801 Gramman

801 Gramman is a smaller community with a maximum capacity of 16 residents. We are located in cute and quaint Beeville, Texas, which is known for its stunning bird populations and migrations that attract bird watchers from all over Texas. We believe the best quality care can be provided by a smaller home setting, where no one’s needs ever go unnoticed. We aim to create an affordable, home-like environment with friendly and trained caregivers that can devote time and attention to everyone. Our cross-gable roofed, ranch-style home resides on a quiet, tree-lined street within a residential neighborhood. It is a scene of perfect Americana for relaxing the day away. Beeville, Texas is known as a peaceful retirement area for seniors looking for slow-paced, small-town living. Our large house was built in 1930, and most recently renovated to modern standards in 2001. With a small occupancy, everyone has space to kick up their feet and relax in one of our many common areas. Or maybe you’d like to do some bird watching on the lawn. Whatever care needs or household chores you have, you can rest assured that it will all be taken care of here. Call us today and see what we can do for you!

Living Options and Amenities

At 801 Gramman, we offer both private and semi-private rooms, as well as suites designed for easy accessibility by wheelchair users and limited-mobility residents. Some rooms feature roll-in showers or private baths. Our rooms are approximately 400 square feet and come complete with a microwave and refrigerator. Each resident is free to furnish their own room, so your own personal touches will guarantee that you feel right at home. We utilize air conditioning and heating systems so temperatures within our home are regulated to optimize comfort and safety. Our residents enjoy free access to cable satellite TV and wireless internet, and free parking is available at our location for our residents who drive. And for those with pets, we allow cats and dogs in your personal spaces.

Dining Options

Residents of 801 Gramman are provided with three meals and various snacks are throughout the day. Dining is an opportunity for enjoyment, and we want everyone’s needs to be satisfied. Residents may participate in meal planning with our cooking staff, and we make sure to cater to the needs of varying diets and preferences. Alternate options include, but are not limited to, vegetarian or low-salt meals. Dining options include restaurant-style dining in our lovely dining room area, and you may also take meals to your room if it suits you. Dining out options may be organized as well, when residents feel like making a trip to a tasty local restaurant.

Common Areas

Our outdoor areas are designed with ease of movement for all of our residents. From the large, gated front yard to our outside patio and garden, every area is a comfortable and inviting space to soak up the sun’s energizing rays. Inside we have multiple living room common areas so everyone can sit back and relax on their favorite piece of furniture in their favorite nook. One of our living areas has vintage, Victorian-style velvet furnishings and a cozy recliner, for a classy yet homey feel, perfect for watching your favorite classic movie. Within that living area is also a fireplace to gather around on chilly nights. We have another living room with a white stone fireplace and a plush couch and recliner, ideal for lounging with friends while you watch your favorite shows or sports games. Speaking of games, we have a designated game room where everyone can bond over cards, a board game, or any number of other options. The readers among us will love our community library, complete with a diverse selection of titles to appeal to everyone’s interests.

On-Site Activities

We are happy to curate a number of on-site activities, so residents have plenty of chances to exercise their physical and mental aptitudes. This facet of our care makes our home particularly comforting, as we will never let your activity levels fall by the wayside. We offer a weekly exercise program for all residents who wish to keep themselves fit and flexible. Exercise programs take place in our home’s wonderful exercise room, which includes a handy treadmill and stationary bike for use by all residents. Get some movement in with one of our exercise programs: we have stretching classes, as well as other low-impact options like chair yoga – a modified, seated form of yoga.

Would you rather “work the room” to get your physical activity? Well, we love to organize parties for all occasions across our many common spaces. One of our living rooms includes a piano centerpiece for our musically-inclined residents, as well as scheduled professional performances. Those who understand the joys of gardening will love our community gardening club. For our more analytical residents, we make sure to plan educational lectures that cover a wide range of academic topics to keep minds sharp and ever-expanding. Our movie nights are always a popular activity and a great opportunity to get your friends together and share some snacks in front of our big-screen TV. And we know everyone loves games once in a while, so make sure to join in on one of our game nights! Bridge and dominoes are both favorites that are played often.

Off-site adventures and outings to nearby points of interest are also very popular with our residents, and are frequently planned by our staff. The local area has rich community service programs for seniors looking to be more involved in the neighborhood. One option is an intergenerational program connecting residents and children, emphasizing the joys of human connectivity to benefit both youths and seniors alike.

Personal Services

Personal and domestic housekeeping services are provided throughout our entire home – we make sure to keep your rooms and living spaces as clean as can be. Both laundry and dry cleaning services are offered, so you’ll never have to worry about needing clean clothes or linens. Our community offers transportation services for residents who wish to plan shopping trips, day outings, or medical appointments. We also offer on-site devotional services, so residents can practice or worship in the privacy of our community. Off-site devotional services are offered in the nearby area as well – there are several churches of varied denominations located within the surrounding neighborhood. Personal assistance is provided when needed for activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, grooming, manicure, and pedicure, just to name a few. Our healthy living program ensures that good cognitive, dietary, and physical health practices are supported so our residents can live their happiest and healthiest lives. This program sets us apart and provides us with an opportunity to give specific attention to the holistic, mental, and physical needs of all our residents.

Medical Care Services

A qualified staff presence is available at 801 Gramman throughout the day to assist you or your loved one with any time-sensitive needs that may arise. Licensed nurses are able to monitor medications and care treatments. We can even provide transportation to scheduled medical appointments when needed. Your comfort is important to us, and we recruit first-class, visiting medical specialists to ensure that you are healthy, fit, and mobile. Our home supports everyone in their effort to get enough outdoor leisure time, as it is a vital part of health and happiness. Assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) is provided to anyone in need of such aid.

Local Area

Our local neighborhood is home to plenty of attractions and conveniences. The Joe Barnhart Bee County Library, along with a couple of popular museums, are only a short distance down the road. Beeville is also home to a community college, and interaction with students who reside in the neighborhood is a frequent occurrence. Yummy restaurants populate our town, with American and Mexican styles being some of the favorites. For movie buffs, the Rio 6 Cinema is only four blocks away from our home. Area churches in Beeville offer services such as Methodist, Baptist, Catholic, Episcopal, Pentecostal, and more. For our golfing enthusiasts, there is the local Beasley Municipal Golf Course and the Beeville Country Club. Bowling fun can be found at the Bee Family Fun Center, while tennis courts are speckled all over our little town. We are located within a mile of several hospitals and medical centers, such as the Spohn Hospital, CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital and Medical Clinic, Twin Fountains Medical Clinic and Urgent Care, Calica Family Medical Center, Beeville Medical Clinic, and Beeville VA, just to name a few. Local fire, police, and EMT services are only a minute down the street and ready to respond in case of any emergencies.

Care Types Offered

801 Gramman is licensed in Texas as a Type A assisted living facility, which is defined as follows:

Assisted Living Facility

A facility that provides personal care services and administration of medication to 4 or more residents. Assisted living facilities can accept residents with dementia and/or Alzheimer’s. There are 3 types of assisted living facilities:

Type A: A facility that may provide room and board to residents who are physically and mentally capable of evacuating the facility unassisted.

Type B: A facility that may provide room and board to residents who need assistance evacuating, are incapable of following directions under emergency conditions, require staff attendance during nighttime sleeping hours, and require assistance transferring to and from a wheelchair.

Type C (Adult Foster Care): 4-bed facilities that meet the minimum standards and rules for enrollment in the Department of Aging and Disability Services’ Adult Foster Care home program. The facility provides supervision and personal care services to residents.