Avid Care Cottages – Champions
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Houston, TX

Avid Care Cottages – Champions

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Houston, TX

Overview of Avid Care Cottages – Champions

Surrounded by convenient local amenities and a serene park in Old Lodge Drive, Houston, TX, Avid Care Cottages – Champions is an outstanding community that offers assisted living. With its dedication to improving residents’ quality of life, the community provides top-tier care and assistance 24/7 with a kind and highly skilled team. Medication management, housekeeping, and laundry are cared for, ensuring residents live comfortably and without worries.

Enrich your retirement with a fun-filled calendar of social and recreational activities that aims to promote better social engagement. Here, residents have hassle-free dining with delightful and nutritious meals served three times daily, satisfying their dietary needs and preferences. Experience the best of your golden years with a trusted community caring for your needs.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 6 Rank #959 / 980Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 959th 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.

Walk Score Info Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #430 / 1345Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 430th 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
CountyHarris

Ownership & Operating Entity

Avid Care Cottages – Champions is legally operated by Access Harmony Group LLC.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

Minimum Age55
HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes
Utilities IncludedYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsSocial and Recreational Activities, Family Support, Healthcare Coordination
Religious Services
Touring HoursMonday-Friday: 9 AM to 6 PM, weekends by appointment

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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:
• Life safety citations (33% 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. 88 This facility has total citations in line with the Texas average (8 vs. TX avg 8).— At avg
Life safety citations Info Citations related to building safety — fire prevention, emergency egress, and similar. 86 This facility has 33% more life safety citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (8 vs. TX avg 6).↑ 33% 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

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Housekeeping Services

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Beauty Services

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Transportation Services

Places of interest near Avid Care Cottages – Champions

Address 5807 Old Lodge Dr, Houston, TX 77066 — 2.33 miles to nearest hospital (Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital)

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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.

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. 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.
The Buckingham
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Houston (Mid West)
130
Facility 130
TX AVG 78
Rank #126 / 980
No
56
Facility 56
TX AVG 42
Rank #364 / 1,345
20
Facility 20
TX AVG 21
Rank #217 / 587
-Buckingham Senior Living Community Inc
3
Facility 3
TX AVG 6
Rank #220 / 839
12Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
Brookdale Memorial Oaks
AL
MC
Houston (Briar Forest)
120
Facility 120
TX AVG 78
Rank #192 / 980
Yes
64
Facility 64
TX AVG 42
Rank #209 / 1,345
22
Facility 22
TX AVG 21
Rank #180 / 587
A+Esc-Ngh, L.p
5
Facility 5
TX AVG 6
Rank #372 / 839
-5Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
Brookdale Spring Shadows
AL
MC
Houston (Spring Branch North)
104
Facility 104
TX AVG 78
Rank #328 / 980
Yes
36
Facility 36
TX AVG 42
Rank #832 / 1,345
48
Facility 48
TX AVG 21
Rank #47 / 587
A+Arc Spring Shadow, L.p
3
Facility 3
TX AVG 6
Rank #220 / 839
13Standard Studio / Deluxe Studio / Semi-Private Studio / Private Studio
Brookdale Shadowlake
AL
MC
Houston (Westside)
20
Facility 20
TX AVG 78
Rank #783 / 980
Yes
75
Facility 75
TX AVG 42
Rank #67 / 1,345
48
Facility 48
TX AVG 21
Rank #47 / 587
A+Arc Tennessee Gp Inc
4
Facility 4
TX AVG 6
Rank #293 / 839
14Studio
Avid Care Cottages – Champions
AL
MC
Houston (Greenwood Forest)
6
Facility 6
TX AVG 78
Rank #959 / 980
Yes
53
Facility 53
TX AVG 42
Rank #430 / 1,345
--Access Harmony Group LLC
8
Facility 8
TX AVG 6
Rank #564 / 839
-81 Private / Semi-Private Rooms

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Texas

Avid Care Cottages – Champions is located in Houston, 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 Avid Care Cottages – Champions

What neighborhood is Avid Care Cottages – Champions in?

Avid Care Cottages – Champions is in the Greenwood Forest neighborhood of Houston.

Who is the owner of Avid Care Cottages – Champions?

Avid Care Cottages – Champions is legally operated by Access Harmony Group LLC.

Is Avid Care Cottages – Champions in a walkable area?

Avid Care Cottages – Champions has a walk score of 53. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

Are pets allowed at Avid Care Cottages – Champions?

Yes, Avid Care Cottages – Champions allows residents to bring their pets.

How many beds does Avid Care Cottages – Champions have?

Avid Care Cottages – Champions has 6 beds.

Has Avid Care Cottages – Champions had any citations?

Avid Care Cottages – Champions has had 8 reported citations since 2024 according to records from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).

Are there photos of Avid Care Cottages – Champions?

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