Assisted Living Cottage
Assisted Living, Residential Care & Respite Care · Dallas, TX
Assisted Living Cottage
Assisted Living, Residential Care & Respite Care · Dallas, TX
Assisted Living Cottage is a quaint senior living community located in Mesquite, TX, offering quality assisted living in a vibrant and secured environment. The community features various personalized levels of quality care services, including personal care, respite care, medication management, housekeeping and meal preparation assistance, ensuring a comfortable and convenient lifestyle. Located in a clean and peaceful neighborhood, with private and common living areas, Assisted Living Cottage ensures a cozy and welcoming living space to its residents.
Committed to providing the finest assisted living experience possible for its residents, Assisted Living Cottage ensures that their dedicated team of caregivers are credentialed to meet the unique needs of each resident. With a full-calendar of interesting activities, residents stay engaged and maintain their physical and mental wellness. At Assisted Living Cottage, they treat everyone with compassion, respect and dignity, allowing residents to stay independent for as long as possible.
7-bed community Rank #964 / 988Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 964th out of 988 homes in Texas. 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.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 #283 / 583Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 283rd out of 583 homes in Texas. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Texas facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.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 #1180 / 1391Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1180th out of 1391 homes in Texas. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Texas facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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
StatusLicensed
ExpirationOctober 20, 2026
CountyDallas
License Number311648
Year Opened12/31/2008
Assisted Living Cottage is legally operated by Mema Assisted Living Home Llc, and administrated 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 Email[email protected]
No 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
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 2024 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) 3 Better Metrics better than Texas average:
• Total citations (83% below)
• Health citations (50% below)
• Citations per year (83% below)
• Inspections with citations (at TX avg) 3 Better Metrics better than Texas average:
• Total citations (83% below)
• Health citations (50% below)
• Citations per year (83% below)
Latest Inspection
June 6, 2024
Other An inspection that falls outside standard annual surveys and formal complaint investigations. May include administrative compliance checks, documentation reviews, focused surveys on specific concerns, or revisit surveys to verify prior corrections.
Citations
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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
Violations 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 |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2024.
| 0.5 | 3 | This facility has 83% fewer citations per year than a typical Texas assisted living residence (0.5 vs. TX avg 3).↓ 83% 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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RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Mesquite (Park At Creek Crossing) | 7
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7
TX AVG
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#964 / 988 | No |
14
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TX AVG
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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?
The legal owner and operator of Assisted Living Cottage is Mema Assisted Living Home Llc.
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.
Who is the administrator of Assisted Living Cottage?
Esther Mwaura is the administrator of Assisted Living Cottage.
How many beds does Assisted Living Cottage have?
Assisted Living Cottage has 7 beds.
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