Mercer Terrace
Assisted Living & Respite Care · Rowlett, TX

Overview of Mercer Terrace

Operated by Rowlett AL, LLC and managed by 12 Oaks Management Services, Inc. , Mercer Terrace is an assisted living community in Rowlett, Texas, offering both assisted living and respite care. Elizabeth Jordan serves as the administrator. The single-story community has 42 beds. It’s a smaller setting that can make it easier for residents and staff to move throughout the building without using stairs or elevators. The community is about 1.6 miles from downtown Rowlett and approximately 10.48 miles from Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas.

The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 38, which is somewhat walkable. A few nearby shops and services can be reached on foot, while most errands and outings require a car. This balance may be helpful for families who plan regular visits or residents who enjoy occasional walks close to the community.

Mercer Terrace provides respite care in addition to its assisted living services, giving families both short-term and long-term care options. Daily support includes personalized care plans, medication management, housekeeping, laundry services, and transportation for appointments and local outings. Residents also have access to fitness and recreation programs. Pets are welcome in the community.

State inspections conducted by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission have primarily focused on life safety requirements, including fire compartmentation, hazardous area protection, cooking area safeguards, and lighting standards, rather than resident health care issues. Inspection records have not included health-related deficiencies or complaint findings. Families considering Mercer Terrace should ask how respite stays are coordinated alongside long-term assisted living services and tour the community to learn more about its daily routine and available accommodations.

Bed community size
42-bed community Rank #716 / 981Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 716th out of 981 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Texas that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 38 / 100 Rank #785 / 1346Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 785th out of 1346 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Texas that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeType B
CountyDallas
License Number311662

Ownership & Operating Entity

Mercer Terrace is legally operated by Rowlett Al, LLC, and administered by Elizabeth Jordan.

Management Company12 OAKS MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC
OwnerRowlett Al, LLC
Ownership TypeLimited Liability Company (LLC)

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

Administrator Emailmep-ed@12oaks.net

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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.

Since 2025 · 1 year of data 5 citations 1 inspection

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.

Since 2025 vs. Texas state average
Overall vs. TX average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 1 At Avg Metrics at Texas average:
• Inspections with citations (at TX avg)
2 Better Metrics better than Texas average:
• Total citations (17% 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. 56 This facility has 17% fewer total citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (5 vs. TX avg 6).↓ 17% 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. 11 This facility has inspections with citations in line with the Texas average (1 vs. TX avg 1).— At avg

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Pets Allowed

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Building Type: Single-story

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Fitness and Recreation

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Address 1.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Rowlett's city center to Mercer Terrace's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 10.48 miles to nearest hospital (Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas)

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Compare Assisted Living around Rowlett

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.

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Rank #716 / 981
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--Rowlett Al, LLC
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Texas

Mercer Terrace is located in Rowlett, 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 Mercer Terrace

Who is the owner of Mercer Terrace?

Mercer Terrace is legally operated by Rowlett Al, LLC, and administered by Elizabeth Jordan.

Is Mercer Terrace in a walkable area?

Mercer Terrace has a walk score of 38. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Mercer Terrace?

According to TX state health department records, Mercer Terrace's license number is 311662.

Are pets allowed at Mercer Terrace?

Yes, Mercer Terrace allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Mercer Terrace?

Elizabeth Jordan is the administrator of Mercer Terrace.

How many beds does Mercer Terrace have?

Mercer Terrace has 42 beds.

Has Mercer Terrace had any citations?

Mercer Terrace has had 5 reported citations since 2025 according to records from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).

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