Willow Bend
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Denton, TX

Willow Bend

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Denton, TX

Overview of Willow Bend

Revel in the stunning environment of Willow Bed set in the quiet grounds of Brinker Road, Denton, TX, offering assisted living and memory care. Enjoy an idyllic retirement enveloped by aesthetically built and snug accommodations including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. The community respects seniors’ boundaries and privacy, providing top-tier care and assistance only when necessary and preferred. Willow Bend strives to ensure seniors thrive and reach their full potential.

As part of the Legend Senior Living communities, Willow Bend doubles its efforts to enhance seniors’ well-being. With fun activities and enjoyable events to participate in, seniors explore new interests and enjoy past hobbies. The community serves healthy and delicious meals to cater to seniors’ cravings and meet their nutritional needs. Willow Bend is a haven for seniors to live a worry-free retirement.

Bed community size
86-bed community Rank #429 / 980Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 429th 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.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 46 / 100 Rank #608 / 1345Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 608th 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeType B
StatusEnforcement Action Pend
CountyDenton

Ownership & Operating Entity

Willow Bend is legally operated by Denton Alf LLC.

Safety & Compliance

Emergency SystemsYes

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Memory & Specialized Care

1 service
Alzheimer's Certification

Amenities & Lifestyle

Bistro
Dining
Activities
Salon
Walking Paths
Patio
Specific ProgramsCompanion Services

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price$7,345 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.

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 4 Worse Metrics worse than Texas average:
• Total citations (300% above)
• Health citations (350% above)
• Life safety citations (283% above)
• Inspections with citations (100% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.

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. 328 This facility has 300% more total citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (32 vs. TX avg 8).↑ 300% worse
Health citations Info Citations related to resident care, clinical practices, and day-to-day operations. 92 This facility has 350% more health citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (9 vs. TX avg 2).↑ 350% worse
Life safety citations Info Citations related to building safety — fire prevention, emergency egress, and similar. 236 This facility has 283% more life safety citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (23 vs. TX avg 6).↑ 283% 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

What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Single-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Type of Rooms Available

1 Bed
1 Bed
1 Bed
1 / 4
1 Bed
1
509 - 662 sq. ft

Places of interest near Willow Bend

Address 4.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Denton's city center to Willow Bend's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.56 miles to nearest hospital (Medical City Denton)

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Compare Assisted Living around Denton

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.
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.
Willow Bend
AL
MC
Denton
86
Facility 86
TX AVG 78
Rank #429 / 980
No
46
Facility 46
TX AVG 42
Rank #608 / 1,345
-A+Denton Alf LLC
32
Facility 32
TX AVG 6
Rank #825 / 839
923Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Carriage House Assisted Living of Denton
AL
Denton
65
Facility 65
TX AVG 78
Rank #544 / 980
Yes
49
Facility 49
TX AVG 42
Rank #540 / 1,345
--Denton Assisted Living LP
4
Facility 4
TX AVG 6
Rank #293 / 839
31Studio
Brookdale Denton South
AL
Denton
64
Facility 64
TX AVG 78
Rank #552 / 980
Yes
61
Facility 61
TX AVG 42
Rank #267 / 1,345
48
Facility 48
TX AVG 21
Rank #47 / 587
A+Bkd Sterling House Of Denton-Parkway, LLC
8
Facility 8
TX AVG 6
Rank #564 / 839
26Studio / 2 Bed
Sage Oak of Denton
AL
MC
Denton
16
Facility 16
TX AVG 78
Rank #788 / 980
Yes
11
Facility 11
TX AVG 42
Rank #1,215 / 1,345
--Sage Oak Holdings Of Denton, LLC
3
Facility 3
TX AVG 6
Rank #220 / 839
13Suite
Serenity Gardens Seniors
AL
MC
Denton
8
Facility 8
TX AVG 78
Rank #921 / 980
No
6
Facility 6
TX AVG 42
Rank #1,286 / 1,345
2
Facility 2
TX AVG 21
Rank #567 / 587
-Serenity Gardens Seniors LLC
12
Facility 12
TX AVG 6
Rank #680 / 839
57Private / Semi-Private Rooms

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Texas

Willow Bend is located in Denton, 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 Willow Bend

Who is the owner of Willow Bend?

Willow Bend is legally operated by Denton Alf LLC.

Is Willow Bend in a walkable area?

Willow Bend has a walk score of 46. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Are pets allowed at Willow Bend?

No, Willow Bend has a no-pet policy.

How many beds does Willow Bend have?

Willow Bend has 86 beds.

Has Willow Bend had any citations?

Willow Bend has had 32 reported citations since 2025 according to records from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).

Are there photos of Willow Bend?

Yes — there are 53 photos of Willow Bend in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Willow Bend?

Willow Bend is located at 2125 Brinker Rd, Denton, TX 76208.

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