Gemstone Senior Living at Bulverde
Assisted Living & Hospice Care · Kyle, TX

Gemstone Senior Living at Bulverde

Assisted Living & Hospice Care · Kyle, TX

Overview of Gemstone Senior Living at Bulverde

Situated in the neighborhood of Bulverde, TX, Gemstone at Bulverde is an outstanding senior living community that offers excellent assisted living and memory care services. Residents receive all the care they need with the help of a dedicated team, consisting of registered nurses, licensed vocational nurses, caregivers and certified nursing assistants that work round-the-clock. The community’s accommodations are designed to be safe and secure with 24-hour specialized staffing and security measures in place.

Committed to creating a vibrant environment that fosters meaningful engagements and life enrichment, the community offers a variety of social activities and opportunities for residents to stay active and engaged. With a dedication to continuous improvement, the community warrants a high quality care that only gets better as time goes by. Here, residents are empowered to live a lifestyle free of stress and worry.

Bed community size
40-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 4 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Awards

AwardsBest of Senior Living Awards

License Details

Facility TypeType A
StatusRenewal In Process
CountyComal
RCFE Number311279

Ownership & Operating Entity

Gemstone Senior Living at Bulverde is legally operated by Herama Group 2 Llc.

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Memory & Specialized Care

1 service
No Alzheimer's certification

Additional Policies & Features

Minimum Age62

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific Programs24 hour care, Meals, Housekeeping

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionThree fresh and nutritious meals cooked every day.

What does this home offer?

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Minimum Age: 62

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

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Building Type: Single-story

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Fitness and Recreation

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Three Meals Per Day

Types of Care at Gemstone Senior Living at Bulverde

Assisted Living Hospice Care

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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 (33% above)
• Life safety citations (33% 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.

MetricThis FacilityTX Averagevs. TX Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 86 This facility has 33% more total citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (8 vs. TX avg 6).↑ 33% worse
Life safety citations Info Violations related to building safety — fire prevention, emergency egress, and similar. 86 This facility has 33% more life safety citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (8 vs. TX avg 6).↑ 33% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

MetricThis 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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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Texas

Gemstone Senior Living at Bulverde is located in Bulverde, Texas.
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Community Care for the Aged and Disabled (CCAD)

TX Medicaid CCAD

Age 65+ or disabled
General Texas resident, Medicaid-eligible, care need (not always nursing home level).
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
TX

Large state; rural access challenges.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$60/day) Home aides

Texas Community Care Services

TX CCS

Age 60+
General Texas resident, at risk of decline.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
TX

Limited funding; high demand in urban areas.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Services

Texas AAA Services

Age 60+
General TX resident; no income/asset limits.
Income Limits (2025) None; donations encouraged.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
TX

28 AAAs; includes Meals on Wheels in some areas.

Benefits
Meals (~$5-$7/meal) Transportation Homemaker services (~4 hours/week) Respite (~5 days/year) Legal aid

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Texas Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General TX resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
TX

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Texas Family Caregiver Support Program

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; TX resident; 2+ ADLs.
Income Limits (2025) No strict cap; prioritizes low-income ~$24,980/year
Asset Limits Not assessed.
TX

High rural demand; includes grandparent caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

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

Texas VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General TX resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth
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High veteran population; supports rural/urban needs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs

Property Tax Exemption for Seniors

Texas Senior Property Tax Exemption

Age 65+
General TX resident, homeowner (homestead).
Income Limits (2025) None; tax-based eligibility.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
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$25,000+ exemption; optional freeze in some counties; saves ~$500-$1,000/year.

Benefits
Tax exemption or freeze (~$500-$1,000/year savings)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Texas SFMNP

Age 60+
General TX resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
TX

Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~20,000 via 28 AAAs.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$50/season) for produce at farmers’ markets

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gemstone Senior Living at Bulverde

What neighborhood is Gemstone Senior Living at Bulverde in?

Gemstone Senior Living at Bulverde is in the Bulverde neighborhood of Bulverde.

Who is the owner of Gemstone Senior Living at Bulverde?

The legal owner and operator of Gemstone Senior Living at Bulverde is Herama Group 2 Llc.

Is Gemstone Senior Living at Bulverde in a walkable area?

Gemstone Senior Living at Bulverde has a walk score of 4. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

How many beds does Gemstone Senior Living at Bulverde have?

Gemstone Senior Living at Bulverde has 40 beds.

Has Gemstone Senior Living at Bulverde had any recent deficiencies or citations?

Gemstone Senior Living at Bulverde has had 8 recently reported deficiencies.

Are there photos of Gemstone Senior Living at Bulverde?

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What is the address of Gemstone Senior Living at Bulverde?

Gemstone Senior Living at Bulverde is located at 1396 Bulverde Rd, Bulverde, TX 78163, United States.

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