Brookdale New Braunfels

Overview of Brookdale New Braunfels

Located in New Braunfels, Brookdale New Braunfels offers seniors a vibrant, friend-filled life by connecting them with others who share similar interests and experiences. The community offers private, pet-friendly apartments, a packed calendar of activities, and personal care that balances independence with the help residents need. Residents can take local excursions to nearby museums and art theaters, and enjoy restaurant-style dining with nutritious, chef-inspired meals.

The staff is available 24/7 to be alerted to emergencies, providing peace of mind. Residents engage in life-enriching activities centered around their unique hobbies and talents, with opportunities to socialize through after-dinner gatherings, evening tea socials, and card games. Each day is filled with exciting programs, from gathering in the courtyard and completing arts and crafts projects to improving physical fitness with the B-Fit exercise program. The community’s restaurant-style dining in the elegant dining room offers plenty of menu options, with residents’ feedback, favorite recipes, and requests incorporated. Residents can even join weekly menu chats to discuss upcoming meal choices.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 60 Rank #567 / 980Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 567th 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.

Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #1020 / 1345Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1020th 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.
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeType B
CountyComal
License Number146216

Ownership & Operating Entity

Brookdale New Braunfels is legally operated by Brookdale Senior Living Communities, Inc., and administered by Ruben Dietz.

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 Services

2 services
Continuing Care Retirement Communities
At Home Care

Additional Policies & Features

HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes
Utilities IncludedYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Pet Friendly
Salon
Dining
Game Room
Walking Paths
Meeting Room
Piano
Whirlpool
ActivitiesActivities include music nights, book clubs, and fitness classes
Touring HoursMon - Fri: 8am - 9pm CT / Sat: 9am - 5:30pm CT

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price$3,635 per month

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionDining well is part of living well, with restaurant-style dining and plenty of menu options.
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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 1 Worse Metrics worse than Texas average:
• Life safety citations (33% above)
1 At Avg Metrics at Texas average:
• Inspections with citations (at TX avg)
1 Better Metrics better than Texas average:
• Total citations (38% 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. 58 This facility has 38% fewer total citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (5 vs. TX avg 8).↓ 38% better
Life safety citations Info Citations related to building safety — fire prevention, emergency egress, and similar. 86 This facility has 33% more life safety citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (8 vs. TX avg 6).↑ 33% worse

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

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Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 288 / 324 / 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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Fitness and Recreation

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Brookdale New Braunfels

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Address 1.9 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from New Braunfels's city center to Brookdale New Braunfels's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 16.78 miles to nearest hospital (Methodist Hospital Northeast)

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Compare Assisted Living around New Braunfels

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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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 New Braunfels
AL
MC
New Braunfels (Freiheit)
159
Facility 159
TX AVG 78
Rank #46 / 980
Yes
49
Facility 49
TX AVG 42
Rank #540 / 1,345
4
Facility 4
TX AVG 21
Rank #545 / 587
-Inspired Senior Living Of New Braunfels Mt
5
Facility 5
TX AVG 6
Rank #372 / 839
-5Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Elan Westpointe
AL
MC
New Braunfels
128
Facility 128
TX AVG 78
Rank #140 / 980
Yes
47
Facility 47
TX AVG 42
Rank #585 / 1,345
10
Facility 10
TX AVG 21
Rank #409 / 587
-Sabra Healthcare Reit, Inc
9
Facility 9
TX AVG 6
Rank #602 / 839
19-
Rio Terra
AL
IL
MC
New Braunfels
75
Facility 75
TX AVG 78
Rank #474 / 980
No
19
Facility 19
TX AVG 42
Rank #1,113 / 1,345
17
Facility 17
TX AVG 21
Rank #260 / 587
A+Welltower Tcg Ridea Tenant, LLC
7
Facility 7
TX AVG 6
Rank #498 / 839
27Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Brookdale New Braunfels
AL
New Braunfels
60
Facility 60
TX AVG 78
Rank #567 / 980
Yes
25
Facility 25
TX AVG 42
Rank #1,020 / 1,345
--Brookdale Senior Living Communities, Inc
5
Facility 5
TX AVG 6
Rank #372 / 839
58Suite
Oak Tree Assisted Living
AL
RC
New Braunfels
60
Facility 60
TX AVG 78
Rank #567 / 980
No
49
Facility 49
TX AVG 42
Rank #540 / 1,345
18
Facility 18
TX AVG 21
Rank #248 / 587
-Baywind Village Inc
15
Facility 15
TX AVG 6
Rank #731 / 839
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Texas

Brookdale New Braunfels is located in New Braunfels, 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 New Braunfels

Who is the owner of Brookdale New Braunfels?

Brookdale New Braunfels is legally operated by Brookdale Senior Living Communities, Inc., and administered by Ruben Dietz.

Is Brookdale New Braunfels in a walkable area?

Brookdale New Braunfels has a walk score of 25. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Brookdale New Braunfels?

According to TX state health department records, Brookdale New Braunfels's license number is 146216.

Does Brookdale New Braunfels have different floorplan options?

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

Are pets allowed at Brookdale New Braunfels?

Yes, Brookdale New Braunfels allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Brookdale New Braunfels?

Ruben Dietz is the administrator of Brookdale New Braunfels.

How many beds does Brookdale New Braunfels have?

Brookdale New Braunfels has 60 beds.

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