The Reserve at Braeswood
Memory Care & Respite Care · Houston, TX

The Reserve at Braeswood

Memory Care & Respite Care · Houston, TX

Overview of The Reserve at Braeswood

Operated by Cima Houston Braeswood Opco, LLC, part of Cima Senior Living, The Reserve at Braeswood is a memory care and respite care community in Houston’s Astrodome Area. Michelle White serves as the administrator. The community is about 5 miles from downtown Houston and close to a nearby hospital.

The single-story community has 128 beds with studio and shared accommodations. Of those, 64 beds are dedicated to memory care, which reflects the community’s specialised focus on residents living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.

A medical director, an RN administrator, and nursing staff provide care around the clock. The Reserve at Braeswood also holds an Alzheimer’s Certification. Residents have access to personal care assistance, housekeeping, transportation, beauty services, and a variety of social and recreational activities.

State inspections by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission have mainly focused on fire safety systems. These included alarm equipment and documentation, along with building maintenance, resident records, and food safety practices. Families touring The Reserve at Braeswood should ask how these areas are monitored as part of the community’s daily operations.

The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 66, which is moderately walkable. Some nearby shops and services can be reached on foot, but most errands and outings require a short drive.

Bed community size
128-bed community Rank #152 / 988Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 152nd out of 988 homes in Texas. 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.Rankings are based only on facilities in Texas that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 66 / 100 Rank #185 / 1391Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 185th out of 1391 homes in Texas. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Texas facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Texas that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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
ExpirationMay 7, 2028
CountyHarris
License Number312648

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Reserve at Braeswood is legally operated by Cima Houston Braeswood Opco, LLC, and administered by Michelle White.

Management CompanyCIMA SENIOR LIVING, LLC
OwnerCima Houston Braeswood Opco, LLC
Ownership TypeLimited Liability Company (LLC)

Type Of Units

Alzheimer's Units
64 units
Total beds
128 units

Staffing

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

Leadership

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 4 Worse Metrics worse than Texas average:
• Total citations (100% above)
• Health citations (50% above)
• Life safety citations (50% above)
• Inspections with citations (100% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.

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. 126 This facility has 100% more total citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (12 vs. TX avg 6).↑ 100% worse
Health citations Info Citations related to resident care, clinical practices, and day-to-day operations. 32 This facility has 50% more health citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (3 vs. TX avg 2).↑ 50% worse
Life safety citations Info Citations related to building safety — fire prevention, emergency egress, and similar. 96 This facility has 50% more life safety citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (9 vs. TX avg 6).↑ 50% 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. 21 This facility has 100% more inspections with citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (2 vs. TX avg 1).↑ 100% worse

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The Reserve at Baeswood Senior Living underwent a comprehensive inspection on December 22, 2021, resulting in 12 state standard violations. Of these, 8 were classified as Life Safety Code deficiencies and 4 as Health Code deficiencies. The Life Safety Code issues included fire safety concerns such as inadequate manual fire alarm pulls, emergency generator non-compliance, and missing documentation for fire alarm systems. Additionally, the facility was cited for building maintenance issues, including failing to keep the building in good repair and maintaining floor, ceiling, and wall finishes to provide a sanitary environment. The Health Code deficiencies related to resident care, specifically failing to search the National Practitioner Databank (NAR) and Electronic Medical Record (EMR) annually and ensuring effective hair restraints were worn to prevent food contamination. Correction dates ranged from January 24, 2022, to September 24, 2021. No enforcement actions were found.

What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Studio / Shared Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Beauty Services

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Transportation Services

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Housekeeping Services

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Social and Recreational Activities

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Personal Care Assistance

Places of interest near The Reserve at Braeswood

Address 5.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Houston's city center to The Reserve at Braeswood's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.19 miles to nearest hospital (DaVita Home At The Museum PD)

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Compare Memory Care around Houston

The information below is reported by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.

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MC
AL
IL
Houston (Northside)
267
Facility 267
TX AVG 80
Rank #3 / 988
Yes
74
Facility 74
TX AVG 41
Rank #82 / 1391
4
Facility 4
TX AVG 22
Rank #542 / 583
Cre-Hcw The Heights Trs LLC
0
Facility 0
TX AVG 6
Rank #1 / 823
--Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Reserve at Braeswood
MC
RC
Houston (Astrodome Area)
128
Facility 128
TX AVG 80
Rank #152 / 988
No
66
Facility 66
TX AVG 41
Rank #185 / 1391
-Cima Houston Braeswood Opco, LLC
12
Facility 12
TX AVG 6
Rank #722 / 823
39Studio / Shared Rooms
StoneCreek of Copperfield Senior Living
MC
AL
IL
Houston (Copperfield Southdown Village)
109
Facility 109
TX AVG 80
Rank #315 / 988
No
62
Facility 62
TX AVG 41
Rank #249 / 1391
3
Facility 3
TX AVG 22
Rank #555 / 583
Vop Stonecreek Cooperfield, LLC
0
Facility 0
TX AVG 6
Rank #1 / 823
--Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Tradition – Buffalo Speedway
MC
AL
IL
Houston (Braeswood)
108
Facility 108
TX AVG 80
Rank #321 / 988
Yes
64
Facility 64
TX AVG 41
Rank #209 / 1391
18
Facility 18
TX AVG 22
Rank #269 / 583
Buffalo Tradition Partners, LP
0
Facility 0
TX AVG 6
Rank #1 / 823
--Private Rooms
Houston Transitional Care
MC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Houston (Braeburn)
70
Facility 70
TX AVG 80
Rank #517 / 988
No
75
Facility 75
TX AVG 41
Rank #67 / 1391
8
Facility 8
TX AVG 22
Rank #472 / 583
-
8
Facility 8
TX AVG 6
Rank #635 / 823
53Private Suites

Financial Assistance for
Memory Care in Texas

The Reserve at Braeswood is located in Houston, 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 Reserve at Braeswood

What neighborhood is The Reserve at Braeswood in?

The Reserve at Braeswood is in the Astrodome Area neighborhood of Houston.

Who is the owner of The Reserve at Braeswood?

The Reserve at Braeswood is legally operated by Cima Houston Braeswood Opco, LLC, and administered by Michelle White.

Is The Reserve at Braeswood in a walkable area?

The Reserve at Braeswood has a walk score of 66. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of The Reserve at Braeswood?

According to TX state health department records, The Reserve at Braeswood's license number is 312648.

When does The Reserve at Braeswood's license expire?

According to TX state health department records, The Reserve at Braeswood's license expires on May 7, 2028.

Who is the administrator of The Reserve at Braeswood?

Michelle White is the administrator of The Reserve at Braeswood.

How many beds does The Reserve at Braeswood have?

The Reserve at Braeswood has 128 beds.

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