Elan Corpus Christi

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  • Interior

    A well-decorated conference room with a large table, chairs, and decorative elements such as plants, a clock, and artwork.
  • Decor

    A modern living room with colorful chairs and a cozy fireplace.
  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with a sofa, patterned curtains, and a television.
  • Building

    Modern commercial building exterior at sunset.
  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom with floral patterned bedding and curtains, featuring a bedside lamp and framed artwork on the walls.
  • Seating Area

    A modern living room with stylish furniture and a cozy atmosphere.
  • Exercise Equipment

    A gym room equipped with exercise machines and chairs, featuring mirrored walls.

Elan Corpus Christi

Elan Corpus Christi is an assisted living and memory care community in Corpus Christi, TX.

Information last verified:

5441 Lipes Boulevard, Corpus Christi, TX 78413

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.7 from 83 reviews
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Overall Review of Elan Corpus Christi

common 31 reviews mention this

Caring, friendly staff are a theme

Residents and families consistently describe staff as caring and responsive.

A large share of reviewers describe staff as friendly, compassionate, and attentive to residents’ day-to-day needs. Several mention specific people being welcoming at the front desk and supportive during difficult transitions. Even when reviews turn negative, they often focus on staffing levels and supervision rather than dismissing care relationships altogether.

common 16 reviews mention this

Food and dining get strong praise

Dining stands out, with many reviewers calling the meals good or excellent.

Multiple residents and family members praise the quality of the food and describe it as enjoyable. Reviewers also connect the dining experience to how well residents are cared for, including meals being provided in a way that residents respond to. The community offers restaurant-style dining, and residents are also supported with special-diet dining options for diabetes and other restrictions.

common 18 reviews mention this

Facilities feel clean and well-kept

Many reviewers say the facility is clean and well maintained.

Reviewers frequently describe the building as clean, bright, and in good condition. Several also highlight how the atmosphere supports comfort and makes residents feel at home. A smaller number of negative reviews contradict this, citing odors, unclean rooms, and unsafe conditions, but most descriptions lean strongly positive.

common 10 reviews mention this

Activities and engagement support residents

Many residents are described as staying active with regular activities.

Several reviewers mention activities as a reason their loved ones seem happy and engaged. The community also lists scheduled daily activities and resident-run activities, which aligns with reviewers describing plenty to do. A few comments in negative reviews also point to limitations around programming for memory care, but the overall activity picture is positive.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Staffing and supervision concerns recur

Some reviewers report understaffing that affects supervision and follow-through.

While many reviewers praise care, multiple negative reviews describe understaffing, falls, and slow responses to calls or pendant requests. Some also describe issues tied to memory care, including not getting help when needed. These concerns are not universal, but they show up often enough that families considering a move should ask detailed questions about coverage and supervision.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Memory care experience is mixed

Memory care reviews include both strong praise and notable limitations.

Several reviewers highlight positive memory care programming and describe residents feeling comfortable and safe in the memory care setting. Others specifically call out limitations such as insufficient space in memory care or problems with attention and neglect that required moving again. The community offers specialized memory care programming and mild cognitive impairment support, but the reviews suggest families should verify how those supports are implemented for their specific needs.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Features

Housing

  • 125 resident community capacity 125 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Corpus Christi International (9 miles away) Corpus Christi International (9 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

  • Oso Urgent Care & Family Medicine (0.2 miles)
  • Dr. Glen R. Miller (0.2 miles)
  • Allergy Partners of Corpus Christi (0.2 miles)
  • Kid's Clinic (0.2 miles)
  • South Texas Retina Consultants, L.L.P. (1.1 miles)
  • Mehrdad Salamat (1.2 miles)
  • Gary Kao, MD - Interventional Pain Management (1.2 miles)

Restaurants

  • Cruzy's (0.3 miles)
  • Whataburger (0.4 miles)
  • Ara's Seafood & Steaks (0.4 miles)
  • Subway (0.6 miles)
  • Atomic Omlette and Grill (0.7 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (1.2 miles)
  • Luby's (1.2 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (1 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.7 miles)
  • H-E-B Pharmacy (2.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.1 miles)

Theaters

  • Alamo Drafthouse Corpus Christi (0.6 miles)
  • Century 16 XD and IMAX (3.1 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.1 miles)
  • Happy Tea (2.3 miles)
  • Tastea (3.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Philip The Apostle Catholic Church (1.2 miles)

Hospitals

  • FMC Saratoga (1.6 miles)
  • Amerigroup (2.1 miles)
  • Padre Behavioral Hospital (2.2 miles)
  • National Surgical Hospitals (2.2 miles)

Transportation

  • U-Haul Moving & Storage (3.1 miles)

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