Quick answers
- Is Tideway licensed?
- Tideway 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 150157, status: licensed. Check the state record for the latest status and inspection reports.
- How many residents can Tideway have?
- The state license lists a capacity of 16. This is the licensed maximum, not the number of places free today.
- Where is Tideway?
- 6444 Central City Blvd, Galveston, TX 77551, Galveston County, Texas.
- What is the phone number of Tideway?
- (409) 741-3266, as listed by the state.
- What is the closest hospital emergency room?
- University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston, Galveston (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).
- Transitional Learning Center at Galveston Tideway South0.0 mi · Galveston, TX · capacity 16
- The Meridian4.3 mi · Galveston, TX · capacity 14
- Doll House Enterprise, LLC11 mi · La Marque, TX · capacity 9
- Sunny & Saima Assisted Living Homes11 mi · La Marque, TX · capacity 11
- Beehive Homes of Hitchcock12 mi · Hitchcock, TX · capacity 16
- Ashton Parke Care Center, Inc13 mi · Texas City, TX · capacity 16
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare (CMS) data, by straight-line distance.
- University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston4.1 mi · Galveston, TX
- Elite Care Emergency Center20 mi · League City, TX
- UTMB Health League City Campus Hospital21 mi · League City, TX
License information
| License type (as the state names it) | Assisted Living Facility - Type B |
|---|---|
| Name in the state record | TIDEWAY |
| License number | 150157 |
| License status | Licensed |
| Licensed capacity | 16 |
| Address | 6444 Central City Blvd, Galveston, TX 77551 |
| County | Galveston |
| State | Texas |
| Phone | (409) 741‑3266 |
| 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