Brookdale Lakeshore
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
50-bed community Rank #661 / 972Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 661st 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 moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
22 years in operation Rank #178 / 585Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 178th out of 585 homes 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.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 longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 41 / 100 Rank #707 / 1389Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 707th 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Facility TypeType B
ExpirationJanuary 12, 2027
CountyMclennan
License Number149791
Year Opened2/9/2004
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
Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency Alert System
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactMs. Denise Warren, Interim CEO (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)
Administrator Emailsplunkettwuerger@brookdale.com
Respite Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
No Alzheimer's certification
HousekeepingYes
Pet Friendly
Transportation
Beauty/Barber Shop
Courtyard And Garden
Theatre
Landscaped Grounds
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
Starting Price$3,795 per month
Food DescriptionDining includes flavorful restaurant-style dishes with options for special dietary requests.
Brookdale Lakeshore – Menu
Download Menu PDFInspection 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 2025 · 1 year of data
4 citations
2 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
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 2025 vs. Texas state average
Overall vs. TX average
1 Worse
Metrics worse than Texas average:
• Inspections with citations (100% above) 3 Better Metrics better than Texas average:
• Total citations (33% below)
• Health citations (50% below)
• Life safety citations (50% below)
• Inspections with citations (100% above) 3 Better Metrics better than Texas average:
• Total citations (33% below)
• Health citations (50% below)
• Life safety citations (50% below)
Citations
| This Facility | TX Average | vs. TX Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 4 | 6 | This facility has 33% fewer total citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (4 vs. TX avg 6).↓ 33% better |
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Health citations
Citations related to resident care, clinical practices, and day-to-day operations.
| 1 | 2 | This facility has 50% fewer health citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (1 vs. TX avg 2).↓ 50% better |
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Life safety citations
Citations related to building safety — fire prevention, emergency egress, and similar.
| 3 | 6 | This facility has 50% fewer life safety citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (3 vs. TX avg 6).↓ 50% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | TX Average | vs. TX Avg |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 2 | 1 | This facility has 100% more inspections with citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (2 vs. TX avg 1).↑ 100% worse |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- BROOKDALE LAKESHORE underwent a comprehensive inspection on October 14, 2021, resulting in four total violations. The Health Code section of the report listed no deficiencies, while the Life Safety Code section cited three issues related to fire safety and building maintenance. Specifically, the facility was found to have inadequate lighting levels, hazards present on site, and insufficient gas pressure testing. These deficiencies were corrected between September 30, 2019, and October 17, 2019. No Health Code violations were listed during this inspection. As a result of these findings, no enforcement actions were taken against the facility.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 288 - 360 sq. ft.
Housing Options: Suite
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Brookdale Lakeshore
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4.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Waco's city center to Brookdale Lakeshore'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.
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TX AVG
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Rank
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TX AVG
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| Lynridge of Waco Assisted Living & Memory Care | AL MC | Waco (Speegleville Road) | 156
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TX AVG
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Rank
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| Heartis Waco Assisted Living | AL MC | Waco (Speegleville Road) | 156
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156
TX AVG
79
Rank
#54 / 972 | No |
5
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TX AVG
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Rank
#1301 / 1389 | - | - | 5317 Speegleville Road Opco LLC | 1
Facility
1
TX AVG
6
Rank
#152 / 823 | - | 1 | - |
| Brookdale Lakeshore | AL | Waco (Cedar Ridge) | 50
Facility
50
TX AVG
79
Rank
#661 / 972 | Yes |
41
Facility
41
TX AVG
41
Rank
#707 / 1389 | 22
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22
TX AVG
21
Rank
#178 / 585 | - | Brookdale Senior Living Communities, Inc | 4
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4
TX AVG
6
Rank
#399 / 823 | 1 | 3 | Suite |
| Living Springs Village | AL MC | Waco (West Waco) | 16
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TX AVG
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Rank
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TX AVG
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TX AVG
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Rank
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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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