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Autumn Leaves

1010 Emerald Isle Dr, Dallas, TX 75218 View map

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Overview of Autumn Leaves

Autumn Leaves in Dallas, Texas is a place where one can enjoy the beauty of nature, the fresh air of brisk days, and the warmth of cozy nights. The community is committed to empowering its residents and providing them with a fulfilling life. They have partnered with Life Care Services to offer affordable retirement options that cater to various levels of care, including independent living, assisted living, senior rehabilitation, and skilled nursing.
At Autumn Leaves, residents can expect a lifestyle-centered experience that encompasses their passions and interests. Whether it’s socializing with friends, engaging in activities, or pursuing hobbies, there’s always something to do. Autumn Leaves is a place where residents can truly embrace each day as it comes.

(214) 856-6660

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating

5/5

Texas average: 3.0/5

Health Inspection

5/5

Texas average: 2.9/5

Staffing

4/5

Texas average: 2.4/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Texas average: 4.0/5

Nursing care per resident

4h 3m per day

This home provides 7% more nursing time per resident than the Texas average.

Texas average: 3h 47m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 58

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

51.4%

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Might be optimal for

Post-acute recovery Temporary care Transitional stays

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Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

35% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 months

Private pay

60% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 6 - 7 months

Medicaid

5% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$6.7M

Operating loss

-$3.3M

Privately-owned community

Home revenue

$6.7M

Operating loss

-$3.3M

Payroll costs

$3.1M

45.6% of revenue

Other operating costs

$6.9M

Total costs $10.0M

58-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

17 years in operation

A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.

Walk Score: 58 / 100

Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

BBB Rating: C+ (Not Accredited)

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About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

67%

In line with Texas average

Occupied beds

39 / 58

Average residents 75 per day

Facility TypeType B

StatusLicensed

CountyDALLAS

Autumn Leaves is legally operated by Lcs-al Llc.

Alzheimer's Certification

Results

2 with citations

0 without citations

Texas average: 1 inspection with citations

6 total citations

4 health citations 2 life safety citations

Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Texas average: 6 citations

Texas average: 2 health citations

Texas average: 6 life safety citations

Penalties or interventions imposed by state regulators when facilities do not comply with quality, safety, or regulatory standards.

Texas average: 1 enforcement action

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5 facilities compared · CMS & TX Dept. of Health data · Updated Apr 2026

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Autumn Leaves

Dallas

124

66.6%

+5%

4.05

+12%

0.0

C+

Lcs Al Operator Mm Llc

$5.5M

$3.1M

56.1%

675830

Continuing Care at Highland Springs

Dallas

96.8%

+53%

5.27

+45%

3.8

Neville, Matthew

$7.1M

$21.7M

307%

676329

Discovery Village At Southlake

Southlake

71.3%

+12%

3.99

+10%

3.2

A+

Hcri Tucson Properties Inc

$10.2M

$2.6M

25.1%

676351

Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

C C Young Memorial Home

Dallas

0.0

Juliette Fowler Communities

Dallas

64.2%

+1%

0.0

#N/A

$4.3M

$1.2M

28%

675952

Autumn Leaves

Overall Rating:

Type of care: NH AL

Community: Dallas

Bed Count: 124

Occupancy: 66.6%

Occupancy vs State Avg: +5%

Nurse hrs per resident/day: 4.1

Health Insp Rating:

Staffing Rating:

QM Rating:

Staffing vs State Avg: +12%

Citations per Inspection: 0.0

Avg Residents/Day: 88

Operator: Lcs Al Operator Mm Llc

Home Revenue: $5,459,846.00

Payroll Costs: $3,063,434.00

Payroll %: 56.1%

CCN: 675830

Continuing Care at Highland Springs

Overall Rating:

Type of care: NH AL

Community: Dallas

Bed Count: 44

Occupancy: 96.8%

Occupancy vs State Avg: +53%

Nurse hrs per resident/day: 5.3

Health Insp Rating:

Staffing Rating:

QM Rating:

+99%

Staffing vs State Avg: +45%

Citations: 15

Citations per Inspection: 3.8

Avg Residents/Day: 43

Operator: Neville, Matthew

Home Revenue: $7,063,322.00

Payroll Costs: $21,685,151.00

Payroll %: 307%

CCN: 676329

Discovery Village At Southlake

Overall Rating:

Type of care: NH AL

Community: Southlake

Bed Count: 41

Occupancy: 71.3%

Occupancy vs State Avg: +12%

Nurse hrs per resident/day: 4.0

Health Insp Rating:

