I did a tour of Morningside Ministries at Menger Springs. They have a larger facility that includes all levels of care for your loved one, regardless of what you're looking for. They have a beautiful campus; I think it's on thirty-four acres. The lady I met with was very informative and very happy. She knew all the residents we came in contact with and spoke to every one of them. She seems like a very informed and friendly individual. They just seemed to be happy. I didn't see anything going on at the time because I was there right before lunch. They have restaurant-style dining, and they also have a bistro. I saw people eating at both places. The food looked good, but I didn't taste it. They have large outdoor spaces that are very nicely manicured. They have a deer feeder that draws deer in the evenings, and the residents like to observe them. They had multiple outdoor patio venues where people could gather, and they are all shaded. It was very nice. They have an outdoor pool that is enclosed for water aerobics, which they have twice a week. Those were the outside amenities that I observed. They they have transportation to Walmart and HEB, which is our grocery store, all the time. They do have activities on and off campus; at least, that's what is mentioned in their amenities list. She showed me a one-bedroom that was around 800 square feet, and I believe she showed me a two-bedroom, two-bath as well.

I am at Morningside Ministries at Menger Springs Senior Living community, and it's very good. This is independent, so it took me a little while to get used to having less care, but it's working very well. I have a dog, so it's an easy place to get out and walk him, but I don't mix with the other residents very much. The staff is very good, but they're less involved, because the resident leadership is very active, and they're supposed to do a lot more. They do have a lot of activities, and it's a very well-run place. They have a dining area, and they have a little café, so you can go during other hours. The food is OK; I eat in the little café the most, but I don't eat much.