Garden Estates of Temple is a senior living community located in Temple, Texas, that provides independent living and assisted living services. The facility offers accommodations designed for seniors who require minimal to moderate assistance while seeking to maintain their independence. Residents have access to a range of amenities, including restaurant-style dining, landscaped grounds, spacious apartments, a barber/beauty salon, and frequent social events and activities. The community places a strong emphasis on fostering a friendly, welcoming environment with a vibrant social calendar, as noted in numerous resident and family reviews.

Garden Estates of Temple provides a variety of care services intended to meet diverse health and wellness needs. Residents can take part in clubs and communities, fitness programs, and benefit from personalized care plans tailored to their individual levels of independence and medical requirements. The facility’s care team includes trained clinical staff available 24 hours per day, and residents have access to on-site nurses. Supportive medical services encompass medication management, incontinence care, ambulatory care, diabetes care, dialysis coordination, hospice care, pain management, and wound care. Additional specialized therapy services such as physical, occupational, and speech therapy are available, along with vision care, dental care, podiatry, and prescription (Rx) services. Memory care support is present, although some families have noted that the facility may have limitations in managing advanced memory care or higher acuity needs.

Assistance with activities of daily living is provided according to individualized care plans. Full support can be given for bathing, dressing, and toileting, while meal assistance is available for those who require help eating. Laundry and dry cleaning services are also offered. Residents benefit from on-site amenities, including a barber/beauty salon, and regularly organized social and wellness events. Transportation services are provided at no additional cost, supporting both medical appointments and non-medical outings, thereby enabling residents to remain connected with the local community as well as necessary healthcare providers.

Reviews from residents and families consistently describe Garden Estates of Temple as a clean, safe, and engaging environment, with staff noted for their supportive and responsive attitude, particularly during resident transitions. The grounds and apartments are described as well-maintained and spacious, and the community is frequently praised for its social atmosphere and sense of belonging. Some residents and families report concerns about the dining experience and food quality, as well as perceived gaps in communication and clinical oversight for those with more complex medical needs or dietary requirements. Nighttime staffing levels and staff turnover in certain roles have also been mentioned in reviews as areas for improvement.

Overall, Garden Estates of Temple is well-regarded as a reliable option for seniors who value an active, community-oriented lifestyle with access to supportive care and basic medical services, particularly those who are relatively self-sufficient or require only moderate assistance. The facility may be less suited to those with advanced care needs, based on resident and family feedback. Room cleanliness, spaciousness, and the welcoming atmosphere remain consistent highlights in the community’s reputation.

Costs at this community start at $2,595 and range up to $4,392. The average price in the community is $3,494, which is less than the average price in the area of $4,436. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.