Best Assisted Living in Waxahachie, TX

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 4 assisted living communities in Waxahachie, TX using TX Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in TX
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Avg Walk Score: 30/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Waxahachie, TX. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 89The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Waxahachie, TX. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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 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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. 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 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.
Buffalo Creek Assisted Living and Memory Care
AL
MC
Waxahachie
70
Facility 70
TX AVG 78
Rank #499 / 980
Yes
39
Facility 39
TX AVG 42
Rank #754 / 1,345
18
Facility 18
TX AVG 21
Rank #248 / 586
-1329 Brown Street Opco LLC
1
Facility 1
TX AVG 6
Rank #87 / 839
1Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed Rooms
Brookdale Ennis
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Ennis
60
Facility 60
TX AVG 78
Rank #567 / 980
Yes
43
Facility 43
TX AVG 42
Rank #664 / 1,345
--Brookdale Senior Living Communities, Inc--Suite
Brookdale Waxahachie
AL
MC
Waxahachie
96
Facility 96
TX AVG 78
Rank #365 / 980
Yes
34
Facility 34
TX AVG 42
Rank #865 / 1,345
13
Facility 13
TX AVG 21
Rank #330 / 586
A+Bkd Sterling House Of Waxahachie, LLC
6
Facility 6
TX AVG 6
Rank #442 / 839
6Units / Suite
Arabella of Red Oak Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
Red Oak
129
Facility 129
TX AVG 78
Rank #132 / 980
Yes
2
Facility 2
TX AVG 42
Rank #1,336 / 1,345
6
Facility 6
TX AVG 21
Rank #529 / 586
-Csl Red Oak 2018 LLC
0
Facility 0
TX AVG 6
Rank #1 / 839
-Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every TX community we track that reports that metric, not just the 4 analyzed for Waxahachie.

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.

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Overview of Brookdale Ennis

Burrowed in the quiet community in Ennis, Texas, Brookdale Ennis is a warm senior living community that offers assisted living just 25 miles south of Dallas. Here, seniors enjoy a community designed for fostering independence while receiving the right amount of care. Whether engaging in arts and crafts, strolling through the landscaped gardens, or relaxing in their private apartments, residents find ample opportunities for socializing and personal enjoyment.

Focused on enhancing quality of life, Brookdale Ennis provides personalized care with 24/7 emergency support, allowing residents to maintain an active lifestyle with peace of mind. The community’s mission is to empower seniors to live fully, offering amenities like a therapy pool, library, and pet-friendly accommodations. With a calendar full of enriching activities and spacious living areas, Brookdale Ennis ensures each resident feels at home and connected in their new community.

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Overview of Brookdale Waxahachie

Nestled in Waxahachie, Texas, Brookdale Waxahachie offers a warm and welcoming community for seniors seeking assisted living and memory care. Residents enjoy a variety of activities that keep them engaged and connected, such as crafts, cooking demonstrations, and social gatherings. The community’s pet-friendly apartments are filled with natural light, creating a cheerful atmosphere where seniors can feel at ease and focus on their interests while receiving personalized assistance with daily tasks.

Brookdale Waxahachie is committed to enriching the lives of its residents by providing a supportive and caring environment. The community boasts an array of amenities, including an emergency alert system, library, beauty/barber shop, and landscaped grounds. Residents can relax in the fireside living room, participate in arts and crafts, or enjoy the whirlpool. Through round the clock assistance and support, Brookdale Waxahachie ensures peace of mind while encouraging residents to pursue a purposeful and fulfilling life.

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Overview of Arabella of Red Oak Senior Living

Enjoy a delectable retirement living experience with Arabella of Red Oak Senior Living, a blissful senior living in Red Oak, TX offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Residents enjoy their freedom and independence to the fullest with no chores to worry about, thanks to a dependable team that handles most of their chores and needs. Beautiful accommodations in variations of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments are provided to give residents a cozy and inviting space for relaxation or hosting family and friends over.

The community helps its residents develop better living routines by offering various life-enhancing activities, convenient amenities, and helpful services. A delectable dining experience is also available to fuel residents’ days with their needed energy and nourishment. Here, residents have ample opportunity and time to fill their days with purpose, thanks to the convenience of having maintenance, housekeeping, transportation, and other supportive services.

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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 Waxahachie, TX

What is the average cost of assisted living in Waxahachie, TX?

The average monthly cost of assisted living in Waxahachie, TX is approximately $4,100. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for assisted living in Waxahachie, TX?

Assisted living in Waxahachie, TX typically ranges from $3,600–$6,200 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at assisted living facilities in Waxahachie, TX?

Assisted living facilities in Waxahachie, TX typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:6 to 1:12.

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.