Last verified: October 2026 against the HHSC TULIP record and the HHSC active-license directory
Is Brookdale the Heights licensed?
Yes. Brookdale the Heights holds HHSC assisted living license #148062 (Type A) for 188 beds at 2121 Pinegate Dr in Houston. 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 Brookdale the Heights
| Licensing agency | Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), Long-Term Care Regulation |
|---|---|
| License number | 148062 |
| License type | Assisted Living Facility, Type A |
| Licensed capacity | 188 beds |
| Alzheimer's certification | None on the HHSC record |
| First licensed | Not listed in the HHSC directory |
| Current license period | July 25, 2024 to July 25, 2027 |
| Status on TULIP | Licensed |
| Most recent HHSC inspection | July 3, 2025 |
| Enforcement / penalties | None reported |
| Licensee | Arc Pinegate, LP |
| Management company | None listed |
| Address | 2121 Pinegate Dr, Houston, TX 77008 (Harris County) |
| Phone | (713) 861-9952 |
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What do HHSC inspections show for Brookdale the Heights?
HHSC's TULIP record for Brookdale the Heights lists 7 cited findings across 1 inspection visit: 0 from health (care and operations) inspections and 7 from Life Safety Code (fire and building) inspections. The most recent HHSC inspection ended July 3, 2025.
The most recent visits with findings, as worded on the state record:
- Life Safety Code, February 13, 2020 (7 findings; corrected February 27, 2020): The facility failed to ensure the building and structure complied with other applicable chapters of the Life Safety Code, NFPA 101; The facility failed to ensure fire drills were conducted and documented to be in compliance with licensing standards for assisted living facilities; The facility failed to ensure the required sprinkler system was inspected, tested, and maintained in compliance with NFPA 25; and 4 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 Brookdale the Heights?
No. The enforcement section of Brookdale the Heights's HHSC TULIP record shows no administrative penalties or other enforcement actions as of October 24, 2026.
What does Brookdale the Heights's Type A license mean?
Brookdale the Heights holds a Type A assisted living license, so every resident must be able to leave the building unassisted in an emergency, follow directions to evacuate and not need routine attendance overnight.
If a resident's mobility or cognition declines to the point they would need help evacuating, a Type A facility generally cannot keep them. Ask how the community handles that transition.
No Alzheimer's certification appears on Brookdale the Heights's HHSC record, so it may not advertise a specialized Alzheimer's unit. Families looking for a secured memory care unit should compare the certified communities.
Who is Brookdale the Heights a good fit for?
Brookdale the Heights suits independent-leaning adults who need help with medications, meals or bathing but can still evacuate on their own; its Type A license means it is not set up for residents who need hands-on help in an emergency.
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 Brookdale the Heights?
HHSC lists the licensee for Brookdale the Heights as Arc Pinegate, LP (limited partnership), with no separate management company listed.
How does Brookdale the Heights compare with other assisted living in Harris County?
With 188 licensed beds, Brookdale the Heights is the 5th-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 Brookdale the Heights and what is nearby?
Brookdale the Heights is at 2121 Pinegate Dr, Houston, TX 77008, 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 Brookdale the Heights cost?
HHSC does not publish rates, and we do not list prices for individual facilities, so ask Brookdale the Heights for its current written rate sheet and care-level fees. For context, assisted living in Greater Houston typically runs $3,200 to $5,800 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 Brookdale the Heights 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 assisted living cost guide.
How should I evaluate Brookdale the Heights?
Start with the state record, then judge the building. Read the inspection findings and any penalty above, ask Brookdale the Heights for the plan of correction, then visit at a mealtime and again unannounced and ask how staff would handle a resident whose needs change.
Questions to ask on your tour of Brookdale the Heights
- What is the awake-overnight caregiver-to-resident ratio on this floor or unit?
- How long have the executive director and the director of nursing been in their roles?
- 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?
- How are care plans updated, and how often will you meet with our family?
What are the next steps if Brookdale the Heights is on my list?
Open Brookdale the Heights's HHSC TULIP record, call (713) 861-9952 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 Brookdale the Heights?
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 Brookdale the Heights?
We're a free local advisory service. We can check whether Brookdale the Heights 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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This profile uses only public Texas HHSC records and does not rate, rank or endorse Brookdale the Heights. Houston Senior Advisor is not affiliated with the community.
