The Gardens at Brook Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care in Pharr, TX

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The Gardens at Brook Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care in Pharr, TX

The Gardens at Brook Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care is an assisted living and memory care community in Pharr, TX.

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1201 W. Ridge Road, Pharr, TX 78577

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

4.6 from 73 reviews
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The Gardens at Brook Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care Costs & Pricing

The Gardens at Brook Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care offers competitive pricing in comparison to both Hidalgo County and the broader Texas market. For semi-private accommodations, residents can expect to pay $2,700 per month, significantly lower than the county average of $3,599 and the state average of $3,680. Studio apartments are also attractively priced at $3,100, which is more affordable than both county ($3,605) and state ($3,758) rates. In terms of one-bedroom units, The Gardens maintains a price of $3,600 that closely aligns with Hidalgo County's rate of $3,374 while being slightly higher than the Texas average of $3,761. However, the two-bedroom option stands out as particularly competitive at $4,200 compared to Hidalgo County's lower average of $2,542 and the state's higher cost of $4,215. Overall, The Gardens at Brook Ridge provides reasonable costs that cater to various needs while remaining mindful of local and state economic trends.

Floor plansThe Gardens at Brook Ridge Assisted Living and Memory CareHidalgo CountyTexas
Semi-Private$2,700$3,599$3,680
Studio$3,100$3,605$3,758
1 Bedroom$3,600$3,374$3,761
2 Bedrooms$4,200$2,542$4,215

Overall Review of The Gardens at Brook Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care

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Caregivers get consistent praise

Residents and families consistently describe staff as patient and attentive.

Across many reviews, families highlight staff kindness, responsiveness, and patience—especially when residents adjust to memory care or other care changes. Several reviewers mention being able to get answers quickly by phone or during visits, and that the staff follows up on concerns. A number of reviews also call out nurses and medication support as part of that day-to-day reliability.

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Meals are a mixed story

Dining can be a strong point, but cold food complaints show up too.

Many reviewers say the food is delicious or enjoyable, and some specifically praise dining quality and restaurant-style presentation. At the same time, multiple reviews describe meals being served cold, and others want more variety or more choices. A few reviewers also mention accommodations or customizations when residents need different meals.

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Activities help residents stay involved

Residents are offered frequent activities and social options.

Reviewers describe an active schedule that includes exercise, crafts, games like bingo, movies, and group gatherings. Several families note that residents are encouraged to participate and are not left isolated in their rooms. Some reviews also mention moments when participation was low or a resident did not want to attend, which points to personal fit as much as overall availability.

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Clean facilities and maintained grounds

Cleanliness and upkeep are recurring positives in reviews.

Many reviews highlight that the building looks well kept and the rooms are clean, including during tours and after move-in. Several reviewers also mention landscaping or pleasant outdoor spaces, such as gardens and patios. A minority of reviews raise cleanliness-related issues (for example, a one-off housekeeping miss), but most comments lean positive about overall presentation.

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Medical support and medication help

Medication management and medical check-ins are mentioned as part of care.

Multiple reviews describe nurses and medical personnel on-site, with some mentioning medication administration and medication tracking as a safety benefit. Others reference ongoing medical follow-through such as arranging or transporting residents to appointments and having regular physician-related visits. In memory care contexts, families also describe the staff helping residents adjust with supportive routines.

caveat 9 reviews mention this

Cost is a real trade-off

Pricing comes up often, with affordability helping some families and cost concerns for others.

Some reviewers say the community is affordable or a good value compared with what they looked at, and others specifically mention choosing it for pricing. Other reviews call it expensive or state they moved on because of cost. One review also contrasts it with another nearby option in terms of higher price, which reinforces that value may depend on what unit and care needs you’re comparing.

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Features

Housing

  • 65 resident community capacity 65 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Bath tubs Bath tubs
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Cafe Cafe
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Located close to restaurants Located close to restaurants
  • Located close to shopping centers Located close to shopping centers
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor patio Outdoor patio
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Party space Party space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Spa Spa
  • Swimming pool Swimming pool
  • Swimming pool / hot tub Swimming pool / hot tub
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • McAllen Miller International (2 miles away) McAllen Miller International (2 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Respite program Respite program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

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Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Pharr, Texas offers a variety of amenities and services that cater to seniors. With several well-known chain restaurants and cafes in close proximity, seniors have plenty of dining options to choose from. Additionally, there are multiple pharmacies nearby for easy access to medications and healthcare needs. The area also boasts a couple of theaters for entertainment, as well as convenient transportation options with the McAllen Miller International Airport and bus terminal nearby. For outdoor activities, there are parks within a short distance, including the San Juan Municipal Park. Seniors will also have access to quality healthcare facilities such as Doctors Hospital at Renaissance and Women's Clinic of the Rio Grande Valley in the vicinity. Overall, this part of Pharr provides convenience, entertainment, and essential services for those considering senior living in the area.

Restaurants

  • Kurai (0.3 miles)
  • Whataburger (0.6 miles)
  • Panda Express (0.7 miles)
  • Golden Corral (0.7 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.8 miles)
  • Jason's Deli (0.8 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (0.9 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (0.7 miles)
  • Luby's (1.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (2 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.7 miles)
  • Reserva Coffee Roasters (3.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.4 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.8 miles)

Theaters

  • Cinemark Theatre (1.5 miles)
  • Cinemark Hollywood USA (4 miles)

Transportation

  • McAllen Miller International Airport (MFE) (2.4 miles)
  • McAllen Bus Terminal (2.6 miles)

Parks

  • San Juan Municipal Park (2.6 miles)
  • McAllen's 2nd Street Trail (5.8 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Basilica of Our Lady of San Juan Del Valle - National Shrine (3 miles)

Physicians

  • Ashley Pediatrics (3.4 miles)
  • Alonso, Ramiro, MD Industrial Health Works (3.8 miles)
  • Women's Clinic of the Rio Grande Valley (4.4 miles)
  • DHR Health Orthopedic Institute (4.7 miles)
  • Urology Institute at Renaissance (4.9 miles)
  • McAllen Pediatric Associates (5 miles)
  • Opengates Urgent Care (5.7 miles)

Hospitals

  • Doctors Hospital at Renaissance (4.8 miles)
  • DHR Health Rehabilitation Hospital (5 miles)
  • Edinburg Conference Center At Renaissance (5 miles)
  • Doctors Hospital At Renaissance (5.1 miles)
  • South Texas Health System Behavioral (5.5 miles)

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