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St Marys Assisted Living INC

Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight compassionate and attentive staff. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.

1618 S Saint Marys, Lavaca · San Antonio, TX 7821040 bedsLicensed & Active
Source: TX HHSC — view official record
Google rating
4.3/5

based on 14 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility is an excellent choice if you are looking for a small, family-oriented environment where staff members truly know and care for each resident. While very old reviews mentioned issues with odors and supervision, the most recent feedback indicates a much cleaner and more professional operation.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

14 reviews on Google
St. Mary's Assisted Living is highly regarded for its warm, family-like atmosphere and a staff that treats residents with genuine compassion and respect. While recent reviews are overwhelmingly positive regarding cleanliness and care, older reviews raised significant concerns regarding odors and lack of supervision.

Quality Themes

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Strengths

  • Compassionate and attentive staff
  • Clean and comfortable environment
  • Warm, family-like community atmosphere
  • Home-cooked daily meals

Concerns

  • Historical issues with facility odor and lack of supervision

Rating Trends

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How They Respond to Reviews

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Questions for Your Tour

  • 1Since the community is known for its warm, family-like atmosphere, how do the staff members help new residents integrate into the group during their first few weeks?
  • 2We love the idea of home-cooked daily meals; could you tell us more about how the menu is planned and if there are options for specific dietary needs?
  • 3How do you ensure that the high standards of cleanliness and comfort are maintained throughout the entire building every day?
  • 4What specific protocols are in place for monitoring residents and providing supervision, especially during the evening or overnight hours?
  • 5In the event of a medical emergency or a sudden change in health, what is the immediate process for getting care and notifying our family?
  • 6Could you describe some of the daily activities or social events that help foster the close-knit community feeling here?

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Key Review Excerpts

I have a mentally disabled veteran who lives at St. Mary's Assisted Living. Even the most difficult residents are treated with love and all their needs are met. The facility is beautiful and clean.

Family of a resident · 2025★★★★★

The residents have a place to $call home. They get home cooked meals daily. The home is a historic home which adds to the comfort.

Family member · 2025★★★★

You can really tell that the staff know each resident individually and treat them with kindness and respect.

Family member · 2025★★★★★
Source: 14 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: Texas Health & Human Services Commission

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8deficiencies

Key Findings

The most recent inspection on September 27, 2022, identified several deficiencies related to staff training documentation, infection control policies, and medication supervision. Most of these issues were noted as corrected by October 22, 2022, and no formal enforcement actions are currently on record.

Sep 27, 2022Routine

Health Code (8 violations)

Health Code

No description provided for this entry.

Health CodeCorrected Oct 22, 2022

The facility failed to have evidence showing that the manager completed the required training in the management of assisted living facilities.

Health CodeCorrected Oct 22, 2022

The facility failed to have evidence showing that the manager completed the required 12 hours of annual continuing education.

Health CodeCorrected Oct 22, 2022

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

Health CodeCorrected Oct 22, 2022

The facility failed to immediately make an oral report of alleged ANE or send a written report of the investigation to HHSC when required.

Health CodeCorrected Oct 22, 2022

The facility failed to establish and maintain an infection control policy and procedure designated to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment and to help prevent the development and transmission of disease and infection.

Health CodeCorrected Oct 22, 2022

The facility failed to follow its policies regarding the screening of residents upon admission and after exposure to tuberculosis.

Health CodeCorrected Oct 22, 2022

The facility failed to appropriately supervise the medication regimen of a resident who was incapable of self-administering without assistance.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

St Marys Assisted Living INC

Organization Type

for profit

Administrator

JOSEPH RIOS

Source: State licensing data

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