Brookdale Lake Brazos

Brookdale Lake Brazos is an Assisted Living Home in Texas

Brookdale Lake Brazos is an Assisted Living Home in Texas

Brookdale Lake Brazos

3801 N M.L.K. Jr Blvd, Waco, TX 76708 View Map

Brookdale Lake Brazos is an Assisted Living Home in Texas

Brookdale Lake Brazos is an Assisted Living Home in Texas

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Overview of Brookdale Lake Brazos

Located in Waco, Texas, Brookdale Lake Brazos provides both assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care in a beautiful community setting. Residents can settle into spacious, private, pet-friendly apartments and engage with friends in the charming, home-like common areas. The community offers convenient access to many stores, shops, and restaurants in nearby Waco, providing the best of both worlds. Brookdale Lake Brazos offers a full calendar of events and activities, and a continuum of care that provides ease of transition should residents need further care.

The assisted living program supports seniors with daily tasks like dressing, bathing, medication management, and chores, allowing them more time to enjoy their retired life. The memory care program provides person-centered care, leading residents through an array of enriching daily activities designed to nurture their current skills and keep them socially engaged. Residents can participate in friendly competitions, try their hand at crafting, or take technology classes. Memory care residents enjoy activities like bowling, flower arranging, and music programs. The restaurant-style dining offers delicious, chef-inspired meals made with fresh, seasonal ingredients, with care of residents

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Home Information Brookdale Lake Brazos
Bed community size
101-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
16 years in operation
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 0 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

License Status
LICENSED
Facility Type
Assisted Living
License Expiration
January 10, 2027

Additional licensing details

License number: 148513
Year opened: 8/19/2009
County: MCLENNAN

Ownership & operating entity

Brookdale Lake Brazos is legally operated by ESC IV, L.P., and administrated by AARON LINDHOLM.

Owner: ESC IV, LP
Ownership type: LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

Type Of Units

Alzheimer's Units
20 units
Total beds
101 units

Staffing

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

Leadership

Administrator email: [email protected]

Care Services

Provides Memory Care
Alzheimer's Certification

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Suite

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Building Type: Two-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Types of Care at Brookdale Lake Brazos

Assisted Living Memory Care
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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.

2 visits/inspections

Results

2 with citations

0 without citations

3 citations

1 health citation 2 life safety citations 0 infection control 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

0 enforcement actions

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

Texas average: 1 enforcement action

Inspection Report Summary for Brookdale Lake Brazos

BROOKDALE LAKE BRAZOS underwent its most recent comprehensive inspection on October 18, 2021, resulting in three state standard violations. The Health Code section listed one violation, while the Life Safety Code section had two deficiencies. Notably, all three citations were related to building maintenance and fire safety concerns. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure interior walls and ceilings met minimum fire rating requirements, and also failed to provide a site free of hazards. It is worth noting that these issues were identified in 2019, with corrections completed by August 20, 2019. No Health Code deficiencies were listed under Life Safety Code. No enforcement actions were found related to this inspection or the previously cited violations.

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Address 3801 N M.L.K. Jr Blvd, Waco, TX 76708

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From costs to care, explore the most important topics to make informed decisions about your future.

Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for Texas Seniors

Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
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.
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care (~$60/day), home aides.
Texas Community Care Services
  • 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.
  • Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), transportation (~5 trips/month).
Area Agency on Aging (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.
  • Services: Meals (~$5-$7/meal), transportation, homemaker services (~4 hours/week), respite (~5 days/year), legal aid.
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Texas Medicare Savings Program
Official government program page
  • 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.
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
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.
  • Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), emergency aid ($500 max).
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.
  • Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), training, supplies (~$500/year).
Senior Community Service Employment Program (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.
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
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.
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs.
Property Tax Exemption for Seniors
Texas Senior Property Tax Exemption
Official government program page
  • 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.
  • Services: Tax exemption or freeze (~$500-$1,000/year savings).
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.
  • Services: Vouchers (~$50/season) for produce at farmers’ markets.

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Texas Seniors

TX Medicaid CCAD

Community Care for the Aged and Disabled (CCAD)

Requirements:
  • 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.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care (~$60/day), home aides.
TX CCS

Texas Community Care Services

Requirements:
  • 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.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), transportation (~5 trips/month).
Texas AAA Services

Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Services

Requirements:
  • 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.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Meals (~$5-$7/meal), transportation, homemaker services (~4 hours/week), respite (~5 days/year), legal aid.
Texas Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Requirements:
  • 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.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Texas Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP)

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Requirements:
  • 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.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), emergency aid ($500 max).
Texas Family Caregiver Support Program

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Requirements:
  • 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.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), training, supplies (~$500/year).
Texas SCSEP

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Requirements:
  • 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.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
Texas VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

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

Requirements:
  • 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.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs.
Texas Senior Property Tax Exemption

Property Tax Exemption for Seniors

Requirements:
  • 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.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Tax exemption or freeze (~$500-$1,000/year savings).
Texas SFMNP

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Requirements:
  • 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.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Vouchers (~$50/season) for produce at farmers’ markets.
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