Avalon Memory Care
Memory Care · Houston, TX

Avalon Memory Care

Memory Care · Houston, TX

Overview of Avalon Memory Care

Avalon Memory Care at the Grant location is conveniently located just off Highway 249 and across from Cypress Creek High School. They specialize in providing a peaceful and meaningful life to individuals with short-term memory loss. The highly-trained staff provides attentive care and supervision, always on hand to help with temporary illnesses, surgery recovery, or accidents. Residents are engaged and fulfilled with medication management, mental health care, counseling, and a range of social and recreational activities.

Meals at Avalon Memory Care are not only fresh and well-balanced but delicious, too. They cater to personal, cultural, and religious preferences, ensuring every resident feels at home. The secured yard, covered decks, and garden areas provide ample space for residents to enjoy the sunshine and fresh air. The interiors are filled with natural light and adorned with comfortable furniture, making it a warm and inviting place.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 16 Rank #516 / 626Bed count — State benchmarked This memory care community is ranked 516th out of 626 memory care communities we track 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. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every memory care community we track in Texas that reports data for that category. Memory care communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #248 / 724Walk Score — State benchmarked This memory care community is ranked 248th out of 724 memory care communities we track 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. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every memory care community we track in Texas that reports data for that category. Memory care communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
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About This Community

License Details

Facility TypeType B
CountyCollin

Certifications & Programs

Type B Assisted Living with Alzheimer's and Related Disorders certification — State of TexasA state license or designation held by the community.

Ownership & Operating Entity

Avalon Memory Care is legally operated by Avalon Dementia Care Management, LLC.

Safety & Compliance

Secured Perimeter
Safety Featuresmagnetic door locks and a secure patio and backyard

Memory & Specialized Care

2 services
Alzheimer's Certification
Non-Confrontational Validation Therapy

Additional Services

2 services
Respite CareRespite care provides families and unpaid caregivers with short-term relief from caregiving duties. Care can range from a few hours to a few weeks.
Special Diet Accommodation

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Secure Patio and Backyard
Activities
Pet Therapy
Sing-Alongs
Art Classes
Seasonal Decoration Crafting
Reminiscing Games
Bingo, Games, and Puzzles

Faith & Spiritual Life

Bible Study

Room Accommodations

Room Types
Private Room

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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.

ALM Inspection Grade Unavailable

Not published

We don't have enough verified data to publish an inspection grade for this facility — a missing grade reflects what we've been able to verify, not the facility's quality.

ALM Inspection Grade unavailable: limited inspection data.

Inspection Scorecard Info 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.

Overall vs. TX average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 1 At Avg Metrics at Texas average:
• Inspections with citations (at TX avg)
3 Better Metrics better than Texas average:
• Total citations (29% below)
• Life safety citations (17% below)
• Enforcement actions (100% below)

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityTX Averagevs. TX Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 57.0 This facility has 29% fewer total citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (5 vs. TX avg 7).↓ 29% better
Life safety citations Info Citations related to building safety — fire prevention, emergency egress, and similar. 56.0 This facility has 17% fewer life safety citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (5 vs. TX avg 6).↓ 17% better
Enforcement actions Info Formal penalties the state issued against this facility. In Texas these are administrative penalties, recorded by the Health and Human Services Commission. 00.2 This facility has 100% fewer enforcement actions than a typical Texas assisted living residence (0 vs. TX avg 0.2).↓ 100% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityTX Averagevs. TX Avg
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 11.0 This facility has inspections with citations in line with the Texas average (1 vs. TX avg 1).— At avg

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Avalon Memory Care

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Places of interest near Avalon Memory Care

Address 9922 Grant Rd, Houston, TX 77070 — 0.98 miles to nearest hospital (Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital)

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Compare Memory Care around Houston

