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.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 10 Rank #661 / 742Bed count — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 661st out of 742 assisted living 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 assisted living community we track in Texas that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #69 / 408Years in operation — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 69th out of 408 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Texas that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
26 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #586 / 853Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 586th out of 853 assisted living 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 assisted living community we track in Texas that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
27 / 100

About This Community

License Details

Facility TypeType B
CountyHarris
License Number146150
Year Opened5/18/2000

Ownership & Operating Entity

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)

Leadership

Administrator Emailavidcarecottages@gmail.com

Additional Services

8 services
Awake Night Staff
Mobility Assistance and Fall Prevention
Appointment Scheduling Assistance
HousekeepingListed as: Daily housekeeping
Laundry & Linen
TransportationListed as: Medical transportation
MaintenanceListed as: Maintenance and repairs
Beauty Services

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Community Kitchen
Activities
Bingo
Card Games
Movies
Themed Parties
Social Events and Gatherings
Excursions
Cognitive Stimulation Programs
Music Programs

Room Accommodations

Building TypeSingle-story
Room Types
Private Room Semi-Private / Shared 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 2 Worse Metrics worse than Texas average:
• Life safety citations (17% above)
• Enforcement actions (400% above)
2 At Avg Metrics at Texas average:
• Total citations (at TX avg)
• Inspections with citations (at TX avg)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.

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. 77.0 This facility has total citations in line with the Texas average (7 vs. TX avg 7).— At avg
Life safety citations Info Citations related to building safety — fire prevention, emergency egress, and similar. 76.0 This facility has 17% more life safety citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (7 vs. TX avg 6).↑ 17% worse
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. Recorded May 6, 2023. 10.2 This facility has 400% more enforcement actions than a typical Texas assisted living residence (1 vs. TX avg 0.2).↑ 400% 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. 11.0 This facility has inspections with citations in line with the Texas average (1 vs. TX avg 1).— At avg

Places of interest near Avid Care Cottages – North

Address 3611 Glenpine Dr, Houston, TX 77068

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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-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. 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.
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.
The Waterford at Baytown
AL
IL
MC
RC
Baytown
42
Facility 42
TX AVG 73
Rank #506 / 742
Yes
62
Facility 62
TX AVG 40
Rank #137 / 853
11
Facility 11
TX AVG 17
Rank #239 / 408
Csl Baytown, LLC
4
Facility 4
TX AVG 8
Rank #265 / 722
13Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Atria Westchase
AL
IL
MC
Houston (Westside)
110
Facility 110
TX AVG 73
Rank #175 / 742
Yes
52
Facility 52
TX AVG 40
Rank #255 / 853
21
Facility 21
TX AVG 17
Rank #102 / 408
Wg Westchase Sh, LLC
9
Facility 9
TX AVG 8
Rank #532 / 722
18Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Solana Vintage Park
AL
MC
Houston
101
Facility 101
TX AVG 73
Rank #221 / 742
Yes
58
Facility 58
TX AVG 40
Rank #181 / 853
13
Facility 13
TX AVG 17
Rank #200 / 408
S-H Opco Vintage Park Al, LLC
7
Facility 7
TX AVG 8
Rank #444 / 722
16Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Pegasus Landing of Tanglewood
AL
MC
RC
Houston (Westside)
140
Facility 140
TX AVG 73
Rank #63 / 742
Yes
64
Facility 64
TX AVG 40
Rank #113 / 853
12
Facility 12
TX AVG 17
Rank #224 / 408
Psl Tanglewood Tenant, LLC
6
Facility 6
TX AVG 8
Rank #395 / 722
24Studio / Apartment
Avid Care Cottages – North
AL
MC
Houston (Olde Oaks)
10
Facility 10
TX AVG 73
Rank #661 / 742
Yes
27
Facility 27
TX AVG 40
Rank #586 / 853
26
Facility 26
TX AVG 17
Rank #69 / 408
Access Harmony Group LLC
7
Facility 7
TX AVG 8
Rank #444 / 722
-7Private / Semi-Private Rooms

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other TX assisted living 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

Avid Care Cottages – North 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 Avid Care Cottages – North

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 What neighborhood is Avid Care Cottages – North in?
Avid Care Cottages – North is in the Olde Oaks neighborhood of Houston.
02 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.
03 Is Avid Care Cottages – North in a walkable area?
Avid Care Cottages – North has a walk score of 27. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
04 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.
05 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.
06 Are pets allowed at Avid Care Cottages – North?
Yes, Avid Care Cottages – North allows residents to bring their pets.
07 What is the best email address for Avid Care Cottages – North?
The team at Avid Care Cottages – North can be reached at info@avidcarecottages.com.