Claire Moreau-Benavides
Founder & Executive Director
Opened Aransas Bay in 2009 after her parents spent their last two years in separate buildings. Licensed administrator and Rockport native.
Our people
Meet our team
Nurses, caregivers and leaders who stay, and who know every resident by name.
Our team
The people who look after you both
Jasmine Tran, RN
Director of Nursing
Twelve years in memory care nursing on the Coastal Bend. She walks the seawall with residents every morning she can.
Dr. Robert Nash
Medical Director
A Rockport family physician who sees residents here monthly and still makes a house call when one's needed.
Luis Garza, LPN
Night Nurse Supervisor
Keeps the house calm overnight and knows which couples like their door ajar.
Anita Rhodes, LMSW
Social Worker
Supports the well spouse as much as the resident. Leads the monthly support group.
Noah Fischer
Life Enrichment Director
Runs fishing mornings, dance hour and the birding walks. Grew up on a shrimp boat in Fulton.
Maria Elena Cruz
Dietary Manager
Cooks redfish on Fridays and knows every resident's favorite dessert.
Pastor Ben Okafor
Volunteer Chaplain
Leads Sunday chapel on the porch and visits anyone who asks during the week.
Rachel Hughes
Admissions Coordinator
Gives most of our tours and helps couples figure out which suite fits them best.
Sample family reviews
Letters from our families
When Bill was diagnosed, I thought I'd lose him to a building across town. Instead we moved in together. I still sleep next door to my husband.
My parents walk the seawall every evening at six, holding hands. Mom doesn't always know Dad's name, but she always takes his hand.
Dad was a shrimper for forty years. Noah takes him fishing every Wednesday. He came back last week with a redfish and a sunburn and the biggest grin.
Anita checks on me as much as on my wife. I didn't realize how tired I was until someone asked.
They threw my parents a sixtieth anniversary party on the porch. Mom wore her corsage all week.
When Hurricane season came, they had a written plan and called every family before the first storm. I've never felt so prepared.
Thursday date night is my favorite part of the week. My husband pulls out my chair every time.
Jasmine noticed Mom's new medicine was making her unsteady and called the doctor that morning.
My grandparents dance every Saturday. Some weeks it's the only time Grandpa hums.
Come watch the sun go down with us.
Call or text Claire. She'll show you the suites, the seawall and the best chair on the porch.