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.
40-bed community Rank #743 / 988Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 743rd 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.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: 4 / 100 Rank #1317 / 1391Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1317th 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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
AwardsBest of Senior Living Awards
Facility TypeType A
StatusRenewal In Process
CountyComal
RCFE Number311279
Gemstone Senior Living at Bulverde is legally operated by Herama Group 2 Llc.
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
No Alzheimer's certification
Minimum Age62
Specific Programs24 hour care, Meals, Housekeeping
Food DescriptionThree fresh and nutritious meals cooked every day.
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 2024 · 2 years of data
8 citations
1 inspection
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 2024 vs. Texas state average
Overall vs. TX average
3 Worse
Metrics worse than Texas average:
• Total citations (33% above)
• Life safety citations (33% above)
• Citations per year (33% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at Texas average:
• Inspections with citations (at TX avg) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
• Total citations (33% above)
• Life safety citations (33% above)
• Citations per year (33% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at Texas average:
• Inspections with citations (at TX avg) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection
March 13, 2024
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.
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8 | 6 | This facility has 33% more total citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (8 vs. TX avg 6).↑ 33% worse |
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Life safety citations
Violations related to building safety — fire prevention, emergency egress, and similar.
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8 | 6 | This facility has 33% more life safety citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (8 vs. TX avg 6).↑ 33% worse |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2024.
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4 | 3 | This facility has 33% more citations per year than a typical Texas assisted living residence (4 vs. TX avg 3).↑ 33% worse |
Inspections
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
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1 | 1 | This facility has inspections with citations in line with the Texas average (1 vs. TX avg 1).— At avg |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- March 13, 2024 inspection cited 8 deficiencies, mostly related to Life Safety Code violations including fire drills, smoke detectors, extinguisher inspections, and building repair issues.
- Deficiencies included failure to conduct or document fire drills, missing fire alarm documentation, no annual fire marshal inspection, and noncompliant commercial range hood system.
- Previous 2019 inspections found Life Safety Code violations that were all corrected, with no Health Code violations or enforcement actions reported.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: Single-story
Fitness and Recreation
Three Meals Per Day
Places of interest near Gemstone Senior Living at Bulverde
4.3 miles from city center
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Gemstone Senior Living at Bulverde is located in Bulverde, Texas.
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Compare Assisted Living around Kyle
The information below is reported by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.
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| Orchard Park of Kyle |
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC
Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. |
Kyle |
141
Facility
141
TX AVG
80
Rank
#84 / 988
| No |
20
Facility
20
TX AVG
41
Rank
#1094 / 1391
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12
Facility
12
TX AVG
22
Rank
#369 / 583
| 4701 Ratcliffe Drive Opco, LLC |
5
Facility
5
TX AVG
6
Rank
#470 / 834
| - | 5 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| The Philomena |
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC
Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. |
Kyle |
132
Facility
132
TX AVG
80
Rank
#121 / 988
| No |
26
Facility
26
TX AVG
41
Rank
#1005 / 1391
| - | Philomena Assisted Living LLC |
1
Facility
1
TX AVG
6
Rank
#150 / 834
| 1 | - | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Gemstone Senior Living at Bulverde |
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
HC
Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary. |
Bulverde |
40
Facility
40
TX AVG
80
Rank
#743 / 988
| Yes |
4
Facility
4
TX AVG
41
Rank
#1317 / 1391
| - | Herama Group 2 LLC |
8
Facility
8
TX AVG
6
Rank
#644 / 834
| - | 8 | Studio / 1 Bed |
| New Haven Assisted Living and Memory Care of Kyle |
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC
Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. |
Kyle |
16
Facility
16
TX AVG
80
Rank
#809 / 988
| No |
20
Facility
20
TX AVG
41
Rank
#1094 / 1391
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25
Facility
25
TX AVG
22
Rank
#194 / 583
| New Haven Assisted Living Of Kyle, LLC |
7
Facility
7
TX AVG
6
Rank
#595 / 834
| 1 | 6 | 1 Bed |
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?
Yes — there are 16 photos of Gemstone Senior Living at Bulverde in the photo gallery on this page.
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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