Last verified: October 2026 against the HHSC TULIP record and the HHSC active-license directory
Is Tarina of Cypresswood licensed?
Yes. Tarina of Cypresswood holds HHSC assisted living license #312955 (Type B) for 93 beds at 6611 Cypresswood Dr. in Spring. 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 Tarina of Cypresswood
| Licensing agency | Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), Long-Term Care Regulation |
|---|---|
| License number | 312955 |
| License type | Assisted Living Facility, Type B |
| Licensed capacity | 93 beds |
| Alzheimer's certification | Certificate #105202, 93 certified beds (through January 19, 2029) |
| First licensed | Not listed in the HHSC directory |
| Current license period | January 19, 2026 to January 19, 2029 |
| Status on TULIP | Licensed |
| Most recent HHSC inspection | October 23, 2025 |
| Enforcement / penalties | None reported |
| Licensee | Tarina of Cypresswood LLC |
| Management company | Saga Senior Living LLC |
| Address | 6611 Cypresswood Dr., Spring, TX 77379 (Harris County) |
| Phone | (281) 370-5444 |
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What do HHSC inspections show for Tarina of Cypresswood?
HHSC's TULIP record for Tarina of Cypresswood 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 October 23, 2025.
The most recent visits with findings, as worded on the state record:
- Life Safety Code, October 23, 2025 (7 findings): The facility failed to obtain an inspection by the fire marshal every year and to keep documentation showing the outcome of the last inspection; The facility failed to ensure the sensitivity of smoke detectors was checked according to NFPA 72; The facility failed to ensure equipment using natural gas or propane met the referenced codes and standards; 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 Tarina of Cypresswood?
No. The enforcement section of Tarina of Cypresswood's HHSC TULIP record shows no administrative penalties or other enforcement actions as of October 24, 2026.
What does Tarina of Cypresswood's Type B license mean?
Tarina of Cypresswood 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 #105202 with 93 certified beds, covering the whole building. Under Texas rules only a certified facility may advertise Alzheimer's or dementia care.
Who is Tarina of Cypresswood a good fit for?
Tarina of Cypresswood is certified for Alzheimer's care in every one of its 93 beds, so it suits a person whose dementia means they need a secured building and staff trained for memory loss all day.
A community of this size usually balances a real activity program with staff who know residents by name.
Who owns and operates Tarina of Cypresswood?
HHSC lists the licensee for Tarina of Cypresswood as Tarina of Cypresswood LLC (limited liability company), with Saga Senior Living LLC named as the management company.
How does Tarina of Cypresswood compare with other assisted living in Harris County?
With 93 licensed beds, Tarina of Cypresswood is the 49th-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 Tarina of Cypresswood and what is nearby?
Tarina of Cypresswood is at 6611 Cypresswood Dr., Spring, TX 77379, in Harris County. Hospitals serving the area include Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital, Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center.
Spring is an unincorporated area that straddles Harris and Montgomery counties along I-45 and the Grand Parkway; the county on the HHSC record decides which local agencies serve a resident.
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 Tarina of Cypresswood cost?
HHSC does not publish rates, and we do not list prices for individual facilities, so ask Tarina of Cypresswood 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 Tarina of Cypresswood 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 Spring memory care cost guide.
How should I evaluate Tarina of Cypresswood?
Read the HHSC record first and the brochure second. Read the inspection findings and any penalty above, ask Tarina of Cypresswood 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 Tarina of Cypresswood
- 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?
- Are you licensed Type A or Type B, and what does that mean if my parent's mobility changes?
- Do you hold an HHSC Alzheimer's certification, and how many certified beds are in the secured unit?
- 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?
- Do you accept the STAR+PLUS HCBS waiver or VA Aid and Attendance as part of payment?
What are the next steps if Tarina of Cypresswood is on my list?
Open Tarina of Cypresswood's HHSC TULIP record, call (281) 370-5444 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 Tarina of Cypresswood?
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 Tarina of Cypresswood?
We're a free local advisory service. We can check whether Tarina of Cypresswood 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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- Champions Healthcare at Willowbrook - Houston, 104 beds, Type A
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This profile uses only public Texas HHSC records and does not rate, rank or endorse Tarina of Cypresswood. Houston Senior Advisor is not affiliated with the community.
