Quick answers
- Is Marlena's House licensed?
- Marlena's House 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 A”, license number 148138, status: licensed. Check the state record for the latest status and inspection reports.
- How many residents can Marlena's House have?
- The state license lists a capacity of 8. This is the licensed maximum, not the number of places free today.
- Where is Marlena's House?
- 418 Fellows Rd, Houston, TX 77047, Harris County, Texas.
- What is the phone number of Marlena's House?
- (713) 433-8819, as listed by the state.
- What is the closest hospital emergency room?
- HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland, Pearland (about 2.3 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).
- Heavenly Manor Assisted Living0.0 mi · Houston, TX · capacity 7
- Heavenly Manor II LLC0.0 mi · Houston, TX · capacity 8
- The Brinkley House3.2 mi · Houston, TX · capacity 10
- Treasure Tower Assisted Living3.2 mi · Houston, TX · capacity 14
- All Gods People Assisted Living Home3.7 mi · Houston, TX · capacity 11
- Browning One Personal Care Facility Inc3.7 mi · Houston, TX · capacity 10
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare (CMS) data, by straight-line distance.
- HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland2.3 mi · Pearland, TX
- Sun Behavioral Houston5.7 mi · Houston, TX
- The Woman's Hospital of Texas5.7 mi · Houston, TX
License information
| License type (as the state names it) | Assisted Living Facility - Type A |
|---|---|
| Name in the state record | MARLENA'S HOUSE |
| License number | 148138 |
| License status | Licensed |
| Licensed capacity | 8 |
| Address | 418 Fellows Rd, Houston, TX 77047 |
| County | Harris |
| State | Texas |
| Phone | (713) 433‑8819 |
| 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