Esplanade Gardens Senior Community is one of the premier senior living communities in the area serving seniors age 55 and better. Nestled in the heart of Converse, TX, Esplanade Gardens is close to shopping, restaurants, NE Methodist Hospital and a well developed medical community. With convenient access to highways Loop 1604 and IH-35. This beautiful campus setting offers studios in Assisted Living, and Memory Care. Respite (short term) stays are also available. Esplanade offers a vibrant and engaging lifestyle of wellness, independence, dignity and care for our senior residents.
Esplanade Garden's Assisted Living offers private apartments, superb amenities and around-the-clock hour personal care, tailored to the needs of each resident. Esplanade Gardens is a wise choice for those that may require personal care and support but want to remain in their own apartment.
Individual studio apartments offer privacy and the feeling of home and feature:
- A variety of floor plans
- Neutral decor
- Private bathrooms with walk-in showers
- Ample closet and cabinet space
- Emergency call system monitored by the on-site staff around-the-clock
- Three "chef prepared" meals a day, on their own schedule with our "All Day Dining" program
- Weekly housekeeping
- Abundant social and life enriching activities
- Scheduled transporation
- Wellness programming
Personalized care plans are designed to encourage seniors to remain as independent as possible, while providing the support needed to continue living in their own apartment. Personal services may include; assistance with dressing, grooming, ambulation, safety checks, bathing and medication management.
Reflections offers a positive alternative for the person who needs specialized care related to dementia, Alzheimers and other memory impairments. Our program is designed to enrich each person’s life and contributions, in a supportive environment, where residents may age in their own personal space. Each individual person is celebrated through reminiscing and sharing life histories and stories familiar to them.
Amenities of the Reflections Neighborhood
- Highly trained, knowledgeable memory care staff. Within the Reflections Neighborhood, there is ongoing training, coaching and mentoring (based in part on the Alzheimer’s Association’s Guidelines) to ensure care staff have the knowledge and expertise to work effectively and successfully with memory impaired residents. Residents are treated as individuals and are encouraged to continue with aspects of their lifestyle that were important to them.
- Personalized home health care is provided around-the-clock to address each resident’s specific memory needs.This attention to detail includes personalized assistance with activities of daily living, direction and redirection, potential behavior issues and keeping residents oriented, right in their own apartment. Each resident’s life is enriched by using a validation approach whereby we accept residents as they are and join their journey.
- Diverse programming is designed to promote all areas of wellness including: physical, emotional, spiritual, social, intellectual and vocational programming. Our balanced approach taps into residents’ positive past experiences and is designed to give them feelings of success.
- Three nutritious meals per day, snacks and refreshments are served in the Reflections Neighborhood. Meals are served family style which makes the dining experience more homelike. Special cues such as having dishes that contrast in color with the place mat or tablecloth make mealtime less frustrating and more enjoyable.
- The Reflections Memory Care Neighborhood is designed to reduce confusion, provide focus and affirm residents’ lifestyles. Secured access to the neighborhood accommodates the unique behaviors associated with memory loss, and offers safety to each resident and peace of mind for their loved ones.
- Family involvement is encouraged and supported. This fosters a better relationship with loved ones and improves communication, and allows for family involvement in activities and support groups. A Family Resource Library is provided to offer support and education on issues associated with memory loss.
If you or a loved one needs the availability of 24-hour-a-day home care and personal assistance on a short-term basis, Esplanade Gardens Respite and Short Stay Program offers you a wonderful choice.
