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Brookdale San Marcos South

1401 Wonder World Drive, San Marcos, TX 78666

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9.5
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58 reviews
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9.5
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58 reviews
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  • 3 star
    2%
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    3%
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Child of resident/client

5.0 out of 5 stars

Review for Brookdale San Marcos South

They have been really great with [name removed]! She gets the care she needs and the care givers are so sweet and patient with her. I would recommend, if I knew someone that needed assisted living.

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Brookdale San Marcos South

From personal care, to freshly prepared meals, to enjoyable activities, it’s all about you at Brookdale San Marcos South. Here, aging in place is designed to feel simple. Thanks to the exclusive personalized service system, it’s easy to receive the help you need, when you need it most. The trained team members offer a variety of dynamic care services including assistance with mobility, eating during meals, bathing, and other personal tasks, and the concierge service can provide assistance with other requests. Rest assured, your needs are met on your terms. In addition to quality care, the residents here can say goodbye to cooking and cleaning, because the team serves homemade meals and manages the home maintenance, landscaping, housekeeping, and other monotonous chores. Best of all, the staff is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to be alerted to an emergency situation. A 24-hour security system is also in place to provide added protection. As an added convenience, residents can use the on-site beauty/barber shop, postal services, and a guest suite — anytime.

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for Brookdale San Marcos South

9.5 out of 10
Review Score58 reviewsWrite a review
Overall Experience
4.2
Cleanliness
4.3
Friendliness
4.4
Care Services
4.3
Staff
4.6
Meals & Dining
4.2
Activities
4.2
Value for Cost
4.0

A Place for Mom has scored Brookdale San Marcos South with 9.5 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Brookdale San Marcos South has 58 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.2 out of 5.

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Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

September 26, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review for Brookdale San Marcos South

They have been really great with [name removed]! She gets the care she needs and the care givers are so sweet and patient with her. I would recommend, if I knew someone that needed assisted living.

Tony C

Assisted Living

Toured community

August 4, 2025

1.0 out of 5 stars
Value for Cost
1.0
Staff
1.0

Deeply Disappointed by Misleading Assurances and Lack of Accountability

Our family recently had a very disappointing experience with Brookdale San Marcos South. While the staff was initially courteous and accommodating during the inquiry and tour process, what unfolded after signing the contract has left us feeling misled and taken advantage of. On [date removed] , I clearly expressed my hesitation about moving forward with the contract. At that time, the Sales Manager, personally assured me that if anything changed prior to move-in, the check and contract would be “torn up.” It was only under that verbal assurance—and while feeling pressured to secure the apartment—that I reluctantly signed and submitted payment. Ultimately, my mother decided to stay in her current community. We communicated this decision well in advance of her scheduled move-in date and requested a refund for the $[removed] we paid and were denied.

William

Assisted Living

Family/friend

July 30, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Responsible Assisted Living in South Central Texas (or San Marcos).

Dad loves all of the activities and options. The food is great. Staff are responsive and keep me up to date with medications and any changes.

MN

Assisted Living

Resident/client

July 7, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Review for Brookdale San Marcos South

Food was generally excellent and nutritious. Nursing care and aides were friendly and competent while some were better than others, of course. Many activities and programs were offered and special occasions were marked with families invited to a really special meal. The only problem I had was that too many of the people living there were bed ridden or didn't want to leave their rooms at all or had some degree of dementia. These problems kept really stimulating activities to a minimum. However, in a wheel hair or on a walker, I'm sure I wasn't at my best either. I did go the art and craft sessions and attend all musical performances. Staying there was a seductive option as it was so easy. But PT and OT and health nurse all said I must go home, and they were right. I'm still acting like a hermit using long term care aides, but I'm getting better about seeing friends.

Leslie T

Assisted Living

Family/friend

May 6, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Overall would recommend!

They were friendly at every level and the overall experience exceeded expectations and it is a great value for money.

Velma H

Assisted Living

Resident/client

April 26, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

I love my home

Some places have fancy stuff that us old people don't need or use and my home may not have a lot of fancy stuff but it feels like home. It is clean, the staff treat me with so much love and concern. Activities girl is so sweet and does lots of fun stuff with us. We have the best maintenance guy ever. I can't put his name but he always helps us with anything we need and has the building better than it has been since I've been here. The manager lady is always doing all kinds of stuff to make our home look good and even does craft stuff with us. Last but not least the receptionist is the kindest most helpful person you will ever meet. I love my family here.

