Brookdale Lake Highlands
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Dallas, TX

Brookdale Lake Highlands

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Dallas, TX

Overview of Brookdale Lake Highlands

Brookdale Lake Highlands is a highly recognized assisted living and memory care community in Dallas, TX, that offers 24-hour care. With pet-friendly accommodations, older adults still have the lifestyle of their preferences and feel a sense of familiarity. Brookdale Health Plus is also offered to care for residents’ chronic conditions. The community helps residents experience a better quality of life in retirement through personalized care plans tailored to their unique needs. 

Arts and crafts, gardening, and piano are some of the community’s variety of lifestyle offerings, providing residents with opportunities to explore new interests and interact with peers. A spacious courtyard, serene walking paths, and a porch allow residents to have a moment for themselves. BB Owen Park and public transportation are situated nearby, providing the utmost convenience for visitors and family members. This senior living community in Texas is one of U.S. News & World Report’s best assisted living and best memory care, as reflected by its high-quality services. 

What you will love about this neighborhood
  • Ideally situated in the middle-class community of Lake Highlands in Northeast Dallas, this location can easily access White Rock Lake for recreation.
  • Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Gardens and Lake Highlands Town Center are located within 5 miles of the neighborhood, ensuring residents’ enjoyment and wellness.
  • Home to the 87-acre Fair Park that features Art Deco architecture, the neighborhood has come a long way from its ranch-style residences to housing plenty of cultural attractions.
By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services. 116 Rank #258 / 980Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 258th 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.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Years of operating Info A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care. Rank #379 / 587Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 379th out of 587 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.
11 years
Walk Score Info Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #291 / 1345Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 291st 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.
60 / 100
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
A+ Not Accredited
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeType B
ExpirationJanuary 10, 2027
CountyDallas
License Number148018
Year Opened11/12/2014

Ownership & Operating Entity

Brookdale Lake Highlands is legally operated by Esc-Ngh, L.p., and administered by Rocio Vega.

OwnerEscngh, LP
Ownership TypeLIMITED PARTNERSHIP

Type Of Units

Alzheimer's Units
26 units
Total beds
116 units

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible
Secured Perimeter
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency alert systems, secured entrances and exits.

Staffing

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

Leadership

Administrator Emailrosie.vega@brookdale.com

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Memory & Specialized Care

1 service
Alzheimer's Certification

Additional Policies & Features

HousekeepingYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Pet Friendly
Transportation
Library
Concierge
Salon
Courtyard
Garden
Gardening
Dining
Arts & Crafts
Game Room
Walking Paths
Community Kitchen
Piano
ActivitiesDaily activities include Chair Zumba, Brain Trivia, Bingo, and Happy Hour
Touring HoursMon - Fri: 8am - 9pm CT / Sat: 9am - 5:30pm CT

Pricing & Financial Information

Assisted Living$2,635 per month
Memory Care$6,400 per month

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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 (63% above)
• Health citations (100% 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. 138 This facility has 63% more total citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (13 vs. TX avg 8).↑ 63% worse
Health citations Info Citations related to resident care, clinical practices, and day-to-day operations. 42 This facility has 100% more health citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (4 vs. TX avg 2).↑ 100% 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

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 260 / 350 / 400 sq. ft.

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Housing Options: Studio / Alcove / Suite

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Building Type: Single-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

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Address 9.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Dallas's city center to Brookdale Lake Highlands's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 3.54 miles to nearest hospital (Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas)

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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.
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.
Christian Care Communities and Services – Mesquite
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Mesquite
180
Facility 180
TX AVG 78
Rank #24 / 980
Yes
31
Facility 31
TX AVG 42
Rank #914 / 1,345
52
Facility 52
TX AVG 21
Rank #32 / 587
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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 78
Rank #192 / 980
No
29
Facility 29
TX AVG 42
Rank #942 / 1,345
17
Facility 17
TX AVG 21
Rank #260 / 587
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 78
Rank #258 / 980
Yes
60
Facility 60
TX AVG 42
Rank #291 / 1,345
11
Facility 11
TX AVG 21
Rank #379 / 587
A+Esc-Ngh, L.p
13
Facility 13
TX AVG 6
Rank #708 / 839
49Studio / Alcove / Suite
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 / 587
-Buckner Senior Living, Inc
1
Facility 1
TX AVG 6
Rank #87 / 839
-1Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
The Forum at Park Lane
AL
IL
Dallas (North Dallas)
65
Facility 65
TX AVG 78
Rank #544 / 980
Yes
63
Facility 63
TX AVG 42
Rank #235 / 1,345
7
Facility 7
TX AVG 21
Rank #491 / 587
A+Snh Longhorn Tenant LLC
1
Facility 1
TX AVG 6
Rank #87 / 839
21Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Texas

Brookdale Lake Highlands 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 Brookdale Lake Highlands

What neighborhood is Brookdale Lake Highlands in?

Brookdale Lake Highlands is in the Lake Highlands neighborhood of Dallas.

Who is the owner of Brookdale Lake Highlands?

Brookdale Lake Highlands is legally operated by Esc-Ngh, L.p., and administered by Rocio Vega.

Is Brookdale Lake Highlands in a walkable area?

Brookdale Lake Highlands has a walk score of 60. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Brookdale Lake Highlands?

According to TX state health department records, Brookdale Lake Highlands's license number is 148018.

When does Brookdale Lake Highlands's license expire?

According to TX state health department records, Brookdale Lake Highlands's license expires on January 10, 2027.

How long has Brookdale Lake Highlands been in business?

Brookdale Lake Highlands has been operating for approximately 11 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Brookdale Lake Highlands?

Yes, Brookdale Lake Highlands allows residents to bring their pets.

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