Quick answers
- Is Avalon Memory Care licensed?
- Avalon Memory Care appears on the official license list of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), Long-term Care Regulation (list dated September 10, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026) as “Assisted Living Facility - Type B”, license number 148034, status: licensed. Check the state record for the latest status and inspection reports.
- How many residents can Avalon Memory Care have?
- The state license lists a capacity of 24. This is the licensed maximum, not the number of places free today.
- Where is Avalon Memory Care?
- 1150 Colonel Drive, Garland, TX 75043, Dallas County, Texas.
- What is the phone number of Avalon Memory Care?
- (214) 752-7050, as listed by the state.
- What is the closest hospital emergency room?
- Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Sunnyvale, Sunnyvale (about 4.1 mi in a straight line). In a medical emergency, call 911.
What to ask when you visit
A general checklist for any assisted living or residential care home. It is not medical or legal advice.
- Is the license current? Can I see the latest state inspection report and how any problems were fixed?
- What does the monthly fee include, and what costs extra (levels of care, help with medicines, laundry, transport)?
- How and how often are fees raised, and with how much notice?
- What help with daily activities is offered (bathing, dressing, medicines), and who gives it?
- How many staff are on duty during the day and at night? Is a nurse on site or on call?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would a resident have to move out?
- Is there a memory-care area for people with dementia, and is the home licensed for it?
- Does the home accept Medicaid (or a state waiver program), long-term care insurance or veterans’ benefits?
- How are medical emergencies handled, and which hospital is usually used?
- Can I talk with residents and families, share a meal, and visit at different times of day?
- What does the contract say about moving out, discharge and refunds? Ask for a copy to read at home.
Read the state record before you visit: state license search.
Free official help: the Eldercare Locator (U.S. Administration for Community Living), 1‑800‑677‑1116, eldercare.acl.gov, can connect you with your area agency on aging and your state’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman, who helps residents and families with concerns about a home.
Other licensed homes nearby
From the same official state lists, by straight-line distance from the center of the ZIP code (not driving distance).
- Brookdale Club Hill0.0 mi · Garland, TX · capacity 134
- Christhouse Assisted Living Inc0.0 mi · Garland, TX · capacity 8
- Dear Friend Residentials, LLC0.0 mi · Garland, TX · capacity 9
- Garland Serenity Home0.0 mi · Garland, TX · capacity 8
- Poshcare Assisted Living Inc0.0 mi · Garland, TX · capacity 8
- Silver Creek Assisted Living Garland0.0 mi · Garland, TX · capacity 118
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare (CMS) data, by straight-line distance.
- Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Sunnyvale4.1 mi · Sunnyvale, TX
- Dallas Regional Medical Center5.5 mi · Mesquite, TX
- Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Lake Pointe6.1 mi · Rowlett, TX
License information
| License type (as the state names it) | Assisted Living Facility - Type B |
|---|---|
| Name in the state record | AVALON MEMORY CARE |
| License number | 148034 |
| License status | Licensed |
| Licensed capacity | 24 |
| Address | 1150 Colonel Drive, Garland, TX 75043 |
| County | Dallas |
| State | Texas |
| Phone | (214) 752‑7050 |
| Licensing agency | Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), Long-term Care Regulation |
| Inspection reports | Search this home on the state website → |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Sources
- Official license list of Texas — Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), Long-term Care Regulation, list dated September 10, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- U.S. Census Bureau ZIP code areas (Gazetteer) — approximate position (center of the ZIP code area) used for distances