Gruene Senior Living
Assisted Living & Memory Care · New Braunfels, TX

Gruene Senior Living

Assisted Living & Memory Care · New Braunfels, TX

Overview of Gruene Senior Living

Gruene Senior Living, nestled in the vibrant city of New Braunfels, TX, is a senior living community with a dedication to provide assisted living and memory care services. This community is committed to providing a comforting environment where individuals can thrive and enjoy their lives to the fullest. Residents can choose from a variety of thoughtfully designed rooms, with increased 24-hour staffing by specially trained personnel, ensuring round-the-clock support and security. A specialized security and monitoring system, along with an emergency nurse call system, also offers peace of mind to both residents and their families. The community’s commitment to personalized care is further reflected in services like medication administration, medication ordering, and consultations with registered nurses.

At Gruene Senior Living, residents can engage in stimulating activities and special events, fostering engagement and connection. Additionally, the community provides nutritional support through dietician-approved menus and offers assistance with meals, activities, and daily tasks. And with services ranging from bathing assistance and housekeeping to a full-service beauty salon, Gruene Senior Living ensures that residents enjoy a comfortable, enriching, and supportive environment.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services. 84 Rank #443 / 980Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 443rd 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.

Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #754 / 1345Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 754th 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

License Details

Facility TypeType B
CountyComal

Ownership & Operating Entity

Gruene Senior Living is legally operated by Gruene Senior Living LP.

Safety & Compliance

Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency Nurse Call System, Fire Sprinkler and Alarm System

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing

Memory & Specialized Care

1 service
Alzheimer's Certification

Amenities & Lifestyle

Activities
Dining
Housekeeping
Transportation
Library
Internet Access
Laundry
Salon
Cable Tv
Whirlpool
Refrigerator/Freezer/Microwave Units In Apartment

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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 1 Worse Metrics worse than Texas average:
• Inspections with citations (100% above)
3 Better Metrics better than Texas average:
• Total citations (25% below)
• Health citations (50% below)
• Life safety citations (17% 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
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. 56 This facility has 17% fewer life safety citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (5 vs. TX avg 6).↓ 17% better

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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Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Places of interest near Gruene Senior Living

Address 2.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from New Braunfels's city center to Gruene Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 1.92 miles to nearest hospital (CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - New Braunfels)

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Compare Assisted Living around New Braunfels

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. 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.
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.
The Blake at New Braunfels
AL
MC
New Braunfels (Freiheit)
159
Facility 159
TX AVG 78
Rank #46 / 980
Yes
49
Facility 49
TX AVG 42
Rank #540 / 1,345
4
Facility 4
TX AVG 21
Rank #545 / 587
-Inspired Senior Living Of New Braunfels Mt
5
Facility 5
TX AVG 6
Rank #372 / 839
-5Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Elan Westpointe
AL
MC
New Braunfels
128
Facility 128
TX AVG 78
Rank #140 / 980
Yes
47
Facility 47
TX AVG 42
Rank #585 / 1,345
10
Facility 10
TX AVG 21
Rank #409 / 587
-Sabra Healthcare Reit, Inc
9
Facility 9
TX AVG 6
Rank #602 / 839
19-
Gruene Senior Living
AL
MC
New Braunfels (Gruene Courtyard)
84
Facility 84
TX AVG 78
Rank #443 / 980
Yes
39
Facility 39
TX AVG 42
Rank #754 / 1,345
--Gruene Senior Living LP
6
Facility 6
TX AVG 6
Rank #442 / 839
15Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Rio Terra
AL
IL
MC
New Braunfels
75
Facility 75
TX AVG 78
Rank #474 / 980
No
19
Facility 19
TX AVG 42
Rank #1,113 / 1,345
17
Facility 17
TX AVG 21
Rank #260 / 587
A+Welltower Tcg Ridea Tenant, LLC
7
Facility 7
TX AVG 6
Rank #498 / 839
27Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Oak Tree Assisted Living
AL
RC
New Braunfels
60
Facility 60
TX AVG 78
Rank #567 / 980
No
49
Facility 49
TX AVG 42
Rank #540 / 1,345
18
Facility 18
TX AVG 21
Rank #248 / 587
-Baywind Village Inc
15
Facility 15
TX AVG 6
Rank #731 / 839
105-

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Texas

Gruene Senior Living is located in New Braunfels, 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 Gruene Senior Living

What neighborhood is Gruene Senior Living in?

Gruene Senior Living is in the Gruene Courtyard neighborhood of New Braunfels.

Is Gruene Senior Living in a walkable area?

Gruene Senior Living has a walk score of 39. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Are pets allowed at Gruene Senior Living?

Yes, Gruene Senior Living allows residents to bring their pets.

How many beds does Gruene Senior Living have?

Gruene Senior Living has 84 beds.

Has Gruene Senior Living had any citations?

Gruene Senior Living has had 6 reported citations according to records from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).

Are there photos of Gruene Senior Living?

Yes — there are 11 photos of Gruene Senior Living in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Gruene Senior Living?

Gruene Senior Living is located at 1820 E Common St, New Braunfels, TX 78130.

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