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Ventana by Buckner
Ventana by Buckner is a high-rise nursing home, assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care community at 8301 N Central Expy in Dallas’s Park Cities neighborhood. Buckner Senior Living, Inc. operates it; Mariana Brinegar is the administrator.
The building is six years old, part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community, and requires a minimum age of 55. Medicare and private pay are accepted. Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas is 1.29 miles away.
Seventy-two beds, 49 currently occupied, puts occupancy at 67%. The average stay is 42 days. That figure, combined with the CCRC structure and five care levels under one address, tells you something specific: this is a community built for short-term rehab with a longer-term care framework in the background for residents who need it.
Nursing care totals 6 hours and 7 minutes per resident per day: 56 minutes from an RN, 1 hour and 27 minutes from an LPN or LVN, and 2 hours and 16 minutes from nurse aides. Transportation services, fitness and recreation, and pet accommodations round out the on-site offerings. A Residents Group and an Active Resident Council are both CMS-recognized and meet regularly on care quality and daily life.
State inspections by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission have focused on emergency preparedness, and care planning and documentation. The Walk Score is 77, genuinely very walkable for a Dallas address, and the Park Cities location puts a range of neighborhood amenities within reach.
A five-care-level CCRC in Park Cities with a hospital less than two miles away, high nursing hours per resident per day, and a 42-day average stay: Ventana by Buckner is configured primarily as a short-stay post-acute community with a larger continuum available for residents who age into it.
- Located in the iconic Preston Hollow, providing quick access to urban amenities with a median home value of over $1.5 million and an estimated population of 11,000.
- The neighborhood is close to the scenic Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden and NorthPark Center with 235 diverse stores, providing recreational opportunities.
- This neighborhood has grown from large estates to having close-knit communities that are close to landmarks like the Dallas Museum of Art (6 miles away) and over 20 restaurants.
Community insights.
About this community
Ventana by Buckner is legally operated by Buckner Senior Living, Inc., and administered by Mariana Brinegar.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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
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.
• Inspections with citations (at TX avg) 2 Better Metrics better than Texas average:
• Total citations (88% below)
• Life safety citations (83% below)
Citations
| This Facility | TX Average | vs. TX Avg |
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Total citations
| 1 | 8 | This facility has 88% fewer total citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (1 vs. TX avg 8).↓ 88% better |
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Life safety citations
| 1 | 6 | This facility has 83% fewer life safety citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (1 vs. TX avg 6).↓ 83% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | TX Average | vs. TX Avg |
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Inspections with citations
| 1 | 1 | This facility has inspections with citations in line with the Texas average (1 vs. TX avg 1).— At avg |
What does this home offer?
Minimum Age: 55 Years Old
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
Building Type: High Rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Ventana by Buckner Home Overview

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7.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Dallas's city center to Ventana by Buckner's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 1.29 miles to nearest hospital (Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas)
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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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.
CCRC( (Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC)):
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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Citations tied to health-related standards (as categorized by the state). Subset of overall citation activity.
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Citations tied to life safety or environmental standards (as categorized by the state). Often distinct from health-line citations.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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| Christian Care Communities and Services – Mesquite | AL CCRC( IL MC NH RC SNF | Mesquite | 180
Facility
180
TX AVG
73
Rank
#20 / 874 | Yes |
31
Facility
31
TX AVG
42
Rank
#825 / 1,232 | 52
Facility
52
TX AVG
19
Rank
#12 / 517 | - | - | 5
Facility
5
TX AVG
6
Rank
#372 / 839 | - | - | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Discovery Village At Southlake | AL IL MC NH SNF | Southlake | 120
Facility
120
TX AVG
73
Rank
#143 / 874 | No |
29
Facility
29
TX AVG
42
Rank
#852 / 1,232 | 17
Facility
17
TX AVG
19
Rank
#207 / 517 | A+ | Dsl Tenant II, LLC | 2
Facility
2
TX AVG
6
Rank
#172 / 839 | 2 | - | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Brookdale Lake Highlands | AL MC | Dallas (Lake Highlands) | 116
Facility
116
TX AVG
73
Rank
#183 / 874 | Yes |
60
Facility
60
TX AVG
42
Rank
#268 / 1,232 | 11
Facility
11
TX AVG
19
Rank
#318 / 517 | A+ | Esc-Ngh, L.p | 13
Facility
13
TX AVG
6
Rank
#708 / 839 | 4 | 9 | Studio / Alcove / Suite |
| Ventana by Buckner | AL IL MC RC | Dallas (Park Cities) | 68
Facility
68
TX AVG
73
Rank
#429 / 874 | Yes |
77
Facility
77
TX AVG
42
Rank
#46 / 1,232 | 6
Facility
6
TX AVG
19
Rank
#446 / 517 | - | Buckner Senior Living, Inc | 1
Facility
1
TX AVG
6
Rank
#87 / 839 | - | 1 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed |
| The Forum at Park Lane | AL IL | Dallas (North Dallas) | 65
Facility
65
TX AVG
73
Rank
#447 / 874 | Yes |
63
Facility
63
TX AVG
42
Rank
#216 / 1,232 | 7
Facility
7
TX AVG
19
Rank
#422 / 517 | A+ | Snh Longhorn Tenant LLC | 1
Facility
1
TX AVG
6
Rank
#87 / 839 | 2 | 1 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every TX community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ventana by Buckner
What neighborhood is Ventana by Buckner in?
Ventana by Buckner is in the Park Cities neighborhood of Dallas.
Who is the owner of Ventana by Buckner?
Ventana by Buckner is legally operated by Buckner Senior Living, Inc., and administered by Mariana Brinegar.
Is Ventana by Buckner in a walkable area?
Ventana by Buckner has a walk score of 77. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
What is the license number of Ventana by Buckner?
According to TX state health department records, Ventana by Buckner's license number is 307615.
How long has Ventana by Buckner been in business?
Ventana by Buckner has been operating for approximately 6 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Ventana by Buckner?
Yes, Ventana by Buckner allows residents to bring their pets.
Who is the administrator of Ventana by Buckner?
Mariana Brinegar is the administrator of Ventana by Buckner.
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