Last verified: October 2026 against the HHSC TULIP record and the HHSC active-license directory
Is Belmont Village West University licensed?
Yes. Belmont Village West University holds HHSC assisted living license #149328 (Type B) for 174 beds at 2929 W Holcombe Blvd in Houston, first licensed February 7, 2005. It appears in HHSC's directory of assisted living facilities with an active license as of October 22, 2026, and TULIP shows its status as licensed.
License and contact information for Belmont Village West University
| Licensing agency | Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), Long-Term Care Regulation |
|---|---|
| License number | 149328 |
| License type | Assisted Living Facility, Type B |
| Licensed capacity | 174 beds |
| Alzheimer's certification | Certificate #104414, 43 certified beds (through February 1, 2029) |
| First licensed | February 7, 2005 |
| Current license period | February 1, 2026 to February 1, 2029 |
| Status on TULIP | Licensed |
| Most recent HHSC inspection | February 18, 2026 |
| Enforcement / penalties | None reported |
| Licensee | Belmont Village West University Tenant LLC |
| Management company | None listed |
| Address | 2929 W Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77025 (Harris County) |
| Phone | (713) 592-9200 |
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What do HHSC inspections show for Belmont Village West University?
HHSC's TULIP record for Belmont Village West University lists 15 cited findings across 1 inspection visit: 0 from health (care and operations) inspections and 15 from Life Safety Code (fire and building) inspections. The most recent HHSC inspection ended February 18, 2026.
The most recent visits with findings, as worded on the state record:
- Life Safety Code, May 5, 2021 (15 findings; corrected June 19, 2021): The facility failed to provide a monitoring station (or failed to provide details about the monitoring station) for the segregated unit; The facility failed to ensure locked gates were in compliance with licensing standards for assisted living facilities; The facility failed to ensure that locking devices on exit doors complied with Special Locking Arrangements in the Life Safety Code; and 12 more.
A cited finding means an HHSC surveyor found a rule was not met on that visit; the facility then files a plan of correction. Ask the community for its written plan of correction for any finding above.
Has HHSC taken enforcement action against Belmont Village West University?
No. The enforcement section of Belmont Village West University's HHSC TULIP record shows no administrative penalties or other enforcement actions as of October 24, 2026.
What does Belmont Village West University's Type B license mean?
Belmont Village West University holds a Type B assisted living license, so it may admit residents who need staff help to evacuate and who need attendance at night; Type B facilities must keep staff awake overnight.
Most Greater Houston memory care sits in Type B buildings, because residents with dementia usually need help in an emergency, including a hurricane evacuation.
Alzheimer's certification: HHSC lists certificate #104414 with 43 certified beds out of 174 licensed. Under Texas rules only a certified facility may advertise Alzheimer's or dementia care.
Who is Belmont Village West University a good fit for?
Belmont Village West University suits couples or families who want assisted living and memory care on one license: 131 of its 174 beds are standard assisted living and 43 are in its Alzheimer's-certified unit, which can mean a move down the hall instead of to a new community.
At this size expect a full activity calendar, several dining venues and a larger care team, with more residents per caregiver than a small home.
Who owns and operates Belmont Village West University?
HHSC lists the licensee for Belmont Village West University as Belmont Village West University Tenant LLC (limited liability company), with no separate management company listed.
How does Belmont Village West University compare with other assisted living in Harris County?
With 174 licensed beds, Belmont Village West University is the 6th-largest of 277 HHSC-licensed assisted living facilities in Harris County, where the median facility is licensed for 16 beds. 109 facilities in the county hold an Alzheimer's certification and 35 have an HHSC penalty on record.
Where is Belmont Village West University and what is nearby?
Belmont Village West University is at 2929 W Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77025, in Harris County. Hospitals serving the area include Houston Methodist Hospital, Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center.
The City of Houston holds most of Harris County's licensed assisted living, from mid-rise communities near the Galleria, River Oaks and the Texas Medical Center to campus-style buildings in Memorial, the Heights and Meyerland.
Free benefits counseling and caregiver support for Harris County residents comes through the Harris County Area Agency on Aging. Veterans across the region are served by the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston.
How much does Belmont Village West University cost?
HHSC does not publish rates, and we do not list prices for individual facilities, so ask Belmont Village West University for its current written rate sheet and care-level fees. For context, memory care in Greater Houston typically runs $4,500 to $7,800 per month in 2026.
Paying for it: Texas Medicaid's STAR+PLUS Home and Community Based Services waiver can pay for care services in a participating assisted living facility, but not room and board. TULIP lists Belmont Village West University as not accepting Medicaid; STAR+PLUS participation is contracted through the Medicaid managed care plans, so confirm it with the community directly. Veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for VA Aid and Attendance. See our Houston memory care cost guide.
How should I evaluate Belmont Village West University?
Treat the tour as a check on what the HHSC record already told you. Read the inspection findings and any penalty above, ask Belmont Village West University for the plan of correction, then visit at a mealtime and again unannounced and ask how the secured unit would handle a resident whose needs change.
Questions to ask on your tour of Belmont Village West University
- What is the awake-overnight caregiver-to-resident ratio on this floor or unit?
- Which care needs would require a move to a higher level of care or out of the community?
- How are medications passed and documented, and who reviews medication errors?
- Do you hold an HHSC Alzheimer's certification, and how many certified beds are in the secured unit?
- Can I read your most recent HHSC inspection report and your plan of correction?
- What does the base rate include, and what are the care-level fees on top of it?
- What is your hurricane and extended power-outage plan, and do you evacuate or shelter in place?
- How much has the monthly rate gone up each of the last three years?
- Can families visit unannounced, including evenings and weekends?
What are the next steps if Belmont Village West University is on my list?
Open Belmont Village West University's HHSC TULIP record, call (713) 592-9200 to confirm availability and the current rate sheet, then tour at least two other licensed communities nearby so you have a real comparison.
- Check the license, inspection findings and penalties above against the live HHSC record.
- Ask for the written rate sheet, the care-level assessment and the residency agreement before you tour.
- Tour at a mealtime, then return unannounced in the evening.
- Ask to see the community's written hurricane and power-outage plan.
- Ask us to compare openings and costs across Greater Houston at no charge.
Who can help if there is a problem at Belmont Village West University?
Start with the administrator, then file a complaint with HHSC Complaint and Incident Intake at 1-800-458-9858. The Texas Long-Term Care Ombudsman (1-800-252-2412) advocates for residents for free, and suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation can also be reported to the Texas Abuse Hotline at 1-800-252-5400.
How can Houston Senior Advisor help with Belmont Village West University?
We're a free local advisory service. We can check whether Belmont Village West University has an opening at your parent's care level, compare it with other licensed options in Harris County and walk you through its HHSC record before you tour; families never pay us.
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- The Tradition – Buffalo Speedway Assisted Living and Memory Care - Houston, 108 beds, Type B, Alzheimer's certified
- The Village of Meyerland - Houston, 194 beds, Type B, Alzheimer's certified
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This profile uses only public Texas HHSC records and does not rate, rank or endorse Belmont Village West University. Houston Senior Advisor is not affiliated with the community.
