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 mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 101 Rank #221 / 742Bed count — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 221st out of 742 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.

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. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #148 / 408Years in operation — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 148th out of 408 assisted living communities 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 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.
17 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

Leadership

Administrator Emailbsharp1@brookdale.com

Memory & Specialized Care

1 service
Alzheimer's Certification

Additional Services

3 services
TransportationListed as: Scheduled transportation
Housekeeping
Maintenance

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Room Accommodations

Building TypeTwo-story
Room Types
Suite

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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 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 1 At Avg Metrics at Texas average:
• Inspections with citations (at TX avg)
3 Better Metrics better than Texas average:
• Total citations (71% below)
• Life safety citations (67% 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. 27.0 This facility has 71% fewer total citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (2 vs. TX avg 7).↓ 71% better
Life safety citations Info Citations related to building safety — fire prevention, emergency egress, and similar. 26.0 This facility has 67% fewer life safety citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (2 vs. TX avg 6).↓ 67% better
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

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Brookdale Lake Brazos

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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.

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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-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. 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.
Arbor House of Waco
AL
MC
RC
Waco (Kendrick)
75
Facility 75
TX AVG 72
Rank #325 / 742
No
40
Facility 40
TX AVG 40
Rank #429 / 853
10
Facility 10
TX AVG 17
Rank #254 / 408
-Waco Tx Arbor House LP
4
Facility 4
TX AVG 8
Rank #265 / 722
13Suite
Mercy House Waco (Living Springs)
AL
MC
Waco (West Waco)
16
Facility 16
TX AVG 72
Rank #557 / 742
No
51
Facility 51
TX AVG 40
Rank #272 / 853
10
Facility 10
TX AVG 17
Rank #254 / 408
-Darsea I, LLC
4
Facility 4
TX AVG 8
Rank #265 / 722
31-
Living Springs Village
AL
MC
Waco (West Waco)
16
Facility 16
TX AVG 72
Rank #557 / 742
No
51
Facility 51
TX AVG 40
Rank #272 / 853
--Darsea I, LLC
4
Facility 4
TX AVG 8
Rank #265 / 722
31-
Brookdale Lakeshore
AL
Waco (Cedar Ridge)
50
Facility 50
TX AVG 72
Rank #472 / 742
Yes
41
Facility 41
TX AVG 40
Rank #415 / 853
22
Facility 22
TX AVG 17
Rank #88 / 408
A-Brookdale Senior Living Communities, Inc
3
Facility 3
TX AVG 8
Rank #199 / 722
13Suite
Brookdale Lake Brazos
AL
MC
Waco (North Lake Waco)
101
Facility 101
TX AVG 72
Rank #221 / 742
Yes-
17
Facility 17
TX AVG 17
Rank #148 / 408
-Esc IV, L.p
2
Facility 2
TX AVG 8
Rank #155 / 722
12Suite

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

Financial assistance

Programs that may help with care and living costs in Texas

Brookdale Lake Brazos is in Waco, Texas. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.

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Cash support · veterans

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Texas VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Who it is for
Veterans or survivors with VA pension eligibility and an Aid and Attendance or Housebound medical need
Income limit
Countable income must be below the applicable Maximum Annual Pension Rate (MAPR); the rate depends on dependents and benefit category; Qualifying unreimbursed medical expenses may reduce countable income.
Asset limit
VA pension net-worth limit is $163,699 from December 1 2025 through November 30 2026; net worth includes countable assets and annual income under VA rules.

Eligibility

General
Additional pension benefits for qualifying Veterans or survivors who satisfy VA pension eligibility and the medical requirements for Aid and Attendance or Housebound status; being an older veteran or spouse alone does not qualify.
TX specifics
This is a federal VA benefit rather than a state-specific grant; Aid and Attendance and Housebound benefits cannot be received together.

What it provides

  • Increased monthly VA pension based on the applicable MAPR less countable income.
Health coverage and long-term care support

STAR+PLUS and STAR+PLUS HCBS

Texas STAR+PLUS and STAR+PLUS HCBS

Who it is for
Texas Medicaid members, mainly adults 65+ or with disabilities, who need long-term services and supports

Eligibility

General
Texas Medicaid applicants or members who meet a STAR+PLUS eligibility pathway; the program principally serves adults with disabilities and adults age 65 or older. STAR+PLUS HCBS requires a separate assessment for nursing-facility-level needs.
TX specifics
Health plans and participating providers depend on the service area. Assisted living and adult foster care are additional HCBS services for approved enrollees; members remain responsible for room and board and any assessed copayment.

