Garden Estates of Temple
Assisted Living & Independent Living · Temple, TX

Garden Estates of Temple

Assisted Living & Independent Living · Temple, TX

Overview of 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.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 156 Rank #40 / 742Bed count — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 40th 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.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

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 / 408Years in operation — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 58th 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.
29 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #377 / 853Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 377th 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.
44 / 100

About This Community

License Details

Facility TypeType A
StatusEnforcement Action Pend
CountyBell

Ownership & Operating Entity

Garden Estates of Temple is legally operated by Ahr Temple Trs Sub, LLC.

Additional Services

5 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
Concierge
Housekeeping
Laundry & Linen

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed
Utilities IncludedYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Fitness Center
Swimming Pool
Library
Computers
Beauty Salon
Spa
Bistro
Courtyard
Garden
Patio
Walking Paths
Putting Green
Wi-Fi
Private Dining Room

Room Accommodations

Building TypeTwo-story
Room Types
Private Companion Suites

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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 1 Worse Metrics worse than Texas average:
• 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 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. 67.0 This facility has 14% fewer total citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (6 vs. TX avg 7).↓ 14% better
Life safety citations Info Citations related to building safety — fire prevention, emergency egress, and similar. 66.0 This facility has life safety citations in line with the Texas average (6 vs. TX avg 6).— At avg
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. Recorded January 18, 2023. 10.2 This facility has 400% more enforcement actions than a typical Texas assisted living residence (1 vs. TX avg 0.2).↑ 400% 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. 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 Garden Estates of Temple

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath
Studio with Bath
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath

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Address 3.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Temple's city center to Garden Estates of Temple's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Temple

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.
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.
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
22Suite
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
13Studio / 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
26Private / 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
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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

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.

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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 Garden Estates of Temple

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 Who is the owner of Garden Estates of Temple?
Garden Estates of Temple is legally operated by Ahr Temple Trs Sub, LLC.
02 Is Garden Estates of Temple in a walkable area?
Garden Estates of Temple has a walk score of 44. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
03 How long has Garden Estates of Temple been in business?
Garden Estates of Temple has been operating for approximately 29 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
04 Are pets allowed at Garden Estates of Temple?
Yes, Garden Estates of Temple allows residents to bring their pets.
05 What is the best email address for Garden Estates of Temple?
The team at Garden Estates of Temple can be reached at dataremoval@seniorlifestyle.com.
06 How many beds does Garden Estates of Temple have?
Garden Estates of Temple has 156 beds.
07 Has Garden Estates of Temple had any citations?
Garden Estates of Temple has had 6 reported citations according to records from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).