Brookdale Lake Brazos
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Waco, TX
Brookdale Lake Brazos
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Waco, TX
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
101-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
16 years in operation
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 0 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Facility TypeType B
StatusLicensed
ExpirationJanuary 10, 2027
CountyMclennan
License Number148513
Year Opened8/19/2009
Brookdale Lake Brazos is legally operated by Esc Iv, L.p., and administrated by Aaron Lindholm.
OwnerESC IV, LP
Ownership TypeLIMITED PARTNERSHIP
Alzheimer's Units
20 units
Total beds
101 units
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Administrator Email[email protected]
Alzheimer's Certification
Scheduled Transportation
Housekeeping
Maintenance
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Suite
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Types of Care at Brookdale Lake Brazos
Assisted Living
Memory Care
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
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
1 Worse
Metrics worse than Texas average:
• Inspections with citations (100% above) 3 Better Metrics better than Texas average:
• Total citations (50% below)
• Health citations (50% below)
• Life safety citations (67% below)
• Inspections with citations (100% above) 3 Better Metrics better than Texas average:
• Total citations (50% below)
• Health citations (50% below)
• Life safety citations (67% below)
Citations
Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.
| Metric | This Facility | TX Average | vs. TX Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 3 | 6 | This facility has 50% fewer total citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (3 vs. TX avg 6).↓ 50% better |
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Health citations
Violations related to resident care, clinical practices, and day-to-day operations.
| 1 | 2 | This facility has 50% fewer health citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (1 vs. TX avg 2).↓ 50% better |
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Life safety citations
Violations related to building safety — fire prevention, emergency egress, and similar.
| 2 | 6 | This facility has 67% fewer life safety citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (2 vs. TX avg 6).↓ 67% better |
Inspections
State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.
| Metric | This Facility | TX Average | vs. TX Avg |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 2 | 1 | This facility has 100% more inspections with citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (2 vs. TX avg 1).↑ 100% worse |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
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.
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Brookdale Lake Brazos
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Texas
Brookdale Lake Brazos is located in Waco, Texas.
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4.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Waco's city center to Brookdale Lake Brazos's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 2.34 miles to nearest hospital (amily Counseling & Children's Services)
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AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Waco (North Lake Waco) | 101 | Yes | 0 | 16 | - | Esc IV, L.p. | 3 | 1 | 2 | Suite |
| Arbor House of Waco |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Waco (Kendrick) | 75 | No | 40 | 9 | - | Waco Tx Arbor House LP | 4 | 1 | 3 | Suite |
| Brookdale Lakeshore |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Waco (Cedar Ridge) | 50 | Yes | 41 | 48 | A+ | Brookdale Senior Living Communities, Inc. | 4 | 1 | 3 | Suite |
| Mercy House Waco (Living Springs) |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Waco (West Waco) | 16 | No | 51 | 10 | - | Darsea I, LLC | 1 | - | 1 | Suite |
| Mercy House Waco |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Waco (Cedar Ridge) | 16 | No | 50 | 17 | - | Darsea Holdings, LLC | 8 | 4 | 4 | Suite |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Brookdale Lake Brazos
What neighborhood is Brookdale Lake Brazos in?
Brookdale Lake Brazos is in the North Lake Waco neighborhood of Waco.
Who is the owner of Brookdale Lake Brazos?
The legal owner and operator of Brookdale Lake Brazos is Esc Iv, L.p..
What is the license number of Brookdale Lake Brazos?
According to TX state health department records, Brookdale Lake Brazos's license number is 148513.
When does Brookdale Lake Brazos's license expire?
According to TX state health department records, Brookdale Lake Brazos's license expires on January 10, 2027.
Who is the administrator of Brookdale Lake Brazos?
Aaron Lindholm is the administrator of Brookdale Lake Brazos.
How many beds does Brookdale Lake Brazos have?
Brookdale Lake Brazos has 101 beds.
Has Brookdale Lake Brazos had any recent deficiencies or citations?
Brookdale Lake Brazos has had 3 recently reported deficiencies.
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