Azalea Trails Assisted Living and Memory Care
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Tyler, TX

Azalea Trails Assisted Living and Memory Care

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Tyler, TX

Overview of Azalea Trails Assisted Living and Memory Care

Azalea Trails Assisted Living and Memory Care offers exceptional personal care for assisted living and memory care residents in Tyler. A Frontier Management community, seniors can expect nothing but elegance and luxury. The spirited assisted and memory care living community performs nothing less than exceptional service offered by its professional and compassionate staff. Azalea Trails is a community that empowers seniors to thrive.

Life at any community managed by Frontier is about satisfying each senior’s wellness; their personalized care includes daily health checks and medication management, scheduled local transportation is available upon request, and a calendar of activities is given to each resident, with a planned list of classes and outings. Their exclusive SPARK™ program focuses on individual care plans that help reach holistic wellness.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 54 Rank #640 / 980Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 640th 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.

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

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. Rank #231 / 587Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 231st 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.
19 years
Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #734 / 1345Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 734th 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.
40 / 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
CountySmith
License Number312796
Year Opened4/4/2007

Ownership & Operating Entity

Azalea Trails Assisted Living and Memory Care is legally operated by 5550 Old Jacksonville Highway Opco LLC, and administered by Kristen Faulkner.

Management CompanySAGORA SENIOR LIVING, INC
Owner5550 Old Jacksonville Highway Opco LLC
Ownership TypeLimited Liability Company (LLC)

Type Of Units

Alzheimer's Units
16 units
Total beds
54 units

Staffing

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

Leadership

Administrator Emaillicensing@sagora.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.

Enforcement Actions Info Enforcement actions are formal penalties or interventions imposed by Texas regulators when an assisted living residence fails to meet state care, safety, or regulatory standards. They may include stipulations and orders, civil monetary penalties, operational restrictions, or appointment of temporary management.

1 enforcement action
  • October 30, 2023 Administrative Penalty

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 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 At Avg Metrics at Texas average:
• Life safety citations (at TX avg)
• Inspections with citations (at TX avg)
1 Better Metrics better than Texas average:
• Total citations (25% below)

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

This Facility TX Average vs. TX Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 6 8 This facility has 25% fewer total citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (6 vs. TX avg 8).↓ 25% better
Life safety citations Info Citations related to building safety — fire prevention, emergency egress, and similar. 6 6 This facility has life safety citations in line with the Texas average (6 vs. TX avg 6).— At avg

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

This Facility TX Average vs. TX Avg
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 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?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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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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Recreational Activities

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Exercise Programs

Type of Rooms Available

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Places of interest near Azalea Trails Assisted Living and Memory Care

Address 5.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Tyler's city center to Azalea Trails Assisted Living and Memory Care's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Tyler

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.
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.
Atria Copeland
AL
IL
RC
Tyler
80
Facility 80
TX AVG 78
Rank #453 / 980
Yes
30
Facility 30
TX AVG 42
Rank #929 / 1,345
29
Facility 29
TX AVG 21
Rank #132 / 587
- Wg Copeland Sh LLC
2
Facility 2
TX AVG 6
Rank #172 / 839
- 1 2 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Cottage
Garden Estates of Tyler
AL
IL
RC
Tyler
70
Facility 70
TX AVG 78
Rank #499 / 980
Yes
35
Facility 35
TX AVG 42
Rank #849 / 1,345
29
Facility 29
TX AVG 21
Rank #132 / 587
A+ Ahr Tyler Trs Sub, LLC
1
Facility 1
TX AVG 6
Rank #87 / 839
- 2 1 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Azalea Trails Assisted Living and Memory Care
AL
MC
RC
Tyler
54
Facility 54
TX AVG 78
Rank #640 / 980
Yes
40
Facility 40
TX AVG 42
Rank #734 / 1,345
19
Facility 19
TX AVG 21
Rank #231 / 587
A+ 5550 Old Jacksonville Highway Opco LLC
6
Facility 6
TX AVG 6
Rank #442 / 839
- 3 6 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Brookdale Tyler East
AL
Tyler
50
Facility 50
TX AVG 78
Rank #661 / 980
Yes
26
Facility 26
TX AVG 42
Rank #1,005 / 1,345
22
Facility 22
TX AVG 21
Rank #180 / 587
A+ Brookdale Senior Living Communities, Inc
5
Facility 5
TX AVG 6
Rank #372 / 839
- 1 5 Suite
Meadow Lake Senior Living – Tyler
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Tyler
20
Facility 20
TX AVG 78
Rank #783 / 980
Yes
33
Facility 33
TX AVG 42
Rank #884 / 1,345
15
Facility 15
TX AVG 21
Rank #295 / 587
A+ -
4
Facility 4
TX AVG 6
Rank #293 / 839
1.0 - - 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Texas

Azalea Trails Assisted Living and Memory Care is located in Tyler, 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 Azalea Trails Assisted Living and Memory Care

Who is the owner of Azalea Trails Assisted Living and Memory Care?

Azalea Trails Assisted Living and Memory Care is legally operated by 5550 Old Jacksonville Highway Opco LLC, and administered by Kristen Faulkner.

Is Azalea Trails Assisted Living and Memory Care in a walkable area?

Azalea Trails Assisted Living and Memory Care has a walk score of 40. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Azalea Trails Assisted Living and Memory Care?

According to TX state health department records, Azalea Trails Assisted Living and Memory Care's license number is 312796.

How long has Azalea Trails Assisted Living and Memory Care been in business?

Azalea Trails Assisted Living and Memory Care has been operating for approximately 19 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Azalea Trails Assisted Living and Memory Care?

Yes, Azalea Trails Assisted Living and Memory Care allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Azalea Trails Assisted Living and Memory Care?

Kristen Faulkner is the administrator of Azalea Trails Assisted Living and Memory Care.

How many beds does Azalea Trails Assisted Living and Memory Care have?

Azalea Trails Assisted Living and Memory Care has 54 beds.

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