Dogwood Trails Assisted Living and Memory Care
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Palestine, TX

Dogwood Trails Assisted Living and Memory Care

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Palestine, TX

Overview of Dogwood Trails Assisted Living and Memory Care

Ideally set in the serene residential area of West Spring St, Palestine, TX, Dogwood Trails Assisted Living and Memory Care is a distinct community that offers assisted living and memory care. The community is committed to improving residents’ welfare, providing them with top-tier care and assistance tailored to their unique needs. Through its acclaimed Sparks program, residents can rest assured of living their golden years happily without the restraints of dementia and Alzheimer’s.

A full calendar of fun activities and engaging programs are also conducted for residents’ leisure and wellness. The community also serves healthy and delicious meals that satisfy residents’ nutritional requirements and tastes. In-house therapy services, visiting podiatry and hospice care, pharmacy services, and medication management are all provided to adapt to residents’ needs continuously. Spend your golden years without worries with the community’s genuine care and friendly setting.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 56 Rank #619 / 980Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 619th 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 #217 / 587Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 217th 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.
20 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #1303 / 1345Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1303rd 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

Awards

Pinnacle Customer Experience Award 2024
Family Assets Excellence Award (Texas 2022)

License Details

Facility TypeType B
CountyAnderson
License Number312800
Year Opened3/22/2006

Ownership & Operating Entity

Dogwood Trails Assisted Living and Memory Care is legally operated by Welltower Tenant Group LLC, and administered by Crisna Wilson.

Management CompanySAGORA SENIOR LIVING, INC
Owner1625 W Spring Street Opco LLC
Ownership TypeLimited Liability Company (LLC)

Type Of Units

Alzheimer's Units
25 units
Total beds
56 units

Staffing

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

Leadership

Administrator Emaillicensing@sagora.com

Therapy & Rehabilitation

3 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Memory & Specialized Care

1 service
Alzheimer's Certification

Additional Policies & Features

HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes
Utilities IncludedYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific Programs24/7 On-Site or On-Call Nursing, Highly Trained Care and Medication Staff, In-House Physical Therapy, In-House Occupational Therapy, Visiting Physician, Visiting Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Visiting Podiatry Services, Visiting Lab Services, Visiting Home Health Services, Visiting Hospice Services, Incontinence Management and Product Services, Friendship Suites for Residents Living with Dementia, Short-Term Respite Stays Available, Complimentary Happy Hours, Weekly Group Outings, Art Therapy, Music Therapy, Group Activities, Group Exercise Classes, Full Calendar of Activities and Events 7 Days a Week, Award-Winning Montessori Based Activity Program, Welcome Center Featuring Resident-Made Crafts, Affinity Clubs/Hobby Groups, Vegetable and Herb Gardens for Residents, Game and Activity Rooms, Life-Long Learning Opportunities, Spa & Beauty Salon, Family Caregiver and Team Member Support Group, Family Educational Programming, Family Communication Tools to Stay Connected
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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 3 Worse Metrics worse than Texas average:
• Total citations (63% above)
• Life safety citations (100% above)
• Inspections with citations (100% above)
1 Better Metrics better than Texas average:
• Health 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. 138 This facility has 63% more total citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (13 vs. TX avg 8).↑ 63% worse
Health citations Info Citations related to resident care, clinical practices, and day-to-day operations. 12 This facility has 50% fewer health citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (1 vs. TX avg 2).↓ 50% better
Life safety citations Info Citations related to building safety — fire prevention, emergency egress, and similar. 126 This facility has 100% more life safety citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (12 vs. TX avg 6).↑ 100% 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. 21 This facility has 100% more inspections with citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (2 vs. TX avg 1).↑ 100% worse

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 384 / 387 / 432 / 562 / 581 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Single-story

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Beauty Services

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Transportation Services

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Housekeeping Services

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Recreational Activities

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Exercise Programs

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Dogwood Trails Assisted Living and Memory Care

1 Bedroom
2 bedroom
Studio
Studio
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Places of interest near Dogwood Trails Assisted Living and Memory Care

Address 1.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Palestine's city center to Dogwood Trails Assisted Living and Memory Care's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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.

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.
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.
Dogwood Trails Assisted Living and Memory Care
AL
MC
Palestine
56
Facility 56
TX AVG 78
Rank #619 / 980
Yes
5
Facility 5
TX AVG 42
Rank #1,303 / 1,345
20
Facility 20
TX AVG 21
Rank #217 / 587
-Welltower Tenant Group LLC
13
Facility 13
TX AVG 6
Rank #708 / 839
112Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Brookdale Palestine
AL
Palestine
50
Facility 50
TX AVG 78
Rank #661 / 980
Yes
25
Facility 25
TX AVG 42
Rank #1,020 / 1,345
16
Facility 16
TX AVG 21
Rank #274 / 587
A+S-H Thirty-Five Opco - Round Rock, LLC
0
Facility 0
TX AVG 6
Rank #1 / 839
-2Suite

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Texas

Dogwood Trails Assisted Living and Memory Care is located in Palestine, 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 Dogwood Trails Assisted Living and Memory Care

Who is the owner of Dogwood Trails Assisted Living and Memory Care?

Dogwood Trails Assisted Living and Memory Care is legally operated by Welltower Tenant Group LLC, and administered by Crisna Wilson.

Is Dogwood Trails Assisted Living and Memory Care in a walkable area?

Dogwood Trails Assisted Living and Memory Care has a walk score of 5. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Dogwood Trails Assisted Living and Memory Care?

According to TX state health department records, Dogwood Trails Assisted Living and Memory Care's license number is 312800.

How long has Dogwood Trails Assisted Living and Memory Care been in business?

Dogwood Trails Assisted Living and Memory Care has been operating for approximately 20 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Dogwood Trails Assisted Living and Memory Care?

Yes, Dogwood Trails Assisted Living and Memory Care allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Dogwood Trails Assisted Living and Memory Care?

Crisna Wilson is the administrator of Dogwood Trails Assisted Living and Memory Care.

How many beds does Dogwood Trails Assisted Living and Memory Care have?

Dogwood Trails Assisted Living and Memory Care has 56 beds.

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