The Gardens of Bellaire
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Bellaire, TX

The Gardens of Bellaire

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Bellaire, TX

Overview of The Gardens of Bellaire

Located in Bellaire, TX, The Gardens of Bellaire is a blissful senior living community that offers various senior living options, including assisted living, memory care, respite care, and seasonal stays. Residents are assured with well-designed accommodations ranging from studios to one-bedroom apartments. The community provides an array of services that matches residents’ unique needs, including access to specialized rehabilitation and fitness programs.

The community ensures that residents dealing with memory loss are provided with individualized attention and gentle programming through their award-winning Bridge to Rediscovery Alzheimer’s and dementia care program. Numerous social and recreational activities guarantee residents are always engaged and active. Spacious activities center, salon services, and restaurant-style dining are just a few of the community’s amenities designed to provide residents a more fulfilling living experience.

Bed community size
115-bed community Rank #277 / 972Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 277th out of 972 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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 larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
9 years in operation Rank #431 / 585Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 431st out of 585 homes in Texas for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Texas facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 62 / 100 Rank #248 / 1389Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 248th out of 1389 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeType B
CountyHarris
License Number146158
Year Opened1/11/2017

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Gardens of Bellaire is legally operated by Snh Se Tenant Trs Inc, and administered by Sonia Y Spears.

Management CompanyMORADA SENIOR LIVING LLC
OwnerSnh Se Tenant Trs Inc
Ownership TypeFOR-PROFIT CORPORATION

Type Of Units

Alzheimer's Units
18 units
Total beds
115 units

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

ContactMs. Rachel Unverzagt, Administrator (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)
Administrator Emaillicensing@5sqc.com

Memory & Specialized Care

1 service
Alzheimer's Certification

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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.

Since 2021 · 5 years of data 2 citations 2 inspections

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.

Since 2021 vs. Texas state average
Overall vs. TX average 1 Worse Metrics worse than Texas average:
• Inspections with citations (100% above)
3 Better Metrics better than Texas average:
• Total citations (67% below)
• Health citations (50% below)
• Life safety citations (83% 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. 26 This facility has 67% fewer total citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (2 vs. TX avg 6).↓ 67% better
Health citations Info Citations related to resident care, clinical practices, and day-to-day operations. 12 This facility has 50% fewer health citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (1 vs. TX avg 2).↓ 50% better
Life safety citations Info Citations related to building safety — fire prevention, emergency egress, and similar. 16 This facility has 83% fewer life safety citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (1 vs. TX avg 6).↓ 83% 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

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • May 4, 2021 inspection found 4 deficiencies including failure to ensure annual fire marshal visits, maintain smoke barriers, insect screens, and gas piping line testing.
  • All fire safety and gas piping deficiencies from 2019 inspections were corrected by September 2019.
  • No complaints were substantiated, but fire safety and maintenance issues recurred in 2021 inspection.

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio

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Building Type: Single-story

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Beauty Services

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Recreational Activities

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Exercise Programs

Places of interest near The Gardens of Bellaire

Address 0.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Bellaire's city center to The Gardens of Bellaire's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.18 miles to nearest hospital (HILLHOUSE MEDICAL GROUP PLLC)

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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.

Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Harlingen
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Harlingen
154
Facility 154
TX AVG 79
Rank #60 / 972
No
44
Facility 44
TX AVG 41
Rank #645 / 1389
54
Facility 54
TX AVG 21
Rank #1 / 585
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2
Facility 2
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11Private Rooms
The Gardens of Bellaire
AL
MC
Bellaire
115
Facility 115
TX AVG 79
Rank #277 / 972
Yes
62
Facility 62
TX AVG 41
Rank #248 / 1389
9
Facility 9
TX AVG 21
Rank #431 / 585
A+Snh Se Tenant Trs Inc
2
Facility 2
TX AVG 6
Rank #246 / 823
11Studio
Parkwood Assisted Living
AL
HOS
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Bedford
84
Facility 84
TX AVG 79
Rank #453 / 972
Yes
34
Facility 34
TX AVG 41
Rank #863 / 1389
--Lcs-Phc LLC
3
Facility 3
TX AVG 6
Rank #319 / 823
21Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
Mrc the Crossings
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
League City
48
Facility 48
TX AVG 79
Rank #685 / 972
Yes
21
Facility 21
TX AVG 41
Rank #1077 / 1389
--Happy Harbor Methodist Home Inc
6
Facility 6
TX AVG 6
Rank #319 / 823
33-
Meadow Lake Senior Living – Tyler
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Tyler
20
Facility 20
TX AVG 79
Rank #788 / 972
Yes
33
Facility 33
TX AVG 41
Rank #882 / 1389
15
Facility 15
TX AVG 21
Rank #293 / 585
A+-
0
Facility 0
TX AVG 6
Rank #1 / 823
--1 Bed / 2 Bed

Frequently Asked Questions about The Gardens of Bellaire

Who is the owner of The Gardens of Bellaire?

The Gardens of Bellaire is legally operated by Snh Se Tenant Trs Inc, and administered by Sonia Y Spears.

Is The Gardens of Bellaire in a walkable area?

The Gardens of Bellaire has a walk score of 62. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of The Gardens of Bellaire?

According to TX state health department records, The Gardens of Bellaire's license number is 146158.

How long has The Gardens of Bellaire been in business?

The Gardens of Bellaire has been operating for approximately 9 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at The Gardens of Bellaire?

Yes, The Gardens of Bellaire allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of The Gardens of Bellaire?

Sonia Y Spears is the administrator of The Gardens of Bellaire.

How many beds does The Gardens of Bellaire have?

The Gardens of Bellaire has 115 beds.

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