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Best Assisted Living in Temple, TX

Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated Jan 2026
3 homes analyzed

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Texas Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

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Avg. Monthly cost: $3,600
National average: $5,600
Monthly cost range: $3,300–$5,100
National average: $3,400 – $8,200
Avg. Staff-to-Resident ratio: 1:6 to 1:15
National average: 1:6

Compare Assisted Living around Temple

Brookdale Western Hills
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Temple
54
A+
31
48
FEBC-ALT HOLDINGS INC
4
2
2
Suite
Mercy House Temple
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Temple
16
-
50
18
DARSEA I, LLC
3
-
3
-
Garden Estates of Temple
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Temple
156
A+
44
29
AHR TEMPLE TRS SUB, LLC
8
2
6
Private / Companion Suites

Peacefully settled in the charming town of Temple, Texas, Brookdale Western Hills is a blissful senior living community that offers assisted living with personalized service plans. Residents can enjoy a vibrant retirement lifestyle with easy access to local shops, restaurants, and parks. The community is near attractions like the Temple Railroad & Heritage Museum. On-campus, seniors can participate in a variety of activities and events, ensuring there’s always something engaging to do. Plus, with a dedicated team available 24/7 to respond to emergencies, residents can have peace of mind while enjoying their golden years.

Brookdale Western Hills offers personalized assistance, ensuring a perfect balance of care and independence. A well-rounded calendar of activities supports six dimensions of wellness, promoting overall health. Residents can indulge in hobbies, make new friends, and enjoy a range of convenient amenities. With spacious apartments, engaging activities like bingo, crafting, and scenic drives, and a dining program featuring delicious, healthy meals, Brookdale Western Hills provides a fulfilling and enjoyable retirement experience.

Overview of Brookdale Western Hills

Peacefully settled in the charming town of Temple, Texas, Brookdale Western Hills is a blissful senior living community that offers assisted living with personalized service plans. Residents can enjoy a vibrant retirement lifestyle with easy access to local shops, restaurants, and parks. The community is near attractions like the Temple Railroad & Heritage Museum. On-campus, seniors can participate in a variety of activities and events, ensuring there’s always something engaging to do. Plus, with a dedicated team available 24/7 to respond to emergencies, residents can have peace of mind while enjoying their golden years.

Brookdale Western Hills offers personalized assistance, ensuring a perfect balance of care and independence. A well-rounded calendar of activities supports six dimensions of wellness, promoting overall health. Residents can indulge in hobbies, make new friends, and enjoy a range of convenient amenities. With spacious apartments, engaging activities like bingo, crafting, and scenic drives, and a dining program featuring delicious, healthy meals, Brookdale Western Hills provides a fulfilling and enjoyable retirement experience.

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 288 - 360 sq. ft.

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Housing Options: Suite

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Building Type: Single-story

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Assisted Living
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Enjoy a blissful retirement experience with Mercy House Temple, a welcoming senior living community in Temple, TX, designed to offer assisted living and memory care services. Residents enjoy the comfort of having a reliable care team trained to attend to their individual needs and provide them the comfort of companionship. The community features an array of carefully curated accommodations with access to relaxing common spaces that allows for meaningful interactions.

A vibrant range of enriching activities are offered to help residents remain active, engaged, and connected. Delicious and nutritious meals are offered daily to save residents from the hassle of making their own meals. At Mercy House Temple, residents are provided with the services and convenience they need to lead a comfortable and relaxing retirement experience.

Overview of Mercy House Temple

Enjoy a blissful retirement experience with Mercy House Temple, a welcoming senior living community in Temple, TX, designed to offer assisted living and memory care services. Residents enjoy the comfort of having a reliable care team trained to attend to their individual needs and provide them the comfort of companionship. The community features an array of carefully curated accommodations with access to relaxing common spaces that allows for meaningful interactions.

A vibrant range of enriching activities are offered to help residents remain active, engaged, and connected. Delicious and nutritious meals are offered daily to save residents from the hassle of making their own meals. At Mercy House Temple, residents are provided with the services and convenience they need to lead a comfortable and relaxing retirement experience.

