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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.
Community insights.
About this community
Windermere at Cartmell is legally operated by Cartmell Communities Inc.
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
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.
• Inspections with citations (at TX avg) 2 Better Metrics better than Texas average:
• Total citations (88% below)
• Life safety citations (83% below)
Citations
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Total citations
| 1 | 8 | This facility has 88% fewer total citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (1 vs. TX avg 8).↓ 88% better |
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Life safety citations
| 1 | 6 | This facility has 83% fewer life safety citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (1 vs. TX avg 6).↓ 83% better |
Inspections
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Inspections with citations
| 1 | 1 | 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.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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Citations tied to health-related standards (as categorized by the state). Subset of overall citation activity.
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Citations tied to life safety or environmental standards (as categorized by the state). Often distinct from health-line citations.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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| 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 | 1 | 12 | Studio / 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 | - | 2 | Suite |
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.
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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