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Desert Sands Assisted Living LLC
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.
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About this community
Desert Sands Assisted Living LLC is legally operated by Desert Sands Assisted Living LLC.
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
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.
• 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
| This Facility | TX Average | vs. TX Avg |
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Total citations
| 11 | 8 | This facility has 38% more total citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (11 vs. TX avg 8).↑ 38% worse |
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Health citations
| 1 | 2 | This facility has 50% fewer health citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (1 vs. TX avg 2).↓ 50% better |
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Life safety citations
| 10 | 6 | This facility has 67% more life safety citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (10 vs. TX avg 6).↑ 67% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | TX Average | vs. TX Avg |
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Inspections with citations
| 2 | 1 | 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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8.7 miles from city center
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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.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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Citations tied to health-related standards (as categorized by the state). Subset of overall citation activity.
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Citations tied to life safety or environmental standards (as categorized by the state). Often distinct from health-line citations.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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| 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 | 4 | 5 | Suite |
| 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 | 4 | 5 | Studio |
| 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 | - | 9 | Studio / 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 | 1 | 8 | Studio / 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 | 1 | 10 | - |
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Desert Sands Assisted Living LLC is located in SAN ANTONIO, Texas.
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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 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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