Last verified: October 2026 against the HHSC TULIP record and the HHSC active-license directory
Is Morada Friendswood licensed?
Yes. Morada Friendswood holds HHSC assisted living license #308211 (Type B) for 120 beds at 1310 S Friendswood Dr. in Friendswood, first licensed November 2, 2018. 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 Morada Friendswood
| Licensing agency | Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), Long-Term Care Regulation |
|---|---|
| License number | 308211 |
| License type | Assisted Living Facility, Type B |
| Licensed capacity | 120 beds |
| Alzheimer's certification | Certificate #104804, 45 certified beds (through February 1, 2027) |
| First licensed | November 2, 2018 |
| Current license period | February 1, 2024 to February 1, 2027 |
| Status on TULIP | Licensed |
| Most recent HHSC inspection | September 3, 2026 |
| Enforcement / penalties | None reported |
| Licensee | Hp Friendswood Opco, LLC |
| Management company | Morada Senior Living, LLC |
| Address | 1310 S Friendswood Dr., Friendswood, TX 77546 (Galveston County) |
| Phone | (281) 648-5454 |
Open the HHSC TULIP record for Morada Friendswood (license, inspections, enforcement) →
What do HHSC inspections show for Morada Friendswood?
HHSC's TULIP record for Morada Friendswood lists 12 cited findings across 1 inspection visit: 0 from health (care and operations) inspections and 12 from Life Safety Code (fire and building) inspections. The most recent HHSC inspection ended September 3, 2026.
The most recent visits with findings, as worded on the state record:
- Life Safety Code, September 3, 2026 (12 findings): The facility failed to have and enforce a smoking policy; The failed to provide safe waste containers in smoking areas; The facility failed to conduct and document a risk assessment for potential emergencies or disasters; and 9 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 Morada Friendswood?
No. The enforcement section of Morada Friendswood's HHSC TULIP record shows no administrative penalties or other enforcement actions as of October 24, 2026.
What does Morada Friendswood's Type B license mean?
Morada Friendswood 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 #104804 with 45 certified beds out of 120 licensed. Under Texas rules only a certified facility may advertise Alzheimer's or dementia care.
Who is Morada Friendswood a good fit for?
Morada Friendswood suits couples or families who want assisted living and memory care on one license: 75 of its 120 beds are standard assisted living and 45 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 Morada Friendswood?
HHSC lists the licensee for Morada Friendswood as Hp Friendswood Opco, LLC (limited liability company), with Morada Senior Living, LLC named as the management company.
How does Morada Friendswood compare with other assisted living in Galveston County?
With 120 licensed beds, Morada Friendswood is the 4th-largest of 30 HHSC-licensed assisted living facilities in Galveston County, where the median facility is licensed for 16 beds. 11 facilities in the county hold an Alzheimer's certification and 6 have an HHSC penalty on record.
Where is Morada Friendswood and what is nearby?
Morada Friendswood is at 1310 S Friendswood Dr., Friendswood, TX 77546, in Galveston County. Hospitals serving the area include HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake, Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital.
Friendswood straddles Galveston and Harris counties south of Clear Lake.
Free benefits counseling and caregiver support for Galveston County residents comes through the Houston-Galveston Area Agency on Aging, run by the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC). Veterans across the region are served by the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston.
How much does Morada Friendswood cost?
HHSC does not publish rates, and we do not list prices for individual facilities, so ask Morada Friendswood 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 Morada Friendswood 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 Friendswood memory care cost guide.
How should I evaluate Morada Friendswood?
The public record tells you what the marketing will not. Read the inspection findings and any penalty above, ask Morada Friendswood 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 Morada Friendswood
- How long have the executive director and the director of nursing been in their roles?
- 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 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?
- Which Houston hospital do you send residents to in an emergency?
What are the next steps if Morada Friendswood is on my list?
Open Morada Friendswood's HHSC TULIP record, call (281) 648-5454 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 Morada Friendswood?
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 Morada Friendswood?
We're a free local advisory service. We can check whether Morada Friendswood has an opening at your parent's care level, compare it with other licensed options in Galveston 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 Morada Friendswood. Houston Senior Advisor is not affiliated with the community.
