Esplanade Gardens is a senior living community located in Converse, Texas, offering a primary focus on memory care, with additional services in assisted living and independent living. The community is designed to support older adults who need assistance with daily living tasks or specialized care due to Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. Care services available at Esplanade Gardens include support with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting for those requiring full assistance. Residents also have access to medication management, diabetes care, incontinence care, and ambulatory support. Staff are trained to address psychiatric issues, and the facility provides podiatry services. Esplanade Gardens is a secured community to help ensure the safety of residents, particularly those in memory care, although some concerns about perimeter security have been noted in resident feedback.
Amenities at Esplanade Gardens are designed to enhance the quality of life for residents. These include outdoor walking paths, a barber and beauty salon, housekeeping, and dining services. Restaurant-style meals are provided, and many residents and their families appreciate the quality and variety of food options available. Social engagement is encouraged through clubs and community events, which aim to promote interaction among residents. Communications are offered in both English and Spanish to accommodate a diverse population.
Medical and supportive care at the facility extends to specialized services for managing chronic conditions such as diabetes and incontinence. Memory care services are designed for residents with cognitive impairments, offering structured routines, therapeutic activities, and a secure environment intended to minimize confusion and maximize safety. However, reviews indicate that staffing levels and staff training in memory care are areas of ongoing concern, with reports of under-resourcing, inconsistent care, and occasional medication management issues. Despite these challenges, many families report that their loved ones receive attentive and compassionate care, particularly in the assisted living sections of the facility.
Transportation at Esplanade Gardens is provided as a complimentary service and can be arranged for both medical appointments and non-medical activities. This service is intended to support residents’ access to external healthcare providers, social engagements, and errands, helping to maintain connections to the broader community.
Resident and family reviews frequently highlight the warmth and professionalism of much of the staff, especially in assisted living, as well as the cleanliness, welcoming environment, and well-maintained facilities. Engaging activities and the overall atmosphere are generally well received. However, families of memory care residents have raised concerns about communication, staff turnover, and adequacy of care planning for residents with higher needs, suggesting that prospective residents and their families should discuss these aspects thoroughly when considering memory care at Esplanade Gardens.
Costs at this community start at $4,784 and range up to $5,536. The average price in the community is $5,160, which is more than the average price in the area of $4,195. The cost of memory care 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.
