Last verified: October 2026 against the HHSC TULIP record and the HHSC active-license directory
Is The Gardens of Bellaire licensed?
Yes. The Gardens of Bellaire holds HHSC assisted living license #146158 (Type B) for 115 beds at 4620 Bellaire Blvd in Bellaire, first licensed January 11, 2017. 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 enforcement action pend.
License and contact information for The Gardens of Bellaire
| Licensing agency | Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), Long-Term Care Regulation |
|---|---|
| License number | 146158 |
| License type | Assisted Living Facility, Type B |
| Licensed capacity | 115 beds |
| Alzheimer's certification | Certificate #103983, 18 certified beds (through January 11, 2030) |
| First licensed | January 11, 2017 |
| Current license period | October 1, 2026 to October 1, 2029 |
| Status on TULIP | Enforcement Action Pend |
| Most recent HHSC inspection | May 13, 2026 |
| Enforcement / penalties | None reported |
| Licensee | Snh Se Tenant Trs, INC |
| Management company | Morada Senior Living, LLC |
| Address | 4620 Bellaire Blvd, Bellaire, TX 77401 (Harris County) |
| Phone | (713) 665-3888 |
Open the HHSC TULIP record for The Gardens of Bellaire (license, inspections, enforcement) →
What do HHSC inspections show for The Gardens of Bellaire?
HHSC's TULIP record for The Gardens of Bellaire lists 3 cited findings across 1 inspection visit: 0 from health (care and operations) inspections and 3 from Life Safety Code (fire and building) inspections. The most recent HHSC inspection ended May 13, 2026.
The most recent visits with findings, as worded on the state record:
- Life Safety Code, February 17, 2026 (3 findings): The facility failed to maintain electrical, heating, and cooling systems so they worked safely; The facility failed to provide portable fire extinguishers that met the referenced codes and standards; The facility failed to inspect, test, and maintain fire sprinkler system components.
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 The Gardens of Bellaire?
No. The enforcement section of The Gardens of Bellaire's HHSC TULIP record shows no administrative penalties or other enforcement actions as of October 24, 2026.
What does The Gardens of Bellaire's Type B license mean?
The Gardens of Bellaire 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 #103983 with 18 certified beds out of 115 licensed. Under Texas rules only a certified facility may advertise Alzheimer's or dementia care.
Who is The Gardens of Bellaire a good fit for?
The Gardens of Bellaire suits couples or families who want assisted living and memory care on one license: 97 of its 115 beds are standard assisted living and 18 are in its Alzheimer's-certified unit, which can mean a move down the hall instead of to a new community.
A community of this size usually balances a real activity program with staff who know residents by name.
Who owns and operates The Gardens of Bellaire?
HHSC lists the licensee for The Gardens of Bellaire as Snh Se Tenant Trs, INC (for-profit corporation), with Morada Senior Living, LLC named as the management company.
How does The Gardens of Bellaire compare with other assisted living in Harris County?
With 115 licensed beds, The Gardens of Bellaire is the 29th-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 The Gardens of Bellaire and what is nearby?
The Gardens of Bellaire is at 4620 Bellaire Blvd, Bellaire, TX 77401, in Harris County. Hospitals serving the area include Houston Methodist Hospital, Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center.
Bellaire is a small, separately incorporated city surrounded by Houston, a few minutes from the Texas Medical Center.
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 The Gardens of Bellaire cost?
HHSC does not publish rates, and we do not list prices for individual facilities, so ask The Gardens of Bellaire 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 The Gardens of Bellaire 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 The Gardens of Bellaire?
The public record tells you what the marketing will not. Read the inspection findings and any penalty above, ask The Gardens of Bellaire 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 The Gardens of Bellaire
- 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?
- 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?
- Can families visit unannounced, including evenings and weekends?
- How are care plans updated, and how often will you meet with our family?
What are the next steps if The Gardens of Bellaire is on my list?
Open The Gardens of Bellaire's HHSC TULIP record, call (713) 665-3888 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 The Gardens of Bellaire?
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 The Gardens of Bellaire?
We're a free local advisory service. We can check whether The Gardens of Bellaire 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 The Gardens of Bellaire. Houston Senior Advisor is not affiliated with the community.
