The Arbor Woods
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Dallas, TX

The Arbor Woods

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Dallas, TX

Overview of The Arbor Woods

Overlooking the vibrant neighborhood of Dallas, Texas, The Arbor Woods is an inviting senior living community, offering personalized assisted living and memory care services. The community offers 8 beautiful boutique style private rooms, located near various hospitals, churches, dining and other life amenities for a fulfilling living experience. Residents here are guaranteed to be safe and well-cared for with a compassionate care team that thoroughly assess residents’ needs and advanced safety features installed within the community.

The community makes sure residents enjoy a fulfilling day to day life with an array of well-curated activities designed to help them maintain their capabilities, stay active, and engaged. Residents are guaranteed to enjoy a comfortable and convenient lifestyle with the community’s latest technology for providing excellent care or giving residents opportunities for entertainment and connection.

What you will love about this neighborhood
  • Peacefully set in the tree-lined streets of Lake Highlands, this address is close to the vast White Rock Lake.
  • Residents enjoy fun attractions, including the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden and the historic Bath House Cultural Center, which are perfect for leisure. 
  • Experience a safe and welcoming environment in Lake Highlands, with its 18% lower-than-the-Dallas average crime rate and innovative suburban amenities.
Bed community size
8-bed community Rank #921 / 980Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 921st out of 980 homes we track in Texas for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Texas facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Texas that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Years in operation
14 years in operation Rank #306 / 586Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 306th out of 586 homes we track in Texas for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Texas facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Texas that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 54 / 100 Rank #406 / 1345Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 406th out of 1,345 homes we track in Texas for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Texas facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Texas that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeType B
ExpirationOctober 4, 2028
CountyDallas
License Number312592
Year Opened11/2/2011

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Arbor Woods is legally operated by The Arbor Woods LLC, and administered by Nicole Shannon.

OwnerThe Arbor Woods LLC
Ownership TypeLimited Liability Company (LLC)

Type Of Units

Alzheimer's Units
8 units
Total beds
8 units

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

Administrator Emailnicole@thearborwoods.com

Memory & Specialized Care

1 service
Alzheimer's Certification

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Inspection History

In Texas, the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is the primary regulatory body that conducts unannounced inspections and publishes quality reports for all long-term care homes.

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Texas state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Overall vs. TX average 1 Worse Metrics worse than Texas average:
• Inspections with citations (100% above)
3 Better Metrics better than Texas average:
• Total citations (38% below)
• Health citations (50% below)
• Life safety citations (33% below)

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityTX Averagevs. TX Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 58 This facility has 38% fewer total citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (5 vs. TX avg 8).↓ 38% better
Health citations Info Citations related to resident care, clinical practices, and day-to-day operations. 12 This facility has 50% fewer health citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (1 vs. TX avg 2).↓ 50% better
Life safety citations Info Citations related to building safety — fire prevention, emergency egress, and similar. 46 This facility has 33% fewer life safety citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (4 vs. TX avg 6).↓ 33% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityTX Averagevs. TX Avg
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 21 This facility has 100% more inspections with citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (2 vs. TX avg 1).↑ 100% worse

What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Address 5.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Dallas's city center to The Arbor Woods's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Dallas

