Brookdale San Marcos South
Nursing Home · Texas, TX
Brookdale San Marcos South
Nursing Home · Texas, TX
Brookdale San Marcos South is a licensed assisted living community in San Marcos, Texas, providing personal care. The community is operated by ESC III LP, functioning as a Type B community in Hays County. With a 60-bed capacity, the community is intended to help older adults who require care with routine tasks in a friendly, organized setting.
This community holds a strong record of compliance, accumulating a total of four deficiencies. These include two health code deficiencies and two life safety code violations, specifically related to illumination standards, a commercial kitchen hood, and an employee workspace issue. Significantly, there were no administrative penalties recorded, and no enforcement actions were found. With a total of only four citations compared to the Texas state mean of six, this community performs considerably better than many other communities throughout the state.
A dedicated suite of support options, including 24-hour staffing and temporary relief stays. Safety features and an alert system are integrated throughout the property, which is wheelchair-accessible. Cleaning, laundry, and basic utilities are also covered by the monthly cost. A diverse social calendar is also conducted to foster connection and active participation. Meals are prepared with health in mind, which is also included in the base rate. Monthly rates begin at roughly $4,920.
Brookdale San Marcos South is a good option for older adults looking for a supportive environment in a moderately sized neighborhood that combines individual care with communal features. The consistent regulatory history and the all-inclusive nature of daily services, ranging from meals to linens, also provide families with clear expectations for long-term planning.
60-bed community Rank #585 / 987Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 585th out of 987 homes in Texas. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Texas SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score: 6 / 100 Rank #1286 / 1392Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1286th out of 1392 homes in Texas. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Texas SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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
StatusLicensed
CountyHays
Brookdale San Marcos South is legally operated by Esc Iii Lp.
Owner NameEsc III LP
Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency Alert System
Respite Care
24-Hour Staffing
No Alzheimer's certification
Pets Allowed
HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes
Utilities IncludedYes
ActivitiesA variety of life-enriching events and activities are offered.
Starting Price$4,920 per month
Food DescriptionDining includes healthy and delicious meals tailored to residents' preferences.
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
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1 At Avg
Metrics at Texas average:
• Inspections with citations (at TX avg) 2 Better Metrics better than Texas average:
• Total citations (67% below)
• Life safety citations (67% below)
• Inspections with citations (at TX avg) 2 Better Metrics better than Texas average:
• Total citations (67% below)
• Life safety citations (67% below)
Citations
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 2 | 6 | This facility has 67% fewer total citations than a typical Texas nursing home (2 vs. TX avg 6).↓ 67% 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 nursing home (2 vs. TX avg 6).↓ 67% better |
Inspections
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 1 | 1 | This facility has inspections with citations in line with the Texas average (1 vs. TX avg 1).— At avg |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
BROOKDALE SAN MARCOS SOUTH underwent its most recent comprehensive inspection on January 25, 2023, resulting in a total of 4 violations of state standards. The deficiencies cited were primarily related to Life Safety Code requirements, with no Health Code violations listed. Specifically, the facility was found to have inadequate lighting levels and failed to comply with Chapter 33 regulations for existing residential board and care occupancies. Additionally, the staff or attendant area did not meet licensing standards, and a commercial range hood and exhaust system were not properly maintained. The facility had previously corrected these issues between January 23, 2020, and March 31, 2020. No enforcement actions were found in relation to this inspection.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Brookdale San Marcos South
Who is the owner of Brookdale San Marcos South?
The legal owner and operator of Brookdale San Marcos South is Esc Iii Lp.
Is Brookdale San Marcos South in a walkable area?
Brookdale San Marcos South has a walk score of 6. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
Does Brookdale San Marcos South have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale San Marcos South on this page.
How many beds does Brookdale San Marcos South have?
Brookdale San Marcos South has 60 beds.
Has Brookdale San Marcos South had any recent deficiencies or citations?
Brookdale San Marcos South has had 2 recently reported deficiencies.
Are there photos of Brookdale San Marcos South?
Yes — there are 14 photos of Brookdale San Marcos South in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Brookdale San Marcos South?
Brookdale San Marcos South is located at 1401 WONDER WORLD DR.
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