What it provides

  • STAR+PLUS provides Medicaid health coverage and authorized long-term services and supports.
  • Approved STAR+PLUS HCBS plans may include personal assistance or assisted living services.
  • Other assessed HCBS benefits include respite and nursing services and home modifications.
In-home support

Texas Community Care Services (CCAD)

Texas Community Care for the Aged and Disabled / Community Care Services

Who it is for
Texans who need community-care services assessed under the HHS Community Care handbook

Eligibility

General
Texas Community Care for the Aged and Disabled is an umbrella for community-care services with service-specific eligibility.
TX specifics
Individual services are administered under the Community Care Services Eligibility Handbook.

What it provides

  • Community care services depend on the specific program and assessed need.
In-home & community support

Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Services

Texas AAA Services

Who it is for
People 60+ in Texas and their family members and caregivers
Income limit
Services prioritize greatest economic and social need.

Eligibility

General
Texas Area Agencies on Aging help people age 60 or older and their family members and caregivers.
TX specifics
Texas has 28 Area Agencies on Aging; assistance and services are obtained through the local agency.

What it provides

  • Information and referrals; benefits counseling and legal assistance; care coordination; caregiver support; in-home support; nutrition and ombudsman services.
Caregiver support

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Texas Family Caregiver Support Program

Who it is for
Family or informal caregivers of an adult 60+ or of someone of any age with dementia
Income limit
Federal program prioritizes greatest economic and social need.

Eligibility

General
Texas AAA caregiver support serves eligible caregivers of older adults; particular service eligibility follows the relevant program and assessment.
TX specifics
Available through the 28 Area Agencies on Aging with priority to greatest economic and social need.

What it provides

  • Caregiver information assistance and support; respite and other services depend on local availability and assessment.
Medicare costs

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Texas Medicare Savings Program

Who it is for
Medicare beneficiaries with limited income who need help with premiums or cost sharing
Income limit
effective March 1 2026 · Individual QMB maximum $1,330 per month; SLMB range $1,330.01 to less than $1,596; QI-1 range $1,596 to less than $1,796; These published bases exclude the $20 general income disregard; couple and spousal-deeming rules differ.
Asset limit
2026 · Countable resources up to $9,950 individual or $14,910 couple for QMB SLMB and QI-1; exclusions apply.

Eligibility

General
Texas applicant entitled to Medicare Part A or enrolled in qualifying Part B-ID coverage and meeting applicable MSP criteria.
TX specifics
QI-1 is unavailable with other Medicaid-funded coverage; Part B-ID applicants have special limited-benefit rules.

What it provides

  • QMB pays qualifying Medicare premiums deductibles and coinsurance; SLMB and QI-1 pay Part B or B-ID premiums only.
Energy assistance

Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP)

Texas Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP)

Who it is for
Low-income Texas households that need help with utility bills

Eligibility

General
Qualifying low-income Texas households apply through local Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program providers.
TX specifics
Texas LIHEAP utility assistance operates through CEAP.

What it provides

  • Utility assistance through CEAP.
Homeowner tax relief

Property Tax Exemption for Seniors

Texas Senior Property Tax Exemption

Who it is for
Texas homeowners 65+, or qualifying disabled homeowners, living in their homestead

Eligibility

General
Residence-homestead owner age 65 or older who uses the property as a principal residence; qualifying disabled homeowners and certain surviving spouses have related provisions.
TX specifics
School districts must provide an additional $60,000 age-65-or-disabled residence-homestead exemption; Local-option exemptions and tax-ceiling rules are separate.

What it provides

  • Reduction in taxable residence-homestead value (additional $60,000 school-district exemption for age 65 or qualifying disability); actual tax savings vary.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Brookdale Lake Brazos

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 What neighborhood is Brookdale Lake Brazos in?
Brookdale Lake Brazos is in the North Lake Waco neighborhood of Waco.
02 Who is the owner of Brookdale Lake Brazos?
Brookdale Lake Brazos is legally operated by Esc Iv, L.p., and administered by Aaron Lindholm.
03 What is the license number of Brookdale Lake Brazos?
According to TX state health department records, Brookdale Lake Brazos's license number is 148513.
04 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.
05 How long has Brookdale Lake Brazos been in business?
Brookdale Lake Brazos has been operating for approximately 17 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
06 Are pets allowed at Brookdale Lake Brazos?
Yes, Brookdale Lake Brazos allows residents to bring their pets.
07 What is the best email address for Brookdale Lake Brazos?
The team at Brookdale Lake Brazos can be reached at bsharp1@brookdale.com.