McAllen Senior AdvisorNew Life Assisted Living at 2002 New Life Drive, Donna is a Type B assisted living facility licensed by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission under license #148091 for 16 residents; it holds no Alzheimer's certification, and the license runs through September 1, 2028.
What does the Texas record for New Life Assisted Living in Donna show?
New Life Assisted Living holds Texas Type B assisted living license #148091, issued by the Health and Human Services Commission for 16 residents and valid until September 1, 2028.
| Field | From the state record |
|---|---|
| HHSC license | Type B assisted living facility #148091 |
| Licensed capacity | 16 residents |
| Alzheimer's certified capacity | No certified places |
| Current license period | September 1, 2025 to September 1, 2028 |
| First licensed | September 23, 2015 |
| Most recent inspection exit date (TULIP) | January 6, 2026 |
| Citations listed in TULIP | 0 |
| Administrative penalty records (TULIP) | 0 |
| Accepts Medicaid (TULIP) | No |
| Licensee (HHSC) | Elugo (limited liability company (llc)) |
Texas assisted living licenses run for three years, so the current period above should roll forward when the operator renews; a change of owner requires a new license rather than a transfer.
Why does it matter that New Life Assisted Living is licensed Type B?
Under a Type B license, New Life 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.
Type B is the broader license, and it is the only kind Texas allows to carry an Alzheimer's certification. A resident whose needs outgrow the license has to move, so ask how the building handled the last resident who could no longer transfer alone. More on Type A and Type B licenses.
Is New Life Assisted Living a big or small building by Valley standards?
At 16 licensed residents, New Life 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.
Half of the county's licensed assisted living buildings are licensed for 16 residents or fewer. Ask how many people live there today, because licensed capacity is a ceiling, not an occupancy count.
How current is the state inspection record for New Life Assisted Living?
TULIP gives January 6, 2026 as the exit date of New Life Assisted Living's most recent inspection, 10 months before this page was built, and no citations are listed for it.
Citations describe what surveyors found on the day of the visit. A short list is common, and the follow-up is what tells you how the building is run. Across Hidalgo County's 16 licensed buildings, the median latest inspection is 8 months old.
Does New Life Assisted Living offer memory care?
Not as certified memory care: HHSC's directory shows no Alzheimer's certified capacity at New Life Assisted Living, so it may not advertise specialized Alzheimer's care, although it can still serve residents with mild memory loss.
Many residents with early dementia do well in an uncertified building with a watchful staff. The closest certified Alzheimer's units are The Gardens at Brook Ridge in Pharr (30 certified places, 9.8 mi); Assisted Living Partnership I in Edinburg (16 certified places, 10.5 mi); Avalon Memory Care - Edinburg in Edinburg (25 certified places, 12.2 mi).
Has HHSC penalized New Life Assisted Living?
The enforcement section of New Life Assisted Living's TULIP record is empty.
Most citations are corrected without a penalty, so this can be empty even after an inspection with findings.
Which hospitals and alternatives are close to New Life Assisted Living in Donna?
The nearest other licensed assisted living facility is New Life Assisted Living in Donna (0.5 mi by straight line, 16 residents), and the closest acute-care hospital is Knapp Medical Center at about 5.8 miles.
| Facility or agency | Miles (straight line) | License type | Licensed capacity | Alzheimer's beds | Latest HHSC inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Life Assisted Living 1901 New Life Drive, 78537 | 0.5 | Type B | 16 | 0 | 03/25/2026 |
| John Knox Personal Care 1300 S Border, 78596 | 3.1 | Type B | 32 | 0 | 10/06/2025 |
| The Gardens at Brook Ridge 1201 W Ridge Rd, 78577 | 9.8 | Type B | 65 | 30 | 03/05/2025 |
| Assisted Living Partnership I 5208 S Sugar Rd, 78539 | 10.5 | Type B | 16 | 16 | 12/10/2025 |
| The Bridges at Edinburg Bldg B 5208 S Sugar Rd, 78539 | 10.5 | Type B | 16 | 0 | 07/16/2026 |
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Valley Grande Manor (4.1 mi, CMS 1 of 5) and Weslaco Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (4.1 mi, CMS 4 of 5).
The nearest licensed adult day (DAHS) center is Fuente De Juventud Adult Day Care #2 in Donna, 0.3 mi away, one of 130 in the county.
These are straight-line miles from Donna; at rush hour on Expressway 83 a short distance can still be a long drive.
What should we confirm with New Life Assisted Living before signing?
Bring the record with you. To start, ask for the most recent HHSC inspection report, even though TULIP lists no citations.
- Ask who passes medications: a licensed nurse, or a certified medication aide, and who checks the work.
- Ask how many staff are awake in the building between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
- Ask whether staff speak Spanish on every shift if your parent is more comfortable 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.
