Quick answers
- Is Brythaven Balmorhea licensed?
- Brythaven Balmorhea 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 311492, status: licensed. Check the state record for the latest status and inspection reports.
- How many residents can Brythaven Balmorhea have?
- The state license lists a capacity of 6. This is the licensed maximum, not the number of places free today.
- Where is Brythaven Balmorhea?
- 1056 Balmorhea Dr., Allen, TX 75013, Collin County, Texas.
- What is the phone number of Brythaven Balmorhea?
- (469) 640-1555, as listed by the state.
- What is the closest hospital emergency room?
- Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen, Allen (about 2.4 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).
- Grand Brook Memory Care of Allen0.0 mi · Allen, TX · capacity 36
- The Heritage at Twin Creeks0.0 mi · Allen, TX · capacity 113
- Alpha & Omega Residential Care, LLC2.8 mi · McKinney, TX · capacity 6
- Avalon Memory Care2.8 mi · McKinney, TX · capacity 30
- Beehive Homes of McKinney2.8 mi · McKinney, TX · capacity 24
- Brookdale Stonebridge Ranch2.8 mi · McKinney, TX · capacity 136
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare (CMS) data, by straight-line distance.
- Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen2.4 mi · Allen, TX
- Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Centennial4.5 mi · Frisco, TX
- Methodist McKinney Hospital4.5 mi · McKinney, TX
License information
| License type (as the state names it) | Assisted Living Facility - Type B |
|---|---|
| Name in the state record | BRYTHAVEN BALMORHEA |
| License number | 311492 |
| License status | Licensed |
| Licensed capacity | 6 |
| Address | 1056 Balmorhea Dr., Allen, TX 75013 |
| County | Collin |
| State | Texas |
| Phone | (469) 640‑1555 |
| 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