What does this home offer?

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Building Type: Two-story

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Assisted Living Memory Care
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Discover the beauty and warmth of Garden Estates of Temple in Temple, TX, an outstanding destination where vibrant living and exceptional care unite. With a comprehensive range of services, including assisted living and independent living, this community ensures personalized support for every resident. Residents can choose from pet-friendly, cozy accommodations with various floor plans designed for comfort and individuality. Situated near medical facilities, entertainment attractions, and distinguished restaurants, the community offers the perfect balance between serenity and accessibility.

Amenities abound, including a full-service hair salon and barbershop, TV lounge, pub, bistro, library, and more. Residents can engage in diverse activities in these recreational areas. Explore its amazing shared spaces and meet new companions. At Garden Estates of Temple, life is celebrated with joy, comfort, and excellence.

Overview of Garden Estates of Temple

Discover the beauty and warmth of Garden Estates of Temple in Temple, TX, an outstanding destination where vibrant living and exceptional care unite. With a comprehensive range of services, including assisted living and independent living, this community ensures personalized support for every resident. Residents can choose from pet-friendly, cozy accommodations with various floor plans designed for comfort and individuality. Situated near medical facilities, entertainment attractions, and distinguished restaurants, the community offers the perfect balance between serenity and accessibility.

Amenities abound, including a full-service hair salon and barbershop, TV lounge, pub, bistro, library, and more. Residents can engage in diverse activities in these recreational areas. Explore its amazing shared spaces and meet new companions. At Garden Estates of Temple, life is celebrated with joy, comfort, and excellence.

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Private / Companion Suites

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Building Type: Two-story

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Assisted Living Independent Living
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Assisted Living Magazine Ranking Methodology

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How We Score & Rank Senior Living Communities

Assisted Living Magazine ranks nursing homes using a rigorous, data-driven scoring model built specifically for skilled nursing.
Because this care level is regulated, clinical outcomes and compliance carry significantly more weight than transparency or digital presence. Each community receives a ranking based on the factors below, weighted according to their importance in predicting resident safety, care quality, and long-term stability.

Update cadence: Reviewed quarterly, with prompt updates when new reviews, reports, or complaints are filed.

What We Prioritize Most

The largest portion of every community’s score comes from resident feedback and online reputation (40%), which reflects real experiences shared by families and caregivers.

An additional 45% of the score comes from a combination of transparency and operational quality signals, including:

  • Photos, videos, and virtual tours (visual transparency)
  • Website quality and digital trust indicators
  • Occupancy levels and number of units (community scale & stability)

These factors help us evaluate how well a community presents itself and how consistently it meets resident needs.

Balancing Additional Factors

The final 15% of the score comes from supportive context data, including: walkability and local accessibility, estimated property value, and pricing information.

These elements provide helpful context but carry less weight because our rankings prioritize real-world satisfaction and care consistency first.

The result is a fair, clear, and data-driven ranking system for families researching senior living options.

Frequently Asked Questions

What government services provide money for senior housing?

Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:

  • Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
  • Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
  • Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
  • Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
  • State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
  • Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
  • Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
How do you pick the homes you recommend?

Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.

Do you help families that need Medicaid?

Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.

How much does this service cost?

We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up. 

What services do you offer?
  • Finding and ranking the best assisted living facilities
  • Finding and ranking the best nursing homes
  • Finding and ranking the best memory care facilities
  • Our concierge service helps seniors move into the perfect home for them
  • Helping seniors use medicare, medicaid, and other government programs to pay for their homes
  • Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
  • Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
  • Autobiography & Family History Writing + Research
  • Senior-focused concierge medicine
  • Senior-focused nutritionist
  • Senior-focused personal training
  • Memory care specialists
  • Custom wheelchairs at all price points.
  • Custom hearing aids
  • Cosmetic skincare + dermatology
  • Companionship: We offer in-person and virtual companionship services. Someone engaging to hang out with or talk to on video chat.
  • Senior housing concierge. Our service finds the best senior living options based on your needs, income, and personality.
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