Desert Sands Assisted Living LLC
Nursing Home · San Antonio, TX
Desert Sands Assisted Living LLC
Nursing Home · San Antonio, TX
Desert Sands Assisted Living LLC is a licensed Type A assisted living community in San Antonio, Texas, offering personal care. This community is independently managed and owned by Desert Sands Assisted Living LLC in Bexar County, with 42 licensed beds. Focusing on helping older adults who manage mental health conditions while requiring support with their daily routines, the community provides a specialized residential mental health option within the local San Antonio senior care market.
The HHSC identified six total findings throughout the community’s operational history, which included four health-related issues and two safety-related matters. The health concerns involved gaps in fire extinguisher instruction, incomplete records for employee ongoing training, and missing documentation for electronic oversight. Every issue was resolved within 13 days of the visit, finalized by July 23, 2024. Notably, no enforcement penalties have been issued against the community, and the final count of six citations is in line with the typical average across the state of Texas.
The community provides 24-hour staffing and employs a physician on-site, a level of clinical supervision that is not common in many residential settings. A thorough daily service plan featuring three home-style meals designed by a registered dietitian is also provided, along with transit to healthcare visits, cleaning services, and laundry assistance. Additional services include medication supervision, complimentary cable television, wireless internet, and a swimming pool. The social schedule is active, with karaoke, billiards competitions, culinary lessons, bingo, card tournaments, creative workshops, cinema screenings, and access to a technology center.
Desert Sands Assisted Living is an excellent option for families looking for a local assisted living environment for adults navigating mental health challenges who need organized daily support in San Antonio. The presence of medical professionals on the premises, along with various social events and emphasis on mental health, establishes a setting built for comprehensive wellness.
42-bed community Rank #735 / 987Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 735th out of 987 homes in Texas. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Texas SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score: 42 / 100 Rank #682 / 1392Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 682nd out of 1392 homes in Texas. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Texas SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Facility TypeType A
StatusLicensed
CountyBexar
Desert Sands Assisted Living LLC is legally operated by Desert Sands Assisted Living Llc.
Owner NameDesert Sands Assisted Living LLC
Doctor on Staff
24-Hour Staffing
No Alzheimer's certification
3 Meals A Day
Transportation To Appointments
Housekeeping
Laundry
Activities
Medication Monitoring
Free Cable Tv
Free Wi-Fi
Swimming Pool
ActivitiesActivities include Karaoke, pool tournaments, cooking classes, Bingo, card games, arts and crafts, movies, and a computer lab.
Specific ProgramsActivities include Karaoke, pool tournaments, cooking classes, Bingo, card games, arts and crafts, movies, and a computer lab.
Operating HoursMonday-Friday: 8am-5pm, Saturday: 8am-5pm, Sunday: 8am-5pm
Food DescriptionResidents enjoy three home-cooked meals a day, prepared by a Certified Kitchen Manager from menus created by a Registered Dietician.
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.
Overall vs. TX average
2 Worse
Metrics worse than Texas average:
• Health citations (100% above)
• Inspections with citations (100% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at Texas average:
• Total citations (at TX avg) 1 Better Metrics better than Texas average:
• Life safety citations (67% below)
• Health citations (100% above)
• Inspections with citations (100% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at Texas average:
• Total citations (at TX avg) 1 Better Metrics better than Texas average:
• Life safety citations (67% below)
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
Violations related to resident care, clinical practices, and day-to-day operations.
| 4 | 2 | This facility has 100% more health citations than a typical Texas nursing home (4 vs. TX avg 2).↑ 100% worse |
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Life safety citations
Violations related to building safety — fire prevention, emergency egress, and similar.
| 2 | 6 | This facility has 67% fewer life safety citations than a typical Texas nursing home (2 vs. TX avg 6).↓ 67% better |
Inspections
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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 nursing home (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.
Desert Sands Assisted Living LLC underwent a comprehensive inspection on July 10, 2024, resulting in six state standard violations. The Health Code deficiencies cited included inadequate training of staff in the use of fire extinguishers, failure to inspect and maintain fire extinguishers, lack of documentation for direct care staff continuing education, and insufficient records of Authorized Electronic Monitoring. Additionally, the facility's plan failed to document contact information for the Electronic Monitoring Company (EMC). All Health Code deficiencies were corrected by July 23, 2024. Notably, no Life Safety Code violations were cited during this inspection. The facility had previously been cited under the Life Safety Code in June 2019 for building maintenance and portable fire extinguisher compliance issues, which were resolved by July 25, 2019. No enforcement actions were found related to these inspections.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Desert Sands Assisted Living LLC
Is Desert Sands Assisted Living LLC in a walkable area?
Desert Sands Assisted Living LLC has a walk score of 42. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
How many beds does Desert Sands Assisted Living LLC have?
Desert Sands Assisted Living LLC has 42 beds.
Has Desert Sands Assisted Living LLC had any recent deficiencies or citations?
Desert Sands Assisted Living LLC has had 6 recently reported deficiencies.
Are there photos of Desert Sands Assisted Living LLC?
Yes — there are 4 photos of Desert Sands Assisted Living LLC in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Desert Sands Assisted Living LLC?
Desert Sands Assisted Living LLC is located at 10218 DESERT SANDS.
What is the phone number of Desert Sands Assisted Living LLC?
(210) 341-1012 will put you in contact with the team at Desert Sands Assisted Living LLC.
What county is Desert Sands Assisted Living LLC located in?
Desert Sands Assisted Living LLC is in Bexar County.
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