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AvilaCare Assisted Living and Memory Care
Dedicated to providing the highest quality of life, AvilaCare Assisted Living and Memory Care in Smirl Drive, Heath, TX, is an esteemed community that offers assisted living and memory care. Here, residents will surely enjoy their later years with specialized care and assistance for their personal needs. Different levels of care are also provided to ensure residents receive the right care for their ever-changing needs.
Residents are encouraged to participate in fun activities and engaging programs that are well-thought-of to highlight their interests and strengths. Enjoy delightful and healthy meals for a satisfactory dining experience that caters to dietary needs and preferences. The community is ideal for those looking for all the care they need in one place with its adaptable environment and dedicated care. A refund is also available for the first 60 days just in case the community does not meet your expectations.
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About this community
AvilaCare Assisted Living and Memory Care is legally operated by Avilacare Heath, LLC.
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
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.
• Health citations (at TX avg)
• Inspections with citations (at TX avg) 1 Better Metrics better than Texas average:
• Total citations (88% below)
Citations
| This Facility | TX Average | vs. TX Avg |
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Total citations
| 1 | 8 | This facility has 88% fewer total citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (1 vs. TX avg 8).↓ 88% better |
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Health citations
| 2 | 2 | This facility has health citations in line with the Texas average (2 vs. TX avg 2).— At avg |
Inspections
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Inspections with citations
| 1 | 1 | This facility has inspections with citations in line with the Texas average (1 vs. TX avg 1).— At avg |
What does this home offer?
No pets allowed
Housing Options: Private / Shared Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Housekeeping Services
Transportation Services
Recreational Activities
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0.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Heath's city center to AvilaCare Assisted Living and Memory Care's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Compare Assisted Living around the area
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.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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The average number of citations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total citations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
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Citations tied to health-related standards (as categorized by the state). Subset of overall citation activity.
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Citations tied to life safety or environmental standards (as categorized by the state). Often distinct from health-line citations.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Harlingen | AL MC NH RC SNF | Harlingen | 154
Facility
154
TX AVG
78
Rank
#55 / 980 | No |
44
Facility
44
TX AVG
42
Rank
#646 / 1,345 | 54
Facility
54
TX AVG
21
Rank
#1 / 587 | - | - | 1
Facility
1
TX AVG
6
Rank
#87 / 839 | - | - | - | Private Rooms |
| Brookdale Lakeway | AL MC NH SNF | Lakeway (The Towers Of Lakeway) | 132
Facility
132
TX AVG
78
Rank
#112 / 980 | Yes |
28
Facility
28
TX AVG
42
Rank
#956 / 1,345 | 48
Facility
48
TX AVG
21
Rank
#47 / 587 | A+ | Brookdale Lakeway LLC | 6
Facility
6
TX AVG
6
Rank
#442 / 839 | - | 1 | 5 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Mirador Retirement Community | AL IL MC NH SNF | Corpus Christi (South Side) | 66
Facility
66
TX AVG
78
Rank
#531 / 980 | No |
39
Facility
39
TX AVG
42
Rank
#754 / 1,345 | 14
Facility
14
TX AVG
21
Rank
#306 / 587 | A+ | Methodist Retirement Communities | 2
Facility
2
TX AVG
6
Rank
#172 / 839 | 2.0 | - | 4 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Brookdale Sleepy Hollow | AL MC | Amarillo (Sleepy Hollow) | 65
Facility
65
TX AVG
78
Rank
#544 / 980 | Yes |
47
Facility
47
TX AVG
42
Rank
#585 / 1,345 | 23
Facility
23
TX AVG
21
Rank
#177 / 587 | - | Emeritol Seville Estates LLC | 1
Facility
1
TX AVG
6
Rank
#87 / 839 | 1.0 | - | 2 | Studio |
| AvilaCare Assisted Living and Memory Care | AL MC | Heath | 16
Facility
16
TX AVG
78
Rank
#788 / 980 | No |
35
Facility
35
TX AVG
42
Rank
#849 / 1,345 | - | - | Avilacare Heath, LLC | 1
Facility
1
TX AVG
6
Rank
#87 / 839 | - | 2 | - | Private / Shared Rooms |
Frequently Asked Questions about AvilaCare Assisted Living and Memory Care
Who is the owner of AvilaCare Assisted Living and Memory Care?
AvilaCare Assisted Living and Memory Care is legally operated by Avilacare Heath, LLC.
Is AvilaCare Assisted Living and Memory Care in a walkable area?
AvilaCare Assisted Living and Memory Care has a walk score of 35. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Are pets allowed at AvilaCare Assisted Living and Memory Care?
No, AvilaCare Assisted Living and Memory Care has a no-pet policy.
How many beds does AvilaCare Assisted Living and Memory Care have?
AvilaCare Assisted Living and Memory Care has 16 beds.
Has AvilaCare Assisted Living and Memory Care had any citations?
AvilaCare Assisted Living and Memory Care has had 1 reported citation according to records from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Are there photos of AvilaCare Assisted Living and Memory Care?
Yes — there are 18 photos of AvilaCare Assisted Living and Memory Care in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of AvilaCare Assisted Living and Memory Care?
AvilaCare Assisted Living and Memory Care is located at 126 Smirl Drive, Heath, TX 75032.
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