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.

Walk Score
Walk Score: 8 / 100 Rank #1257 / 1389Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1257th out of 1389 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Texas that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

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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Compare Independent Living around Corpus Christi

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.

Brookdale Trinity Towers
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Corpus Christi
90
Facility 90
TX AVG 79
Rank #482 / 972
Yes
50
Facility 50
TX AVG 41
Rank #513 / 1389
--American Retirement Corporation
4
Facility 4
TX AVG 6
Rank #1 / 823
4-
Brookdale Trinity Towers
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Corpus Christi (Central City)
75
Facility 75
TX AVG 79
Rank #482 / 972
Yes
83
Facility 83
TX AVG 41
Rank #23 / 1389
48
Facility 48
TX AVG 21
Rank #47 / 585
A--
0
Facility 0
TX AVG 6
Rank #1 / 823
-Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Garden Estates of Corpus Christi
IL
AL
RC
Corpus Christi (South Side)
67
Facility 67
TX AVG 79
Rank #530 / 972
Yes
48
Facility 48
TX AVG 41
Rank #567 / 1389
29
Facility 29
TX AVG 21
Rank #131 / 585
-Ahr Corpus Christi Trs Sub, LLC--Studio / 1 Bed
Buena Vida Senior Village
IL
Corpus Christi (Central City)-No
8
Facility 8
TX AVG 41
Rank #1257 / 1389
-----1 Bed / 2 Bed
Solstice Senior Living at Corpus Christi
IL
Corpus Christi (South Side)-No
52
Facility 52
TX AVG 41
Rank #455 / 1389
54
Facility 54
TX AVG 21
Rank #1 / 585
A+---Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Cottages

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.

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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