The Reserve at Braeswood
Memory Care & Respite Care · Houston, TX

The Reserve at Braeswood

Memory Care & Respite Care · Houston, TX

Overview of The Reserve at Braeswood

Operated by Cima Houston Braeswood Opco, LLC, part of Cima Senior Living, The Reserve at Braeswood is a memory care and respite care community in Houston’s Astrodome Area. Michelle White serves as the administrator. The community is about 5 miles from downtown Houston and close to a nearby hospital.

The single-story community has 128 beds with studio and shared accommodations. Of those, 64 beds are dedicated to memory care, which reflects the community’s specialised focus on residents living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.

A medical director, an RN administrator, and nursing staff provide care around the clock. The Reserve at Braeswood also holds an Alzheimer’s Certification. Residents have access to personal care assistance, housekeeping, transportation, beauty services, and a variety of social and recreational activities.

State inspections by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission have mainly focused on fire safety systems. These included alarm equipment and documentation, along with building maintenance, resident records, and food safety practices. Families touring The Reserve at Braeswood should ask how these areas are monitored as part of the community’s daily operations.

The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 66, which is moderately walkable. Some nearby shops and services can be reached on foot, but most errands and outings require a short drive.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 128 Rank #109 / 874Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 109th out of 874 homes 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 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.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #170 / 1232Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 170th 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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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeType B
ExpirationMay 7, 2028
CountyHarris
License Number312648

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Reserve at Braeswood is legally operated by Cima Houston Braeswood Opco, LLC, and administered by Michelle White.

Management CompanyCIMA SENIOR LIVING, LLC
OwnerCima Houston Braeswood Opco, LLC
Ownership TypeLimited Liability Company (LLC)

Type Of Units

Alzheimer's Units
64 units
Total beds
128 units

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

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.

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 4 Worse Metrics worse than Texas average:
• Total citations (50% above)
• Health citations (50% above)
• Life safety citations (50% above)
• Inspections with citations (100% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.

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. 128 This facility has 50% more total citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (12 vs. TX avg 8).↑ 50% worse
Health citations Info Citations related to resident care, clinical practices, and day-to-day operations. 32 This facility has 50% more health citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (3 vs. TX avg 2).↑ 50% worse
Life safety citations Info Citations related to building safety — fire prevention, emergency egress, and similar. 96 This facility has 50% more life safety citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (9 vs. TX avg 6).↑ 50% worse

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. 21 This facility has 100% more inspections with citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (2 vs. TX avg 1).↑ 100% worse

What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / Shared Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Beauty Services

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Transportation Services

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Housekeeping Services

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Social and Recreational Activities

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Personal Care Assistance

Places of interest near The Reserve at Braeswood

Address 5.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Houston's city center to The Reserve at Braeswood's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.19 miles to nearest hospital (DaVita Home At The Museum PD)

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Compare Memory Care around Houston

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.
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 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 Buckingham
MC
AL
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Houston (Mid West)
130
Facility 130
TX AVG 73
Rank #97 / 874
No
56
Facility 56
TX AVG 42
Rank #337 / 1,232
20
Facility 20
TX AVG 19
Rank #168 / 517
-Buckingham Senior Living Community Inc
3
Facility 3
TX AVG 6
Rank #220 / 839
12Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
The Reserve at Braeswood
MC
RC
Houston
128
Facility 128
TX AVG 73
Rank #109 / 874
No
66
Facility 66
TX AVG 42
Rank #170 / 1,232
--Cima Houston Braeswood Opco, LLC
12
Facility 12
TX AVG 6
Rank #680 / 839
39Studio / Shared Rooms
Brookdale Memorial Oaks
MC
AL
Houston (Briar Forest)
120
Facility 120
TX AVG 73
Rank #143 / 874
Yes
64
Facility 64
TX AVG 42
Rank #191 / 1,232
22
Facility 22
TX AVG 19
Rank #132 / 517
A+Esc-Ngh, L.p
5
Facility 5
TX AVG 6
Rank #372 / 839
-5Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
Brookdale Spring Shadows
MC
AL
Houston (Spring Branch North)
104
Facility 104
TX AVG 73
Rank #244 / 874
Yes
36
Facility 36
TX AVG 42
Rank #754 / 1,232
48
Facility 48
TX AVG 19
Rank #19 / 517
A+Arc Spring Shadow, L.p
3
Facility 3
TX AVG 6
Rank #220 / 839
13Standard Studio / Deluxe Studio / Semi-Private Studio / Private Studio
Brookdale Shadowlake
MC
AL
Houston (Westside)
20
Facility 20
TX AVG 73
Rank #677 / 874
Yes
75
Facility 75
TX AVG 42
Rank #61 / 1,232
48
Facility 48
TX AVG 19
Rank #19 / 517
A+Arc Tennessee Gp Inc
4
Facility 4
TX AVG 6
Rank #293 / 839
14Studio

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Financial Assistance for
Memory Care in Texas

The Reserve at Braeswood is located in Houston, 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 Reserve at Braeswood

Who is the owner of The Reserve at Braeswood?

The Reserve at Braeswood is legally operated by Cima Houston Braeswood Opco, LLC, and administered by Michelle White.

Is The Reserve at Braeswood in a walkable area?

The Reserve at Braeswood has a walk score of 66. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of The Reserve at Braeswood?

According to TX state health department records, The Reserve at Braeswood's license number is 312648.

When does The Reserve at Braeswood's license expire?

According to TX state health department records, The Reserve at Braeswood's license expires on May 7, 2028.

Are pets allowed at The Reserve at Braeswood?

No, The Reserve at Braeswood has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of The Reserve at Braeswood?

Michelle White is the administrator of The Reserve at Braeswood.

How many beds does The Reserve at Braeswood have?

The Reserve at Braeswood has 128 beds.

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