The Cottage of Spring Branch
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Houston, TX

The Cottage of Spring Branch

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Houston, TX

Overview of The Cottage of Spring Branch

Located in the peaceful residential area of Hollister Street, Houston, TX, is the blissful senior living community of The Cottage of Spring Branch that provides assisted living, memory care, senior daycare, and respite care. Enjoy care and support that best fits your needs and aspirations with a committed and well-trained team 24/7. Moreover, the community ensures the utmost comfort and medical expertise for seniors to live with ease.

Relaxing activities and stimulating programs accompany residents as they go about their day to maintain an active and happy lifestyle. Moreover, The Cottage of Spring Branch collaborates with trusted senior care providers to ensure seniors have the finest retirement. Indulge in delightful and healthy meals that satisfy dietary needs and tastes. The Cottage of Spring Branch is great for seniors seeking solace in their golden years.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 32 Rank #653 / 874Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 653rd out of 874 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 Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #160 / 1232Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 160th out of 1,232 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

The Cottage of Spring Branch is legally operated by Village Green LLC.

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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:
• Inspections with citations (100% above)
1 At Avg Metrics at Texas average:
• Health citations (at TX avg)
2 Better Metrics better than Texas average:
• Total citations (25% below)
• Life safety citations (33% below)

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. 68 This facility has 25% fewer total citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (6 vs. TX avg 8).↓ 25% better
Health citations Info Citations related to resident care, clinical practices, and day-to-day operations. 22 This facility has health citations in line with the Texas average (2 vs. TX avg 2).— At avg
Life safety citations Info Citations related to building safety — fire prevention, emergency egress, and similar. 46 This facility has 33% fewer life safety citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (4 vs. TX avg 6).↓ 33% better

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. 21 This facility has 100% more inspections with citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (2 vs. TX avg 1).↑ 100% worse

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Building Type: Single-story

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Places of interest near The Cottage of Spring Branch

Address 8.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Houston's city center to The Cottage of Spring Branch's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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.
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 73
Rank #97 / 874
No
56
Facility 56
TX AVG 42
Rank #337 / 1,232
20
Facility 20
TX AVG 19
Rank #168 / 517
-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 73
Rank #143 / 874
Yes
64
Facility 64
TX AVG 42
Rank #191 / 1,232
22
Facility 22
TX AVG 19
Rank #132 / 517
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 73
Rank #244 / 874
Yes
36
Facility 36
TX AVG 42
Rank #754 / 1,232
48
Facility 48
TX AVG 19
Rank #19 / 517
A+Arc Spring Shadow, L.p
3
Facility 3
TX AVG 6
Rank #220 / 839
13Standard Studio / Deluxe Studio / Semi-Private Studio / Private Studio
The Cottage of Spring Branch
AL
MC
Houston (Spring Branch Central)
32
Facility 32
TX AVG 73
Rank #653 / 874
No
67
Facility 67
TX AVG 42
Rank #160 / 1,232
--Village Green LLC
6
Facility 6
TX AVG 6
Rank #442 / 839
24-
Brookdale Shadowlake
AL
MC
Houston (Westside)
20
Facility 20
TX AVG 73
Rank #677 / 874
Yes
75
Facility 75
TX AVG 42
Rank #61 / 1,232
48
Facility 48
TX AVG 19
Rank #19 / 517
A+Arc Tennessee Gp Inc
4
Facility 4
TX AVG 6
Rank #293 / 839
14Studio

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Texas

The Cottage of Spring Branch 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 The Cottage of Spring Branch

What neighborhood is The Cottage of Spring Branch in?

The Cottage of Spring Branch is in the Spring Branch Central neighborhood of Houston.

Who is the owner of The Cottage of Spring Branch?

The Cottage of Spring Branch is legally operated by Village Green LLC.

Is The Cottage of Spring Branch in a walkable area?

The Cottage of Spring Branch has a walk score of 67. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

Are pets allowed at The Cottage of Spring Branch?

No, The Cottage of Spring Branch has a no-pet policy.

How many beds does The Cottage of Spring Branch have?

The Cottage of Spring Branch has 32 beds.

Has The Cottage of Spring Branch had any citations?

The Cottage of Spring Branch has had 6 reported citations according to records from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).

Are there photos of The Cottage of Spring Branch?

Yes — there is 1 photo of The Cottage of Spring Branch in the photo gallery on this page.

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