Cynthia A Millonzi

Assisted Living

Family/friend

April 11, 2025

4.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

Friendly Team

The Team is very friendly and seem to genuinely care about the residents. My friend hasn't been there long so but so far she seems to be settling in just fine. I love the atrium with the birds, the activity director is friendly and engaging as is all the staff I have has the opportunity to encounter. Food is average as I have found in most facilities and the options limited. I would not categorize pre-packaged food as "Chef prepared" as presented.

Cathy K

Assisted Living

Family/friend

April 5, 2025

4.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Brookdale San Marcos South experience

Our dad has been at Brookdale San Marcos South for a couple of months and while not everything is perfect or has been exactly as promised, the staff and management and caretakers try really hard to resolve any issues that have come up. There have been water line issues that caused the dining room to have limited dining options. There was a recent Flu outbreak that caused the facility to have a version of a lockdown and extreme disinfection. The building could use some repairs. However, the staff seems to remain dedicated to caring for the residents and resolving issues very quickly. I feel Dad is in a safe place.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

March 24, 2025

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Brookdale San Marcos South

What we like the most about this community are the staff, the food and the location. Yes, we would recommend Brookdale San Marcos South to other families based on the experience we have had.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Resident/client

December 5, 2024

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Brookdale San Marcos South Review

Building is old, which affects cleanliness as far as carpet is concerned. But they are painting and reflooring and refurbishing. This will help. Every member of the staff is courteous and friendly as well as being capable and willing to help in any situation. I have never had a problem with care. Of course, I treat them with respect and consideration in return.

William Boedeker

Assisted Living

Family/friend

October 2, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0

Review of Brookdale San Marcos South

Dad loves Brookdale and tells me he wishes that he would have found it sooner. There is so much more to offer than the previous facility he lived at. The cafeteria has better food, there are more planned activities, clean facilities, and an apartment he can call home.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

August 20, 2024

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
3.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
3.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

highs and lows

I would say that the atmosphere is welcoming and the court yard is wonderful. It's pet friendly and the rooms are spacious. They could improve by making it to where the person doesn't have to pay extra to eat in their room if they'd like.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

May 20, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

A great community with wonderful staff.

I would have to say 5 for all the categories. Everything so far with Brookdale San Marcos South has been great. What we like the most is the staff. Their staff team is great, the food that is served is great and they work with my loved one and their dog. I would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.

Jack O

Assisted Living

Resident/client

October 31, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Recommendations

I would say you should make a visit. Come talk and have lunch with to see our menu and experience the dining services. It’s a great place for the money and it’s a wonderful community. There are lots of nice people here.

Jennie L

Assisted Living

Resident/client

October 31, 2023

4.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

A Grand Job

I think they do a grand job. Where I am in life right now is not to hurry, and not to worry. I believe I can live up to that here at Brookdale. Everybody that works here has a wonderful attitude. I no longer cook for myself so it’s wonderful to have that task taken care of.

Bobbie H

Assisted Living

Resident/client

October 18, 2023

4.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Care Services
4.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

My Home

I think the peace and comfortable feeling I get while living here is wonderful. I don’t feel out of place. It’s home, my comfortable home. I feel very lucky to be here! If we come up with something that is a problem I feel like the door is always open. I am always helped to get a better understanding from staff. I don’t know what I would do with out them.

Carol L

Assisted Living

Resident/client

October 18, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Comfortable Home

To be comfortable and to feel safe with all the people around taking care of you, I feel Brookdale is a good place for the things. It makes me happy to have my dogs Pumpkin and Murphy with me. The grounds when I look out my window, are filled with beautiful flowers. I enjoy walking in the courtyard with my dogs who love it here also!

Barbara W

Assisted Living

Resident/client

October 9, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
1.0

A great place to live

I used to be an activities director Back in my day. I enjoy making new friends here and helping the activities director. It’s a convenient location and close to the main stores. If anyone needs assisted living , Brookdale is a great choice.

Brent L

Assisted Living

Resident/client

October 5, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Home Sweet Home

Overall, it’s a good place to stay. I am fortunate and blessed to be here. Facilities are good. It’s home for me in my physical situation. It’s not far from my kids. Brookdale supplies all I need to keep up my quality of life. I feel like it will extend my life.

MM

Assisted Living

Family/friend

May 8, 2023

1.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
3.0
Friendliness
3.0
Value for Cost
1.0
Care Services
3.0
Activities
1.0
Staff
3.0
Meals & Dining
1.0

Needs improvement.

Based on our experience at Brookdale San Marcos South, it needs improvement. Lack of attention to maintenance. Lack of activities. Terrible dining experience.

Brookdale San Marcos South

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