Brookdale Northwest Hills
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Austin, TX

Brookdale Northwest Hills

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Austin, TX

Overview of Brookdale Northwest Hills

Nestled in Austin, Texas, Brookdale Northwest Hills is a friendly, assisted living and memory care community offering spacious apartment homes, elegant common areas, and personalized care plans to seniors looking to live their best life every day. Residents can exchange daily tasks like cooking, cleaning, and maintenance for more time to do what they want, enjoying vacation-style amenities and a full calendar of events and activities to help reignite their sense of purpose and enjoy new experiences. The community offers a selection of pet-friendly floor plans with plenty of natural window light, and staff is available 24/7 to be alerted to emergencies.

The assisted living program at Brookdale Northwest Hills provides gentle assistance with bathing, dressing, and household chores, allowing residents to define their days. The memory care program focuses on offering attentive care with consistent assignments and specialized environments with strengths-based programming. Residents in both programs have great options for activities, from B-Fit classes and gardening to happy hour socials and lunch outings. The restaurant-style dining offers nutritionally balanced, home-cooked entrees, with dementia-friendly menus and personal assistance available for memory care.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs. 240 Rank #4 / 742Bed count — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 4th 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.

High-capacity home · May provide extensive amenities, services and programs.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #122 / 408Years in operation — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 122nd 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.
19 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #555 / 853Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 555th out of 853 assisted living communities 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 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.
30 / 100

About This Community

Pricing & Financial Information

The below pricing was updated on

Assisted Living
$5,055/Month

License Details

Facility TypeType B
ExpirationJuly 29, 2027
CountyTravis
License Number148361
Year Opened9/20/2007

Ownership & Operating Entity

Brookdale Northwest Hills is legally operated by Brookdale Northwest Hills LLC, and administered by Steven G Aichlmayr.

Management CompanyARC MANAGEMENT, LLC
OwnerBrookdale Northwest Hills LLC
Ownership TypeLimited Liability Company (LLC)

Type Of Units

Alzheimer's Units
28 units
Total beds
240 units

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible

Leadership

Administrator Emailsaichlmayr@brookdale.com

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Memory & Specialized Care

1 service
Alzheimer's Certification

Additional Services

2 services
Respite CareRespite care provides families and unpaid caregivers with short-term relief from caregiving duties. Care can range from a few hours to a few weeks.
Transportation

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed
HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes
Utilities IncludedYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Parking
Library
Coffee Shop
Beauty Salon
Game Room
Walking Paths
Wi-Fi
Community Kitchen
Meeting Room
Private Dining Room
Emergency Call System
Activities
B-Fit ExerciseA Brookdale exercise program based on current physical-health research, with multiple class options designed to build strength and make fitness social and enjoyable.
Movie Screenings
Touring HoursMon - Fri: 8am - 9pm CT / Sat: 9am - 5:30pm CT

Dining & Nutrition

InfoSourced directly from the team at Brookdale Northwest Hills.
Food DescriptionMeals are nutritionally balanced and served restaurant-style, with dementia-friendly menus for memory care residents.

Room Accommodations

Building TypeMid-rise
Room Sizes
315 - 405 sq. ft 350 sq. ft 325 - 370 sq. ft 410 - 495 sq. ft 505 sq. ft 540 sq. ft
Room Types
Studio 1 Bed Semi-Private Rooms

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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 2 Worse Metrics worse than Texas average:
• Total citations (14% above)
• 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:
• 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. 87.0 This facility has 14% more total citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (8 vs. TX avg 7).↑ 14% worse
Life safety citations Info Citations related to building safety — fire prevention, emergency egress, and similar. 86.0 This facility has 33% more life safety citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (8 vs. TX avg 6).↑ 33% worse
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 Northwest Hills

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Address 5.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Austin's city center to Brookdale Northwest Hills's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 2.9 miles to nearest hospital (Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin)

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Compare Assisted Living around Austin

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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
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.
Gemstone Senior Living at North Austin
AL
Austin (Mcneil)
16
Facility 16
TX AVG 72
Rank #557 / 742
Yes
54
Facility 54
TX AVG 40
Rank #228 / 853
25
Facility 25
TX AVG 17
Rank #81 / 408
Gemstone Senior Living North Austin LLC
2
Facility 2
TX AVG 8
Rank #155 / 722
11Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Brookdale Lohmans Crossing
AL
Austin (Vista Oaks Of Lakeway)
75
Facility 75
TX AVG 72
Rank #325 / 742
Yes
31
Facility 31
TX AVG 40
Rank #543 / 853
-Bkd Southpaw Holdco, LLC
3
Facility 3
TX AVG 8
Rank #199 / 722
21Studio
Ledgestone Senior Living
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
Austin
92
Facility 92
TX AVG 72
Rank #259 / 742
Yes
38
Facility 38
TX AVG 40
Rank #458 / 853
-W-C Ledgestone Owner Ix, L.p
5
Facility 5
TX AVG 8
Rank #337 / 722
14Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Parsons House Austin
AL
IL
Austin
120
Facility 120
TX AVG 72
Rank #128 / 742
No
57
Facility 57
TX AVG 40
Rank #198 / 853
-Parsons House R.e. Austin, LLC
13
Facility 13
TX AVG 8
Rank #622 / 722
112Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Brookdale Northwest Hills
AL
MC
Austin (Northwest Hills)
240
Facility 240
TX AVG 72
Rank #4 / 742
Yes
30
Facility 30
TX AVG 40
Rank #555 / 853
19
Facility 19
TX AVG 17
Rank #122 / 408
Brookdale Northwest Hills LLC
8
Facility 8
TX AVG 8
Rank #498 / 722
18Studio / 1 Bed / Semi-Private Rooms

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 Northwest Hills is in Austin, 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 Northwest Hills

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 What neighborhood is Brookdale Northwest Hills in?
Brookdale Northwest Hills is in the Northwest Hills neighborhood of Austin.
02 Who is the owner of Brookdale Northwest Hills?
Brookdale Northwest Hills is legally operated by Arc Management, LLC, and administered by Steven G Aichlmayr.
03 Is Brookdale Northwest Hills in a walkable area?
Brookdale Northwest Hills has a walk score of 30. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
04 What is the license number of Brookdale Northwest Hills?
According to TX state health department records, Brookdale Northwest Hills's license number is 148361.
05 When does Brookdale Northwest Hills's license expire?
According to TX state health department records, Brookdale Northwest Hills's license expires on July 29, 2027.
06 How long has Brookdale Northwest Hills been in business?
Brookdale Northwest Hills has been operating for approximately 19 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
07 Does Brookdale Northwest Hills have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale Northwest Hills on this page.