Shavano Park Senior Living
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Shavano Park, TX

Shavano Park Senior Living

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Shavano Park, TX

Overview of Shavano Park Senior Living

Conveniently settled in Bexar County, Shavano Park, TX, Shavano Park Senior Living is a classic senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care. The community offers a diverse range of floor plans that cater to seniors’ varying needs and lifestyle. Residents can focus on living a vibrant lifestyle with daily living assistance and round-the-clock access to a licensed nursing team, ensuring attentive monitoring of their healthcare requirements.

At Shavano Park Senior Living, residents enjoy the companionship of fellow residents, encouraging a warm and friendly environment that fosters independence and improves self-esteem. A wide array of social and leisure activities offer plenty of opportunities for staying active and engaged. Three delicious meals a day, with a choice of dining options, provides an exquisite dining experience that help residents stay nourished and energized.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 90 Rank #263 / 742Bed count — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 263rd out of 742 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Texas that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

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

Years of operating Info A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #254 / 408Years in operation — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 254th out of 408 assisted living communities we track in Texas for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Texas facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Texas that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
10 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #707 / 853Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 707th out of 853 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Texas that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
16 / 100
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
A+ Not Accredited
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About This Community

License Details

Facility TypeType B
ExpirationJanuary 27, 2028
CountyBexar
License Number148783
Year Opened1/21/2016

Certifications & Programs

Certified Dementia Practitioner — National Council of Certified Dementia PractitionersStaff hold the Certified Dementia Practitioner credential from the NCCDP, which requires formal Alzheimer's/dementia training and hands-on experience - a signal of dedicated dementia-care training beyond state minimums.

Ownership & Operating Entity

Shavano Park Senior Living is legally operated by Meridian Shavano Park Al/Alz Oe LP, and administered by Heather Vrana.

Management CompanyMORADA SENIOR LIVING LLC
OwnerMeridian Shavano Park Alalz Oe LP
Ownership TypeLIMITED PARTNERSHIP

Type Of Units

Alzheimer's Units
44 units
Total beds
90 units

Memory & Specialized Care

1 service
Alzheimer's Certification

Additional Services

3 services
Chef-Prepared Meals
TransportationListed as: Scheduled transportation
Concierge

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Fireplace
Walking Paths
Private Dining Room
Activities
Outings with Friends
Mah Jong
Poker
Cooking Demonstrations
Tasting Events
Educational Presentations
Excursions

Room Accommodations

Building Type2-story
1 Bedroom Floor plans as listed by the community: Canyon Friendship Deluxe (414 sq ft) · The Orchard (523 sq ft) Floor plans: Canyon Friendship Deluxe, Orchard 414–523 sq ft
2 Bedroom Floor plans: Holston River 762 sq ft
Suite Floor plans as listed by the community: The Grove (377 sq ft) · Canyon Friendship Companion (414 sq ft) · The Woodland (642 sq ft) Floor plans: Grove, Canyon Friendship, Woodland 377–642 sq ft

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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.

ALM Inspection Grade Unavailable

Not published

We don't have enough verified data to publish an inspection grade for this facility — a missing grade reflects what we've been able to verify, not the facility's quality.

ALM Inspection Grade unavailable: limited inspection data.

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 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 1 At Avg Metrics at Texas average:
• Inspections with citations (at TX avg)
3 Better Metrics better than Texas average:
• Total citations (43% below)
• Life safety citations (33% below)
• Enforcement actions (100% 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. 47.0 This facility has 43% fewer total citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (4 vs. TX avg 7).↓ 43% better
Life safety citations Info Citations related to building safety — fire prevention, emergency egress, and similar. 46.0 This facility has 33% fewer life safety citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (4 vs. TX avg 6).↓ 33% better
Enforcement actions Info Formal penalties the state issued against this facility. In Texas these are administrative penalties, recorded by the Health and Human Services Commission. 00.2 This facility has 100% fewer enforcement actions than a typical Texas assisted living residence (0 vs. TX avg 0.2).↓ 100% better

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. 11.0 This facility has inspections with citations in line with the Texas average (1 vs. TX avg 1).— At avg

Managed by Heather Vrana

Executive Director

24 years of experience

Heather Vrana has 24 years of senior living experience, serving as Executive Director since 2008. She holds a Bachelors and Masters in Human Services Administration from LSU Shreveport and is a Certified Assisted Living Manager and Dementia Practitioner. Heather was recognized as Best Senior Living Administrator in San Antonio in 2021 and 2022. She is dedicated to high-quality care, especially dementia care, ensuring residents and families feel connected and informed.

