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Brookdale San Marcos North

Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight compassionate and family-like caregiving staff. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.

1720 Old Ranch Rd 12, San Marcos, TX 7866612 bedsLicensed & Active
Source: TX HHSC — view official record
Google rating
4.2/5

based on 30 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility offers a wonderful, family-oriented atmosphere with highly praised caregivers and excellent dining. However, families should investigate recent reports of maintenance issues in the Memory Care wing and closely monitor management's responsiveness to resident needs.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

30 reviews on Google
Families considering Brookdale San Marcos North will find a community widely praised for its exceptionally compassionate and attentive caregiving staff. While many residents enjoy excellent meals and a vibrant activity schedule, recent critical reviews raise serious concerns regarding management changes and a specific maintenance issue involving hot water in the Memory Care section.

Quality Themes

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Food9.0Staff9.0Clean9.0Activities8.0MedsN/AMemory4.0Comms8.0Value2.0

Strengths

  • Compassionate and family-like caregiving staff
  • Engaging weekly activities and social events
  • Clean and well-maintained living environment
  • High-quality, tasty meal options

Concerns

  • Lack of hot water in Memory Care wing
  • Negative impact of management changes on staff morale (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Perceived focus on profit over resident needs (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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2345.02017(3)5.02020(3)4.82021(22)5.02022(15)5.02023(3)5.02024(3)3.62025(37)

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13 reviews posted between Aug 11, 2025Aug 12, 2025 · 7 were 1-2 star

How They Respond to Reviews

37%response rate
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The owner uses highly templated, scripted responses for negative reviews, often redirecting users to corporate phone lines or HR departments. In contrast, positive reviews receive much more personalized, warm, and emotionally expressive replies.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1We've heard wonderful things about the family-like atmosphere here; how does the staff work to build close relationships with the residents?
  • 2Could you walk us through the weekly activity calendar and how you ensure residents stay socially engaged?
  • 3With the small capacity of 12 residents, how do you ensure that the care remains personalized and focused on individual needs rather than just routine tasks?
  • 4We want to make sure our loved one is comfortable; can you tell us about the current maintenance of the hot water systems, specifically in the Memory Care wing?
  • 5How does the care team handle medical emergencies or sudden changes in a resident's health during the night?
  • 6The meals look delicious in the photos; how much input do the residents have in the weekly menu options?

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Key Review Excerpts

The caregivers and staff go above and beyond every single day. They treat residents like family—with kindness, respect, and genuine compassion.

Long-term resident's family · 2025★★★★★

The food is excellent, the facility is clean and the staff is always caring, kind and friendly. My questions are always answered in a timely manner and any needs my parents have are addressed immediately.

Long-term resident's family · 2025★★★★★

Clay, the executive director personally took my mom to see my step-dad in the hospital when no one else was available.

Family member · 2021★★★★★
Source: 30 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: Texas Health & Human Services Commission

1total
3deficiencies

Key Findings

The most recent inspection summary indicates a comprehensive inspection occurred on January 12, 2024. However, the detailed records show no recent violations, with the last recorded deficiencies related to Life Safety Code door locks and fire marshal inspections dating back to December 2019.

Dec 11, 2019Routine

Life Safety Code (3 violations)

Life Safety CodeCorrected Jan 31, 2020

The facility failed to ensure that locking devices on control doors released when a switch or button was activated at the monitoring station and at the main staff station.

Life Safety CodeCorrected Jan 31, 2020

The facility failed to ensure that locking devices on exit doors complied with Special Locking Arrangements in the Life Safety Code.

Life Safety CodeCorrected Jan 31, 2020

The facility failed to ensure an annual inspection was conducted by the local fire marshal.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Healthpeak Properties, INC

Organization Type

for profit

Management Company

PSL ASSOCIATES, LLC

Administrator

CANDACE GUTMANN

Source: State licensing data

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