Esplanade Gardens Senior Inc
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Converse, TX

Esplanade Gardens Senior Inc

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Converse, TX

Overview of Esplanade Gardens Senior

Esplanade Gardens Senior is an assisted living community in Converse, Texas, serving older adults throughout Bexar County. Operating with 120 beds under the ownership of Esplanade Gardens Senior, the community provides assisted living, memory care, and short-term respite stays for adults aged 55 and older. Its large campus supports a socially active atmosphere with daily programming and a broad range of shared amenities designed to encourage engagement and independence.

The community holds an Alzheimer’s Certification through the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, confirming its qualifications to provide specialized dementia services. Its dedicated memory care program, Reflections Dementia Care, is structured specifically for residents living with Alzheimer’s disease and related cognitive conditions. 24-hour staffing and on-site rehabilitation services are available, and respite stays provide flexibility for families navigating recovery periods, caregiver breaks, or transitional care needs. Medicare is not accepted, which families should consider during financial planning.

The community has accumulated a total of six citations, matching the Texas statewide average. One citation fell under the Health Code category, while five involved Life Safety Code deficiencies connected to NFPA 101 standards. Findings included concerns related to fire-rated construction, storage of combustible materials, sprinkler system maintenance, and access to equipment needed for testing and servicing. However, most life safety code violations were corrected before the most recent inspection in October 2021. No enforcement actions were tied directly to that inspection cycle.

Daily life within the community emphasizes activity and social connection, conducting bingo, live entertainment, pet visits, and other scheduled events offered throughout the week. Dining services also operate on an extended schedule from morning through evening, allowing flexibility uncommon in many assisted living settings. Additional amenities include salon and spa services, transportation assistance, indoor and outdoor gathering areas, and all-inclusive lifestyle services that support comfort and convenience.

Esplanade Gardens Senior is best suited for older adults seeking a larger community environment with structured memory care programming, respite availability, and a full calendar of activities. Its central Converse location offers convenient access to nearby services and healthcare resources, while the combination of Alzheimer’s-certified care and extensive lifestyle amenities also appeals to families looking for both support and engagement in one setting.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services. 120 Rank #192 / 980Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 192nd 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.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Walk Score Info Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #430 / 1345Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 430th 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 B
StatusEnforcement Action Pend
CountyBexar

Ownership & Operating Entity

Esplanade Gardens Senior Inc is legally operated by Esplanade Gardens Senior Inc.

Owner NameEsplanade Gardens Senior Inc

Payment & Insurance

1 service
Does not accept Medicare

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing

Memory & Specialized Care

1 service
Alzheimer's Certification

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed
Minimum Age55

Amenities & Lifestyle

Activitiesbingo, live music, visiting animals
Specific ProgramsReflections Dementia Care, Respite and Short Stay, Fine Dining, Programs & Activities, Salon & Spa, Local Transportation, Indoor Living, Outdoor Living Spaces, All Inclusive Services

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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 2 Worse Metrics worse than Texas average:
• Total citations (100% above)
• Life safety citations (167% above)
1 At Avg Metrics at Texas average:
• Inspections with citations (at TX avg)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.

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. 168 This facility has 100% more total citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (16 vs. TX avg 8).↑ 100% worse
Life safety citations Info Citations related to building safety — fire prevention, emergency egress, and similar. 166 This facility has 167% more life safety citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (16 vs. TX avg 6).↑ 167% 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. 11 This facility has inspections with citations in line with the Texas average (1 vs. TX avg 1).— At avg

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Address 0.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Converse's city center to Esplanade Gardens Senior Inc's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around the area

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. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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.
The average number of citations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total citations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
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.
Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Harlingen
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Harlingen
154
Facility 154
TX AVG 78
Rank #55 / 980
No
44
Facility 44
TX AVG 42
Rank #646 / 1,345
54
Facility 54
TX AVG 21
Rank #1 / 587
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1
Facility 1
TX AVG 6
Rank #87 / 839
---Private Rooms
Brookdale Lakeway
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Lakeway (The Towers Of Lakeway)
132
Facility 132
TX AVG 78
Rank #112 / 980
Yes
28
Facility 28
TX AVG 42
Rank #956 / 1,345
48
Facility 48
TX AVG 21
Rank #47 / 587
A+Brookdale Lakeway LLC
6
Facility 6
TX AVG 6
Rank #442 / 839
-15Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Esplanade Gardens Senior Inc
AL
MC
RC
Converse
120
Facility 120
TX AVG 78
Rank #192 / 980
No
53
Facility 53
TX AVG 42
Rank #430 / 1,345
--Esplanade Gardens Senior Inc
16
Facility 16
TX AVG 6
Rank #746 / 839
--16-
Mirador Retirement Community
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Corpus Christi (South Side)
66
Facility 66
TX AVG 78
Rank #531 / 980
No
39
Facility 39
TX AVG 42
Rank #754 / 1,345
14
Facility 14
TX AVG 21
Rank #306 / 587
A+Methodist Retirement Communities
2
Facility 2
TX AVG 6
Rank #172 / 839
2.0-41 Bed / 2 Bed
Brookdale Sleepy Hollow
AL
MC
Amarillo (Sleepy Hollow)
65
Facility 65
TX AVG 78
Rank #544 / 980
Yes
47
Facility 47
TX AVG 42
Rank #585 / 1,345
23
Facility 23
TX AVG 21
Rank #177 / 587
-Emeritol Seville Estates LLC
1
Facility 1
TX AVG 6
Rank #87 / 839
1.0-2Studio

Frequently Asked Questions about Esplanade Gardens Senior Inc

Is Esplanade Gardens Senior Inc in a walkable area?

Esplanade Gardens Senior Inc has a walk score of 53. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

Are pets allowed at Esplanade Gardens Senior Inc?

No, Esplanade Gardens Senior Inc has a no-pet policy.

How many beds does Esplanade Gardens Senior Inc have?

Esplanade Gardens Senior Inc has 120 beds.

Has Esplanade Gardens Senior Inc had any citations?

Esplanade Gardens Senior Inc has had 16 reported citations according to records from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).

Are there photos of Esplanade Gardens Senior Inc?

Yes — there are 7 photos of Esplanade Gardens Senior Inc in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Esplanade Gardens Senior Inc?

Esplanade Gardens Senior Inc is located at 10790 Toepperwein Rd, Converse, TX 78109.

What is the phone number of Esplanade Gardens Senior Inc?

(210) 566-7600 will put you in contact with the team at Esplanade Gardens Senior Inc.

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