Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Garden Estates of Temple
Garden Estates of Temple offers assisted living and independent living in Temple, Texas. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing and medication, while independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care. Private and companion suites give residents the choice of a single living space or a shared move with a companion.
There are 156 beds here, creating a community with more than 150 places. Pets are allowed. Residents can use the fitness center, swimming pool, salon, spa, library, courtyard, garden, walking paths and putting green for recreation and personal care. Rehabilitation services, respite care and transportation are also available.
A Walk Score of 44 places Garden Estates of Temple in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. The community is operated by Ahr Temple Trs Sub.
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About This Community
Garden Estates of Temple is legally operated by Ahr Temple Trs Sub, LLC.
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.
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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.
• Enforcement actions (400% above) 2 At Avg Metrics at Texas average:
• Life safety citations (at TX avg)
• Inspections with citations (at TX avg) 1 Better Metrics better than Texas average:
• Total citations (14% below)
Citations
| This Facility | TX Average | vs. TX Avg |
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Total citations
| 6 | 7.0 | This facility has 14% fewer total citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (6 vs. TX avg 7).↓ 14% better |
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Life safety citations
| 6 | 6.0 | This facility has life safety citations in line with the Texas average (6 vs. TX avg 6).— At avg |
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Enforcement actions
| 1 | 0.2 | This facility has 400% more enforcement actions than a typical Texas assisted living residence (1 vs. TX avg 0.2).↑ 400% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | TX Average | vs. TX Avg |
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Inspections with citations
| 1 | 1.0 | This facility has inspections with citations in line with the Texas average (1 vs. TX avg 1).— At avg |
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3.7 miles from city center
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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.
RESC (Residential Care):
Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HC (Home Care):
Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community):
A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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Citations tied to health-related standards (as categorized by the state). Subset of overall citation activity.
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Citations tied to life safety or environmental standards (as categorized by the state). Often distinct from health-line citations.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookdale Western Hills | AL CCRC IL MC NH SNF | Temple (Gober) | 54
Facility
54
TX AVG
73
Rank
#453 / 742 | Yes |
31
Facility
31
TX AVG
40
Rank
#543 / 853 | 48
Facility
48
TX AVG
17
Rank
#7 / 408 | A+ | Febc-Alt Holdings Inc | 4
Facility
4
TX AVG
8
Rank
#265 / 722 | 2 | 2 | Suite |
| Sodalis Temple | AL MC RC | Temple | 74
Facility
74
TX AVG
73
Rank
#332 / 742 | Yes |
51
Facility
51
TX AVG
40
Rank
#272 / 853 | - | - | Ec Opco Cottonwood, LLC | 4
Facility
4
TX AVG
8
Rank
#265 / 722 | 1 | 3 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Garden Estates of Temple | AL IL | Temple | 156
Facility
156
TX AVG
73
Rank
#40 / 742 | Yes |
44
Facility
44
TX AVG
40
Rank
#377 / 853 | 29
Facility
29
TX AVG
17
Rank
#58 / 408 | - | Ahr Temple Trs Sub, LLC | 6
Facility
6
TX AVG
8
Rank
#395 / 722 | 2 | 6 | Private / Companion Suites |
| Mercy House Temple | AL MC | Temple | 16
Facility
16
TX AVG
73
Rank
#557 / 742 | No |
50
Facility
50
TX AVG
40
Rank
#287 / 853 | 19
Facility
19
TX AVG
17
Rank
#122 / 408 | - | Darsea I, LLC | 3
Facility
3
TX AVG
8
Rank
#199 / 722 | - | 3 | - |
| HERE AT HOME | AL HC RESC | Belton | - | No |
48
Facility
48
TX AVG
40
Rank
#328 / 853 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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
Programs that may help with care and living costs in Texas
Garden Estates of Temple is in Temple, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.




