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The Gardens of Castle Hills
Gemstone Senior Living at Castle Hills sits on Jackson Keller Road in San Antonio, about six miles from downtown. Run by Peridot Health LLC and managed by MG Operations LLC, the property provides assisted living, memory care, and hospice care. Administrator Norma Eagan oversees the campus, which has served local residents for 25 years.
The two-story building holds 160 beds and accepts adults age 62 and older, offering studio and one-bedroom apartments. Staffing includes licensed nurses, certified nursing assistants, and personal caregivers on site around the clock. Along with long-term care, the home offers short-term respite stays and therapy services. Monthly fees cover three daily meals, room cleaning, and scheduled recreational and exercise activities.
The surrounding neighborhood has a walk score of 54, so while a few errands are doable on foot, getting around town generally requires a car.
Families and caregivers looking into care options in Bexar County can reach out to the Jackson Keller Road main office directly to ask about current room availability, tour the building, or get details on care levels.
Community insights.
About this community
The Gardens of Castle Hills is legally operated by Peridot Health 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.
• Inspections with citations (at TX avg) 2 Better Metrics better than Texas average:
• Total citations (88% below)
• Health citations (50% below)
Citations
| This Facility | TX Average | vs. TX Avg |
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Total citations
| 1 | 8 | This facility has 88% fewer total citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (1 vs. TX avg 8).↓ 88% better |
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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 |
Inspections
| This Facility | TX Average | vs. TX Avg |
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Inspections with citations
| 1 | 1 | This facility has inspections with citations in line with the Texas average (1 vs. TX avg 1).— At avg |
What does this home offer?
No pets allowed
Room Sizes: 315-350 / 340 - 435 / 485 / 560 sq. ft.
Housing Options: Studio / Alcove / Suite / 1 Bed
Building Type: 2-story
Transportation Services
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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for The Gardens of Castle Hills
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6.3 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from San Antonio's city center to The Gardens of Castle Hills's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 2.46 miles to nearest hospital (Methodist Hospital Texsan)
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Compare Assisted Living around San Antonio
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.
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.
CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community):
A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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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 CCRC IL MC NH SNF | San Antonio (Northwest Side) | 136
Facility
136
TX AVG
73
Rank
#73 / 874 | Yes |
38
Facility
38
TX AVG
42
Rank
#712 / 1,232 | 48
Facility
48
TX AVG
19
Rank
#19 / 517 | 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
73
Rank
#73 / 874 | Yes |
44
Facility
44
TX AVG
42
Rank
#590 / 1,232 | 21
Facility
21
TX AVG
19
Rank
#147 / 517 | 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
73
Rank
#190 / 874 | Yes |
61
Facility
61
TX AVG
42
Rank
#246 / 1,232 | 39
Facility
39
TX AVG
19
Rank
#68 / 517 | 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
73
Rank
#275 / 874 | Yes |
70
Facility
70
TX AVG
42
Rank
#127 / 1,232 | 48
Facility
48
TX AVG
19
Rank
#19 / 517 | A+ | Esc III LP | 9
Facility
9
TX AVG
6
Rank
#602 / 839 | 1 | 8 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| The Gardens of Castle Hills | AL MC | San Antonio | 31
Facility
31
TX AVG
73
Rank
#656 / 874 | No |
54
Facility
54
TX AVG
42
Rank
#372 / 1,232 | 7
Facility
7
TX AVG
19
Rank
#422 / 517 | - | Peridot Health LLC | 1
Facility
1
TX AVG
6
Rank
#87 / 839 | 1 | - | Studio / Alcove / Suite / 1 Bed |
Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every TX community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Texas
The Gardens of Castle Hills is located in San Antonio, Texas.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Texas.
Frequently Asked Questions about The Gardens of Castle Hills
Who is the owner of The Gardens of Castle Hills?
The Gardens of Castle Hills is legally operated by Peridot Health LLC.
Is The Gardens of Castle Hills in a walkable area?
The Gardens of Castle Hills has a walk score of 54. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
How long has The Gardens of Castle Hills been in business?
The Gardens of Castle Hills has been operating for approximately 7 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at The Gardens of Castle Hills?
No, The Gardens of Castle Hills has a no-pet policy.
How many beds does The Gardens of Castle Hills have?
The Gardens of Castle Hills has 31 beds.
Has The Gardens of Castle Hills had any citations?
The Gardens of Castle Hills has had 1 reported citation according to records from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Are there photos of The Gardens of Castle Hills?
Yes — there are 4 photos of The Gardens of Castle Hills in the photo gallery on this page.
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