Windermere at Cartmell
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Palestine, TX

Windermere at Cartmell

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Palestine, TX

Overview of Windermere at Cartmell

Windermere at Cartmell offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Palestine, TX. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private apartment; independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care; and memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

The community has 56 beds, making it a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other, and its range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time. Cartmell Communities operates Windermere at Cartmell. A Walk Score of 72 places the area in the very walkable band, meaning most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 56 Rank #433 / 752Bed count — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 433rd out of 752 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Texas that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #51 / 865Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 51st out of 865 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Texas that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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.
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeType B
CountyAnderson

Ownership & Operating Entity

Windermere at Cartmell is legally operated by Cartmell Communities Inc.

Owner NameCartmell Communities Inc

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Memory & Specialized Care

1 service
Alzheimer's Certification

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

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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 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 (88% below)
• Life safety citations (83% 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. 18 This facility has 88% fewer total citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (1 vs. TX avg 8).↓ 88% better
Life safety citations Info Citations related to building safety — fire prevention, emergency egress, and similar. 16 This facility has 83% fewer life safety citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (1 vs. TX avg 6).↓ 83% 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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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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.
Windermere at Cartmell
AL
IL
MC
Palestine
56
Facility 56
TX AVG 69
Rank #433 / 752
No
72
Facility 72
TX AVG 40
Rank #51 / 865
--Cartmell Communities Inc
1
Facility 1
TX AVG 6
Rank #82 / 736
-1-
Dogwood Trails Assisted Living and Memory Care
AL
MC
Palestine
56
Facility 56
TX AVG 69
Rank #433 / 752
Yes
5
Facility 5
TX AVG 40
Rank #827 / 865
20
Facility 20
TX AVG 17
Rank #113 / 410
-Welltower Tenant Group LLC
13
Facility 13
TX AVG 6
Rank #632 / 736
112Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Brookdale Palestine
AL
Palestine
50
Facility 50
TX AVG 69
Rank #467 / 752
Yes
25
Facility 25
TX AVG 40
Rank #624 / 865
17
Facility 17
TX AVG 17
Rank #147 / 410
A+S-H Thirty-Five Opco - Round Rock, LLC
0
Facility 0
TX AVG 6
Rank #1 / 736
-2Suite

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other TX assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 3 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Texas

Windermere at Cartmell is located in PALESTINE, 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 Windermere at Cartmell

Who is the owner of Windermere at Cartmell?

Windermere at Cartmell is legally operated by Cartmell Communities Inc.

Is Windermere at Cartmell in a walkable area?

Windermere at Cartmell has a walk score of 72. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

Are pets allowed at Windermere at Cartmell?

No, Windermere at Cartmell has a no-pet policy.

How many beds does Windermere at Cartmell have?

Windermere at Cartmell has 56 beds.

Has Windermere at Cartmell had any citations?

Windermere at Cartmell has had 1 reported citation according to records from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).

Are there photos of Windermere at Cartmell?

Yes — there are 12 photos of Windermere at Cartmell in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Windermere at Cartmell provide?

Windermere at Cartmell offers Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care.

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