Brookdale Oakwell, located in San Antonio, Texas, is a care facility offering both assisted living and memory care services. The community provides comprehensive support for residents who require assistance with daily living activities, including full assistance with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. In addition to standard assisted living care, Brookdale Oakwell is equipped to support residents with Alzheimer’s and other dementias, featuring specialized memory care services and staff trained specifically to manage the needs associated with memory loss. The facility accepts residents with psychiatric diagnoses and offers hospice and diabetes management as part of its overall care approach.

Medical and therapeutic support at Brookdale Oakwell includes access to 12-16 hour nursing coverage, wound care, ambulatory care, incontinence support, and podiatry services. Licensed nurses are present to assist with healthcare needs, and residents can benefit from on-site occupational and physical therapy. Fitness and wellness programs are available, including yoga sessions and brain fitness activities such as Dakim cognitive exercises. The facility features a wellness center, full-service barber and beauty salon, laundry and dry-cleaning services, and provides assistance with dressing and grooming tasks. Social and recreational engagement is facilitated through organized clubs, communities, and structured activities, though reviews indicate this programming may fluctuate with changes in management.

Family reviews of Brookdale Oakwell report mixed but generally positive experiences. Many relatives praise the dedication and warm approach of the caregiving staff, highlighting respectful treatment and individualized care, as well as frequent and responsive communication with families. Cleanliness and the safety of both the memory care and assisted living areas are cited as strengths, although concerns have been raised regarding the high cost, limited mid-range room options, and occasional lapses in administrative responsiveness—particularly following management transitions or facility events such as a flood. A few reports mention inconsistencies in staff-to-resident ratios and incidents of service reductions, with one significant negative account related to respite care. Overall, the feedback underscores satisfaction with the core caregiving team and resident activities but suggests due diligence regarding costs and administrative consistency. Brookdale Oakwell maintains amenities such as restaurant-style dining and landscaped grounds, with no major updates or renovations reported as of 2024.

Costs at this community start at $3,295 and range up to $5,201. The average price in the community is $4,182, which is less than the average price in the area of $4,340. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.