Brookdale Palestine
Brookdale Palestine
Located in Palestine, Texas, Brookdale Palestine offers seniors the opportunity to return to the fun experience of living with a family of like-minded friends, reminiscing about the camaraderie of college dorms or summer camps. The community recognizes that sustaining social relationships and friendships is integral to aging well and living well. Residents can connect with others who share similar interests, jump into a busy social calendar, and enjoy an independent lifestyle while still receiving the personal assistance they need.
The staff is available 24/7 to provide comfort and be alerted to emergencies. At Brookdale Palestine, seniors can have the best of both worlds – care customized to their needs and an independent lifestyle. The community offers a wide range of activities, from happy hours and ice cream socials to arts & crafts, fitness classes, live music, and group excursions to local attractions like the Museum for East Texas Culture and The Texas Theatre. The restaurant-style dining in the elegant dining room provides plenty of menu options, incorporating residents’ feedback, favorite recipes, and requests.
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.
16 years in operation Rank #271 / 585Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 271st 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 community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 25 / 100 Rank #1018 / 1389Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1018th 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.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Facility TypeType B
ExpirationDecember 31, 2026
CountyAnderson
License Number307194
Year Opened8/26/2009
Brookdale Palestine is legally operated by S-H Thirty-Five Opco - Round Rock, LLC, and administered by Stephen Sheffield.
OwnerSh Thirtyfive Opco Round Rock, LLC
Ownership TypeLimited Liability Company (LLC)
Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency Alert System
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactMr. Steven Swain, Executive Vice President (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)
Administrator Emailsplunkettwuerger@brookdale.com
Respite Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
No Alzheimer's certification
Continuing Care Retirement Communities
At Home Care
HousekeepingYes
Pet Friendly
Transportation
Library
Concierge Service
Beauty/Barber Shop
Courtyard And Garden
Private Dining Room
Walking Paths
Landscaped Grounds
Whirlpool
Meeting Rooms
Piano
ActivitiesRegular activities include happy hours, ice cream socials, arts & crafts, fitness classes, and live music
Wellness Program
Branded ProgramsBrookdale HealthPlus
Touring HoursMon - Fri: 8am - 9pm CT / Sat: 9am - 5:30pm CT
Starting Price$3,390 per month
Food DescriptionDining program includes restaurant-style dining with a variety of menu options.
Brookdale Palestine – 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 2026 · 1 year of data
2 citations
1 inspection
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 2026 vs. Texas state average
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 (67% below)
• Life safety citations (67% below)
• Inspections with citations (at TX avg) 2 Better Metrics better than Texas average:
• Total citations (67% below)
• Life safety citations (67% below)
Citations
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 2 | 6 | This facility has 67% fewer total citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (2 vs. TX avg 6).↓ 67% better |
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Life safety citations
Citations related to building safety — fire prevention, emergency egress, and similar.
| 2 | 6 | This facility has 67% fewer life safety citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (2 vs. TX avg 6).↓ 67% better |
Inspections
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 1 | 1 | This facility has inspections with citations in line with the Texas average (1 vs. TX avg 1).— At avg |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- The June 4, 2024 inspection cited 2 deficiencies, including failure to comply with NFPA 101 Chapter 19 and inadequate janitor closets.
- Previous 2020 inspections found life safety code violations that were corrected before the June 2024 survey.
- The facility showed repeated life safety code issues related to NFPA 101 compliance and janitor closets across multiple inspections.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 288 / 324 / 360 sq. ft
Housing Options: Suite
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
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1.9 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Palestine's city center to Brookdale Palestine's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.23 miles to nearest hospital (Palestine Regional Medical Center)
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Compare Assisted Living around Palestine
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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#621 / 972 | Yes |
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| Brookdale Palestine | AL | Palestine | 50
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50
TX AVG
79
Rank
#661 / 972 | Yes |
25
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25
TX AVG
41
Rank
#1018 / 1389 | 16
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16
TX AVG
21
Rank
#271 / 585 | A+ | S-H Thirty-Five Opco - Round Rock, LLC | 2
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2
TX AVG
6
Rank
#246 / 823 | 2 | Suite |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Brookdale Palestine
Who is the owner of Brookdale Palestine?
Brookdale Palestine is legally operated by S-H Thirty-Five Opco - Round Rock, LLC, and administered by Stephen Sheffield.
Is Brookdale Palestine in a walkable area?
Brookdale Palestine 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 Palestine?
According to TX state health department records, Brookdale Palestine's license number is 307194.
When does Brookdale Palestine's license expire?
According to TX state health department records, Brookdale Palestine's license expires on December 31, 2026.
How long has Brookdale Palestine been in business?
Brookdale Palestine has been operating for approximately 16 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Does Brookdale Palestine have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale Palestine on this page.
Are pets allowed at Brookdale Palestine?
Yes, Brookdale Palestine allows residents to bring their pets.
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