The Cottage Health Care Services
Assisted Living, Residential Care & Respite Care · Houston, TX
The Cottage Health Care Services
Assisted Living, Residential Care & Respite Care · Houston, TX
The Cottage Health Care Services is a Type A assisted living community in Houston, TX, which focuses on daily living assistance, social connection, and medication oversight. Managed by Paradise Living, Inc., this 45-bed community has supported older adults for over three decades in Harris County. It also holds dual accreditation from both the Houston Area Residential Care Homes Association and the Texas Organization of Residential Care Homes, highlighting its established reputation in the local sector.
Operating under a Type A license, this community is specifically designed for older adults who are largely independent in their mobility and capable of following emergency instructions. The daily lifestyle is built around providing help with personal grooming, laundry, and financial management, all while fostering a sense of belonging through organized community events. Nutritious, structured meals are also provided daily, along with 24-hour staffing, which ensures support is always available. While the community offers respite care and rehabilitation, it does not currently provide a specialized memory care track or hold an Alzheimer’s certification. Situated roughly ten miles from downtown Houston, its location also offers moderate walkability for those who enjoy occasional neighborhood strolls.
During a February 2024 review, the community achieved a notable milestone by receiving zero health code deficiencies, reflecting high standards for resident care. Seven Life Safety citations were identified regarding fire alarm testing and building maintenance, all of which were resolved by May 2024. More recently, in February 2025, a separate administrative penalty of $2,450 was issued concerning the enforcement of smoking policies.
For those seeking a seasoned provider in Southwest Houston, The Cottage Health Care Services offers the stability of a 30-year operating history. The combination of industry-recognized accreditations and a mid-sized, intimate environment makes it a strong contender for older adults who value experience and a community-centric approach.
45-bed community Rank #724 / 988Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 724th out of 988 homes in Texas. 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.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 moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score: 53 / 100 Rank #433 / 1391Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 433rd out of 1391 homes in Texas. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Texas facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
About this community
Facility TypeType A
CountyHarris
AccreditationsHouston Area Residential Care Homes (HARCH), Texas Organization of Residential Care Homes (HARCH)
The Cottage Health Care Services is legally operated by Paradise Living, Inc.
Owner NameParadise Living, Inc
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing
No Alzheimer's certification
Adl Support
Nutritious Meals
Laundry & Grooming
Transportation
Socialization & Community Events
Money Management
Respite And Short-Term Housing
Specific ProgramsLife At The Cottage
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 2024 · 2 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 2024
1
enforcement action
- February 18, 2025 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
3 Worse
Metrics worse than Texas average:
• Total citations (17% above)
• Life safety citations (17% above)
• Citations per year (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)
• Citations per year (17% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at Texas average:
• Inspections with citations (at TX avg) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection
February 7, 2024
Other An inspection that falls outside standard annual surveys and formal complaint investigations. May include administrative compliance checks, documentation reviews, focused surveys on specific concerns, or revisit surveys to verify prior corrections.
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 |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2024.
| 3.5 | 3 | This facility has 17% more citations per year than a typical Texas assisted living residence (3.5 vs. TX avg 3).↑ 17% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | TX Average | vs. TX Avg |
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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.
- February 7, 2024 inspection cited 7 violations, mainly related to fire safety system maintenance, building repair, and resident supplies availability.
- Prior life safety code inspections in 2019 found multiple fire safety and building maintenance failures, all corrected before the latest survey.
- An enforcement action in 2025 cited failure to enforce a smoking policy, indicating ongoing compliance issues beyond fire safety.
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| The Cottage Health Care Services | AL RESC RC | Houston | 45
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Cottage Health Care Services
Who is the owner of The Cottage Health Care Services?
The Cottage Health Care Services is legally operated by Paradise Living, Inc.
Is The Cottage Health Care Services in a walkable area?
The Cottage Health Care Services has a walk score of 53. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
How many beds does The Cottage Health Care Services have?
The Cottage Health Care Services has 45 beds.
Has The Cottage Health Care Services had any recent citations?
The Cottage Health Care Services has had 7 recently reported citations.
Are there photos of The Cottage Health Care Services?
Yes — there is 1 photo of The Cottage Health Care Services in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of The Cottage Health Care Services?
The Cottage Health Care Services is located at 7639 Beechnut Street, Houston, TX 77074.
What is the phone number of The Cottage Health Care Services?
(713) 773-1297 will put you in contact with the team at The Cottage Health Care Services.
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