Info below is compiled from the TX Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
Citations tied to health-related standards (as categorized by the state). Subset of overall citation activity.
Citations tied to life safety or environmental standards (as categorized by the state). Often distinct from health-line citations.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Houston Transitional Care
MC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Houston (Braeburn)
70
Facility 70
TX AVG 86
Rank #359 / 626
No
75
Facility 75
TX AVG 40
Rank #30 / 724
8
Facility 8
TX AVG 17
Rank #298 / 385
-
4
Facility 4
TX AVG 8
Rank #204 / 581
13Private Suites
The Waterford at Baytown
MC
AL
IL
RC
Baytown
42
Facility 42
TX AVG 86
Rank #482 / 626
Yes
62
Facility 62
TX AVG 40
Rank #113 / 724
11
Facility 11
TX AVG 17
Rank #230 / 385
Csl Baytown, LLC
4
Facility 4
TX AVG 8
Rank #204 / 581
13Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Heights of North Houston
MC
NH
RC
Houston
131
Facility 131
TX AVG 86
Rank #105 / 626
No
53
Facility 53
TX AVG 40
Rank #205 / 724
12
Facility 12
TX AVG 17
Rank #212 / 385
----Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Caraday of Houston
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Houston
150
Facility 150
TX AVG 86
Rank #55 / 626
No
41
Facility 41
TX AVG 40
Rank #348 / 724
54
Facility 54
TX AVG 17
Rank #7 / 385
----Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Avalon Memory Care
MC
Houston
16
Facility 16
TX AVG 86
Rank #516 / 626
No
50
Facility 50
TX AVG 40
Rank #248 / 724
-Avalon Dementia Care Management, LLC
5
Facility 5
TX AVG 8
Rank #258 / 581
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Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each memory care community is ranked against every other TX memory care community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial assistance

Programs that may help with care and living costs in Texas

Avalon Memory Care is in Houston, Texas. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.

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Cash support · veterans

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Texas VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Who it is for
Veterans or survivors with VA pension eligibility and an Aid and Attendance or Housebound medical need
Income limit
Countable income must be below the applicable Maximum Annual Pension Rate (MAPR); the rate depends on dependents and benefit category; Qualifying unreimbursed medical expenses may reduce countable income.
Asset limit
VA pension net-worth limit is $163,699 from December 1 2025 through November 30 2026; net worth includes countable assets and annual income under VA rules.

Eligibility

General
Additional pension benefits for qualifying Veterans or survivors who satisfy VA pension eligibility and the medical requirements for Aid and Attendance or Housebound status; being an older veteran or spouse alone does not qualify.
TX specifics
This is a federal VA benefit rather than a state-specific grant; Aid and Attendance and Housebound benefits cannot be received together.

What it provides

  • Increased monthly VA pension based on the applicable MAPR less countable income.
Health coverage and long-term care support

STAR+PLUS and STAR+PLUS HCBS

Texas STAR+PLUS and STAR+PLUS HCBS

Who it is for
Texas Medicaid members, mainly adults 65+ or with disabilities, who need long-term services and supports

Eligibility

General
Texas Medicaid applicants or members who meet a STAR+PLUS eligibility pathway; the program principally serves adults with disabilities and adults age 65 or older. STAR+PLUS HCBS requires a separate assessment for nursing-facility-level needs.
TX specifics
Health plans and participating providers depend on the service area. Assisted living and adult foster care are additional HCBS services for approved enrollees; members remain responsible for room and board and any assessed copayment.

What it provides

  • STAR+PLUS provides Medicaid health coverage and authorized long-term services and supports.
  • Approved STAR+PLUS HCBS plans may include personal assistance or assisted living services.
  • Other assessed HCBS benefits include respite and nursing services and home modifications.
In-home support

Texas Community Care Services (CCAD)

Texas Community Care for the Aged and Disabled / Community Care Services

Who it is for
Texans who need community-care services assessed under the HHS Community Care handbook

Eligibility

General
Texas Community Care for the Aged and Disabled is an umbrella for community-care services with service-specific eligibility.
TX specifics
Individual services are administered under the Community Care Services Eligibility Handbook.

