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.
120-bed community Rank #210 / 988Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 210th out of 988 homes in Texas. 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.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.
Walk Score: 53 / 100 Rank #433 / 1391Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 433rd out of 1391 homes in Texas. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Texas facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
About this community
Facility TypeType B
StatusEnforcement Action Pend
CountyBexar
Esplanade Gardens Senior Inc is legally operated by Esplanade Gardens Senior Inc.
Owner NameEsplanade Gardens Senior Inc
Does not accept Medicare
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing
Alzheimer's Certification
Minimum Age55
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
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 2021 · 5 years 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 2021 vs. Texas state average
Overall vs. TX average
1 Worse
Metrics worse than Texas average:
• Inspections with citations (100% above) 2 At Avg Metrics at Texas average:
• Total citations (at TX avg)
• Citations per year (at TX avg) 2 Better Metrics better than Texas average:
• Health citations (50% below)
• Life safety citations (17% below)
• Inspections with citations (100% above) 2 At Avg Metrics at Texas average:
• Total citations (at TX avg)
• Citations per year (at TX avg) 2 Better Metrics better than Texas average:
• Health citations (50% below)
• Life safety citations (17% below)
Latest Inspection
October 14, 2021
Other An inspection that falls outside standard annual surveys and formal complaint investigations. May include administrative compliance checks, documentation reviews, focused surveys on specific concerns, or revisit surveys to verify prior corrections.
Citations
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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.
| 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
Citations related to building safety — fire prevention, emergency egress, and similar.
| 5 | 6 | This facility has 17% fewer life safety citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (5 vs. TX avg 6).↓ 17% better |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2021.
| 1.2 | 1.2 | This facility has citations per year in line with the Texas average (1.2 vs. TX avg 1.2).— At avg |
Inspections
| This Facility | TX Average | vs. TX Avg |
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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.
- October 14, 2021 inspection cited 6 deficiencies, including failure to meet NFPA 101 fire safety standards and sprinkler system maintenance requirements.
- Deficiencies included noncompliant interior wall fire ratings and improper storage of volatile materials in hazardous areas.
- Previous 2019 life safety inspections found multiple violations that were corrected before the 2021 survey.
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The information below is reported by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.
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| Esplanade Gardens Senior Inc | AL MC RC | Converse | 120 | No | - | 53 | - |
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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.
How many beds does Esplanade Gardens Senior Inc have?
Esplanade Gardens Senior Inc has 120 beds.
Has Esplanade Gardens Senior Inc had any recent citations?
Esplanade Gardens Senior Inc has had 6 recently reported citations.
Are there photos of Esplanade Gardens Senior Inc?
Yes — there are 48 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.
What county is Esplanade Gardens Senior Inc located in?
Esplanade Gardens Senior Inc is in Bexar County.
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