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

Discover the beauty and warmth of Garden Estates of Temple in Temple, TX, an outstanding destination where vibrant living and exceptional care unite. With a comprehensive range of services, including assisted living and independent living, this community ensures personalized support for every resident. Residents can choose from pet-friendly, cozy accommodations with various floor plans designed for comfort and individuality. Situated near medical facilities, entertainment attractions, and distinguished restaurants, the community offers the perfect balance between serenity and accessibility.

Amenities abound, including a full-service hair salon and barbershop, TV lounge, pub, bistro, library, and more. Residents can engage in diverse activities in these recreational areas. Explore its amazing shared spaces and meet new companions. At Garden Estates of Temple, life is celebrated with joy, comfort, and excellence.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs. 156 Rank #49 / 980Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 49th 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.

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. Rank #132 / 587Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 132nd 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.
29 years
Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #646 / 1345Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 646th 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.
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.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Additional Policies & Features

HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes
Utilities IncludedYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Fitness Center
Swimming Pool
Library
Computers
Salon
Spa
Dining
Bistro
Courtyard
Garden
Patio
Walking Paths
Putting Green
Transportation
Concierge
Housekeeping
Laundry
Specific ProgramsAffordable Housing
Operating HoursMo,Tu,We,Th,Fr,Sa,Su 00:00-23:59

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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.

Enforcement Actions Info Enforcement actions are formal penalties or interventions imposed by Texas regulators when an assisted living residence fails to meet state care, safety, or regulatory standards. They may include stipulations and orders, civil monetary penalties, operational restrictions, or appointment of temporary management.

1 enforcement action
  • January 18, 2023 Administrative Penalty

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 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 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 (25% 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. 68 This facility has 25% fewer total citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (6 vs. TX avg 8).↓ 25% better
Life safety citations Info Citations related to building safety — fire prevention, emergency egress, and similar. 66 This facility has life safety citations in line with the Texas average (6 vs. TX avg 6).— At avg

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 This facility has inspections with citations in line with the Texas average (1 vs. TX avg 1).— At avg

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Private / Companion Suites

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Building Type: Two-story

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Fitness and Recreation

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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 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. 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.
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.
Garden Estates of Temple
AL
IL
Temple
156
Facility 156
TX AVG 78
Rank #49 / 980
Yes
44
Facility 44
TX AVG 42
Rank #646 / 1,345
29
Facility 29
TX AVG 21
Rank #132 / 587
-Ahr Temple Trs Sub, LLC
6
Facility 6
TX AVG 6
Rank #442 / 839
26Private / Companion Suites
Sodalis Temple
AL
MC
RC
Temple
74
Facility 74
TX AVG 78
Rank #482 / 980
Yes
51
Facility 51
TX AVG 42
Rank #480 / 1,345
--Ec Opco Cottonwood, LLC
4
Facility 4
TX AVG 6
Rank #293 / 839
13Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Brookdale Western Hills
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Temple (Gober)
54
Facility 54
TX AVG 78
Rank #640 / 980
Yes
31
Facility 31
TX AVG 42
Rank #914 / 1,345
48
Facility 48
TX AVG 21
Rank #47 / 587
A+Febc-Alt Holdings Inc
4
Facility 4
TX AVG 6
Rank #293 / 839
22Suite
Mercy House Temple
AL
MC
Temple
16
Facility 16
TX AVG 78
Rank #788 / 980
No
50
Facility 50
TX AVG 42
Rank #512 / 1,345
19
Facility 19
TX AVG 21
Rank #248 / 587
-Darsea I, LLC
3
Facility 3
TX AVG 6
Rank #220 / 839
-3-
HERE AT HOME
AL
HC
RESC
Belton-No
48
Facility 48
TX AVG 42
Rank #566 / 1,345
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Texas

Garden Estates of Temple is located in Temple, 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 Garden Estates of Temple

Who is the owner of Garden Estates of Temple?

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

Is Garden Estates of Temple in a walkable area?

Garden Estates of Temple has a walk score of 44. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

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.

Are pets allowed at Garden Estates of Temple?

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

How many beds does Garden Estates of Temple have?

Garden Estates of Temple has 156 beds.

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).

Are there photos of Garden Estates of Temple?

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