Mercy House Temple
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Temple, TX

Mercy House Temple

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Temple, TX

Overview of Mercy House Temple

Enjoy a blissful retirement experience with Mercy House Temple, a welcoming senior living community in Temple, TX, designed to offer assisted living and memory care services. Residents enjoy the comfort of having a reliable care team trained to attend to their individual needs and provide them the comfort of companionship. The community features an array of carefully curated accommodations with access to relaxing common spaces that allows for meaningful interactions.

A vibrant range of enriching activities are offered to help residents remain active, engaged, and connected. Delicious and nutritious meals are offered daily to save residents from the hassle of making their own meals. At Mercy House Temple, residents are provided with the services and convenience they need to lead a comfortable and relaxing retirement experience.

Bed community size
16-bed community Rank #793 / 972Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 793rd out of 972 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 smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Years in operation
18 years in operation Rank #247 / 585Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 247th out of 585 homes 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.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 longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 50 / 100 Rank #513 / 1389Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 513th out of 1389 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.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeType B
ExpirationJune 2, 2027
CountyBell
License Number308326
Year Opened8/14/2007
RCFE Number103040

Ownership & Operating Entity

Mercy House Temple is legally operated by Darsea I, LLC, and administered by Preston Seagraves.

OwnerDarsea I, LLC
Ownership TypeLimited Liability Company (LLC)

Type Of Units

Alzheimer's Units
16 units
Total beds
16 units

Staffing

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

Leadership

Administrator Emailadmin@mercy.house

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Memory & Specialized Care

1 service
Alzheimer's Certification

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price$4,000 per month

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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 2024 · 2 years of data 3 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 2024 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 (50% below)
• Life safety citations (50% 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. 36 This facility has 50% fewer total citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (3 vs. TX avg 6).↓ 50% better
Life safety citations Info Citations related to building safety — fire prevention, emergency egress, and similar. 36 This facility has 50% fewer life safety citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (3 vs. TX avg 6).↓ 50% 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

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The Mercy House B underwent a comprehensive inspection on August 08, 2024, resulting in three state standard violations. All of these deficiencies fell under the Life Safety Code category, indicating no Health Code issues were cited during this inspection. The facility's history reveals that it had previously failed to comply with Chapter 33, Existing Residential Board and Care Occupancies, as well as other applicable chapters of the Life Safety Code, NFPA 101. Additionally, fire drills were not conducted or documented in accordance with licensing standards for assisted living facilities. These issues were addressed between November 15, 2018, and December 22, 2018. No enforcement actions were found to have been taken against The Mercy House B as a result of these inspections.

What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Building Type: Two-story

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Address 2.9 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Temple's city center to Mercy House Temple's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Texas

Mercy House 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 Mercy House Temple

Who is the owner of Mercy House Temple?

Mercy House Temple is legally operated by Darsea I, LLC, and administered by Preston Seagraves.

Is Mercy House Temple in a walkable area?

Mercy House Temple has a walk score of 50. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Mercy House Temple?

According to TX state health department records, Mercy House Temple's license number is 308326.

When does Mercy House Temple's license expire?

According to TX state health department records, Mercy House Temple's license expires on June 2, 2027.

How long has Mercy House Temple been in business?

Mercy House Temple has been operating for approximately 18 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Mercy House Temple?

No, Mercy House Temple has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Mercy House Temple?

Preston Seagraves is the administrator of Mercy House Temple.

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