Assisted Living Cottage
Assisted Living, Residential Care & Respite Care · Mesquite, TX
Assisted Living Cottage
Assisted Living, Residential Care & Respite Care · Mesquite, TX
Assisted Living Cottage is a small residential home on Seashell Drive in Mesquite, Texas. The cottage has operated for 17 years, serving a small, intimate community of up to 7 residents. This smaller scale can be especially captivating for families desiring more personalized attention and a calmer residential setting, instead of the larger campus-style environments typical of many assisted living communities.
The home sits in a car-dependent pocket of Mesquite with a Walk Score of 14, meaning most errands and activities require a vehicle. That setting fits families looking for a serene neighborhood feel and those with reliable local transportation.
The home operates with attention to care documentation and resident service planning, as shown by state inspections. The inspection record is clean, with no serious violations, complaints, or enforcement issues documented.
For families considering Assisted Living Cottage, touring in person is the best way to see the space, meet staff, and understand the daily routine. Its small size and long-standing operation in the community make it suitable for residents and families who value a house-like ambiance with personalized care.
7-bed community Rank #948 / 972Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 948th out of 972 homes in Texas for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Texas facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Texas that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
17 years in operation Rank #257 / 585Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 257th out of 585 homes in Texas for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Texas facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Texas that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 14 / 100 Rank #1178 / 1389Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1178th out of 1389 homes in Texas for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Texas facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Texas that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Facility TypeType B
ExpirationOctober 20, 2026
CountyDallas
License Number311648
Year Opened12/31/2008
Assisted Living Cottage is legally operated by Mema Assisted Living Home LLC, and administered by Esther Mwaura.
OwnerMema Assisted Living Home LLC
Ownership TypeLimited Liability Company (LLC)
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Administrator Emailassistedlivingcottage@gmail.com
No Alzheimer's certification
Pets not allowed
Inspection History
In Texas, the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is the primary regulatory body that conducts unannounced inspections and publishes quality reports for all long-term care homes.
Since 2026 · 1 year of data
1 citation
1 inspection
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Texas state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2026 vs. Texas state average
Overall vs. TX average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
1 At Avg
Metrics at Texas average:
• Inspections with citations (at TX avg) 2 Better Metrics better than Texas average:
• Total citations (83% below)
• Health citations (50% below)
• Inspections with citations (at TX avg) 2 Better Metrics better than Texas average:
• Total citations (83% below)
• Health citations (50% below)
Citations
| This Facility | TX Average | vs. TX Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 1 | 6 | This facility has 83% fewer total citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (1 vs. TX avg 6).↓ 83% better |
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Health citations
Citations related to resident care, clinical practices, and day-to-day operations.
| 1 | 2 | This facility has 50% fewer health citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (1 vs. TX avg 2).↓ 50% better |
Inspections
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 1 | 1 | This facility has inspections with citations in line with the Texas average (1 vs. TX avg 1).— At avg |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- June 6, 2024 inspection found only one deficiency related to resident assessment and service plan timing, with no Life Safety Code violations or enforcement actions.
- The single deficiency involved failure to assess or properly document a resident’s service plan within the required timeframe.
- No complaints were substantiated, and no immediate jeopardy or fines were issued during the most recent survey.
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1.7 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Mesquite's city center to Assisted Living Cottage's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 2.29 miles to nearest hospital (Dallas Regional Medical Center | Mesquite, TX)
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| Assisted Living Cottage | AL RESC RC | Mesquite (Park At Creek Crossing) | 7
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Financial Assistance for
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living Cottage
What neighborhood is Assisted Living Cottage in?
Assisted Living Cottage is in the Park At Creek Crossing neighborhood of Mesquite.
Who is the owner of Assisted Living Cottage?
Assisted Living Cottage is legally operated by Mema Assisted Living Home LLC, and administered by Esther Mwaura.
Is Assisted Living Cottage in a walkable area?
Assisted Living Cottage has a walk score of 14. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of Assisted Living Cottage?
According to TX state health department records, Assisted Living Cottage's license number is 311648.
When does Assisted Living Cottage's license expire?
According to TX state health department records, Assisted Living Cottage's license expires on October 20, 2026.
How long has Assisted Living Cottage been in business?
Assisted Living Cottage has been operating for approximately 17 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Assisted Living Cottage?
No, Assisted Living Cottage has a no-pet policy.
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