Brookdale Lakeshore
Assisted Living in Waco
Assisted Living in Waco
Overview of Brookdale Lakeshore
Serving the vibrant city of Waco, Texas, Brookdale Lakeshore is a senior living community offering exceptional assisted living services. Residents can enjoy a variety of activities, from fitness classes to movie matinees, and even outings to local attractions like the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum. With support available for tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management, seniors can focus on filling their social calendars and pursuing their passions.
The community’s mission is to offer personalized care plans tailored to each individual’s needs, ensuring the right amount of assistance is provided while promoting independence. Amenities include private apartments with ample storage, beautiful courtyard views, and the option to bring along beloved pets. With a range of programs like Bible studies, board games, and a recipe club, residents have endless opportunities to learn, grow, and enjoy life to the fullest
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Brookdale Lakeshore is legally operated by Brookdale Senior Living Communities, Inc., and administrated by Heather Gillaspie.
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Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 288 - 360 sq. ft.
Housing Options: Suite
Building Type: Single-story
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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.
Results
2 with citations
0 without citations
Texas average: 1 inspection with citations
4 total 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
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Texas average: 1 enforcement action
Inspection Report Summary for Brookdale Lakeshore
BROOKDALE LAKESHORE underwent a comprehensive inspection on October 14, 2021, resulting in four total violations. The Health Code section of the report listed no deficiencies, while the Life Safety Code section cited three issues related to fire safety and building maintenance. Specifically, the facility was found to have inadequate lighting levels, hazards present on site, and insufficient gas pressure testing. These deficiencies were corrected between September 30, 2019, and October 17, 2019. No Health Code violations were listed during this inspection. As a result of these findings, no enforcement actions were taken against the facility.
Compare Assisted Living around Waco The information below is reported by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.
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| Brookdale Lakeshore |
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| Mercy House Waco |
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— 2.87 miles to nearest hospital (amily Counseling & Children's Services)
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