The Auberge at Onion Creek
Memory Care & Respite Care · Austin, TX

The Auberge at Onion Creek

Memory Care & Respite Care · Austin, TX

Overview of The Auberge at Onion Creek

The Auberge at Onion Creek provides memory care and respite care in Austin, TX. The community may be a good fit for a person living with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia who needs specialized support, or for a family seeking a short-term respite stay.

Located in the Slaughter Creek neighborhood, the community has 92 beds. One-bed options suit a single resident, while two-bed options can suit two people moving together. Pets are allowed, so residents can continue living with their pets.

Chef-prepared meals are provided, and rehabilitation services are available for residents who need therapy. Carla Pena serves as administrator, and Welltower Tenant Group operates the community day to day.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 92 Rank #267 / 635Bed count — State benchmarkedThis memory care community is ranked 267th out of 635 memory care communities we track in Texas for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Texas facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every memory care community we track in Texas that reports data for that category. Memory care 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.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #185 / 386Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis memory care community is ranked 185th out of 386 memory care communities we track in Texas for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Texas facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every memory care community we track in Texas that reports data for that category. Memory care 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.
13 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #660 / 736Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis memory care community is ranked 660th out of 736 memory care communities 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 compare like with like: every memory care community we track in Texas that reports data for that category. Memory care 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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About this community

Awards

Best Assisted Living 2025 (U.S. News)
Food & Dining 2025 (U.S. News)
Pinnacle Customer Experience Award 2024
Family Assets Excellence Award (Texas 2022)

License Details

Facility TypeType B
CountyTravis
License Number312731
Year Opened5/28/2013

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Auberge at Onion Creek is legally operated by Welltower Tenant Group LLC, and administered by Carla Pena.

Management CompanyEVERGREEN SENIOR LIVING, LLC
Owner11330 Farrah Lane Opco LLC
Ownership TypeLimited Liability Company (LLC)

Type Of Units

Alzheimer's Units
92 units
Total beds
92 units

Leadership

Administrator Emaillicensuresupport@egmgmt.com

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Memory & Specialized Care

1 service
Alzheimer's Certification

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Inspection History

In Texas, the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is the primary regulatory body that conducts unannounced inspections and publishes quality reports for all long-term care homes.

Enforcement Actions Info Enforcement actions are formal penalties or interventions imposed by Texas regulators when an assisted living residence fails to meet state care, safety, or regulatory standards. They may include stipulations and orders, civil monetary penalties, operational restrictions, or appointment of temporary management.

1 enforcement action
  • September 4, 2025 Administrative Penalty

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Texas state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Overall vs. TX average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 1 At Avg Metrics at Texas average:
• Inspections with citations (at TX avg)
2 Better Metrics better than Texas average:
• Total citations (88% below)
• Life safety citations (83% below)

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityTX Averagevs. TX Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 18 This facility has 88% fewer total citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (1 vs. TX avg 8).↓ 88% better
Life safety citations Info Citations related to building safety — fire prevention, emergency egress, and similar. 16 This facility has 83% fewer life safety citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (1 vs. TX avg 6).↓ 83% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityTX Averagevs. TX Avg
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 11 This facility has inspections with citations in line with the Texas average (1 vs. TX avg 1).— At avg

What does this home offer?

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Minimum Age: 55 Years Old

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Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 250 / 475 sq. ft

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Single Story

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Beauty Services

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Housekeeping Services

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Recreational Activities

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Exercise Programs

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Address 9.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Austin's city center to The Auberge at Onion Creek'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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
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.
Tech Ridge Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care
MC
AL
Austin
131
Facility 131
TX AVG 82
Rank #89 / 635
Yes
24
Facility 24
TX AVG 40
Rank #540 / 736
8
Facility 8
TX AVG 17
Rank #291 / 386
A+Csl Techridge 2018, LLC
1
Facility 1
TX AVG 6
Rank #55 / 607
1.0--Studio / 1 Bed
Gracy Woods I Nursing Center
MC
NH
SNF
Austin (Gracy Woods)
118
Facility 118
TX AVG 82
Rank #161 / 635
No
54
Facility 54
TX AVG 40
Rank #196 / 736
37
Facility 37
TX AVG 17
Rank #47 / 386
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6
Facility 6
TX AVG 6
Rank #302 / 607
-6-Private Rooms
The Auberge at Onion Creek
MC
RC
Austin (Slaughter Creek)
92
Facility 92
TX AVG 82
Rank #267 / 635
Yes
10
Facility 10
TX AVG 40
Rank #660 / 736
13
Facility 13
TX AVG 17
Rank #185 / 386
-Welltower Tenant Group LLC
1
Facility 1
TX AVG 6
Rank #55 / 607
--1Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Parmer Woods at North Austin
MC
AL
HOS
Austin (Gracy Woods)
36
Facility 36
TX AVG 82
Rank #495 / 635
Yes
61
Facility 61
TX AVG 40
Rank #128 / 736
7
Facility 7
TX AVG 17
Rank #311 / 386
A+Welltower Pegasus Tenant, LLC
1
Facility 1
TX AVG 6
Rank #55 / 607
1.04-Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Southern Hospitality Home
MC
ADC
AL
RC
Austin (Rosedale)
15
Facility 15
TX AVG 82
Rank #581 / 635
No
80
Facility 80
TX AVG 40
Rank #18 / 736
30
Facility 30
TX AVG 17
Rank #54 / 386
-Home Of Southern Hospitality LLC
0
Facility 0
TX AVG 6
Rank #1 / 607
0.0--Private / Shared Rooms

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each memory care community is ranked against every other TX memory care community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Memory Care in Texas

The Auberge at Onion Creek is located in Austin, 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 The Auberge at Onion Creek

What neighborhood is The Auberge at Onion Creek in?

The Auberge at Onion Creek is in the Slaughter Creek neighborhood of Austin.

Who is the owner of The Auberge at Onion Creek?

The Auberge at Onion Creek is legally operated by Welltower Tenant Group LLC, and administered by Carla Pena.

Is The Auberge at Onion Creek in a walkable area?

The Auberge at Onion Creek has a walk score of 10. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of The Auberge at Onion Creek?

According to TX state health department records, The Auberge at Onion Creek's license number is 312731.

How long has The Auberge at Onion Creek been in business?

The Auberge at Onion Creek has been operating for approximately 13 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at The Auberge at Onion Creek?

Yes, The Auberge at Onion Creek allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of The Auberge at Onion Creek?

Carla Pena is the administrator of The Auberge at Onion Creek.

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