Buena Vida Senior Village

Buena Vida Senior Village

Overview of Buena Vida Senior Village

Buena Vida Senior Village, is a senior living community located in Corpus Christi, TX. This retirement community offers one-to-two bedroom homes with accessibility features for wheelchairs and disability. Every unit also features spacious kitchen and dining areas, living rooms, private baths, as well as walk-in closets and patios/balconies.

Buena Vida also offers a variety of amenities designed to improve the life and living experiences of its residents. Their picnic area with barbecue, and pet waste station provides the residents with spaces for rest and recreation, as well as quality time with loved ones. The high-speed internet, on the other hand, offers connectivity and communication opportunities for family members and friends who live far away.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #1148 / 1232Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1148th out of 1,232 homes 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 cover every community we track in Texas that reports data for that category. 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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Amenities & Lifestyle

Transportation
Business Center
Cable Tv
Clubhouse
Parking
Internet Access
Bbq Area
Pet Waste Stations
Public Parks Nearby
Touring HoursMon–Fri: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm; Saturday: Closed; Sunday: Closed

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What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Room Sizes: 718 / 862 / 907 sq. ft

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Buena Vida Senior Village

2 bedroom
1 Bedroom
2 bedroom

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Address 3.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Corpus Christi's city center to Buena Vida Senior Village's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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. 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. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. CCRC( (Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC)):
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.
The average number of citations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total citations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
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.
The Viera Senior Living
IL
AL
CCRC(
MC
Corpus Christi (South Side)
123
Facility 123
TX AVG 73
Rank #132 / 874
Yes
33
Facility 33
TX AVG 42
Rank #799 / 1,232
7
Facility 7
TX AVG 19
Rank #422 / 517
-Tcg Corpus Christi Campus, LLC
7
Facility 7
TX AVG 6
Rank #498 / 839
-34Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Brookdale Trinity Towers
IL
AL
CCRC(
MC
NH
SNF
Corpus Christi (Central City)
75
Facility 75
TX AVG 73
Rank #378 / 874
Yes
83
Facility 83
TX AVG 42
Rank #21 / 1,232
48
Facility 48
TX AVG 19
Rank #19 / 517
A--
8
Facility 8
TX AVG 6
Rank #564 / 839
8.0--Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Garden Estates of Corpus Christi
IL
AL
RC
Corpus Christi (South Side)
67
Facility 67
TX AVG 73
Rank #432 / 874
Yes
48
Facility 48
TX AVG 42
Rank #513 / 1,232
29
Facility 29
TX AVG 19
Rank #89 / 517
-Ahr Corpus Christi Trs Sub, LLC----Studio / 1 Bed
Brookdale Corpus Christi
IL
AL
MC
Corpus Christi (South Side)
60
Facility 60
TX AVG 73
Rank #470 / 874
Yes
58
Facility 58
TX AVG 42
Rank #300 / 1,232
19
Facility 19
TX AVG 19
Rank #180 / 517
-Bkd Homewood Corpus Christi Propco, LLC
5
Facility 5
TX AVG 6
Rank #372 / 839
-14Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Buena Vida Senior Village
IL
Corpus Christi (Central City)-No
8
Facility 8
TX AVG 42
Rank #1,148 / 1,232
-------1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Texas

Buena Vida Senior Village is located in Corpus Christi, 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 Buena Vida Senior Village

What neighborhood is Buena Vida Senior Village in?

Buena Vida Senior Village is in the Central City neighborhood of Corpus Christi.

Is Buena Vida Senior Village in a walkable area?

Buena Vida Senior Village has a walk score of 8. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Are pets allowed at Buena Vida Senior Village?

No, Buena Vida Senior Village has a no-pet policy.

Are there photos of Buena Vida Senior Village?

Yes — there are 5 photos of Buena Vida Senior Village in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Buena Vida Senior Village?

Buena Vida Senior Village is located at 4650 Old Brownsville Rd, Corpus Christi, TX 78405.

What is the phone number of Buena Vida Senior Village?

(361) 881-8000 will put you in contact with the team at Buena Vida Senior Village.

Does Buena Vida Senior Village provide medical or personal care assistance?

No — Buena Vida Senior Village is an independent living community. Residents live on their own in private apartments with access to amenities, dining, and social activities.

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