Garden Estates of Corpus Christi
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Respite Care · Corpus Christi, TX

Garden Estates of Corpus Christi

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Respite Care · Corpus Christi, TX

Overview of Garden Estates of Corpus Christi

Operated by Ahr Corpus Christi Trs Sub, LLC, Garden Estates of Corpus Christi is a senior living community in the South Side neighborhood of Corpus Christi, Texas. It offers assisted living, independent living, and respite care. Daily operations are managed by SSMG Corpus Christi, LLC. Cynthia Paul serves as the administrator, and Stefain Long is the executive director.

The two-story community has 67 beds. It has been serving residents for 29 years, giving it a long-established presence in the Corpus Christi area. Residents can choose from studio and one-bedroom apartments, providing a private place to call home. Assisted living, independent living, and respite care are available; residents can receive the level of support that best matches their current needs.

The community welcomes adults age 55 and older. Pets are allowed, so residents can keep a companion animal after moving in. Fitness and recreation programs are also available for residents who want to stay active and engaged.

The area has a Walk Score of 48, which means it’s somewhat walkable. A few nearby errands can be completed on foot, but most outings require a car or a ride. Families considering Garden Estates of Corpus Christi should keep that in mind when planning visits or helping residents get around the area.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 67 Rank #356 / 752Bed count — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 356th out of 752 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.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. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #58 / 410Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 58th out of 410 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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
29 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #332 / 865Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 332nd out of 865 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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
48 / 100

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeType A
CountyNueces
License Number311308

Ownership & Operating Entity

Garden Estates of Corpus Christi is legally operated by Ahr Corpus Christi Trs Sub, LLC, and administered by Cynthia Paul.

Management CompanySSMG CORPUS CHRISTI, LLC
OwnerAhr Corpus Christi Trs Sub, LLC
Ownership TypeLimited Liability Company (LLC)

Leadership

Administrator Emailazussman@ssmgrp.com

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What does this home offer?

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Minimum Age: 55 Years Old

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

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Building Type: Two-story

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Fitness and Recreation

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Garden Estates of Corpus Christi

Studio
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1 Bedroom
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Address 8.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Corpus Christi's city center to Garden Estates of Corpus Christi'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-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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. 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. 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.
The Viera Senior Living
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
Corpus Christi (South Side)
123
Facility 123
TX AVG 69
Rank #97 / 752
Yes
33
Facility 33
TX AVG 40
Rank #529 / 865
7
Facility 7
TX AVG 17
Rank #321 / 410
Tcg Corpus Christi Campus, LLC
7
Facility 7
TX AVG 6
Rank #449 / 736
34Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Corpus Christi
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Corpus Christi (Central City)
120
Facility 120
TX AVG 69
Rank #106 / 752
No
69
Facility 69
TX AVG 40
Rank #75 / 865
50
Facility 50
TX AVG 17
Rank #6 / 410
-
9
Facility 9
TX AVG 6
Rank #540 / 736
9-Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Garden Estates of Corpus Christi
AL
IL
RC
Corpus Christi (South Side)
67
Facility 67
TX AVG 69
Rank #356 / 752
Yes
48
Facility 48
TX AVG 40
Rank #332 / 865
29
Facility 29
TX AVG 17
Rank #58 / 410
Ahr Corpus Christi Trs Sub, LLC---Studio / 1 Bed
Brookdale Corpus Christi
AL
IL
MC
Corpus Christi (South Side)
60
Facility 60
TX AVG 69
Rank #388 / 752
Yes
58
Facility 58
TX AVG 40
Rank #184 / 865
19
Facility 19
TX AVG 17
Rank #122 / 410
Bkd Homewood Corpus Christi Propco, LLC
5
Facility 5
TX AVG 6
Rank #341 / 736
14Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Waterford at Corpus Christi
AL
RC
Corpus Christi (South Side)
56
Facility 56
TX AVG 69
Rank #433 / 752
Yes
50
Facility 50
TX AVG 40
Rank #291 / 865
-Csl Ce Corpus LLC
8
Facility 8
TX AVG 6
Rank #505 / 736
17Studio / 1 Bed

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 for
Assisted Living in Texas

Garden Estates of Corpus Christi is located in Corpus Christi, 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 Garden Estates of Corpus Christi

What neighborhood is Garden Estates of Corpus Christi in?

Garden Estates of Corpus Christi is in the South Side neighborhood of Corpus Christi.

Who is the owner of Garden Estates of Corpus Christi?

Garden Estates of Corpus Christi is legally operated by Ahr Corpus Christi Trs Sub, LLC, and administered by Cynthia Paul.

Is Garden Estates of Corpus Christi in a walkable area?

Garden Estates of Corpus Christi has a walk score of 48. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Garden Estates of Corpus Christi?

According to TX state health department records, Garden Estates of Corpus Christi's license number is 311308.

How long has Garden Estates of Corpus Christi been in business?

Garden Estates of Corpus Christi has been operating for approximately 29 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Garden Estates of Corpus Christi?

Yes, Garden Estates of Corpus Christi allows residents to bring their pets.

What is the best email address for Garden Estates of Corpus Christi?

The team at Garden Estates of Corpus Christi can be reached at azussman@ssmgrp.com.

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