Buckner Westminster Place
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Longview, TX

Buckner Westminster Place

Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Longview, TX
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Buckner Westminster Place accepts Medicare.

Overview of Buckner Westminster Place

Operated by Buckner Retirement Services, Buckner Westminster Place provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Longview, Texas. The community can accommodate those living with Alzheimer’s and dementia through a dedicated program. With multiple levels of care, the community is best for older adults whose needs could grow over time or a family needing short-term support.

With 20 beds, it is a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know one another. Furthermore, housing includes studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units. A studio is one private space, while a two-bedroom layout may suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion.

A Walk Score of 49 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. A resident who no longer drives would need transportation for routine trips. Medicare is accepted as a payment option, though it generally applies to short-term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long-term residence.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 20 Rank #677 / 874Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 677th out of 874 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.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #490 / 1232Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 490th out of 1,232 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.
49 / 100
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
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About this community

License Details

ExpirationOctober 16, 2027
CountyGregg
License Number148317
CMS Certification Number676167
QualificationNursing
RCFE NumberAL#100157

Ownership & Operating Entity

Buckner Westminster Place is legally operated by Buckner Retirement Services, Inc., and administered by Mr. David Ummel.

OwnerBuckner Retirement Services, Inc
Ownership TypeNonprofit Organization

Type Of Units

Alzheimer's Units
25 units
Total beds
20 units

Staffing

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

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Additional Services

1 service
Rehabilitation

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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:
• Health citations (150% above)
1 At Avg Metrics at Texas average:
• Inspections with citations (at TX avg)
1 Better Metrics better than Texas average:
• Total citations (38% 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. 52 This facility has 150% more health citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (5 vs. TX avg 2).↑ 150% worse

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. 11 This facility has inspections with citations in line with the Texas average (1 vs. TX avg 1).— At avg

What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

Type of Rooms Available

1 Bed
1 Bed
1 / 4
1 Bed
1
424 - 725 sq. ft

Managed by D. Min David Ummel

Executive Director

David Ummel, D. Min, serves as the Executive Director at Buckner Westminster Place in Longview, Texas. He leads the community with a focus on providing a personal experience that inspires happiness and ensures residents are known by name. Under his leadership, the team is dedicated to delivering top-notch care and hospitality every day.

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Address 2.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Longview's city center to Buckner Westminster Place's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Longview

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. 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.
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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
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.
Arabella of Longview Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
Longview
92
Facility 92
TX AVG 73
Rank #298 / 874
Yes
37
Facility 37
TX AVG 42
Rank #731 / 1,232
10
Facility 10
TX AVG 19
Rank #345 / 517
A+Quality Senior Housing Foundation Of East Texas, Inc
2
Facility 2
TX AVG 6
Rank #172 / 839
111 Bed / 2 Bed
Parkview on Hollybrook
AL
IL
MC
RC
Longview
88
Facility 88
TX AVG 73
Rank #324 / 874
Yes
32
Facility 32
TX AVG 42
Rank #815 / 1,232
8
Facility 8
TX AVG 19
Rank #396 / 517
-601 Hollybrook Drive Opco LLC
4
Facility 4
TX AVG 6
Rank #293 / 839
14Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Hawkins Creek Assisted Living and Memory Care
AL
MC
RC
Longview
70
Facility 70
TX AVG 73
Rank #402 / 874
Yes
42
Facility 42
TX AVG 42
Rank #620 / 1,232
19
Facility 19
TX AVG 19
Rank #180 / 517
A-311 E Hawkins Parkway Opco LLC
5
Facility 5
TX AVG 6
Rank #372 / 839
23Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Buckner Westminster Place
AL
IL
MC
RC
Longview
20
Facility 20
TX AVG 73
Rank #677 / 874
No
49
Facility 49
TX AVG 42
Rank #490 / 1,232
-A+Buckner Retirement Services, Inc
5
Facility 5
TX AVG 6
Rank #372 / 839
5-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 4 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Texas

Buckner Westminster Place is located in Longview, 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 Buckner Westminster Place

Who is the owner of Buckner Westminster Place?

Buckner Westminster Place is legally operated by Buckner Retirement Services, Inc., and administered by Mr. David Ummel.

Is Buckner Westminster Place in a walkable area?

Buckner Westminster Place has a walk score of 49. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Buckner Westminster Place?

According to TX state health department records, Buckner Westminster Place's license number is 148317.

When does Buckner Westminster Place's license expire?

According to TX state health department records, Buckner Westminster Place's license expires on October 16, 2027.

Are pets allowed at Buckner Westminster Place?

No, Buckner Westminster Place has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Buckner Westminster Place?

Mr. David Ummel is the administrator of Buckner Westminster Place.

How many beds does Buckner Westminster Place have?

Buckner Westminster Place has 20 beds.

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