Staffing Rating:

QM Rating:

-33%

Staffing vs State Avg: +10%

Number of Fines: 1

Citations: 16

Citations per Inspection: 3.2

Severe Citations: 1

Avg Residents/Day: 37

Operator: Hcri Tucson Properties Inc

Home Revenue: $10,249,337.00

Payroll Costs: $2,569,867.00

Payroll %: 25.1%

CCN: 676351

Bed Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

C C Young Memorial Home

Type of care: NH AL

Community: Dallas

Bed Count: 55

Citations per Inspection: 0.0

Juliette Fowler Communities

Type of care: NH AL

Community: Dallas

Bed Count: 30

Occupancy: 64.2%

Occupancy vs State Avg: +1%

Citations per Inspection: 0.0

Operator: #N/A

Home Revenue: $4,276,887.00

Payroll Costs: $1,197,328.00

Payroll %: 28%

CCN: 675952

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Total staff 53

Employees 30

Contractors 23

Staff to resident ratio 1.96:1

30% better than Texas average

Texas average ratio: 1.51:1

Avg staff/day 16

Average shift 8.7 hours

7% better than Texas average

Texas average: 8.1 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 12,670

Nursing staff breakdown

Total count 4

9.1 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Total count 12

11.3 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Total count 25

8.9 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Contractor staffing

348 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 12 Licensed Practical Nurse: 7 Registered Nurse: 1 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Medication Aide/Technician: 1

Staff by category


Certified Nursing Assistant	13	12	25	5,064	91	100%	8.9
Licensed Practical Nurse	5	7	12	2,657	91	100%	11.3
Respiratory Therapy Technician	3	0	3	1,480	76	84%	7.8
Registered Nurse	3	1	4	855	70	77%	9.1
Administrator	1	0	1	520	65	71%	8
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	520	65	71%	8
Clinical Nurse Specialist	1	0	1	520	65	71%	8
Speech Language Pathologist	1	0	1	488	65	71%	7.5
Dental Services Staff	1	0	1	477	55	60%	8.7
Medical Director	0	1	1	30	18	20%	1.7
Physical Therapy Assistant	1	0	1	27	7	8%	3.9
Occupational Therapy Aide	0	1	1	23	4	4%	5.6
Medication Aide/Technician	0	1	1	10	1	1%	9.8

25 Certified Nursing Assistant

% of Days 100%

12 Licensed Practical Nurse

% of Days 100%

3 Respiratory Therapy Technician

% of Days 84%

4 Registered Nurse

% of Days 77%

1 Administrator

% of Days 71%

1 Nurse Practitioner

% of Days 71%

1 Clinical Nurse Specialist

% of Days 71%

1 Speech Language Pathologist

% of Days 71%

1 Dental Services Staff

% of Days 60%

1 Medical Director

% of Days 20%

1 Physical Therapy Assistant

% of Days 8%

1 Occupational Therapy Aide

% of Days 4%

1 Medication Aide/Technician

% of Days 1%

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Total census

27 residents

Residents by payment source

Medicare

5 residents (18.5%)

Medicaid

9 residents (33.3%)

Private pay or other

13 residents (48.1%)

Programs & Services

Residents' Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Nurse Aide Training

State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site

CCRC

Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Autumn Leaves based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 51.4% ↓ 2.7pp vs 2022

