Compare Assisted Living around Ellis County
The information below is reported by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.
| Buffalo Creek Assisted Living and Memory Care | AL MC | Waxahachie (Brown Street) | 70
Facility
70
TX AVG
80
Rank
#517 / 988 | Yes |
39
Facility
39
TX AVG
41
Rank
#754 / 1391 | 18
Facility
18
TX AVG
22
Rank
#269 / 583 | 1329 Brown Street Opco LLC | 1
Facility
1
TX AVG
6
Rank
#150 / 834 | 1 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed Rooms |
| Adoring Care Assisted Living | AL | Midlothian | - | No |
40
Facility
40
TX AVG
41
Rank
#734 / 1391 | - | - | - | - | Private Rooms |
| Lakewood House Assisted Living, LLC | AL | Midlothian | 7 | — | — | — | Lakewood House Assisted Living, LLC | 10 | — | — |
| Streams Of Joy Residential Home LLC | AL | Midlothian | 6 | — | — | — | Streams Of Joy Residential Home LLC | — | — | — |
| Timber Rock House | AL | Midlothian | 8 | — | — | — | Purple Banana Group LLC | 1 | — | — |
Overview of Buffalo Creek Assisted Living and Memory Care
Make every moment of your best years count with the distinct community of Buffalo Creek Assisted Living and Memory Care in Brown Street, Waxahachie, TX, offering assisted living and memory care. Here, residents are guaranteed the highest quality of life with round-the-clock care tailored to their specific needs from an experienced and highly trained team. The community also utilizes its exclusive Spark program, encouraging residents to live their lives to the fullest while helping with their household responsibilities and retaining their independence.
Residents are empowered to lead a meaningful and well-engaged life with fun activities and enriching programs conducted for their leisure and wellness. Healthy and delicious meals are also available to satisfy nutritional needs and preferences. Therapy services, transportation, and visiting podiatry services are provided for residents’s convenience. The community also features complimentary happy hours, a bistro, a library, hobby groups, herb gardens, and many more, that are ideal for residents’ recreation and socialization.
Overview of Adoring Care Assisted Living
Spend your golden years with Adoring Care Assisted Living, a distinguished community in Midlothian, TX, offering assisted living. A compassionate and highly trained team provides the highest quality of care tailored to residents’ unique needs around the clock, ensuring their comfort and safety. This 16-bed community helps residents with housekeeping and laundry, so residents have more time to do the things they love.
Residents enjoy a variety of engaging activities and enriching programs, highlighting their interests and capabilities. Delicious and well-balanced home-cooked meals are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences, while fostering comfort in a family-style dining room. With its compassionate care and safety features, residents have the finest retirement experience.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these assisted living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
Weighting overview
- 35%Resident Experience
- 25%Regulatory
- 15%Visual Media
- 10%Website
- 10%Stability
- 5%Environment
01
Resident & Family Experience 35%
The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.
- Includes
- Review Sentiment
- Review Volume
02
Regulatory & Safety Record 25%
State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
- Includes
- State Inspections
- Citations/Inspection
- % Inspections w/ Citations
- Complaint Visits
- Accreditations
- BBB Rating
03
Visual Media & Transparency 15%
Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.
- Includes
- Video Tours
- Virtual Walkthroughs
- Photo Quantity
- Photo Quality
04
Website & Operator Transparency 10%
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
- Includes
- Website Content
- Mobile Usability
- Staff Info Available
- Owner Info Available
05
Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
- Includes
- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
06
Environment & Pricing 5%
Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.
- Includes
- Walk Score
- Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Ellis County, TX
What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Texas?
Assisted living in Texas supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.
What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Texas?
Assisted living in Texas is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.
Does Texas Medicaid cover assisted living?
Texas Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Texas) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.
What is assisted living?
Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.
How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?
This page features 2 assisted living facilities in Ellis County, TX. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Ellis County, TX?
Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Ellis County, TX, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.
What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in Ellis County, TX?
Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.
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