Our moms stay at arbor house has been wonderful. The staff and employees are very aware of the needs of each individual and are quick to respond to their needs. My family highly recommend this assisted ...
Broadmoor Court is just the place I was looking for! The staff is kind, courteous, approachable, and dedicated to caring for Mom and Dad. The safety and well-being of the residents are a top priority. There...
I feel this is the best place for my mom. She loves it here and calls it home. Real family feel due to staff. Cleanliness "4" due to what I believe is not enough staff for cleaning. Additional staff needed.
Colonial Oaks has been a great fit for my mother. She is much happier and has eased a great deal of our anxiety.We would recommend Colonial Oaks.
We have dealt with [name removed] from the beginning and she is so amazing. She’s very interested in helping and she did ans actuallY still does. She is always texting pictures of our cousin and letting us...
Parsons House has a very sweet and light feeling to it. Other places we looked into felt heavier, a little depressing. The staff maintain a generally cheerful way of caring for the residents and I’ve felt...
Have already recommended to a friend and he moved his family member to the Bradford. Staff is great and they really work at engaging residents.
[name removed]was warm and welcoming. She was and still is available to answer questions that are out of her preview. Some staff went above and beyond to make my mom's stay easier and more personal. It's...
It is apparent they genuinely care about their residents. They strive to meet all of their needs: physical, emotional, and social. Offering options for most meals would be helpful.
The registration process was great! The staff went out of their way to stay in touch with us and guide us through the process. The nurse is very proactive with us and helped us to get all his meds set up...
At Legend at Fort Worth, they are implementing different day trips to keep the folks engaged. Last week, a trip to the zoo and this week a trip to the currency facility. I would definitely recommend Legend...
If you are looking for somewhere for your loved one dealing with dementia to live, look no further. Colonial Gardens is the PERFECT place. The staff here truly care. Your family member will feel loved and...
Overall I would recommend this place. They have very nice rooms, a clean facility, and the head staff are all very solid and seem to care. The food is really good. Some of the nurses are through agencies...
I have made many special friends here. Everyone is so nice and helpful. There is a feeling of love here unlike other places I have been. The facilities are very warm and it feels like home. I love it here....
A smaller facility so attention from caregivers is pretty good. Food could be better. Disinfection could be more frequent. Staff is helpful. Cost is reasonable. My loved one seems ok with everything. Overall...
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) licenses and regulates memory care facilities. In Texas, memory care facilities are considered a type of assisted living facility. Therefore, Texas memory care regulations are a part of existing assisted living regulations and laws. The state of Texas refers to assisted living facilities as ALFs and categorizes them into two main types:[01]
All certified memory care facilities fall under the Type B ALF. The main difference between general assisted living and assisted living with memory care is that the latter must meet additional certification requirements to provide memory care.
Below, you’ll find an overview of Texas’ robust memory care regulations communities must follow to remain licensed and continue providing care to residents.[02]
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After the initial licensure inspection, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission conducts unannounced inspections approximately every two years. To access a licensed community’s most inspection report, you can use the HHSC’s Long-term Care Provider Search and search for a community by name or location. You can also email RSLTCR.RecordsMgmt@hhsc.state.tx.us for more information about memory care inspection reports.
Texas Health and Human Services. (2024). Assisted living facilities (ALF).
Licensing Standards for Assisted Living Facilities, Texas Administrative Code § 553 (2021).
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