Daymark Living
Nursing Home · Texas, TX

Overview of Daymark Living

Daymark Living is a residential community dedicated to helping adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities live a happy, healthy, and independent life. It offers semester stays and flexible pricing based on individual circumstances. The community encourages residents to broaden their horizons and establish friendships.
(972) 525-2727
Bed community size
202-bed community
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 0 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeType A
StatusLicensed
CountyEllis

Ownership & Operating Entity

Daymark Living is legally operated by Daymark Operations Llc.

Owner NameDaymark Operations LLC

Memory & Specialized Care

1 service
No Alzheimer's certification

Amenities & Lifestyle

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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.

Inspection Scorecard Info 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 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 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)

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

MetricThis FacilityTX Averagevs. TX Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 26 This facility has 67% fewer total citations than a typical Texas nursing home (2 vs. TX avg 6).↓ 67% better
Life safety citations Info Violations related to building safety — fire prevention, emergency egress, and similar. 26 This facility has 67% fewer life safety citations than a typical Texas nursing home (2 vs. TX avg 6).↓ 67% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

MetricThis FacilityTX Averagevs. TX Avg
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 11 This facility has inspections with citations in line with the Texas average (1 vs. TX avg 1).— At avg

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

DAYMARK LIVING underwent its most recent comprehensive inspection on October 05, 2023, resulting in two state standard violations. The facility was cited for Life Safety Code deficiencies related to building maintenance, specifically the failure to ensure compliance with the 2000 edition of NFPA 101 and inadequate ramp design. These issues were identified during a previous inspection on November 29, 2018, and corrected by December 17, 2018. No Health Code violations were listed in the inspection report. As a result, no enforcement actions were taken against the facility.

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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Texas

Daymark Living is located in WAXAHACHIE, Texas.
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Community Care for the Aged and Disabled (CCAD)

TX Medicaid CCAD

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

Large state; rural access challenges.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$60/day) Home aides

Texas Community Care Services

TX CCS

Age 60+
General Texas resident, at risk of decline.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
TX

Limited funding; high demand in urban areas.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Services

Texas AAA Services

Age 60+
General TX resident; no income/asset limits.
Income Limits (2025) None; donations encouraged.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
TX

28 AAAs; includes Meals on Wheels in some areas.

Benefits
Meals (~$5-$7/meal) Transportation Homemaker services (~4 hours/week) Respite (~5 days/year) Legal aid

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Texas Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Texas Family Caregiver Support Program

Age
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

High rural demand; includes grandparent caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

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

Texas VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General 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

High veteran population; supports rural/urban needs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs

Property Tax Exemption for Seniors

Texas Senior Property Tax Exemption

Age 65+
General TX resident, homeowner (homestead).
Income Limits (2025) None; tax-based eligibility.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
TX

$25,000+ exemption; optional freeze in some counties; saves ~$500-$1,000/year.

Benefits
Tax exemption or freeze (~$500-$1,000/year savings)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Texas SFMNP

Age 60+
General TX resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
TX

Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~20,000 via 28 AAAs.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$50/season) for produce at farmers’ markets

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Address 4.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Waxahachie's city center to Daymark Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Daymark Living

Who is the owner of Daymark Living?

The legal owner and operator of Daymark Living is Daymark Operations Llc.

How many beds does Daymark Living have?

Daymark Living has 202 beds.

Has Daymark Living had any recent deficiencies or citations?

Daymark Living has had 2 recently reported deficiencies.

Are there photos of Daymark Living?

Yes — there are 12 photos of Daymark Living in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Daymark Living?

Daymark Living is located at 818 CANTRELL STREET.

What is the phone number of Daymark Living?

(972) 525-2727 will put you in contact with the team at Daymark Living.

What county is Daymark Living located in?

Daymark Living is in Ellis County.

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