Studio
Assisted Living · 0 bedroom
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$3,200/month
Care fees not included
Checked October 7, 2026Community profile
Brookdale San Marcos South
1401 Wonder World Dr, San Marcos, TX
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care
★ 4.660 reviewsRead reviews
About the community
About Brookdale San Marcos South
Published floor plans
1 Bedroom
Assisted Living · 1 bedroom
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$3,600/month
Care fees not included
Checked October 7, 20262 Bedrooms
Assisted Living · 2 bedroom
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$4,000/month
Care fees not included
Checked October 7, 2026Tracked published prices
Price history by floor plan
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Studio$3,200 currently · −$100 since Aug 8, 2026
Based on 2 observed source-published starting-price points. Dates are when we observed each value.
Tracked public-data history
Recent changes
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October 7, 2026 at 7:23 AM PDT
3 changes detected in this data refresh
August 8, 2026 at 7:20 AM PDT
1 change detected in this data refresh
Operator information updated
Operator changed from not published to Gemstone Senior Living.
Family and resident feedback
4.6 out of 5 from 60 reviews
Overall rating from Published source. Recent public reviews can help surface themes to ask about on a tour. Ratings belong to the original review source and are not independently verified by us.
★★★★★
PositiveFeels like family
This facility has a very warm, welcoming feeling. Everyone seems to really care about the residents and the residents all seem happy.
★★★★★
CriticalThankful for the help
It was very close to me. I was pleased with the environment. It was very clean. I think one thing I did not care for was the rule that my Aunt wasn't able to have her tray delivered to her room. I wish the laundry would have been done more often. The staff was friendly.
★★★★★
PositiveI am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
My brother moved in. He's there for assisted living. We chose it for him because I knew the atmosphere over there was something that he would be more comfortable in. The staff there was also just so amazing. The room he's in is a studio apartment, and it's quite big compared to the one I saw over at the other facility we looked at. He's happy and they're taking good care of him. They've all been wonderful. They take the residents out every Wednesday to Walmart, HEB, or Target. They hav…
★★★★★
PositiveReview for Brookdale San Marcos South
They have been really great with [name removed]! She gets the care she needs and the care givers are so sweet and patient with her. I would recommend, if I knew someone that needed assisted living.
★★★★★
CriticalOur family recently had a very disappointing experience with Brookdale San Marcos South. While the staff was initially courteous and accommodating during the inquiry and tour process, what unfolded after signing the contract has left us feeling misled and taken advantage of. On [date removed] , I clearly expressed my hesitation about moving forward with the contract. At that time, the Sales Manager, personally assured me that if anything changed prior to move-in, the check and contract would be “torn up.” It was on…
★★★★★
PositiveResponsible Assisted Living in South Central Texas (or San Marcos).
Dad loves all of the activities and options. The food is great. Staff are responsive and keep me up to date with medications and any changes.
Verified overview
What we know from public sources
- Care options
- Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
- Operator
- Gemstone Senior Living
- Public price status
- Published starting price available
- Last source check
- October 21, 2026
Source-published features
Amenities and services
Grouped so you can scan what affects day-to-day life before opening an operator page.
Meals & dining
- Pureed Meals
- Vegetarian
- Café or Bistro
- Room Service
- Guest Meals
- Low / No Sodium
- Meals Provided
- Restaurant Style Dining
- No Sugar
Health & wellness
- Staffing & Ancillary Services
- High Acuity Care
- Memory Care
- Diabetic Care
- Non-Ambulatory Care
- Incontinence Care
- Medication Management
Services & convenience
- Uncovered Parking
- Complimentary Transportation
- Covered Parking
- Resident Parking Available
- Property Convenient to Public Transit
- Cats Allowed
- Pet Care Available
- Weight Limit (lbs)
- Dogs Allowed
- Laundry Service / Drycleaning
- Beautician
- Grocery Shopping and Errands
- Housekeeping
- English
- Spanish
Activities & engagement
- Dances
- Cards / Pinochle Club
- Karaoke
- Bible Study Group
- Forever Fit
- Protestant Services
- Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
- Gardening Club
- Brain fitness / Dakim
- Trivia Games
- Live Musical Performances
- Birthday Parties
- Live Well Programs
- Resident Band or Musicians
- Community Service Programs
- Stretching Classes
- BBQs or Picnics
- Activities Off-site
- Intergenerational Programs
- Visiting Chaplain or Priest
- Activities On-site
- Holiday Parties
- Other Religious Services
- Catholic Services
- Happy Hour
- Wine Tasting
- Devotional Activities Offsite
- Devotional Activities On-Site
- Yoga / Chair Yoga
- Wii Bowling
- Day Trips and Outings
- Live Dance or Theater Performances
- Art Classes
Outdoor spaces
- Library
- Private Bath
- TV Lounge
- Outdoor Common Areas
- Butterfly garden / Hummingbird garden
- Indoor Common Areas
- Meeting Room
- Beauty Salon
- Outside Patio
- Barber Shop
- Central Fireplace
- Raised Garden Beds
- Movie or Theater Room
- Piano or Organ
- Game Room
Apartment & room features
- Garden View
- Ground Floor Units
- Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
- Kitchenette
- Handicap Accessible
- Wheelchair Accessible Showers
- Air Conditioned
- Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
- Cable or Satellite TV
Official oversight
Inspection and quality records
Inspection coverage has not yet been completed for this community. “Not covered” is not the same as “no violations found.”
Coverage last checked October 21, 2026.
Questions to confirm with the community
- Additional care fees
- Not publicly disclosed
- Move-in fee
- Not publicly disclosed
- Exact unit availability
- Confirmation required
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