McAllen Senior AdvisorBiltmore Assisted Living at 700 E Jackson Ave, McAllen is a Type B assisted living facility licensed by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission under license #308560 for 16 residents; it holds no Alzheimer's certification, and the license runs through January 24, 2028.
What license does Biltmore Assisted Living hold in Texas?
Yes. HHSC's active-license directory of November 5, 2026 carries Biltmore Assisted Living as Type B assisted living license #308560, with 16 licensed residents and an expiration date of January 24, 2028.
| Field | From the state record |
|---|---|
| HHSC license | Type B assisted living facility #308560 |
| Licensed capacity | 16 residents |
| Alzheimer's certified capacity | No certified places |
| Current license period | January 24, 2025 to January 24, 2028 |
| First licensed | Not shown in the directory |
| Most recent inspection exit date (TULIP) | June 8, 2026 |
| Citations listed in TULIP | 1 |
| Administrative penalty records (TULIP) | 1 |
| Accepts Medicaid (TULIP) | No |
| Licensee (HHSC) | Avendelle Care (limited liability company (llc)) |
Each license term in the HHSC directory spans three years. If you are signing a contract near the expiration date, ask whether the renewal application is in.
Who can live at Biltmore Assisted Living under its Type B license?
Under a Type B license, Biltmore Assisted Living may house residents who need staff help to get out of the building in an emergency, who need attention during the night, or who cannot follow directions in an emergency, as long as they are not permanently bedfast.
The license type sets the ceiling on care, not the floor. Ask which residents the building has asked to leave in the past year and why, because that answer shows where its real limits are. More on Type A and Type B licenses.
Where does Biltmore Assisted Living rank by size among Hidalgo County assisted living?
At 16 licensed residents, Biltmore Assisted Living ranks 6th of 16 licensed assisted living facilities in Hidalgo County and holds about 4% of the county's 378 licensed assisted living places.
The middle-sized Hidalgo County facility is licensed for 16 residents, because most buildings here are small residential homes licensed for 16 or fewer. A small home feels like a household; a larger campus usually offers more activities and more staff on each shift.
What did the most recent state inspection of Biltmore Assisted Living find?
TULIP gives June 8, 2026 as the exit date of Biltmore Assisted Living's most recent inspection, 5 months before this page was built, and it lists 1 citation from inspection visits.
- Health Visit, June 8, 2026: The facility failed to follow its internal policies regarding the prevention, detection, and reporting of abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
The citations fall under following its own policies (1). HHSC surveys assisted living about every two years, unannounced, and investigates complaints in between; a Life Safety Code visit checks the building, a health visit checks care and records. Across Hidalgo County's 16 licensed buildings, the median latest inspection is 8 months old.
Can Biltmore Assisted Living keep a resident who develops dementia?
Not as certified memory care: HHSC's directory shows no Alzheimer's certified capacity at Biltmore Assisted Living, so it may not advertise specialized Alzheimer's care, although it can still serve residents with mild memory loss.
Texas does not require certification to help with reminders, escorts or short-term forgetfulness. The closest certified Alzheimer's units are The Gardens at Brook Ridge in Pharr (30 certified places, 1.2 mi); Assisted Living Partnership I in Edinburg (16 certified places, 4.7 mi); Avalon Memory Care - Edinburg in Edinburg (25 certified places, 6.2 mi).
Has HHSC penalized Biltmore Assisted Living?
Yes. TULIP lists 1 enforcement record for Biltmore Assisted Living, totaling $2,250, most recently on September 18, 2024.
- September 18, 2024: Administrative Penalty, $2,250 (26 TAC 553.5(c)) — The facility failed to comply with the specific requirements for its licensure type.
An administrative penalty in Texas follows a cited violation; the rule number shows which standard was missed.
Which hospitals and alternatives are close to Biltmore Assisted Living in McAllen?
The nearest other licensed assisted living facility is Barcelona Assisted Living in McAllen (same spot by straight line, 16 residents), and the closest acute-care hospital is Rio Grande Regional Hospital at about 2.9 miles.
| Facility or agency | Miles (straight line) | License type | Licensed capacity | Alzheimer's beds | Latest HHSC inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona Assisted Living 712 E Jackson Avenue, 78501 | 0.0 | Type B | 16 | 0 | 01/21/2026 |
| The Gardens at Brook Ridge 1201 W Ridge Rd, 78577 | 1.2 | Type B | 65 | 30 | 03/05/2025 |
| Our Lady Residential Assisted Living 209 W Hackberry, 78501 | 1.3 | Type A | 20 | 0 | 06/30/2026 |
| Assisted Living Partnership I 5208 S Sugar Rd, 78539 | 4.7 | Type B | 16 | 16 | 12/10/2025 |
| The Bridges at Edinburg Bldg B 5208 S Sugar Rd, 78539 | 4.7 | Type B | 16 | 0 | 07/16/2026 |
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Windsor Las Palmas Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (0.6 mi, CMS 5 of 5) and McAllen Transitional Care Center (0.6 mi, CMS 4 of 5).
The nearest licensed adult day (DAHS) center is Abrazos Adult Centers in McAllen, 0.5 mi away, one of 130 in the county.
Distances are straight lines between map points, so drives along Expressway 83 or I-69C can take longer.
Which questions does Biltmore Assisted Living's record raise?
Bring the record with you. To start, ask what led to the September 18, 2024 enforcement record and how the fix is monitored now.
- Ask whether a nurse is employed on staff or on call, and how often the nurse sees each resident.
- Ask for the overnight staffing plan for all 16 residents.
- Ask whether care plans, menus and activity calendars are available in Spanish.
- TULIP shows this building does not accept Medicaid; ask what happens if savings run out.
- Ask for the fee schedule in writing, including what triggers a higher level-of-care charge.
