Brookdale Lake Highlands

National Brookdale operator in the Lake Highlands area of Dallas. Assisted living community. HHSC-licensed Type B Assisted Living Facility under Ch. 247.

Texas regulatory information

Brookdale Lake Highlands is located in the DFW metro and is licensed by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), Long-Term Care Regulation. Assisted Living Facility license (Type A or Type B) under Texas Health & Safety Code Ch. 247 and 26 Texas Administrative Code Ch. 553.

Verify this facility's license, inspection history, and any deficiency citations on the HHSC Long-Term Care Provider Search (apps.hhs.texas.gov) →

Medicaid: Texas residents who qualify for facility level of care may be eligible for Texas STAR+PLUS Medicaid managed care, including the STAR+PLUS Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) waiver through one of the state's managed care organizations (Molina Healthcare, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan, Superior HealthPlan (Centene), or Aetna Better Health). The STAR+PLUS HCBS waiver can cover personal/attendant care in an assisted living facility or at home, but it does not pay for assisted living room and board. Not all facilities accept Medicaid — confirm directly with the provider.

Dallas location & hospital context

Brookdale Lake Highlands is located in Dallas, Dallas County, TX. Nearby hospitals include UT Southwestern Medical Center, Baylor University Medical Center, Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas.

North Texas veterans are served by the VA North Texas Health Care System, anchored by the Dallas VA Medical Center, along with the Fort Worth VA Clinic and the Sam Rayburn Memorial Veterans Center in Bonham. Veterans and surviving spouses may be eligible for VA Aid & Attendance toward care costs.

Typical cost of assisted living in Dallas

In 2026, Assisted Living in the DFW metro typically runs $3,800–$5,800/mo. The exact rate at Brookdale Lake Highlands depends on room type and care level — request a written rate schedule before comparing options.

How to evaluate Brookdale Lake Highlands

The strongest predictors of care quality at a senior-care community aren't in the brochure. Ask the overnight caregiver-to-resident ratio (daytime numbers hide the real picture), staff turnover rate over the past year, and how long the administrator has been in place. Ask what care needs would force a move-out and how the care plan is reviewed. Walk the halls during a meal and an activity — notice whether residents are engaged. Verify the HHSC license and inspection history through the HHSC Long-Term Care Provider Search.

Questions to ask on your tour

• What is the overnight caregiver-to-resident ratio?
• How long have the administrator and head caregiver been in their roles?
• What care needs would require a resident to transfer to a higher level of care?
• How are medications managed, and how are errors tracked?
• What HHSC license do you hold — Type A or Type B ALF under Texas Health & Safety Code Ch. 247 / 26 TAC Ch. 553 — and do you carry an Alzheimer's/dementia certification?
• What activities are offered seven days a week?
• How do you handle a resident fall or medical emergency at 2 a.m.?
• Can I visit unannounced after we've signed the residency agreement?
• Do you have any current HHSC citations or enforcement actions on the Long-Term Care Provider Search?
• Do you accept STAR+PLUS Medicaid (including the HCBS waiver) or VA Aid & Attendance?
• If my parent needs dementia care, is your staff training current under Texas's Type B dementia-care standards?

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