Brookdale Lake Brazos
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Waco, TX

Brookdale Lake Brazos

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Waco, TX

Overview of Brookdale Lake Brazos

Located in Waco, Texas, Brookdale Lake Brazos provides both assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care in a beautiful community setting. Residents can settle into spacious, private, pet-friendly apartments and engage with friends in the charming, home-like common areas. The community offers convenient access to many stores, shops, and restaurants in nearby Waco, providing the best of both worlds. Brookdale Lake Brazos offers a full calendar of events and activities, and a continuum of care that provides ease of transition should residents need further care.

The assisted living program supports seniors with daily tasks like dressing, bathing, medication management, and chores, allowing them more time to enjoy their retired life. The memory care program provides person-centered care, leading residents through an array of enriching daily activities designed to nurture their current skills and keep them socially engaged. Residents can participate in friendly competitions, try their hand at crafting, or take technology classes. Memory care residents enjoy activities like bowling, flower arranging, and music programs. The restaurant-style dining offers delicious, chef-inspired meals made with fresh, seasonal ingredients, with care of residents

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services. 101 Rank #340 / 980Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 340th 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 #274 / 587Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 274th 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.
16 years

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeType B
ExpirationJanuary 10, 2027
CountyMclennan
License Number148513
Year Opened8/19/2009

Ownership & Operating Entity

Brookdale Lake Brazos is legally operated by Esc Iv, L.p., and administered by Aaron Lindholm.

OwnerEsc IV, LP
Ownership TypeLIMITED PARTNERSHIP

Type Of Units

Alzheimer's Units
20 units
Total beds
101 units

Staffing

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

Leadership

Administrator Emailbsharp1@brookdale.com

Memory & Specialized Care

1 service
Alzheimer's Certification

Amenities & Lifestyle

Scheduled Transportation
Housekeeping

Contact Brookdale Lake Brazos

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 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 1 At Avg Metrics at Texas average:
• Inspections with citations (at TX avg)
2 Better Metrics better than Texas average:
• Total citations (75% below)
• Life safety citations (67% 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. 28 This facility has 75% fewer total citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (2 vs. TX avg 8).↓ 75% better
Life safety citations Info Citations related to building safety — fire prevention, emergency egress, and similar. 26 This facility has 67% fewer life safety citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (2 vs. TX avg 6).↓ 67% 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 This facility has inspections with citations in line with the Texas average (1 vs. TX avg 1).— At avg

What does this home offer?

Pets allowed icon
Pets allowed icon

Pets Allowed

Housing options icon
Housing options icon

Housing Options: Suite

Building type icon
Building type icon

Building Type: Two-story

Transportation services icon
Transportation services icon

Transportation Services

Fitness and recreation icon
Fitness and recreation icon

Fitness and Recreation

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Brookdale Lake Brazos

Floor plan 1
Floor plan 2
Floor plan 3

Places of interest near Brookdale Lake Brazos

Address 2.8 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Waco's city center to Brookdale Lake Brazos's address, calculated via Google Maps.

Calculate Travel Distance to Brookdale Lake Brazos

Add your location

Address

Compare Assisted Living around Waco

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. 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.
The Blake at Waco
AL
MC
Waco
159
Facility 159
TX AVG 78
Rank #46 / 980
Yes
17
Facility 17
TX AVG 42
Rank #1,138 / 1,345
4
Facility 4
TX AVG 21
Rank #545 / 587
C+The Blake At Waco, LLC
0
Facility 0
TX AVG 6
Rank #1 / 839
---
Lynridge of Waco Assisted Living & Memory Care
AL
MC
Waco
156
Facility 156
TX AVG 78
Rank #49 / 980
No
5
Facility 5
TX AVG 42
Rank #1,303 / 1,345
10
Facility 10
TX AVG 21
Rank #409 / 587
-5317 Speegleville Road Opco LLC
1
Facility 1
TX AVG 6
Rank #87 / 839
-1Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Brookdale Lake Brazos
AL
MC
Waco (North Lake Waco)
101
Facility 101
TX AVG 78
Rank #340 / 980
Yes-
16
Facility 16
TX AVG 21
Rank #274 / 587
-Esc IV, L.p
2
Facility 2
TX AVG 6
Rank #172 / 839
12Suite
Arbor House of Waco
AL
MC
RC
Waco (Kendrick)
75
Facility 75
TX AVG 78
Rank #474 / 980
No
40
Facility 40
TX AVG 42
Rank #734 / 1,345
9
Facility 9
TX AVG 21
Rank #432 / 587
-Waco Tx Arbor House LP
4
Facility 4
TX AVG 6
Rank #293 / 839
13Suite
Brookdale Lakeshore
AL
Waco (Cedar Ridge)
50
Facility 50
TX AVG 78
Rank #661 / 980
Yes
41
Facility 41
TX AVG 42
Rank #709 / 1,345
22
Facility 22
TX AVG 21
Rank #180 / 587
A-Brookdale Senior Living Communities, Inc
3
Facility 3
TX AVG 6
Rank #220 / 839
13Suite

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Texas

Brookdale Lake Brazos is located in Waco, Texas.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Texas.

Get Financial aid guidance

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 Brazos

What neighborhood is Brookdale Lake Brazos in?

Brookdale Lake Brazos is in the North Lake Waco neighborhood of Waco.

Who is the owner of Brookdale Lake Brazos?

Brookdale Lake Brazos is legally operated by Esc Iv, L.p., and administered by Aaron Lindholm.

What is the license number of Brookdale Lake Brazos?

According to TX state health department records, Brookdale Lake Brazos's license number is 148513.

When does Brookdale Lake Brazos's license expire?

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

How long has Brookdale Lake Brazos been in business?

Brookdale Lake Brazos has been operating for approximately 16 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Brookdale Lake Brazos?

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

Who is the administrator of Brookdale Lake Brazos?

Aaron Lindholm is the administrator of Brookdale Lake Brazos.

Guides for Better Senior Living

Care Cost Calculator: See Prices in Your Area

Assisted Living Explorer

Don’t Wait Too Long: 7 Red Flag Signs Your Parent Needs Assisted Living Now

The True Cost of Assisted Living in 2025 – And How Families Are Paying For It

Understanding Senior Living Costs: Pricing Models, Discounts & Financial Assistance