Avid Care Cottages – North
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Houston, TX
Avid Care Cottages – North
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Houston, TX
Overview of Avid Care Cottages – North
Set in the tree-lined neighborhood of Glenpine Drive, Houston, TX, Avid Care Cottages – North is a unique community that offers assisted living. With care and assistance tailored to residents’ specific needs, the community ensures comfort and convenience like no other by helping with daily living activities, mobility, and medication management. Ease your worries with a compassionate team available from day to night.
Here, residents are encouraged to remain socially connected and active with a variety of activities tailored to their enjoyment and wellness. From breakfast to dinner, residents enjoy hassle-free dining with healthy and delicious meals catering to their dietary needs and tastes. The community is perfect for those who need extra assistance to live day-to-day activities while being able to retain their independence with its accommodating and respectful environment.
10-bed community Rank #898 / 972Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 898th 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.
26 years in operation Rank #151 / 585Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 151st 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 longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 27 / 100 Rank #975 / 1389Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 975th 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Facility TypeType B
CountyHarris
License Number146150
Year Opened5/18/2000
Avid Care Cottages – North is legally operated by Access Harmony Group LLC, and administered by Adel A Givens.
OwnerAccess Harmony Group LLC
Ownership TypeLimited Liability Company (LLC)
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactComplaint Handler (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)
Administrator Emailavidcarecottages@gmail.com
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 2023 · 3 years of data
1 enforcement action
7 citations
1 inspection
Enforcement Actions
Enforcement actions are formal penalties or interventions imposed by Texas regulators when an assisted living residence fails to meet state care, safety, or regulatory standards. They may include stipulations and orders, civil monetary penalties, operational restrictions, or appointment of temporary management.
Since 2023
1
enforcement action
- May 6, 2023 Administrative Penalty
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
2 Worse
Metrics worse than Texas average:
• Total citations (17% above)
• Life safety citations (17% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at Texas average:
• Inspections with citations (at TX avg) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
• Total citations (17% above)
• Life safety citations (17% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at Texas average:
• Inspections with citations (at TX avg) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Citations
| This Facility | TX Average | vs. TX Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 7 | 6 | This facility has 17% more total citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (7 vs. TX avg 6).↑ 17% worse |
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Life safety citations
Citations related to building safety — fire prevention, emergency egress, and similar.
| 7 | 6 | This facility has 17% more life safety citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (7 vs. TX avg 6).↑ 17% worse |
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.
- The July 30, 2024 inspection cited 7 deficiencies, including Life Safety Code violations and fire safety system failures.
- An administrative penalty was imposed in 2023 for substantiated resident abuse and neglect.
- Prior 2019 inspections found multiple Life Safety Code violations that were corrected but similar issues recurred in 2024.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Housekeeping Services
Beauty Services
Transportation Services
Places of interest near Avid Care Cottages – North
3611 Glenpine Dr, Houston, TX 77068
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Info below is compiled from the TX Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
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| Avid Care Cottages – North | AL MC | Houston (Olde Oaks) | 10
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TX AVG
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Rank
#898 / 972 | Yes |
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TX AVG
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#975 / 1389 | 26
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Texas
Avid Care Cottages – North is located in Houston, Texas.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Avid Care Cottages – North
What neighborhood is Avid Care Cottages – North in?
Avid Care Cottages – North is in the Olde Oaks neighborhood of Houston.
Who is the owner of Avid Care Cottages – North?
Avid Care Cottages – North is legally operated by Access Harmony Group LLC, and administered by Adel A Givens.
Is Avid Care Cottages – North in a walkable area?
Avid Care Cottages – North has a walk score of 27. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Avid Care Cottages – North?
According to TX state health department records, Avid Care Cottages – North's license number is 146150.
How long has Avid Care Cottages – North been in business?
Avid Care Cottages – North has been operating for approximately 26 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Avid Care Cottages – North?
Yes, Avid Care Cottages – North allows residents to bring their pets.
Who is the administrator of Avid Care Cottages – North?
Adel A Givens is the administrator of Avid Care Cottages – North.
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