Brookdale Lakeshore

Overview of Brookdale Lakeshore

Serving the vibrant city of Waco, Texas, Brookdale Lakeshore is a senior living community offering exceptional assisted living services. Residents can enjoy a variety of activities, from fitness classes to movie matinees, and even outings to local attractions like the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum. With support available for tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management, seniors can focus on filling their social calendars and pursuing their passions.

The community’s mission is to offer personalized care plans tailored to each individual’s needs, ensuring the right amount of assistance is provided while promoting independence. Amenities include private apartments with ample storage, beautiful courtyard views, and the option to bring along beloved pets. With a range of programs like Bible studies, board games, and a recipe club, residents have endless opportunities to learn, grow, and enjoy life to the fullest

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 50 Rank #661 / 980Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 661st 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 #180 / 587Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 180th 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.
22 years
Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #709 / 1345Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 709th 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.
41 / 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
ExpirationJanuary 12, 2027
CountyMclennan
License Number149791
Year Opened2/9/2004

Ownership & Operating Entity

Brookdale Lakeshore is legally operated by Brookdale Senior Living Communities, Inc., and administered by Heather Gillaspie.

OwnerBrookdale Senior Living Communities, Inc
Ownership TypeFOR-PROFIT CORPORATION

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency Alert System

Staffing

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

Leadership

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

HousekeepingYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Pet Friendly
Transportation
Salon
Courtyard
Garden
Movie Theater
Piano
ActivitiesActivities include fitness classes, gardening workshops, and social game nights
Branded ProgramsBrookdale HealthPlus
Specific ProgramsContinuing Care Retirement Communities, At Home Care
Touring HoursMon - Fri: 8am - 9pm CT / Sat: 9am - 5:30pm CT

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price$3,795 per month

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionDining includes flavorful restaurant-style dishes with options for special dietary requests.
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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.

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 (63% below)
• Life safety citations (50% 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. 38 This facility has 63% fewer total citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (3 vs. TX avg 8).↓ 63% better
Life safety citations Info Citations related to building safety — fire prevention, emergency egress, and similar. 36 This facility has 50% fewer life safety citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (3 vs. TX avg 6).↓ 50% 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?

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Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 288 - 360 sq. ft.

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Housing Options: Suite

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Building Type: Single-story

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Transportation Services

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Address 4.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Waco's city center to Brookdale Lakeshore'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 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
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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
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
Mercy House Waco
AL
MC
Waco (Cedar Ridge)
16
Facility 16
TX AVG 78
Rank #788 / 980
No
50
Facility 50
TX AVG 42
Rank #512 / 1,345
17
Facility 17
TX AVG 21
Rank #260 / 587
-Darsea Holdings, LLC
4
Facility 4
TX AVG 6
Rank #293 / 839
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Texas

Brookdale Lakeshore is located in Waco, 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 Brookdale Lakeshore

What neighborhood is Brookdale Lakeshore in?

Brookdale Lakeshore is in the Cedar Ridge neighborhood of Waco.

Who is the owner of Brookdale Lakeshore?

Brookdale Lakeshore is legally operated by Brookdale Senior Living Communities, Inc., and administered by Heather Gillaspie.

Is Brookdale Lakeshore in a walkable area?

Brookdale Lakeshore has a walk score of 41. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Brookdale Lakeshore?

According to TX state health department records, Brookdale Lakeshore's license number is 149791.

When does Brookdale Lakeshore's license expire?

According to TX state health department records, Brookdale Lakeshore's license expires on January 12, 2027.

How long has Brookdale Lakeshore been in business?

Brookdale Lakeshore has been operating for approximately 22 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Does Brookdale Lakeshore have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale Lakeshore on this page.

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