Bethesda Gardens
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Arlington, TX

Bethesda Gardens

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Arlington, TX

Overview of Bethesda Gardens

Bethesda Gardens is a licensed assisted living and memory care community in Arlington, Texas, serving older adults in a faith-centered residential setting. Operated by the Bethesda Foundation, the community holds a Type A license in Tarrant County and focuses on supporting residents’ physical well-being, emotional health, and spiritual life through personalized care and meaningful engagement. With a 75-bed community, its moderate size allows for a balance between individualized attention and access to shared amenities, activities, and social opportunities.

During the most recent inspection conducted by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission on August 21, 2024, one Health Code citation was identified involving medication storage practices, which was corrected by September 5, 2024. No Life Safety Code deficiencies or enforcement actions were reported, and the community’s citation total remains well below the Texas average. For the past three years, no federal civil monetary penalties have been issued, reflecting a comparatively positive compliance history.

Care services include both assisted living and specialized memory care, supported by Alzheimer’s certification for residents living with dementia or related cognitive conditions. Studio layouts to spacious two-bedroom accommodations are available, providing more variety than many communities of similar size. The community is pet-friendly and offers an active schedule of recreational, social, and wellness programming. Its faith-based mission also creates a distinct environment for residents and families who value spiritual support as part of daily living.

Focusing on personalized resident relationships and a compassionate, values-driven atmosphere, Bethesda Gardens is well-suited for older adults who need assistance with daily activities or memory care services in a spiritually focused community in the Arlington area.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 75 Rank #308 / 752Bed count — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 308th out of 752 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Texas that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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 Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #27 / 865Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 27th out of 865 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Texas that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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.
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeType A
CountyTarrant

Ownership & Operating Entity

Bethesda Gardens is legally operated by Bethesda Foundation.

Owner NameBethesda Foundation

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsCommunity Activity Calendar

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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.

ALM Inspection Grade Unavailable

Not published

We don't have enough verified data to publish an inspection grade for this facility — a missing grade reflects what we've been able to verify, not the facility's quality.

ALM Inspection Grade unavailable: limited inspection data.

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:
• Life safety citations (17% above)
1 At Avg Metrics at Texas average:
• Inspections with citations (at TX avg)
2 Better Metrics better than Texas average:
• Total citations (13% below)
• Enforcement actions (100% 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. 78.0 This facility has 13% fewer total citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (7 vs. TX avg 8).↓ 13% better
Life safety citations Info Citations related to building safety — fire prevention, emergency egress, and similar. 76.0 This facility has 17% more life safety citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (7 vs. TX avg 6).↑ 17% worse
Enforcement actions Info Formal penalties the state issued against this facility. In Texas these are administrative penalties, recorded by the Health and Human Services Commission. 00.2 This facility has 100% fewer enforcement actions than a typical Texas assisted living residence (0 vs. TX avg 0.2).↓ 100% better

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. 11.0 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

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Bethesda Gardens

Assisted Living Studio Deluxe 545 sq ft
Assisted Living Studio Deluxe 525 sq ft
Assisted Living Studio Deluxe Plus 590 sq ft
Assisted Living Studio Suite 485 sq ft
Assisted Living One Bedroom Deluxe 655 sq ft
Assisted Living One Bedroom Deluxe 615 sq ft
Assisted Living One Bedroom 570 sq ft
Assisted Living One Bedroom 590 sq ft
Assisted Living Two Bedroom 805 sq ft

Places of interest near Bethesda Gardens

Address 2.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Arlington's city center to Bethesda Gardens's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around the area

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.
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.
Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Harlingen
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Harlingen
154
Facility 154
TX AVG 69
Rank #27 / 255
No
44
Facility 44
TX AVG 40
Rank #137 / 275
55
Facility 55
TX AVG 17
Rank #1 / 146
--11-Private Rooms
Brookdale Lakeway
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Lakeway (The Towers Of Lakeway)
132
Facility 132
TX AVG 69
Rank #64 / 752
Yes
28
Facility 28
TX AVG 40
Rank #576 / 865
48
Facility 48
TX AVG 17
Rank #7 / 410
A+Brookdale Lakeway LLC
6
Facility 6
TX AVG 6
Rank #400 / 736
15Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Brookdale Henderson
AL
MC
Henderson
80
Facility 80
TX AVG 69
Rank #289 / 752
Yes
11
Facility 11
TX AVG 40
Rank #764 / 865
48
Facility 48
TX AVG 17
Rank #7 / 410
A+Esc IV, L.p
2
Facility 2
TX AVG 6
Rank #156 / 736
11Suite
Bethesda Gardens
AL
MC
Arlington
75
Facility 75
TX AVG 69
Rank #308 / 752
Yes
78
Facility 78
TX AVG 40
Rank #27 / 865
--Bethesda Foundation
7
Facility 7
TX AVG 6
Rank #449 / 736
-7-
Brookdale San Marcos South
AL
San Marcos
60
Facility 60
TX AVG 69
Rank #388 / 752
Yes
38
Facility 38
TX AVG 40
Rank #464 / 865
48
Facility 48
TX AVG 17
Rank #7 / 410
A+Esc III LP
3
Facility 3
TX AVG 6
Rank #200 / 736
12Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other TX assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Frequently Asked Questions about Bethesda Gardens

Who is the owner of Bethesda Gardens?

Bethesda Gardens is legally operated by Bethesda Foundation.

Is Bethesda Gardens in a walkable area?

Bethesda Gardens has a walk score of 78. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

Does Bethesda Gardens have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Bethesda Gardens on this page.

Are pets allowed at Bethesda Gardens?

Yes, Bethesda Gardens allows residents to bring their pets.

How many beds does Bethesda Gardens have?

Bethesda Gardens has 75 beds.

Has Bethesda Gardens had any citations?

Bethesda Gardens has had 7 reported citations according to records from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).

Are there photos of Bethesda Gardens?

Yes — there are 7 photos of Bethesda Gardens in the photo gallery on this page.

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