Landing at Stone Oak vs. Franklin Park Sonterra: Which Is Best?

Choosing the right senior living community is one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make for yourself or your loved one. It’s not just about finding a place to live—it’s about finding a place to belong. A place where comfort, care, and community come together.

At The Landing at Stone Oak, we understand that this decision comes with many questions. What kind of care will your loved one receive? Will they have the support they need to thrive? Will they feel at home?

We also recognize that families explore multiple options before making their choice. Communities like Franklin Park Sonterra offer attractive amenities and services, but what truly sets The Landing at Stone Oak apart?

Let’s explore why families looking for exceptional senior living in San Antonio, Texas, choose The Landing at Stone Oak.

A Location That Brings Comfort and Convenience

When choosing senior living, location plays a major role in ensuring safety, convenience, and accessibility.

• Proximity to Medical Care: The Landing at Stone Oak is located near top hospitals and rehabilitation centers, giving residents quick access to medical professionals when needed. This proximity offers peace of mind to families.

• A Calm, Residential Setting: Unlike Franklin Park Sonterra, which separates memory care residents by acuity, The Landing at Stone Oak embraces an integrated memory care approach. Residents of all stages of Alzheimer’s and dementia participate together in community life, fostering connection and engagement.

Why It Matters:

Quick access to medical care and an inclusive environment create greater comfort and safety. The Landing’s consistent, highly trained staff also ensures superior support across all stages of memory care.

Dining That Feels Like Home

Dining is a core part of daily life and well-being. At The Landing at Stone Oak, we take pride in providing nourishing meals and flexible options.

• Three daily chef-prepared meals

• An “anytime menu” for flexible dining

• Customizable options for dietary needs

• Dining with Dignity program to support specialized needs

How We Compare:

While Franklin Park Sonterra allows higher-functioning memory care residents to dine in assisted living, this can cause confusion for some individuals with dementia. At The Landing, we ensure memory care dining is familiar, structured, and supportive for all residents.

Living Spaces Designed for Comfort and Independence

A living space should feel like home. That’s why we offer a range of thoughtfully designed options.

• Spacious private suites with modern finishes

• Two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartments for couples

• Layouts focused on comfort, accessibility, and familiarity

How We Compare:

Franklin Park Sonterra shares amenities across independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The Landing at Stone Oak provides specialized memory care floor plans, designed to offer a secure and soothing environment.

Amenities That Enrich Daily Life

Senior living is about more than care—it’s about enjoying each day.

• Innovative engagement tools like IN2L and Rendever

• On-site therapy services and Select Rehab partnerships

• Hoyer lift assistance for mobility support

• Secure, dementia-friendly community layout

• Seven-day-a-week life enrichment programming

How We Compare:

Although Franklin Park Sonterra is well-established, The Landing at Stone Oak’s innovative programs and therapies set new standards for memory care excellence.

Personalized Care That Grows With You

Families want to know their loved ones will be supported through every stage of aging.

• 24-hour onsite nursing care

• Flexible, evolving care plans

• Insulin management and diabetic care services

• Specialized Hoyer lift services for mobility assistance

How We Compare:

Franklin Park Sonterra offers on-call nurses but does not provide 24/7 onsite nursing or insulin management. At The Landing, residents receive continuous care without needing to relocate as needs change.

A Community That Feels Like Family

The feeling of belonging is priceless—and it’s at the heart of everything we do.

• A warm, close-knit community atmosphere

• Daily activities designed for all cognitive levels

• A passionate, compassionate team specializing in dementia care

• Long-standing leadership with a focus on stability and trust

How We Compare:

While Franklin Park Sonterra is experiencing management changes, The Landing at Stone Oak maintains a consistent leadership team focused solely on memory care excellence.

Making the Right Choice: Why Families Choose The Landing at Stone Oak

Choosing the right senior living community comes down to one thing: trust. Families choose The Landing at Stone Oak because we offer:

• A peaceful, accessible location close to medical care

• Flexible dining and personalized meal options

• Spacious, secure, and thoughtfully designed living spaces

• Amenities that enrich daily life and promote wellness

• 24-hour nursing care and specialized diabetic services

• A welcoming, tight-knit community that feels like home

• Consistent leadership and specialized dementia care

At The Landing at Stone Oak, we don’t just provide senior living—we create a place where residents can thrive, connect, and live life fully.

Ready to experience it for yourself?

Schedule a tour today and see why so many families trust us with their loved ones’ care.