Last verified: October 2026 against the HHSC TULIP record and the HHSC active-license directory
Is Clearwater at The Heights licensed?
Yes. Clearwater at The Heights holds HHSC assisted living license #312133 (Type B) for 267 beds at 1245 W. 18th Street in Houston, first licensed March 23, 2022. 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 Clearwater at The Heights
| Licensing agency | Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), Long-Term Care Regulation |
|---|---|
| License number | 312133 |
| License type | Assisted Living Facility, Type B |
| Licensed capacity | 267 beds |
| Alzheimer's certification | Certificate #105005, 21 certified beds (through March 27, 2027) |
| First licensed | March 23, 2022 |
| Current license period | March 27, 2024 to March 27, 2027 |
| Status on TULIP | Licensed |
| Most recent HHSC inspection | February 27, 2026 |
| Enforcement / penalties | None reported |
| Licensee | Crehcw the Heights Trs LLC |
| Management company | Csl Berkshire Operating Company, LLC |
| Address | 1245 W. 18th Street, Houston, TX 77008 (Harris County) |
| Phone | (346) 341-0002 |
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What do HHSC inspections show for Clearwater at The Heights?
The HHSC TULIP record for Clearwater at The Heights shows no cited findings in the inspection history it displays; the most recent HHSC inspection ended February 27, 2026.
Has HHSC taken enforcement action against Clearwater at The Heights?
No. The enforcement section of Clearwater at The Heights's HHSC TULIP record shows no administrative penalties or other enforcement actions as of October 24, 2026.
What does Clearwater at The Heights's Type B license mean?
Clearwater at The Heights 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 #105005 with 21 certified beds out of 267 licensed. Under Texas rules only a certified facility may advertise Alzheimer's or dementia care.
Who is Clearwater at The Heights a good fit for?
Clearwater at The Heights suits couples or families who want assisted living and memory care on one license: 246 of its 267 beds are standard assisted living and 21 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 Clearwater at The Heights?
HHSC lists the licensee for Clearwater at The Heights as Crehcw the Heights Trs LLC, with Csl Berkshire Operating Company, LLC named as the management company.
How does Clearwater at The Heights compare with other assisted living in Harris County?
With 267 licensed beds, Clearwater at The Heights is the 1st-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 Clearwater at The Heights and what is nearby?
Clearwater at The Heights is at 1245 W. 18th Street, 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 Clearwater at The Heights cost?
HHSC does not publish rates, and we do not list prices for individual facilities, so ask Clearwater at The Heights 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 Clearwater at 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 memory care cost guide.
How should I evaluate Clearwater at The Heights?
Treat the tour as a check on what the HHSC record already told you. Read the inspection findings and any penalty above, ask Clearwater at The Heights 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 Clearwater at The Heights
- 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 is your hurricane and extended power-outage plan, and do you evacuate or shelter in place?
- Do you accept the STAR+PLUS HCBS waiver or VA Aid and Attendance as part of payment?
- Can families visit unannounced, including evenings and weekends?
- How are care plans updated, and how often will you meet with our family?
- Which Houston hospital do you send residents to in an emergency?
What are the next steps if Clearwater at The Heights is on my list?
Open Clearwater at The Heights's HHSC TULIP record, call (346) 341-0002 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 Clearwater at 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 Clearwater at The Heights?
We're a free local advisory service. We can check whether Clearwater at 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.
Talk to an advisor free →Other licensed communities nearby
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- The Village of the Heights - Houston, 139 beds, Type B, Alzheimer's certified
- The Forum at Memorial Woods - Houston, 148 beds, Type B, Alzheimer's certified
- The Village of River Oaks - Houston, 120 beds, Type B, Alzheimer's certified
- MorningStar Assisted Living and Memory Care at River Oaks - Houston, 124 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 Clearwater at The Heights. Houston Senior Advisor is not affiliated with the community.
