Serenity Gardens – Dickinson
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Galveston County, TX

Serenity Gardens – Dickinson

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Galveston County, TX

Overview of Serenity Gardens – Dickinson

Nestled in the welcoming neighborhood of Dickinson, TX, Serenity Gardens – Dickinson, one of its three current locations, is a place where your loved one can thrive. This esteemed senior living community offers a wide array of services, including assisted living with a specialization in Alzheimer’s and dementia care, memory care, and more. The community provides a warm, friendly, and comfortable environment, featuring a beautiful courtyard where residents can freely wander around the grounds within a secure perimeter.

With its top-tier amenities and services, residents can enjoy dietary and medication assistance, housekeeping and maintenance services, and grooming services. They can participate in fun and engaging activities, meet new friends, and create meaningful memories within the community’s shared spaces. With Serenity Gardens, seniors can live a wonderful retirement.

(832) 738-1576
Bed community size
16-bed community Rank #809 / 988Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 809th 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 smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 26 / 100 Rank #1005 / 1391Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1005th 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

License Details

Facility TypeType B
StatusLicensed
CountyGalveston

Ownership & Operating Entity

Serenity Gardens – Dickinson is legally operated by Serenity Pch Llc.

Safety & Compliance

Safety FeaturesBackground checks on staff, fire and carbon monoxide detectors, locks on doors.

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Memory & Specialized Care

1 service
Alzheimer's Certification

Amenities & Lifestyle

24/7 Staff Services
Medication Support
Family-Centered Medical Care
Dietary Assistance
Beauty/Barber Services
Holistic Care
Safety Services
ActivitiesEngaging activities including arts, crafts, and social gatherings.
Specific ProgramsMedication Assistance, Activities of Daily Living, Housekeeping Services
Volunteer ProgramsYes

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionNutritious home-cooked meals are prepared daily, and residents enjoy family-style dining.

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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 10 citations 2 inspections

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 4 Worse Metrics worse than Texas average:
• Total citations (67% above)
• Health citations (250% above)
• Citations per year (67% above)
• Inspections with citations (100% above)
1 Better Metrics better than Texas average:
• Life safety citations (50% below)
Latest Inspection July 2, 2024 Life Safety

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. 106 This facility has 67% more total citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (10 vs. TX avg 6).↑ 67% worse
Health citations Info Violations related to resident care, clinical practices, and day-to-day operations. 72 This facility has 250% more health citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (7 vs. TX avg 2).↑ 250% worse
Life safety citations Info Violations 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
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2024. 53 This facility has 67% more citations per year than a typical Texas assisted living residence (5 vs. TX avg 3).↑ 67% worse

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

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

  • July 2, 2024 inspection found 10 deficiencies including missing fire safety plan sections, lack of emergency preparedness training, and failure to conduct required fire drills.
  • Deficiencies also included failure to maintain sprinkler system per NFPA 25, building disrepair, and noncompliance with commercial range hood standards under NFPA 96.
  • All cited violations from 2019 and 2024 inspections were corrected by their respective correction dates with no substantiated complaints reported.

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio

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Building Type: Single-story

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Texas

Serenity Gardens – Dickinson is located in Dickinson, 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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Serenity Gardens – Dickinson

Who is the owner of Serenity Gardens – Dickinson?

The legal owner and operator of Serenity Gardens – Dickinson is Serenity Pch Llc.

Is Serenity Gardens – Dickinson in a walkable area?

Serenity Gardens – Dickinson has a walk score of 26. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

How many beds does Serenity Gardens – Dickinson have?

Serenity Gardens – Dickinson has 16 beds.

Has Serenity Gardens – Dickinson had any recent deficiencies or citations?

Serenity Gardens – Dickinson has had 10 recently reported deficiencies.

Are there photos of Serenity Gardens – Dickinson?

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What is the address of Serenity Gardens – Dickinson?

Serenity Gardens – Dickinson is located at 1816 Gill Rd, Dickinson, TX 77539, United States.

What is the phone number of Serenity Gardens – Dickinson?

(832) 738-1576 will put you in contact with the team at Serenity Gardens – Dickinson.

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