the survey.
- Deficiencies involved fire extinguisher training and maintenance, clinical record documentation, and building repair issues.
- No complaints were substantiated, but continuing education documentation and emergency management contact info were also cited.
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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 6 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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