Meadow Lake Senior Living – Tyler
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Tyler, TX
ALM Inspection Grade A+ Info ALM's inspection grade is 97 / 100, an A+ — 15 points above the Texas average for CMS-certified facilities (82/100) · A proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade.A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. It is not a government rating.
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.

Meadow Lake Senior Living – Tyler

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Tyler, TX
ALM Inspection Grade A+ Info ALM's inspection grade is 97 / 100, an A+ — 15 points above the Texas average for CMS-certified facilities (82/100) · A proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade.A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. It is not a government rating.
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Meadow Lake Senior Living – Tyler accepts Medicare and private pay.
Meadow Lake Senior Living – Tyler accepts Medicare and private pay.

Overview of Meadow Lake Senior Living – Tyler

Meadow Lake Senior Living, Tyler offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, skilled nursing, and respite care in Tyler, TX. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while respite care offers a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The community has 20 beds, creating a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. One bedroom and two bedroom housing options can work for someone living alone, a couple moving together, or a resident who wants a companion. Pets are allowed, so residents can keep a pet in the community. The range of care levels may suit someone whose needs could grow over time, or a family needing short term care while a primary caregiver travels or recovers.

Residents can spend time on walking trails, fish in a stocked lake, or use the rustic community lodge for outdoor time and entertaining. Clubs, classes, and hobby groups provide organized activities. Scheduled transportation serves appointments and outings, while a salon and rehabilitation services are also available within the community.

Medicare and private pay are accepted, giving families two listed ways to cover care. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours 6 minutes per resident per day, representing that amount of daily nurse staffing time allocated per resident. A Walk Score of 33 out of 100 indicates a car dependent setting where most errands require a car or a ride. A resident who no longer drives would generally need transportation for errands.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▲ 81.3% Above TX avg. ▲ 81.3% Above TX avg.TX average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▲ 77.5% Above TX avg. ▲ 77.5% Above TX avg.TX average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▲ 104.9% Above TX avg. ▲ 104.9% Above TX avg.TX average: 2.0Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▲ 31.9% Above TX avg. ▲ 31.9% Above TX avg.TX average: 3.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing Info Data period: Q2 2026 (April 1 – June 30, 2026).
Nursing care per resident per day and state rankings: CMS Provider Information.
Headcount, shifts and contractors: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ).

Total nursing care per resident / day Info This nursing home is ranked 50th out of 233 nursing homes we track in Texas for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
↑ 18% · TX 3h 28mThis facility: 4h 6m per resident per day, 18% above the Texas average of 3h 28m (among Texas facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. Rank #50 / 233Nurse hours — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 50th out of 233 nursing homes we track in Texas for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Texas average, with a ranking across 233 Texas facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Texas that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
4h 6m

Standout metric: Registered nurse (RN) is +128% above Texas average

1 of 6 metrics below Texas average

Staff by category

Q2 2026 · Apr 1 – Jun 30 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering April 1 – June 30, 2026.
Certified Nursing Assistant2011315,63391100%8.6
Registered Nurse7181,6509099%9.3
Medication Aide/Technician4041,5439099%10.5
Licensed Practical Nurse2356124954%11.4
Dietitian1015126470%8
Administrator1015046369%8
Nurse Practitioner1015046369%8
RN Director of Nursing1014856167%8
Clinical Nurse Specialist1014766066%7.9
Mental Health Service Worker1014725965%8
Qualified Social Worker0224427380%5.2
Physical Therapy Aide0443876976%4.6
Speech Language Pathologist0553307684%3.6
Respiratory Therapy Technician0551876875%1.9
Physical Therapy Assistant0441205864%1.7
31 Certified Nursing Assistant
Coverage 100%
8 Registered Nurse
Coverage 99%
4 Medication Aide/Technician
Coverage 99%
5 Licensed Practical Nurse
Coverage 54%
By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 20 Rank #254 / 258Bed count — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 254th out of 258 nursing homes we track 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. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Texas that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #116 / 147Years in operation — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 116th out of 147 nursing homes we track in Texas for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Texas facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Texas that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
15 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #196 / 276Walk Score — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 196th out of 276 nursing homes we track 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. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Texas that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
33 / 100
Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
38 days
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
A+ Accredited
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About This Community

