Last verified: October 2026 against the HHSC TULIP record and the HHSC active-license directory
Is The Village at the Woodlands Waterway licensed?
Yes. The Village at the Woodlands Waterway holds HHSC assisted living license #312404 (Type B) for 119 beds at 2323 Lake Robbins Dr. in The Woodlands, first licensed August 16, 2012. 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 The Village at the Woodlands Waterway
| Licensing agency | Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), Long-Term Care Regulation |
|---|---|
| License number | 312404 |
| License type | Assisted Living Facility, Type B |
| Licensed capacity | 119 beds |
| Alzheimer's certification | Certificate #105057, 34 certified beds (through March 6, 2028) |
| First licensed | August 16, 2012 |
| Current license period | March 6, 2025 to March 6, 2028 |
| Status on TULIP | Licensed |
| Most recent HHSC inspection | September 15, 2026 |
| Enforcement / penalties | None reported |
| Licensee | Sp Lcs Village Opco LLC |
| Management company | Life Care Services LLC |
| Address | 2323 Lake Robbins Dr., The Woodlands, TX 77380 (Montgomery County) |
| Phone | (281) 292-4600 |
What do HHSC inspections show for The Village at the Woodlands Waterway?
HHSC's TULIP record for The Village at the Woodlands Waterway lists 4 cited findings across 1 inspection visit: 0 from health (care and operations) inspections and 4 from Life Safety Code (fire and building) inspections. The most recent HHSC inspection ended September 15, 2026.
The most recent visits with findings, as worded on the state record:
- Life Safety Code, October 6, 2021 (4 findings; corrected November 12, 2021): The facility failed to conduct required fire drills and document fire drills on the required form; The facility failed to conduct and document a risk assessment for potential emergencies or disasters; The facility failed to include a section addressing evacuation in the emergency preparedness and response plan; and 1 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 The Village at the Woodlands Waterway?
No. The enforcement section of The Village at the Woodlands Waterway's HHSC TULIP record shows no administrative penalties or other enforcement actions as of October 24, 2026.
What does The Village at the Woodlands Waterway's Type B license mean?
The Village at the Woodlands Waterway 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 #105057 with 34 certified beds out of 119 licensed. Under Texas rules only a certified facility may advertise Alzheimer's or dementia care.
Who is The Village at the Woodlands Waterway a good fit for?
The Village at the Woodlands Waterway suits couples or families who want assisted living and memory care on one license: 85 of its 119 beds are standard assisted living and 34 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 Village at the Woodlands Waterway?
HHSC lists the licensee for The Village at the Woodlands Waterway as Sp Lcs Village Opco LLC (limited liability company), with Life Care Services LLC named as the management company.
How does The Village at the Woodlands Waterway compare with other assisted living in Montgomery County?
With 119 licensed beds, The Village at the Woodlands Waterway is the 5th-largest of 89 HHSC-licensed assisted living facilities in Montgomery County, where the median facility is licensed for 15 beds. 31 facilities in the county hold an Alzheimer's certification and 3 have an HHSC penalty on record.
Where is The Village at the Woodlands Waterway and what is nearby?
The Village at the Woodlands Waterway is at 2323 Lake Robbins Dr., The Woodlands, TX 77380, in Montgomery County. Hospitals serving the area include Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital, Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center.
The Woodlands is a master-planned community in southern Montgomery County, with most senior living near Waterway Square, Panther Creek and the I-45 corridor.
Free benefits counseling and caregiver support for Montgomery 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 The Village at the Woodlands Waterway cost?
HHSC does not publish rates, and we do not list prices for individual facilities, so ask The Village at the Woodlands Waterway 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 Village at the Woodlands Waterway 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 The Woodlands memory care cost guide.
How should I evaluate The Village at the Woodlands Waterway?
Treat the tour as a check on what the HHSC record already told you. Read the inspection findings and any penalty above, ask The Village at the Woodlands Waterway 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 Village at the Woodlands Waterway
- 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?
- 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?
- 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?
- Do you accept the STAR+PLUS HCBS waiver or VA Aid and Attendance as part of payment?
- 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 The Village at the Woodlands Waterway is on my list?
Open The Village at the Woodlands Waterway's HHSC TULIP record, call (281) 292-4600 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 Village at the Woodlands Waterway?
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 Village at the Woodlands Waterway?
We're a free local advisory service. We can check whether The Village at the Woodlands Waterway has an opening at your parent's care level, compare it with other licensed options in Montgomery 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 Village at the Woodlands Waterway. Houston Senior Advisor is not affiliated with the community.
