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Brookdale San Marcos North
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · San Marcos, TX
Brookdale San Marcos North
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · San Marcos, TX
Brookdale San Marcos North is a senior living community in San Marcos, Texas, providing assisted living and memory support. Managed by HCP Inc. through S-H Thirty-Five Opco-San Marcos, LLC in Hays County, as part of the Brookdale Senior Living network, this licensed Type B community has a 12-bed capacity, fostering a more intimate atmosphere compared to large institutional locations. For families searching for tailored care in the San Marcos area, the limited capacity of the community can lead to higher levels of personal interaction between staff and residents.
The most recent evaluation in January 2024 concluded with three findings. All were categorized as Life Safety Code concerns, and no Health Code deficiencies were cited. These specific issues concerned the locking hardware on exit doors and the lack of a yearly fire marshal review. While similar concerns were identified in 2019 and resolved by early 2020, the 2024 report suggests they have reappeared. Additionally, no regulatory penalties were issued, and the count of three citations stays under the Texas state average of six.
24-hour staffing is provided along with Alzheimer’s certification, short-term stays, and the specialized Clare Bridge memory support curriculum. A gym, transit assistance, a library, concierge help, and a hair salon are also available, along with a courtyard, a greenhouse for gardening, a private dining area, a game room with billiards, strolling paths, guest quarters, and a business center. Pets are also allowed, and the culinary staff prepares meals based on the personal tastes of the older adults.
With a 12-bed capacity, Brookdale San Marcos North is ideal for those seeking a smaller and more private care setting with access to a wide variety of amenities. Its smaller scale, along with the presence of the Clare Bridge program, also allows for deeper connections between the team and the residents, which is often a major factor for families making choices about memory support. Additionally, its costs are reasonable compared to larger urban centers.
12-bed community Rank #885 / 981Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 885th out of 981 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Texas that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Walk Score: 6 / 100 Rank #1287 / 1346Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1287th out of 1346 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Texas that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Facility TypeType B
CountyHays
Brookdale San Marcos North is legally operated by Hcp Inc.
Owner NameS-H Thirty-Five Opco-San Marcos, LLC
Wheelchair Accessible
Secured Perimeter
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency Alert System
Respite Care
24-Hour Staffing
Alzheimer's Certification
HousekeepingYes
Pet Friendly
Fitness Center
Transportation
Library
Concierge
Salon
Courtyard
Garden
Gardening
Dining
Game Room
Walking Paths
Computers
Business Center
Meeting Room
Piano
ActivitiesDaily activities include fitness classes, arts and crafts, and social events
Branded ProgramsClare Bridge
Touring HoursMon - Fri: 8am - 9pm CT / Sat: 9am - 5:30pm CT
Assisted Living$3,480 per month
Memory Care$8,370 per month
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.
Since 2025 · 1 year of data
9 citations
1 inspection
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.
Since 2025 vs. Texas state average
Overall vs. TX average
3 Worse
Metrics worse than Texas average:
• Total citations (50% above)
• Health citations (50% above)
• Inspections with citations (100% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at Texas average:
• Life safety citations (at TX avg) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
• Total citations (50% above)
• Health citations (50% above)
• Inspections with citations (100% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at Texas average:
• Life safety citations (at TX avg) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Citations
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 9 | 6 | This facility has 50% more total citations than a typical Texas nursing home (9 vs. TX avg 6).↑ 50% worse |
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Health citations
Citations related to resident care, clinical practices, and day-to-day operations.
| 3 | 2 | This facility has 50% more health citations than a typical Texas nursing home (3 vs. TX avg 2).↑ 50% worse |
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Life safety citations
Citations related to building safety — fire prevention, emergency egress, and similar.
| 6 | 6 | This facility has life safety citations in line with the Texas average (6 vs. TX avg 6).— At avg |
Inspections
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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 nursing home (2 vs. TX avg 1).↑ 100% worse |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
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2.5 miles from city center
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Texas
Brookdale San Marcos North is located in SAN MARCOS, Texas.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Brookdale San Marcos North
Who is the owner of Brookdale San Marcos North?
Brookdale San Marcos North is legally operated by Hcp Inc.
Is Brookdale San Marcos North in a walkable area?
Brookdale San Marcos North has a walk score of 6. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
Does Brookdale San Marcos North have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale San Marcos North on this page.
Are pets allowed at Brookdale San Marcos North?
Yes, Brookdale San Marcos North allows residents to bring their pets.
How many beds does Brookdale San Marcos North have?
Brookdale San Marcos North has 12 beds.
Has Brookdale San Marcos North had any citations?
Brookdale San Marcos North has had 9 reported citations since 2025 according to records from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Are there photos of Brookdale San Marcos North?
Yes — there are 4 photos of Brookdale San Marcos North in the photo gallery on this page.
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