License Details

License Number104686

Awards

5-Star Rating from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Safety & Compliance

Secured Perimeter

Payment & Insurance

1 service
Accept Medicare

Additional Services

2 services
Respite CareRespite care provides families and unpaid caregivers with short-term relief from caregiving duties. Care can range from a few hours to a few weeks.
TransportationListed as: Scheduled transportation

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Walking Paths
Fitness Center
Beauty Salon
Library
Game Room
Gated Community
Five-Acre Lake
Rustic Community Lodge
Private Dining Room
Emergency Call System
Activities
Hobby Groups
Arts and Crafts

Room Accommodations

Building TypeTwo-story
Room Types
1 Bed 2 Bed
In-Room Features
Personal Safe In Each Home

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Inspections

CMS Health Inspection History

Since 2023 · 3 years of data · Last health inspection May 2025

ALM Inspection Grade

97 / 100 Calculated from CMS inspection data for this community's nursing-home beds
How it compares

15 points above the Texas average for CMS-certified facilities (82/100)

Category breakdown

Citations Strong

6 severity-weighted points (4 citations) · 14× lower than the typical CMS-certified TX facility (median: 85)

Enforcement Strong

No fines on record · 0 enforcement actions

Persistence Strong

1 day to fix issues · much faster than the typical CMS-certified TX facility (median: 16)

Inspection grade: 97 out of 100, letter grade A+.
Total health inspections
3 ↓ 63% · TX 8This facility: 3, 63% below the Texas average of 8 (among Texas facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Total health citations
4 Rank #2 / 234Health citations — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 2nd out of 234 nursing homes we track in Texas for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Texas State average, with a ranking across all 234 TX facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Texas that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.↓ 86% · TX 28This facility: 4, 86% below the Texas average of 28 (among Texas facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Citations per inspection
1.33 Rank #2 / 234Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 2nd out of 234 nursing homes we track in Texas for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Texas mean across 234 facilities with citation data. Lower is better. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Texas that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.↓ 64% · TX 3.65This facility: 1.33, 64% below the Texas average of 3.65 (among Texas facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Citation severity
100% corrected 4 of 4 citations corrected
Bar = mix of this home's 4 citations, not a state comparison

Lighter shade = corrected

Critical J–L
0 ↓ 100% · TX 1.8This facility: 0, 100% below the Texas average of 1.8 (among Texas facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Immediate jeopardy
Serious G–I
0 ↓ 100% · TX 0.4This facility: 0, 100% below the Texas average of 0.4 (among Texas facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Actual harm
Moderate D–F
4 ↓ 84% · TX 25.4This facility: 4, 84% below the Texas average of 25.4 (among Texas facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
No harm, more than minimal risk
Minor A–C
0 ↓ 100% · TX 0.4This facility: 0, 100% below the Texas average of 0.4 (among Texas facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
No harm, minimal risk

Latest inspection: May 19, 2025 · 1 citation (Resident Rights, moderate), corrected

Most cited category: Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation, 2 of 4 citations · 3 categories in total

Citations history
Most recent first
May 19, 2025 1 citation
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Aug 21, 2024 1 citation
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Jul 19, 2023 2 citations
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Corrected
Top deficiency categories
Share of 4 citations
Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation 2 deficiencies (50%)
Resident Rights 1 deficiency (25%)
Resident Assessment & Care Planning 1 deficiency (25%)
How citations are counted

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

3 of 4 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 4 resulted from complaint investigations.

Includes all CMS health inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.

Source

Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.

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Enforcement

Penalties and fines About penalties and fines Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database · Data as of Oct 2026

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials on record since Oct 2023.

Clean record
Total fines
$0 TX avg $63KTexas average: $63,404. Average among the 798 Texas facilities with a penalty on record.US avg $66KUS average: $66,281, among the 6,725 US facilities with a penalty on record.
Number of fines
0 TX avg 2.1Texas average: 2.1. Average among the 798 Texas facilities with a penalty on record.US avg 1.88US average: 1.88, among the 6,725 US facilities with a penalty on record.
Payment denials What is a payment denial? Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0 TX avg 0.18Texas average: 0.18. Average among the 798 Texas facilities with a penalty on record.US avg 0.35US average: 0.35, among the 6,725 US facilities with a penalty on record.
Health Outcomes

Quality of care over time

How residents at this home fare on health outcomes and preventive care, compared with the Texas average.

