The Tradition – Buffalo Speedway
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Houston, TX
The Tradition – Buffalo Speedway
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Houston, TX
Overview of The Tradition – Buffalo Speedway
Operated by Buffalo Tradition Partners, LP, The Tradition – Buffalo Speedway is a senior living community in Houston’s Braeswood neighborhood. Holt Perlman serves as the administrator, and Christy Crenshaw is the executive manager. The community has been serving residents for 18 years. It offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in a mid-rise building with 108 private rooms.
Residents in assisted living and memory care receive help with bathing, grooming, dressing, transfers, escorts, and medication management. Memory care residents also participate in programs that promote physical and cognitive health. The community has an Alzheimer’s Certification. It has 35 units for people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.
Independent living residents benefit from housekeeping and household maintenance, so they can enjoy a more independent lifestyle without routine chores. Transportation services, fitness and recreation programmes, and a variety of social activities are also available. Pets are welcome in the community, which makes it easier for residents to move in with a companion animal.
The Braeswood neighborhood has a Walk Score of 64, which is moderately walkable. Some nearby shops and services can be reached on foot, but other errands and outings require a short drive. Families interested in The Tradition – Buffalo Speedway should ask about current apartment availability and pricing.
108-bed community Rank #312 / 972Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 312th 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 larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
6 years in operation Rank #513 / 585Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 513th 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.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score: 64 / 100 Rank #209 / 1389Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 209th 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.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
About this community
Facility TypeType B
ExpirationSeptember 1, 2029
CountyHarris
License Number307641
Year Opened1/9/2020
The Tradition – Buffalo Speedway is legally operated by Buffalo Tradition Partners, LP, and administered by Holt Perlman.
OwnerBuffalo Tradition Partners, LP
Ownership TypeLIMITED PARTNERSHIP
Alzheimer's Units
35 units
Total beds
108 units
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactMs. Christy Crenshaw, Executive Manager (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)
Administrator Emailhperlman@thetradition.com
Alzheimer's Certification
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 2024 · 2 years of data
0 citations
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 2024 vs. Texas state average
Overall vs. TX average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
1 Better
Metrics better than Texas average:
• Total citations (100% below)
• Total citations (100% below)
Citations
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 0 | 6 | This facility has 100% fewer total citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (0 vs. TX avg 6).↓ 100% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- The Tradition - Buffalo Speedway underwent a comprehensive inspection on May 17, 2024, and no Health Code or Life Safety Code deficiencies were detected. The facility had no state standard violations during the last inspection. There were no notable themes of recurring issues, such as fire safety, building maintenance, resident care, or pest control concerns. No correction dates are applicable in this case, as no violations were cited. It is worth noting that both Health Code and Life Safety Code sections appear to be empty, with only a notation indicating the absence of enforcement actions. In accordance with this information, it can be stated that all deficiencies would fall under the Life Safety Code category, with no Health Code deficiencies listed. No enforcement actions were found in relation to this inspection.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: Mid-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
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6.2 miles from city center
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Compare Assisted Living 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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
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#521 / 823 | 6 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed |
| The Tradition – Buffalo Speedway | AL IL MC | Houston (Braeswood) | 108
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108
TX AVG
79
Rank
#312 / 972 | Yes |
64
Facility
64
TX AVG
41
Rank
#209 / 1389 | 6
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6
TX AVG
21
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#513 / 585 | - | Buffalo Tradition Partners, LP | 0
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TX AVG
6
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#1 / 823 | - | Private Rooms |
| Brazos Tower at Bayou Manor | AL IL MC NH SNF | Houston (Braeswood) | 33
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#757 / 972 | No |
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TX AVG
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| Brookdale West University | AL IL MC NH SNF | Houston (Greenway / Upper Kirby Area) | - | Yes |
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#95 / 1389 | 48
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Tradition – Buffalo Speedway
What neighborhood is The Tradition – Buffalo Speedway in?
The Tradition – Buffalo Speedway is in the Braeswood neighborhood of Houston.
Who is the owner of The Tradition – Buffalo Speedway?
The Tradition – Buffalo Speedway is legally operated by Buffalo Tradition Partners, LP, and administered by Holt Perlman.
Is The Tradition – Buffalo Speedway in a walkable area?
The Tradition – Buffalo Speedway has a walk score of 64. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the license number of The Tradition – Buffalo Speedway?
According to TX state health department records, The Tradition – Buffalo Speedway's license number is 307641.
When does The Tradition – Buffalo Speedway's license expire?
According to TX state health department records, The Tradition – Buffalo Speedway's license expires on September 1, 2029.
How long has The Tradition – Buffalo Speedway been in business?
The Tradition – Buffalo Speedway has been operating for approximately 6 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at The Tradition – Buffalo Speedway?
Yes, The Tradition – Buffalo Speedway allows residents to bring their pets.
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