Braeswood Estates Senior Living
Assisted Living & Respite Care · Houston, TX

Braeswood Estates Senior Living

Assisted Living & Respite Care · Houston, TX

Overview of Braeswood Estates Senior Living

Braeswood Estates Senior Living is a single-story senior care community located in the Braeswood neighborhood of Houston, Texas. Led by administrator Raymond Baylor, the 120-bed facility offers assisted living, nursing care, and short-term respite stays for adults age 55 and older.

The community features private one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartment homes. On-site services include scheduled local transportation, weekly housekeeping, and structured physical fitness and recreation programs. The surrounding area carries a walk score of 66, representing a moderately walkable neighborhood, and sits roughly one and a quarter miles from Texas Children’s Hospital.

Prospective representatives can contact the Braeswood Estates administrative office directly to coordinate care, discuss apartment layout availabilities, or schedule a tour.

Bed community size
120-bed community Rank #204 / 972Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 204th out of 972 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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 / 1389Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 185th out of 1389 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeType B
ExpirationJanuary 3, 2028
CountyHarris
License Number307071

Ownership & Operating Entity

Braeswood Estates Senior Living is legally operated by Ec Opco Braeswood LLC, and administered by Raymond Baylor.

Management CompanySHI SHORELINE MGMT LLC
OwnerEc Opco Braeswood LLC
Ownership TypeLimited Liability Company (LLC)

Staffing

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

Leadership

ContactMr. (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)

Memory & Specialized Care

1 service
No 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.

Since 2026 · 1 year of data 6 citations 1 inspection

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.

Since 2026 vs. Texas state average
Overall vs. TX average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 3 At Avg Metrics at Texas average:
• Total citations (at TX avg)
• Life safety citations (at TX avg)
• Inspections with citations (at TX avg)
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. 66 This facility has total citations in line with the Texas average (6 vs. TX avg 6).— At avg
Life safety citations Info Citations related to building safety — fire prevention, emergency egress, and similar. 66 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 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

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

  • November 18, 2021 inspection found 6 deficiencies, including fire safety, emergency generator compliance, and building maintenance failures.
  • Multiple life safety code violations were cited in 2019 but were corrected before the 2021 inspection.
  • No enforcement actions or substantiated complaints appeared in the facility’s inspection record through 2021.

What does this home offer?

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Minimum Age: 55 Years Old

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Single-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Places of interest near Braeswood Estates Senior Living

Address 6.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Houston's city center to Braeswood Estates Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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.

Braeswood Estates Senior Living
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RC
Houston (Braeswood)
120
Facility 120
TX AVG 79
Rank #204 / 972
No
66
Facility 66
TX AVG 41
Rank #185 / 1389
-A+Ec Opco Braeswood LLC
7
Facility 7
TX AVG 6
Rank #521 / 823
16Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Brookdale Memorial Oaks
AL
MC
Houston (Briar Forest)
120
Facility 120
TX AVG 79
Rank #204 / 972
Yes
64
Facility 64
TX AVG 41
Rank #209 / 1389
22
Facility 22
TX AVG 21
Rank #178 / 585
A+Esc-Ngh, L.p
5
Facility 5
TX AVG 6
Rank #521 / 823
-5Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
Brazos Tower at Bayou Manor
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Houston (Braeswood)
33
Facility 33
TX AVG 79
Rank #757 / 972
No
64
Facility 64
TX AVG 41
Rank #209 / 1389
--Brazos Presbyterian Homes, Inc
6
Facility 6
TX AVG 6
Rank #521 / 823
-6-
Brookdale West University
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Houston (Greenway / Upper Kirby Area)-Yes
73
Facility 73
TX AVG 41
Rank #95 / 1389
48
Facility 48
TX AVG 21
Rank #47 / 585
A+----1 Bed / 2 Bed
Brookdale Memorial City
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Houston (Memorial)-Yes
77
Facility 77
TX AVG 41
Rank #51 / 1389
48
Facility 48
TX AVG 21
Rank #47 / 585
A+----1 Bed / 2 Bed

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Texas

Braeswood Estates Senior Living 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 Braeswood Estates Senior Living

What neighborhood is Braeswood Estates Senior Living in?

Braeswood Estates Senior Living is in the Braeswood neighborhood of Houston.

Who is the owner of Braeswood Estates Senior Living?

Braeswood Estates Senior Living is legally operated by Ec Opco Braeswood LLC, and administered by Raymond Baylor.

Is Braeswood Estates Senior Living in a walkable area?

Braeswood Estates Senior Living 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 Braeswood Estates Senior Living?

According to TX state health department records, Braeswood Estates Senior Living's license number is 307071.

When does Braeswood Estates Senior Living's license expire?

According to TX state health department records, Braeswood Estates Senior Living's license expires on January 3, 2028.

Are pets allowed at Braeswood Estates Senior Living?

No, Braeswood Estates Senior Living has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Braeswood Estates Senior Living?

Raymond Baylor is the administrator of Braeswood Estates Senior Living.

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