Info below is compiled from the TX Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of citations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total citations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Citations tied to health-related standards (as categorized by the state). Subset of overall citation activity.
Citations tied to life safety or environmental standards (as categorized by the state). Often distinct from health-line citations.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
The Legacy Midtown Park
AL
HOS
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Dallas (Vickery Meadow)
98
Facility 98
TX AVG 78
Rank #356 / 980
Yes
45
Facility 45
TX AVG 42
Rank #627 / 1,345
5
Facility 5
TX AVG 21
Rank #529 / 586
The Legacy Midtown Park, Inc
1
Facility 1
TX AVG 6
Rank #87 / 839
-1-Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Presbyterian Village North
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Dallas (Lake Highlands)
88
Facility 88
TX AVG 78
Rank #417 / 980
No
61
Facility 61
TX AVG 42
Rank #267 / 1,345
19
Facility 19
TX AVG 21
Rank #231 / 586
-
17
Facility 17
TX AVG 6
Rank #754 / 839
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Ventana by Buckner
AL
IL
MC
RC
Dallas (Park Cities)
68
Facility 68
TX AVG 78
Rank #526 / 980
Yes
77
Facility 77
TX AVG 42
Rank #51 / 1,345
6
Facility 6
TX AVG 21
Rank #515 / 586
Buckner Senior Living, Inc
1
Facility 1
TX AVG 6
Rank #87 / 839
--1Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
C C Young Memorial Home
AL
HC
HOS
IL
MC
NH
PC
SNF
Dallas
55
Facility 55
TX AVG 78
Rank #634 / 980
No
20
Facility 20
TX AVG 42
Rank #1,094 / 1,345
-C. C. Young Memorial Home
6
Facility 6
TX AVG 6
Rank #442 / 839
-42-
The Arbor Woods
AL
MC
Dallas (Northeast Dallas)
8
Facility 8
TX AVG 78
Rank #921 / 980
No
54
Facility 54
TX AVG 42
Rank #406 / 1,345
14
Facility 14
TX AVG 21
Rank #306 / 586
The Arbor Woods LLC
5
Facility 5
TX AVG 6
Rank #372 / 839
-14Private / Semi-Private Rooms

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Texas

The Arbor Woods is located in Dallas, Texas.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Texas.

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Community Care for the Aged and Disabled (CCAD)

TX Medicaid CCAD

Age 65+ or disabled
General Texas resident, Medicaid-eligible, care need (not always nursing home level).
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
TX

Large state; rural access challenges.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$60/day) Home aides

Texas Community Care Services

TX CCS

Age 60+
General Texas resident, at risk of decline.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
TX

Limited funding; high demand in urban areas.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Services

Texas AAA Services

Age 60+
General TX resident; no income/asset limits.
Income Limits (2025) None; donations encouraged.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
TX

28 AAAs; includes Meals on Wheels in some areas.

Benefits
Meals (~$5-$7/meal) Transportation Homemaker services (~4 hours/week) Respite (~5 days/year) Legal aid

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Texas Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General TX resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
TX

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Texas Family Caregiver Support Program

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; TX resident; 2+ ADLs.
Income Limits (2025) No strict cap; prioritizes low-income ~$24,980/year
Asset Limits Not assessed.
TX

High rural demand; includes grandparent caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Texas VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General TX resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth
TX

High veteran population; supports rural/urban needs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs

Property Tax Exemption for Seniors

Texas Senior Property Tax Exemption

Age 65+
General TX resident, homeowner (homestead).
Income Limits (2025) None; tax-based eligibility.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
TX

$25,000+ exemption; optional freeze in some counties; saves ~$500-$1,000/year.

Benefits
Tax exemption or freeze (~$500-$1,000/year savings)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Texas SFMNP

Age 60+
General TX resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
TX

Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~20,000 via 28 AAAs.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$50/season) for produce at farmers’ markets

Frequently Asked Questions about The Arbor Woods

What neighborhood is The Arbor Woods in?

The Arbor Woods is in the Northeast Dallas neighborhood of Dallas.

Is The Arbor Woods in a walkable area?

The Arbor Woods has a walk score of 54. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of The Arbor Woods?

According to TX state health department records, The Arbor Woods's license number is 312592.

When does The Arbor Woods's license expire?

According to TX state health department records, The Arbor Woods's license expires on October 4, 2028.

How long has The Arbor Woods been in business?

The Arbor Woods has been operating for approximately 14 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at The Arbor Woods?

No, The Arbor Woods has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of The Arbor Woods?

Nicole Shannon is the administrator of The Arbor Woods.

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