Family owned and operated. Award-winning senior living.
A small memory care home that feels like family.
Gemstone at NorthStar is a small Residential type B certified memory care home. Located North Central of San Antonio. We are set apart by a 27 year operational license and the longevity of our care staff.
- Safety
- Comfort
- Physical health
- Mental health
Awards & Recognition
Highest-rated senior living communities. Best of Senior Living Awards.
Welcome to NorthStar Memory Care & Assisted Living
Our vision is to establish ourselves as a top tier assisted living and memory care home in the state of Texas. We pride in being recognized for our outstanding care, our commitment to excellence, and our warm yet welcoming atmosphere inside our facility. We believe that every senior deserves to live a fulfilling life, surrounded by love, support, and opportunities for engagement.
Gemstone at NorthStar is a small Residential type B certified memory care home. Located North Central of San Antonio. We are set apart by a 27 year operational license and the longevity of our care staff.
Our 24/7 dedicated staff are trained to personalize Care to each individual resident. Our home-like setting is comforting and embraces your family as our own. Feel right at home!
Feel right at home!
Our home-like setting is comforting and embraces your family as our own.
What Sets Us Apart
Safety, comfort, physical health and mental health, to make sure your loved one is cared for and fully supported at all times.
Safety
Dedicated staff, 24/7
A 24/7 dedicated staff, monthly training that includes dementia topics, and background checks for all employees along with the employee misconduct registry.
Comfort
Small and home-like
A small residential home with private and semi-private rooms, three nutritious home-cooked meals and snacks daily, and housekeeping and laundry.
Physical health
Care close by
Medication given by staff trained in a class delegated by a Registered Nurse, in-house primary care, your choice of hospice, and diabetic, incontinence and high acuity care.
Mental health
Engagement and connection
A wide variety of activities geared toward engagement and socialization, with a staff that trains monthly on dementia topics.
Memory care & assisted living
Our services include 24/7 care, medication management, home-cooked meals, housekeeping, laundry, maintenance, and recreational activities.
- Staff trained to personalize care to each individual resident
- Monthly staff training that includes dementia topics
- Medication given by staff who completed a class delegated by a Registered Nurse
- In-house primary care, with the doctor and hospice of your choice
- On-site nurses and doctor visits, working closely with hospice and home health services
- Diabetic, incontinence, high acuity and non-ambulatory care
A home of their own
If you are searching for a home-like environment, we are here for you.
We are conveniently located in a charming neighborhood in San Antonio within a few miles from the North Star Mall, The Alamo Quarry Market, and downtown. We offer fully furnished private and semi-private bedrooms but residents are still encouraged to bring their own furniture and decorations to help them cultivate a home of their own.
Care Built Around the Person
Our Services
Our staff is available around the clock to meet you or your loved one’s needs. If those needs change, we are with you every step of the way. The services we offer, combined with hospice services, home health services, and on-site visiting physicians give you the peace of mind you need to live life as you please!
24 hour care
Our caregivers are experienced and always prepared for anything you may need.
Meals
Three fresh and nutritious meals cooked every day.
Medication
Management, supervision, and assistance with licensed nursing oversight.
Housekeeping
Weekly housekeeping service and laundry.
Rooms
Semi private and private rooms available.
Activities
Social, physical and recreational activities done regularly.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide families with the highest level of service when trusting us with their loved ones through the core values of excellence, compassion, integrity, and knowledge. At our communities, we are all about the wellness, comfort, and safety of our beloved residents.
More than 50 activities to choose from
Residents decide what goes on the calendar at the monthly resident council meeting. Volunteers join in too.
Move
- Chair yoga
- Tai Chi
- Qi Gong
- Walking club
- Stretching classes
- Forever Fit
- Wii bowling
Create
- Art classes
- Quilting or sewing
- Cooking club
- Karaoke
- Live music
- Resident band
- Choir
Connect
- Book club
- Bridge club
- Cards and pinochle
- Trivia games
- Current events club
- Men's club
- Dances
- BBQs and picnics
- Birthday and holiday parties
Explore
- Day trips and outings
- Gardening club
- Guest speakers
- Brain fitness
- Intergenerational programs
- Community service
- Pet-focused programs
Faith
- Catholic services
- Protestant services
- Jewish services
- Bible study
- Visiting chaplain
- Devotional activities
Everything close at hand
The small things that make a home feel like home are covered.
Care when it is needed
Memory care, medication management, diabetic care, incontinence care, and high acuity and non-ambulatory care.
Dining
Three nutritious home-cooked meals and snacks throughout the day, with no sugar, pureed, low or no sodium and vegetarian options.
Comfortable rooms
Fully furnished private and semi-private bedrooms with a full kitchen, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, cable or satellite TV, ground floor units, handicap accessible and wheelchair accessible showers.
A secured community
Secured around the clock, with staff onsite 24 hours a day and safety features in every apartment.
Getting around
Transportation at cost, plus resident parking available.
Pets welcome
Dogs and cats are allowed, and pet care is available.
Everyday services
Housekeeping, laundry service and dry cleaning, with cleaning, linen and personal laundry included.
Places to gather
A TV lounge, indoor common areas, an outside patio, outdoor common areas and a piano or organ.
Respite stays
Respite and short-term stays are offered, so families can try the community first.
Languages spoken
Our community speaks English and Spanish.
Life at NorthStar
See the rooms, the shared spaces and the people who make NorthStar feel like home.
Reviews + Testimonials
Reviews from verified families on A Place for Mom and from families of Gemstone Senior Living Communities.
Our Communities
Gemstone at NorthStar is part of Gemstone Senior Living, a family owned and operated company. Explore our communities across Texas.
NorthStar Memory Care & Assisted Living
107 Barbara Dr. San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 475-3778
About Gemstone Senior Living
Hi! We are a family owned and operated business. Our team of experts include registered nurses, licensed vocational nurses, caregivers and certified nursing assistants that work round-the-clock, so residents can enjoy peace of mind knowing that they are well-cared for.
Careers
Join a family owned team that works around the clock to care for our residents. See current openings across the Gemstone communities.
Questions families ask
Something else on your mind? Call (210) 475-3778.
When can residents have visitors
NorthStar does not have restricted visiting hours. We just ask the family to be considerate of other residents.
What activities are there for residents?
NorthStar has a wide variety of activities geared toward engagement and socialization with our residents.
What type of dementia specific training does your staff receive?
NorthStar’s staff has specified monthly training that includes dementia topics. Continuous training is imperative to the care of your loved one.
Do you require a background check for staff?
State regulations require all employees to be background check along with the employee misconduct registry.
Can I continue to use the same health care providers?
Yes, you can continue to take your loved one to the doctor of your choice.
Can staff administer medication?
Yes, all administering medication undergoes a medication class delegated by a Registered Nurse.
Do you have an in-house physician?
Yes, NorthStar offers in house primary care.
Is your community licensed and inspected?
Yes, NorthStar is licensed and regulated by the state of Texas.
Do you allow hospice or end of life?
Yes, all families will be able to use the hospice of their choice when the time comes to opt for hospice.
Do you offer transportation to doctor appointments?
At this time NorthStar does not offer transportation, but we can help coordinate with wheelchair vans around the area. The cost will be at the residents expense.
Contact us!
Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you or your loved one.
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