Sentinel Gardens – Canton Inc.
Sentinel Gardens – Canton Inc.
Sentinel Gardens – Canton Inc. is an assisted living community in Canton, Texas, providing assisted living, memory care, and recovery services. Managed by its own corporate entity in Van Zandt County, this 35-bed community provides a more intimate and personal residential environment. Its location in the center of Canton also offers easy access to local town resources.
This community completed an evaluation by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) on June 26, 2024, and no deficiencies of state standards were found. However, the community was issued an administrative fine on July 16, 2025, related to the failure to safeguard residents against abuse, neglect, and exploitation. This record brings the total number of enforcement actions to one, which matches the typical Texas state average.
Individualized support strategies are provided, along with constant staff availability, as well as rehabilitative support. The features of the community include private living quarters, a hair salon and barbershop, daily meals prepared by a chef to suit specific diets, outdoor lounging areas, a library, a space for games, and a cinema room. Social and faith-based activities are provided, as well as laundry and housekeeping.
Sentinel Gardens – Canton Inc. is a compelling choice for older adults in the Canton and East Texas region looking for a mid-sized environment with customized support, memory care options, and a lively social atmosphere. However, the 2025 administrative fine and the pending regulatory status concerning resident safety protocols still warrant attention and discussion with the management to learn about the improvements made.
35-bed community Rank #765 / 988Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 765th out of 988 homes in Texas. 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.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: 44 / 100 Rank #647 / 1391Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 647th out of 1391 homes in Texas. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Texas facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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
Facility TypeType A
StatusEnforcement Action Pend
CountyVan Zandt
Sentinel Gardens – Canton Inc. is legally operated by Sentinel Gardens - Canton Inc..
Owner NameSentinel Gardens - Canton Inc.
Rehabilitation Services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
No Alzheimer's certification
Spacious And Comfortable Private Rooms
On-Site Beauty Salon And Barber Shop
Housekeeping And Laundry Services
Chef-Prepared Meals Served Daily
Outdoor Patios And Relaxation Areas
Library
Game Room
And Movie Theater
Faith-Based And Social Programs
Food DescriptionThree nutritious meals daily, prepared with care and tailored to individual dietary needs.
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
1 enforcement action
1 citation
Enforcement Actions
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.
Since 2024
1
enforcement action
- July 16, 2025 Administrative Penalty
Inspection Scorecard
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.
2 Better
Metrics better than Texas average:
• Total citations (83% below)
• Citations per year (83% below)
• Total citations (83% below)
• Citations per year (83% below)
Latest Inspection
June 26, 2024
Other An inspection that falls outside standard annual surveys and formal complaint investigations. May include administrative compliance checks, documentation reviews, focused surveys on specific concerns, or revisit surveys to verify prior corrections.
Citations
| This Facility | TX Average | vs. TX Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 1 | 6 | This facility has 83% fewer total citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (1 vs. TX avg 6).↓ 83% better |
|
Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2024.
| 0.5 | 3 | This facility has 83% fewer citations per year than a typical Texas assisted living residence (0.5 vs. TX avg 3).↓ 83% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- The June 26, 2024 comprehensive inspection found no violations of state standards.
- A July 2025 enforcement action cited a violation for resident abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
- The facility failed to ensure each resident was free from abuse, neglect, and exploitation in the cited enforcement action.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sentinel Gardens – Canton Inc.
Who is the owner of Sentinel Gardens – Canton Inc.?
The legal owner and operator of Sentinel Gardens – Canton Inc. is Sentinel Gardens - Canton Inc..
Is Sentinel Gardens – Canton Inc. in a walkable area?
Sentinel Gardens – Canton Inc. has a walk score of 44. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
How many beds does Sentinel Gardens – Canton Inc. have?
Sentinel Gardens – Canton Inc. has 35 beds.
What is the address of Sentinel Gardens – Canton Inc.?
Sentinel Gardens – Canton Inc. is located at 1661 S. BUFFALO ST.
What is the phone number of Sentinel Gardens – Canton Inc.?
(903) 567-1200 will put you in contact with the team at Sentinel Gardens – Canton Inc..
What county is Sentinel Gardens – Canton Inc. located in?
Sentinel Gardens – Canton Inc. is in Van Zandt County.
Is Sentinel Gardens – Canton Inc. Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Sentinel Gardens – Canton Inc. is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.
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