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Address 1.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Shavano Park's city center to Shavano Park Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Bexar County

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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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. 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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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.
The Waterford at Westover Hills
AL
MC
San Antonio (Far West Side)
132
Facility 132
TX AVG 73
Rank #82 / 742
Yes
4
Facility 4
TX AVG 40
Rank #828 / 853
9
Facility 9
TX AVG 17
Rank #275 / 408
-Pal Round Rock Trs, LLC
8
Facility 8
TX AVG 8
Rank #498 / 722
44Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Woodcrest Home for Senior Citizens
AL
HC
HOS
RC
Live Oak (Northeast Side)
10
Facility 10
TX AVG 73
Rank #661 / 742
Yes
25
Facility 25
TX AVG 40
Rank #616 / 853
26
Facility 26
TX AVG 17
Rank #69 / 408
-Vilma D Stolze
15
Facility 15
TX AVG 8
Rank #642 / 722
114Private / Semi-Private / Shared Rooms
Carol Ann’s Home Assisted Living
AL
HOS
MC
San Antonio (Northwest Side)
15
Facility 15
TX AVG 73
Rank #631 / 742
No
42
Facility 42
TX AVG 40
Rank #398 / 853
--Carol Ann's Home Inc
12
Facility 12
TX AVG 8
Rank #599 / 722
210Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Wholehearted Care – Blossom Care Assisted Living
AL
MC
San Antonio (Northwest Side)
16
Facility 16
TX AVG 73
Rank #557 / 742
No-
9
Facility 9
TX AVG 17
Rank #275 / 408
-Wholehearted Care Leon Springs LLC
12
Facility 12
TX AVG 8
Rank #599 / 722
66Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Shavano Park Senior Living
AL
MC
Shavano Park (Sonterra)
90
Facility 90
TX AVG 73
Rank #263 / 742
No
16
Facility 16
TX AVG 40
Rank #707 / 853
10
Facility 10
TX AVG 17
Rank #254 / 408
A+Meridian Shavano Park Al/Alz Oe LP
4
Facility 4
TX AVG 8
Rank #265 / 722
44Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other TX assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial assistance

Programs that may help with care and living costs in Texas

Shavano Park Senior Living is in Shavano Park, Texas. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.

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Cash support · veterans

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Texas VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Who it is for
Veterans or survivors with VA pension eligibility and an Aid and Attendance or Housebound medical need
Income limit
Countable income must be below the applicable Maximum Annual Pension Rate (MAPR); the rate depends on dependents and benefit category; Qualifying unreimbursed medical expenses may reduce countable income.
Asset limit
VA pension net-worth limit is $163,699 from December 1 2025 through November 30 2026; net worth includes countable assets and annual income under VA rules.

Eligibility

General
Additional pension benefits for qualifying Veterans or survivors who satisfy VA pension eligibility and the medical requirements for Aid and Attendance or Housebound status; being an older veteran or spouse alone does not qualify.
TX specifics
This is a federal VA benefit rather than a state-specific grant; Aid and Attendance and Housebound benefits cannot be received together.

What it provides

  • Increased monthly VA pension based on the applicable MAPR less countable income.
Health coverage and long-term care support

STAR+PLUS and STAR+PLUS HCBS

Texas STAR+PLUS and STAR+PLUS HCBS

Who it is for
Texas Medicaid members, mainly adults 65+ or with disabilities, who need long-term services and supports

Eligibility

General
Texas Medicaid applicants or members who meet a STAR+PLUS eligibility pathway; the program principally serves adults with disabilities and adults age 65 or older. STAR+PLUS HCBS requires a separate assessment for nursing-facility-level needs.
TX specifics
Health plans and participating providers depend on the service area. Assisted living and adult foster care are additional HCBS services for approved enrollees; members remain responsible for room and board and any assessed copayment.