What it provides

  • Community care services depend on the specific program and assessed need.
In-home & community support

Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Services

Texas AAA Services

Who it is for
People 60+ in Texas and their family members and caregivers
Income limit
Services prioritize greatest economic and social need.

Eligibility

General
Texas Area Agencies on Aging help people age 60 or older and their family members and caregivers.
TX specifics
Texas has 28 Area Agencies on Aging; assistance and services are obtained through the local agency.

What it provides

  • Information and referrals; benefits counseling and legal assistance; care coordination; caregiver support; in-home support; nutrition and ombudsman services.
Caregiver support

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Texas Family Caregiver Support Program

Who it is for
Family or informal caregivers of an adult 60+ or of someone of any age with dementia
Income limit
Federal program prioritizes greatest economic and social need.

Eligibility

General
Texas AAA caregiver support serves eligible caregivers of older adults; particular service eligibility follows the relevant program and assessment.
TX specifics
Available through the 28 Area Agencies on Aging with priority to greatest economic and social need.

What it provides

  • Caregiver information assistance and support; respite and other services depend on local availability and assessment.
Medicare costs

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Texas Medicare Savings Program

Who it is for
Medicare beneficiaries with limited income who need help with premiums or cost sharing
Income limit
effective March 1 2026 · Individual QMB maximum $1,330 per month; SLMB range $1,330.01 to less than $1,596; QI-1 range $1,596 to less than $1,796; These published bases exclude the $20 general income disregard; couple and spousal-deeming rules differ.
Asset limit
2026 · Countable resources up to $9,950 individual or $14,910 couple for QMB SLMB and QI-1; exclusions apply.

Eligibility

General
Texas applicant entitled to Medicare Part A or enrolled in qualifying Part B-ID coverage and meeting applicable MSP criteria.
TX specifics
QI-1 is unavailable with other Medicaid-funded coverage; Part B-ID applicants have special limited-benefit rules.

What it provides

  • QMB pays qualifying Medicare premiums deductibles and coinsurance; SLMB and QI-1 pay Part B or B-ID premiums only.
Energy assistance

Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP)

Texas Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP)

Who it is for
Low-income Texas households that need help with utility bills

Eligibility

General
Qualifying low-income Texas households apply through local Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program providers.
TX specifics
Texas LIHEAP utility assistance operates through CEAP.

What it provides

  • Utility assistance through CEAP.
Homeowner tax relief

Property Tax Exemption for Seniors

Texas Senior Property Tax Exemption

Who it is for
Texas homeowners 65+, or qualifying disabled homeowners, living in their homestead

Eligibility

General
Residence-homestead owner age 65 or older who uses the property as a principal residence; qualifying disabled homeowners and certain surviving spouses have related provisions.
TX specifics
School districts must provide an additional $60,000 age-65-or-disabled residence-homestead exemption; Local-option exemptions and tax-ceiling rules are separate.

What it provides

  • Reduction in taxable residence-homestead value (additional $60,000 school-district exemption for age 65 or qualifying disability); actual tax savings vary.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Avalon Memory Care

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 Who is the owner of Avalon Memory Care?
Avalon Memory Care is legally operated by Avalon Dementia Care Management, LLC.
02 Is Avalon Memory Care in a walkable area?
Avalon Memory Care has a walk score of 50. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
03 Are pets allowed at Avalon Memory Care?
No, Avalon Memory Care has a no-pet policy.
04 How many beds does Avalon Memory Care have?
Avalon Memory Care has 16 beds.
05 Has Avalon Memory Care had any citations?
Avalon Memory Care has had 5 reported citations according to records from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
06 Are there photos of Avalon Memory Care?
Yes — there are 10 photos of Avalon Memory Care in the photo gallery on this page.
07 What levels of care does Avalon Memory Care provide?
Avalon Memory Care offers Memory Care.