Assisted Living Cottage
Assisted Living, Residential Care & Respite Care · Mesquite, TX

Assisted Living Cottage

Assisted Living, Residential Care & Respite Care · Mesquite, TX

Overview of Assisted Living Cottage

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.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 7 Rank #953 / 980Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 953rd out of 980 homes 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 cover every community we track in Texas that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

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

Years of operating Info A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care. Rank #260 / 587Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 260th out of 587 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Texas that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
17 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #1180 / 1345Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1180th out of 1,345 homes 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 cover every community we track in Texas that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeType B
StatusEnforcement Action Pend
ExpirationOctober 20, 2026
CountyDallas
License Number311648
Year Opened12/31/2008

Ownership & Operating Entity

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.

Leadership

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

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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.

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 1 Worse Metrics worse than Texas average:
• Health citations (50% above)
1 At Avg Metrics at Texas average:
• Inspections with citations (at TX avg)
1 Better Metrics better than Texas average:
• Total citations (63% 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. 38 This facility has 63% fewer total citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (3 vs. TX avg 8).↓ 63% better
Health citations Info Citations related to resident care, clinical practices, and day-to-day operations. 32 This facility has 50% more health citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (3 vs. TX avg 2).↑ 50% worse

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 This facility has inspections with citations in line with the Texas average (1 vs. TX avg 1).— At avg

Places of interest near Assisted Living Cottage

Address 1.7 miles from city center Info 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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Compare Assisted Living around Dallas

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.

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. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
Discovery Village At Southlake
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Southlake
120
Facility 120
TX AVG 78
Rank #192 / 980
No
29
Facility 29
TX AVG 42
Rank #942 / 1,345
17
Facility 17
TX AVG 21
Rank #260 / 587
A+Dsl Tenant II, LLC
2
Facility 2
TX AVG 6
Rank #172 / 839
2-Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Brookdale Lake Highlands
AL
MC
Dallas (Lake Highlands)
116
Facility 116
TX AVG 78
Rank #258 / 980
Yes
60
Facility 60
TX AVG 42
Rank #291 / 1,345
11
Facility 11
TX AVG 21
Rank #379 / 587
A+Esc-Ngh, L.p
13
Facility 13
TX AVG 6
Rank #708 / 839
49Studio / Alcove / Suite
Ventana by Buckner
AL
IL
MC
RC
Dallas (Park Cities)
68
Facility 68
TX AVG 78
Rank #526 / 980
Yes
77
Facility 77
TX AVG 42
Rank #51 / 1,345
6
Facility 6
TX AVG 21
Rank #515 / 587
-Buckner Senior Living, Inc
1
Facility 1
TX AVG 6
Rank #87 / 839
-1Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
The Forum at Park Lane
AL
IL
Dallas (North Dallas)
65
Facility 65
TX AVG 78
Rank #544 / 980
Yes
63
Facility 63
TX AVG 42
Rank #235 / 1,345
7
Facility 7
TX AVG 21
Rank #491 / 587
A+Snh Longhorn Tenant LLC
1
Facility 1
TX AVG 6
Rank #87 / 839
21Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Assisted Living Cottage
AL
RESC
RC
Mesquite (Park At Creek Crossing)
7
Facility 7
TX AVG 78
Rank #953 / 980
No
14
Facility 14
TX AVG 42
Rank #1,180 / 1,345
17
Facility 17
TX AVG 21
Rank #260 / 587
-Mema Assisted Living Home LLC
3
Facility 3
TX AVG 6
Rank #220 / 839
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Texas

Assisted Living Cottage is located in Mesquite, Texas.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Texas.

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Community Care for the Aged and Disabled (CCAD)

TX Medicaid CCAD

Age 65+ or disabled
General Texas resident, Medicaid-eligible, care need (not always nursing home level).
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
TX

Large state; rural access challenges.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$60/day) Home aides

Texas Community Care Services

TX CCS

Age 60+
General Texas resident, at risk of decline.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
TX

Limited funding; high demand in urban areas.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Services

Texas AAA Services

Age 60+
General TX resident; no income/asset limits.
Income Limits (2025) None; donations encouraged.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
TX

28 AAAs; includes Meals on Wheels in some areas.

Benefits
Meals (~$5-$7/meal) Transportation Homemaker services (~4 hours/week) Respite (~5 days/year) Legal aid

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Texas Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General TX resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
TX

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Texas Family Caregiver Support Program

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; TX resident; 2+ ADLs.
Income Limits (2025) No strict cap; prioritizes low-income ~$24,980/year
Asset Limits Not assessed.
TX

High rural demand; includes grandparent caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

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

Texas VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General TX resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth
TX

High veteran population; supports rural/urban needs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs

Property Tax Exemption for Seniors

Texas Senior Property Tax Exemption

Age 65+
General TX resident, homeowner (homestead).
Income Limits (2025) None; tax-based eligibility.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
TX

$25,000+ exemption; optional freeze in some counties; saves ~$500-$1,000/year.

Benefits
Tax exemption or freeze (~$500-$1,000/year savings)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Texas SFMNP

Age 60+
General TX resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
TX

Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~20,000 via 28 AAAs.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$50/season) for produce at farmers’ markets

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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