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Meal preparation and service
Emerald Oaks Retirement Resort
4.7 (94 reviews)San Antonio, TX
Independent Living and Assisted Living in San Antonio. Confirm current services and availability directly with the community.
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Emerald Oaks Retirement Resort is a senior living community in San Antonio, Texas. Contact the community to learn about its care options, services and availability.
- Starting at
- $3,316/mo
- Care options
- 2 available
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- Community reviews
- 94
Key amenities
Pool & outdoor spaces
Garden
Housekeeping
Housekeeping and linen services
Transportation
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Social activities
Community-sponsored activities
Staff & support
12-16 hour nursing
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- 12-16 hour nursing
- 24-hour call system
- Assistance with dressing
- Beauty salon
- Cable
- Community-sponsored activities
- Dining room
- Fully furnished
- Garden
- Housekeeping and linen services
- Kitchenettes
- Meal preparation and service
- Medication management
- Mental wellness program
- Move-in coordination
- Outdoor space
- Resident-run activities
- Restaurant-style dining
- Scheduled daily activities
- Small library
- Telephone
- Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
- Wifi
Care options available
Independent Living
Independent residences with community amenities and opportunities to stay active and connected.
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Pricing & residences
Monthly rates starting at
$3,316 / month
Rates and availability can change. Ask the community for a personalized quote and details about included services.
| Residence | Monthly rate |
|---|---|
| Shared room | $3,316 |
| One bedroom | $3,979 |
| Studio | $5,683 |
Resident & family reviews
4.7 · 94 reviewsThis home opened their doors to host my grandchild's Primrose graduation ceremony and the facility is beautiful. Staff were kind and the atmosphere was very welcoming.
I frequently visit friends there. Emerald Oaks is a beautiful facility. They have a fabulous activities planner, Kelly! They do need to revise the current daily menu in the dining room and work on a better presentation on the serving line.
Emerald Oaks has been nothing short of life-changing for my mom and for our whole family. Before she moved in, I was constantly juggling her medical care, safety concerns, daily logistics, and the emotional toll of watching her try to live alone with increasing memory issues. We were on the edge of what we could manage as a family. Since coming to Emerald Oaks, everything has stabilized in a way that I honestly wasn’t sure was possible. The team at Emerald Oaks has created an environment where my mom can still be herself—independent in the ways that matter to her—while knowing that there’s a…
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Emerald Oaks has been nothing short of life-changing for my mom and for our whole family. Before she moved in, I was constantly juggling her medical care, safety concerns, daily logistics, and the emotional toll of watching her try to live alone with increasing memory issues. We were on the edge of what we could manage as a family. Since coming to Emerald Oaks, everything has stabilized in a way that I honestly wasn’t sure was possible. The team at Emerald Oaks has created an environment where my mom can still be herself—independent in the ways that matter to her—while knowing that there’s a strong, caring safety net under her. Their systems, communication, and daily support have given her structure and security without stripping away her dignity. I’ve seen her stay healthier, more engaged, and more confident here than she would have been if we’d continued trying to keep her in her own home. She has people checking in on her, activities to look forward to, and a community that looks out for her well-being. From my perspective as her primary caregiver, Emerald Oaks has been the key to keeping my mom healthy, safe, and genuinely happy. They’ve allowed us to extend her independence far beyond what we could have sustained on our own, and they’ve lifted a huge burden of worry from my shoulders. I no longer lie awake at night wondering if she fell, forgot to eat, or missed a critical medication. I know she’s surrounded by people who know her, care about her, and respond quickly if something is wrong. I am deeply grateful for Emerald Oaks. They haven’t just given my mom a place to live—they’ve given her quality of life, and given our family peace of mind. In my experience, that’s exactly what a “best place for senior living” should do.
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I walked in here just to do a delivery. this place is so beautiful so cozy and inviting everybody looks so happy from The staff to the To the folks that live here. I’ve been to some miserable places to deliver. But this place looks like they care about everything.. when I retire, I want go here. I just had to leave a review
A wonderful retirement community with many amenities. The staff is very pleasant and extremely helpful. I selected the Emerald Oaks at my first visit and I have been completely satisfied since my arrival.
We spent quite a bit of time looking for a retirement home my mom could live independently in, and receive good medical support if needed. Of all the places we visited, Emerald Oaks was hands-down the best solution we found. After three months of residence, my mom could not be happier. The community is nothing short of amazing, and the staff is incredible. It’s frankly hard to tell them apart, except for maybe age, as staff members treat everyone like family. Carol, Summer, Christina, James, and the rest of Emerald‘s Team - Thank you for taking such good care of our mom and for fostering the best retirement community in San Antonio!
Emerald Oaks Retirement Resort has totally exceeded our expectations! We were looking for an assisted living type place for our mom, and we stumbled upon this amazing independent living alternative. Before we were introduced to EORR, we were underwhelmed by the options of assisted living communities in the San Antonio area. But what makes this place so special is that is it’s mix of a cruise ship setting and an apartment building. So, it doesn’t have that sad vibe that’s usually associated with assisted living centers. The people, the food, and the atmosphere, the cleanliness are exactly what we were looking for to give our mom the best possible living situation. We love the fact that it is an all-inclusive, 55+ retirement community, and felt less like a hospital! Maybe it was the food, the Koi fountain, or the movie theater… but the grandkids much prefer to visit more often too. I highly recommend giving this alternative to assisted living a chance. A special shout out to Carol Haffke (senior living consultant) and Melodie Vise for introducing us to this wonderful community. Make sure and ask about their third-party services that cater to the needs of aging parents. For us, it was one of the biggest differentiators that led to our decision (and we’re so happy places like this community exist).
I toured Emerald Oaks. It was very good. It's a smaller community. It is all in one building, and I liked the apartment I saw. They also have lots of different activities to keep you going. It's a newer place, and has three meals a day. I did have a meal there, and it was very good. The people are very accommodating, nice, and friendly, and I enjoyed that. At first, I thought that's where I wanted to be, but it's more expensive and not quite as much character to the apartment.