What it provides

  • STAR+PLUS provides Medicaid health coverage and authorized long-term services and supports.
  • Approved STAR+PLUS HCBS plans may include personal assistance or assisted living services.
  • Other assessed HCBS benefits include respite and nursing services and home modifications.
In-home support

Texas Community Care Services (CCAD)

Texas Community Care for the Aged and Disabled / Community Care Services

Who it is for
Texans who need community-care services assessed under the HHS Community Care handbook

Eligibility

General
Texas Community Care for the Aged and Disabled is an umbrella for community-care services with service-specific eligibility.
TX specifics
Individual services are administered under the Community Care Services Eligibility Handbook.

What it provides

  • Community care services depend on the specific program and assessed need.
In-home & community support

Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Services

Texas AAA Services

Who it is for
People 60+ in Texas and their family members and caregivers
Income limit
Services prioritize greatest economic and social need.

Eligibility

General
Texas Area Agencies on Aging help people age 60 or older and their family members and caregivers.
TX specifics
Texas has 28 Area Agencies on Aging; assistance and services are obtained through the local agency.

What it provides

  • Information and referrals; benefits counseling and legal assistance; care coordination; caregiver support; in-home support; nutrition and ombudsman services.
Caregiver support

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Texas Family Caregiver Support Program

Who it is for
Family or informal caregivers of an adult 60+ or of someone of any age with dementia
Income limit
Federal program prioritizes greatest economic and social need.

Eligibility

General
Texas AAA caregiver support serves eligible caregivers of older adults; particular service eligibility follows the relevant program and assessment.
TX specifics
Available through the 28 Area Agencies on Aging with priority to greatest economic and social need.

What it provides

  • Caregiver information assistance and support; respite and other services depend on local availability and assessment.
Medicare costs

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Texas Medicare Savings Program

Who it is for
Medicare beneficiaries with limited income who need help with premiums or cost sharing
Income limit
effective March 1 2026 · Individual QMB maximum $1,330 per month; SLMB range $1,330.01 to less than $1,596; QI-1 range $1,596 to less than $1,796; These published bases exclude the $20 general income disregard; couple and spousal-deeming rules differ.
Asset limit
2026 · Countable resources up to $9,950 individual or $14,910 couple for QMB SLMB and QI-1; exclusions apply.

Eligibility

General
Texas applicant entitled to Medicare Part A or enrolled in qualifying Part B-ID coverage and meeting applicable MSP criteria.
TX specifics
QI-1 is unavailable with other Medicaid-funded coverage; Part B-ID applicants have special limited-benefit rules.

What it provides

  • QMB pays qualifying Medicare premiums deductibles and coinsurance; SLMB and QI-1 pay Part B or B-ID premiums only.
Energy assistance

Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP)

Texas Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP)

Who it is for
Low-income Texas households that need help with utility bills

Eligibility

General
Qualifying low-income Texas households apply through local Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program providers.
TX specifics
Texas LIHEAP utility assistance operates through CEAP.

What it provides

  • Utility assistance through CEAP.
Homeowner tax relief

Property Tax Exemption for Seniors

Texas Senior Property Tax Exemption

Who it is for
Texas homeowners 65+, or qualifying disabled homeowners, living in their homestead

Eligibility

General
Residence-homestead owner age 65 or older who uses the property as a principal residence; qualifying disabled homeowners and certain surviving spouses have related provisions.
TX specifics
School districts must provide an additional $60,000 age-65-or-disabled residence-homestead exemption; Local-option exemptions and tax-ceiling rules are separate.

What it provides

  • Reduction in taxable residence-homestead value (additional $60,000 school-district exemption for age 65 or qualifying disability); actual tax savings vary.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Shavano Park Senior Living

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 What neighborhood is Shavano Park Senior Living in?
Shavano Park Senior Living is in the Sonterra neighborhood of Shavano Park.
02 Who is the owner of Shavano Park Senior Living?
Shavano Park Senior Living is legally operated by Meridian Shavano Park Al/Alz Oe LP, and administered by Heather Vrana.
03 Is Shavano Park Senior Living in a walkable area?
Shavano Park Senior Living has a walk score of 16. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
04 What is the license number of Shavano Park Senior Living?
According to TX state health department records, Shavano Park Senior Living's license number is 148783.
05 When does Shavano Park Senior Living's license expire?
According to TX state health department records, Shavano Park Senior Living's license expires on January 27, 2028.
06 How long has Shavano Park Senior Living been in business?
Shavano Park Senior Living has been operating for approximately 10 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
07 Are pets allowed at Shavano Park Senior Living?
No, Shavano Park Senior Living has a no-pet policy.