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Desert Sands Assisted Living LLC

Reviewer concerns include management reportedly forces residents to take unnecessary medications and threatens eviction for non-compliance — investigate before committing.

10218 Desert Sands, San Antonio, TX 7821642 bedsLicensed & Active
Source: TX HHSC — view official record
Google rating
2.5/5

based on 6 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

Reviewer feedback for Desert Sands Assisted Living LLC suggests areas to investigate further. Common concerns include: management reportedly forces residents to take unnecessary medications and threatens eviction for non-compliance, staff allegedly violate resident privacy, including barging in during shower time. We recommend visiting in person, talking to current residents and their families, and asking specific questions about the concerns identified in reviews.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

6 reviews on Google
Desert Sands appears to have serious operational and staffing issues that would concern most families. Multiple residents report unprofessional management, forced medication practices, privacy violations, and unsafe living conditions including theft between residents. While 2 five-star ratings exist, the detailed negative experiences from actual residents paint a troubling picture.

Quality Themes

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Food2.0Staff2.0Clean3.0ActivitiesN/AMeds1.0MemoryN/AComms2.0Value2.0

Concerns

  • Management reportedly forces residents to take unnecessary medications and threatens eviction for non-compliance
  • Staff allegedly violate resident privacy, including barging in during shower time
  • Unsafe living conditions with residents stealing from each other, with management refusing to address theft issues
  • Overcrowded apartments housing 3 people in units designed for 2, with some residents sleeping in living rooms without privacy or security
  • Management described as unprofessional, unresponsive to family calls, and primarily money-focused
  • Poor quality food reported by residents
  • Disability checks allegedly going entirely to facility costs with little value provided

Rating Trends

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How They Respond to Reviews

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Questions for Your Tour

  • 1How do you ensure that each resident's living space remains private and that staff always knock before entering a room?
  • 2What is your process for managing medications to ensure that every prescription is necessary and tailored to the individual's needs?
  • 3How do you handle resident belongings and what steps are taken to ensure a secure environment where theft is prevented?
  • 4Could you tell me more about the dining experience, specifically how the menus are planned and how you ensure high-quality meals are served?
  • 5In the event of a medical emergency after hours, what is the immediate protocol for getting care to a resident?
  • 6How do you ensure that apartment layouts and occupancy levels always respect the privacy and comfort of each resident?

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Key Review Excerpts

The 3 years I stayed here I was constantly taking multiple medications I did not need and threatened to get kicked out if I did not take such pills.

Suggests potentially dangerous medication management practices and coercive tactics · Jun 2024☆☆☆☆

There was also a moment where staff totally invaded my privacy and barged in when I was getting in the shower. As a previously sexual assault victim it was triggering.

Indicates serious privacy violations and lack of trauma-informed care · Jun 2024☆☆☆☆

I now have to look for a new apartment to live at since management refuses to do anything about the roomate robber that I am currently forced to live with

Shows management's failure to protect residents from theft and unsafe conditions · Feb 2026★★☆☆☆
Source: 6 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: Texas Health & Human Services Commission

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6deficiencies

Key Findings

The most recent inspection in July 2024 identified issues regarding staff training, fire extinguisher maintenance, and required documentation for electronic monitoring. Previous inspections from 2019 noted concerns regarding building repairs and fire extinguisher compliance. All cited violations have since been marked as corrected.

Jul 10, 2024Routine

Health Code (4 violations)

Health CodeCorrected Jul 23, 2024

The facility failed to have documented evidence that direct care staff had completed all required continuing education.

Health CodeCorrected Jul 23, 2024

The facility's plan failed to document the contact information for the EMC for the area.

Health CodeCorrected Jul 23, 2024

The facility failed to train staff in the use of fire extinguishers, failed to inspect and maintain fire extinguishers, and failed to keep records of inspection and maintenance of fire and extinguishers.

Health CodeCorrected Jul 23, 2024

The facility failed to maintain in each resident's active clinical record a signed copy of the required form concerning Authorized Electronic Monitoring.

Jun 25, 2019Routine

Life Safety Code (2 violations)

Life Safety CodeCorrected Jul 25, 2019

The facility failed to ensure the building was kept in good repair.

Life Safety CodeCorrected Jul 25, 2019

The facility failed to provide and/or maintain portable fire extinguishers in compliance with licensing standards for assisted living facilities and NFPA 10.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Desert Sands Assisted Living LLC

Organization Type

for profit

Administrator

THOMAS B OZGO

Source: State licensing data

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