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Griffin’s Homecare Haven
Griffin’s Homecare Haven, LLC is an assisted living community in Dallas, TX, that offers personal care for older adults, veterans, and those with disability. With its nurturing and home-like environment, the community ensures older adults have a worry-free retirement. Meal preparation, housekeeping, laundry, and medication management are also provided to enrich residents’ living experiences. The community also strives to maintain residents’ independence through individualized care plans.
Light exercises and social events help residents stay active and make friends. Thoughtfully furnished rooms and lively gathering areas ensure residents can rest without hassles. Veteran-focused care is also provided to meet their needs. Residents also have a stress-free retirement, as the community is conveniently located in the peaceful residential area of Dallas. As one of the trusted choices for senior living in Texas, this assisted living community doubles its efforts to help older adults live comfortably in retirement.
Community insights.
About this community
Griffin’s Homecare Haven is legally operated by Darrence Griffin.
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.
• Total citations (100% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Texas average:
• Inspections with citations (33% below)
Citations
| This Facility | TX Average | vs. TX Avg |
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Total citations
| 16 | 8 | This facility has 100% more total citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (16 vs. TX avg 8).↑ 100% worse |
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Health citations
| 4 | — | — |
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Life safety citations
| 12 | — | — |
Inspections
| This Facility | TX Average | vs. TX Avg |
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Inspections with citations
| 2 | 3 | This facility has 33% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (2 vs. TX avg 3).↓ 33% better |
What does this home offer?
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Housekeeping Services
Medication Management
Personal Care Assistance
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6.9 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Dallas's city center to Griffin’s Homecare Haven's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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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-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.
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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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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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery Village At Southlake | AL IL MC NH SNF | Southlake | 120
Facility
120
TX AVG
73
Rank
#143 / 874 | No |
29
Facility
29
TX AVG
42
Rank
#852 / 1,232 | 17
Facility
17
TX AVG
19
Rank
#207 / 517 | 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
73
Rank
#183 / 874 | Yes |
60
Facility
60
TX AVG
42
Rank
#268 / 1,232 | 11
Facility
11
TX AVG
19
Rank
#318 / 517 | A+ | Esc-Ngh, L.p | 13
Facility
13
TX AVG
6
Rank
#708 / 839 | 4 | 9 | Studio / Alcove / Suite |
| Ventana by Buckner | AL IL MC RC | Dallas (Park Cities) | 68
Facility
68
TX AVG
73
Rank
#429 / 874 | Yes |
77
Facility
77
TX AVG
42
Rank
#46 / 1,232 | 6
Facility
6
TX AVG
19
Rank
#446 / 517 | - | Buckner Senior Living, Inc | 1
Facility
1
TX AVG
6
Rank
#87 / 839 | - | 1 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed |
| The Forum at Park Lane | AL IL | Dallas (North Dallas) | 65
Facility
65
TX AVG
73
Rank
#447 / 874 | Yes |
63
Facility
63
TX AVG
42
Rank
#216 / 1,232 | 7
Facility
7
TX AVG
19
Rank
#422 / 517 | A+ | Snh Longhorn Tenant LLC | 1
Facility
1
TX AVG
6
Rank
#87 / 839 | 2 | 1 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Griffin’s Homecare Haven | AL | Dallas | 8
Facility
8
TX AVG
73
Rank
#815 / 874 | No |
45
Facility
45
TX AVG
42
Rank
#572 / 1,232 | - | - | Darrence Griffin | 16
Facility
16
TX AVG
6
Rank
#746 / 839 | 4 | 12 | - |
Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every TX community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Texas
Griffin’s Homecare Haven is located in Dallas, Texas.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Texas.
Frequently Asked Questions about Griffin’s Homecare Haven
Who is the owner of Griffin’s Homecare Haven?
Griffin’s Homecare Haven is legally operated by Darrence Griffin.
Is Griffin’s Homecare Haven in a walkable area?
Griffin’s Homecare Haven has a walk score of 45. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Are pets allowed at Griffin’s Homecare Haven?
No, Griffin’s Homecare Haven has a no-pet policy.
How many beds does Griffin’s Homecare Haven have?
Griffin’s Homecare Haven has 8 beds.
Has Griffin’s Homecare Haven had any citations?
Griffin’s Homecare Haven has had 16 reported citations according to records from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
What is the address of Griffin’s Homecare Haven?
Griffin’s Homecare Haven is located at 1208 Whispering Cir, Dallas, TX 75241.
What is the phone number of Griffin’s Homecare Haven?
(214) 372-6831 will put you in contact with the team at Griffin’s Homecare Haven.
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