Avid Care Cottages – North
Assisted Living · Houston, TX
Avid Care Cottages – North
Assisted Living · Houston, TX
Overview of Avid Care Cottages – North
Set in the tree-lined neighborhood of Glenpine Drive, Houston, TX, Avid Care Cottages – North is a unique community that offers assisted living. With care and assistance tailored to residents’ specific needs, the community ensures comfort and convenience like no other by helping with daily living activities, mobility, and medication management. Ease your worries with a compassionate team available from day to night.
Here, residents are encouraged to remain socially connected and active with a variety of activities tailored to their enjoyment and wellness. From breakfast to dinner, residents enjoy hassle-free dining with healthy and delicious meals catering to their dietary needs and tastes. The community is perfect for those who need extra assistance to live day-to-day activities while being able to retain their independence with its accommodating and respectful environment.
Types of Care at Avid Care Cottages – North
Assisted Living
10-bed community Rank #913 / 987Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 913th out of 987 homes in Texas. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Texas SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
26 years in operation Rank #177 / 581Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 177th out of 581 homes in Texas. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Texas SNFs. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 27 / 100 Rank #977 / 1392Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 977th out of 1392 homes in Texas. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Texas SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Facility TypeType B
StatusLicensed
ExpirationJanuary 10, 2026
CountyHarris
License Number146150
Year Opened5/18/2000
Avid Care Cottages – North is legally operated by Access Harmony Group Llc, and administrated by Adel A Givens.
OwnerACCESS HARMONY GROUP LLC
Ownership TypeLimited Liability Company (LLC)
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactComplaint Handler
Administrator Email[email protected]
No Alzheimer's certification
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 2023 · 3 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 2023
1
enforcement action
- May 6, 2023 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.
Overall vs. TX average
2 Worse
Metrics worse than Texas average:
• Total citations (17% above)
• Life safety citations (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) 1 At Avg Metrics at Texas average:
• Inspections with citations (at TX avg) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Citations
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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
Violations 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 |
Inspections
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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.
AVID CARE COTTAGES underwent a comprehensive inspection on July 30, 2024, resulting in 7 state standard violations. The majority of these deficiencies were related to Life Safety Code requirements, including issues with fire safety, building maintenance, and pest control. Specifically, the facility was cited for failing to ensure proper sprinkler system inspections, maintain operable windows with insect screens, and keep the building in good repair. Additionally, there were concerns regarding open flame heating devices and extinguisher inspections. Notably, no Health Code deficiencies were listed during this inspection. The facility had previously addressed similar issues between May 6, 2019, and June 1, 2019, with corrections made to address these Life Safety Code violations. AVID CARE COTTAGES has a history of enforcement actions, including an administrative penalty in the amount of $3600.00 on June 5, 2023, for failing to ensure each resident was free from abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
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21.8 miles from city center
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Frequently Asked Questions about Avid Care Cottages – North
What neighborhood is Avid Care Cottages – North in?
Avid Care Cottages – North is in the Olde Oaks neighborhood of Houston.
Who is the owner of Avid Care Cottages – North?
The legal owner and operator of Avid Care Cottages – North is Access Harmony Group Llc.
Is Avid Care Cottages – North in a walkable area?
Avid Care Cottages – North has a walk score of 27. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Avid Care Cottages – North?
According to TX state health department records, Avid Care Cottages – North's license number is 146150.
When does Avid Care Cottages – North's license expire?
According to TX state health department records, Avid Care Cottages – North's license expires on January 10, 2026.
Who is the administrator of Avid Care Cottages – North?
Adel A Givens is the administrator of Avid Care Cottages – North.
How many beds does Avid Care Cottages – North have?
Avid Care Cottages – North has 10 beds.
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