Net Income -$3.3M ↓ ~$605.6K vs 2022

Total Payroll $3.7M ↓ ~$437.5K vs 2022

Profit Margin -60.2% ↓ 21.5pp vs 2022

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Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	57.8%	65.8%	66.3%	38.9%	109.2%	43.6%	39.5%	35.7%	30.0%	31.1%	56.7%	54.1%	51.4%
Beds	215	215	215	215	200	200	200	200	200	200	124	124	124
Net Income	$1,704,305	$2,167,221	$1,108,987	-$518,468	-$1,327,241	-$1,870,763	-$1,831,807	-$725,579	N/A	$1	-$1,460,967	-$2,680,257	-$3,285,893
Gross Revenue	$10,303,918	$12,909,253	$12,866,636	$5,208,790	$9,561,153	$9,599,494	$8,570,162	$7,481,533	$6,536,995	$5,966,599	$8,172,284	$6,932,539	$5,459,846
Operating Expenses	$7,387,701	$7,903,986	$7,734,983	$5,077,314	$10,756,673	$11,230,534	$10,412,853	$7,904,252	$6,183,576	$6,845,550	$7,805,671	$7,950,597	$7,925,320
Net Patient Revenue	$9,061,460	$10,033,923	$8,839,009	$3,800,460	$8,016,137	$8,011,348	$7,237,513	$6,014,156	$5,409,056	$5,528,366	$6,245,530	$5,168,063	$3,386,528
Total Payroll	$3,492,564	$3,698,250	$3,563,152	$2,242,201	$4,590,745	$4,607,569	$4,332,650	$3,984,265	$3,732,383	$3,736,377	$3,785,889	$4,167,469	$3,730,009
Profit Margin %	16.5%	16.8%	8.6%	-10.0%	-13.9%	-19.5%	-21.4%	-9.7%	0.0%	0.0%	-17.9%	-38.7%	-60.2%
Medicare %	18.4%	14.9%	15.2%	22.8%	19.3%	18.4%	17.3%	13.0%	14.7%	13.9%	11.2%	7.2%	7.2%
Medicaid %	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	13.0%	15.6%	13.3%	12.2%	12.6%	17.4%
Private %	81.6%	85.1%	84.8%	77.2%	80.7%	81.6%	82.7%	74.1%	69.8%	72.9%	76.6%	80.2%	75.4%
Revenue/Day	$200	$194	$170	$246	$261	$251	$251	$231	$247	$243	$244	$211	$146
Cost/Day	$163	$153	$149	$328	$351	$352	$361	$303	$283	$301	$304	$325	$341
Avg Length of Stay	53.7 days	49.6 days	47.1 days	43.8 days	44.8 days	44.1 days	32.1 days	56.1 days	64.2 days	85.9 days	54.5 days	64.6 days	88.8 days

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Community Care for the Aged and Disabled (CCAD)

TX Medicaid CCAD

General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Large state; rural access challenges.

Texas Community Care Services

TX CCS

General: Age 60+, Texas resident, at risk of decline.

Income Limits: ~$2,000/month (individual, varies).

Asset Limits: $5,000 (individual).

TX Specifics: Limited funding; high demand in urban areas.

Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Services

Texas AAA Services

General: Age 60+, TX resident; no income/asset limits.

Income Limits (2025): None; donations encouraged.

Asset Limits: Not assessed.

TX Specifics: 28 AAAs; includes Meals on Wheels in some areas.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Texas Medicare Savings Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Texas Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP)

General: Age 60+ prioritized, TX resident, low-income.

Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (185% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not assessed.

TX Specifics: Priority for elderly/disabled; covers gas, electric, propane.

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Texas Family Caregiver Support Program

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 Specifics: High rural demand; includes grandparent caregivers.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Texas SCSEP

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, TX resident.

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not specified.

TX Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Texas VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, 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 Specifics: High veteran population; supports rural/urban needs.

Property Tax Exemption for Seniors

Texas Senior Property Tax Exemption

General: Age 65+, TX resident, homeowner (homestead).

Income Limits (2025): None; tax-based eligibility.

Asset Limits: Not assessed.

TX Specifics: $25,000+ exemption; optional freeze in some counties; saves ~$500-$1,000/year.

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Texas SFMNP

General: Age 60+, TX resident, low-income.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,322/month (185% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not assessed.

TX Specifics: Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~20,000 via 28 AAAs.

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Autumn Leaves

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Autumn Leaves

Quality ratings

Nursing care per resident

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

This home usually has availability

Who this home usually serves

Primarily short stays

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Finances and operations

About this community

Occupancy

License Details

Ownership & Operating Entity

Memory & Specialized Care

Inspection History

Results

6 total citations

Inspection Reports

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

Nursing staff breakdown

Registered Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Certified Nursing Assistant

Contractor staffing

Staff by category

25 Certified Nursing Assistant

12 Licensed Practical Nurse

3 Respiratory Therapy Technician

4 Registered Nurse

1 Administrator

1 Nurse Practitioner

1 Clinical Nurse Specialist

1 Speech Language Pathologist

1 Dental Services Staff

1 Medical Director

1 Physical Therapy Assistant

1 Occupational Therapy Aide

1 Medication Aide/Technician

Facility Characteristics

Residents by payment source

Programs & Services

Residents' Group

Nurse Aide Training

CCRC

Active Resident Council

Financial Trends

Occupancy Rate

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix

Revenue vs Cost Per Patient Day

Guides for Better Senior Living

Eldertainment

Financial Aid for Texas Seniors

Community Care for the Aged and Disabled (CCAD)

Texas Community Care Services

Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Services

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Property Tax Exemption for Seniors

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

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Staffing

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