Data as of Oct 2026 · CMS Care Compare

Long-stay quality rating Info CMS star rating for the care of long-stay residents, who live at the home for 100 days or more. It is built from the long-stay quality measures below. 5 stars is the best. 5 / 5 Significantly above average ↑ 23% · TX 4.1This facility: 5.0, 23% above the TX average of 4.1 (among TX facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Short-stay quality rating Info CMS star rating for the care of short-stay residents, mostly people recovering after a hospital stay for under 100 days. It is built from the short-stay quality measures below. 5 stars is the best. 4 / 5 Above average ↑ 30% · TX 3.1This facility: 4.0, 30% above the TX average of 3.1 (among TX facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
High-risk clinical events Info Average of five long-stay measures: pressure ulcers, falls with major injury, unplanned weight loss, worsening ability to walk, and needing more help with daily activities. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better. 8.6 Score · lower is better ↑ 12% · TX 7.6This facility: 8.6, 12% above the TX average of 7.6 (among TX facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Functional decline Info Average of three long-stay measures: needing more help with daily activities, worsening ability to walk, and loss of bowel or bladder control. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better. 17.7 Score · lower is better ↑ 29% · TX 13.8This facility: 17.7, 29% above the TX average of 13.8 (among TX facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.

9 long-stay measures: 2 better, 6 worse, 1 near TX average

8 short-stay measures: 2 better, 1 worse, 2 near TX average, 3 compared with US only

Financials

Money and staffing.

Meadow Lake Senior Living – Tyler’s finances from its CMS cost report for the fiscal year ending December 2024, compared with 225 Texas nursing homes that filed a recent report. Includes all financial data for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.

FY Dec 2024

Is it financially stable?

Losing money on care, and more than last year

−67.8% operating margin

−4.3 pts vs prior year

An operating loss in 8 of the last 8 reported years. Other income ($1.1M) trims the net loss to −$6.0M. Watch for cost-cutting that reaches staffing.

Does it invest in staff?

Spends less on payroll than most Texas homes

56.0% payroll share of revenue

TX average 68.8%Rank #110 / 202Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 110th out of 202 nursing homes we track in Texas for payroll % of net patient revenue. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the Texas average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Texas that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Payroll rose $0.8M while revenue rose $0.7M. A low share can mean leaner staffing; check hours per resident in the staffing section.

Who this home usually serves

Residents split by who pays for their care: Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay and other sources.
Over a year: CMS SNF Cost Report, FY2024
Arriving
237 admissions · FY2024 Residents admitted during the year.
Medicare 80 · 34%
Medicaid 0 · 0%
Private pay & other 157 · 66%
Shows care patterns over time; not used to rate this facility.

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Typical stay

Medicare 22 days Private pay & other 1 - 2 months

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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
Know before you visit

Frequently Asked Questions about Meadow Lake Senior Living – Tyler

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 Is Meadow Lake Senior Living – Tyler in a walkable area?
Meadow Lake Senior Living – Tyler has a walk score of 33. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
02 What is the license number of Meadow Lake Senior Living – Tyler?
Meadow Lake Senior Living – Tyler's license number is 104686.
03 What is the occupancy rate at Meadow Lake Senior Living – Tyler?
Meadow Lake Senior Living – Tyler's occupancy is 83.6%.
04 How long has Meadow Lake Senior Living – Tyler been in business?
Meadow Lake Senior Living – Tyler has been operating for approximately 15 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
05 Are pets allowed at Meadow Lake Senior Living – Tyler?
Yes, Meadow Lake Senior Living – Tyler allows residents to bring their pets.
06 What is the overall rating for Meadow Lake Senior Living – Tyler?
Meadow Lake Senior Living – Tyler received a 5-star overall rating from the CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services). This score combines results from staffing levels, quality measures, and health inspections.
07 How many beds does Meadow Lake Senior Living – Tyler have?
Meadow Lake Senior Living – Tyler has 20 beds.