The Cottages at Danny Kaye is an assisted living facility located in San Antonio, Texas. This community specializes in providing a home-like environment with a focus on individualized care, particularly for residents with memory loss and cognitive impairments. The facility offers a secured community specifically designed to accommodate individuals requiring memory care, ensuring safety and support for those who may be at risk for wandering or confusion. The physical layout, including outdoor walking paths and common spaces, is structured to enhance navigation and comfort for residents living with dementia.
Care and medical support at The Cottages at Danny Kaye include memory care services provided by staff experienced in meeting the needs of individuals with various stages of Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias. The facility employs a medication management program to help ensure patients receive medications as prescribed, and diabetes care is also available for residents requiring monitoring and support for this condition. Incontinence care services are offered as part of daily living assistance, and ambulatory care accommodates residents with mobility challenges. The presence of both clubs and structured recreational activities aims to foster a sense of community, encourage socialization, and promote cognitive stimulation.
Additional amenities at The Cottages at Danny Kaye include a barber and beauty salon for personal grooming and self-care, as well as secure outdoor walking paths for exercise and leisure. The facility is maintained with attention to cleanliness and is designed to deliver a consistent, smaller-scale residential environment conducive to forming strong resident-staff relationships.
Resident and family feedback highlights the attentiveness and compassion of the care staff, noting staff dedication to communication and support during transitions, especially for those entering memory care. Several reviews note the small size of the facility as a factor in more personalized service. Concerns raised in reviews include periods of limited staffing, smaller resident rooms, and isolated issues with management and care oversight. However, most reviewers appreciate the efforts of management, including their accessibility and involvement, and report positive experiences overall regarding the level of care, communication, and the family-like atmosphere.
Costs at this community start at $2,295 and range up to $5,536. The average price in the community is $3,916, which is less than the average price in the area of $4,359. 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.