McAllen Senior AdvisorThe Bridges at Mission at 1201 St Claire Blvd, Mission is a Type B assisted living facility licensed by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission under license #149206 for 61 residents; all 61 beds are in an HHSC-certified Alzheimer's unit, and the license runs through December 20, 2027.
What license does The Bridges at Mission hold in Texas?
The HHSC record shows an active Type B assisted living license, #149206, for 61 residents at 1201 St Claire Blvd, expiring December 20, 2027.
| Field | From the state record |
|---|---|
| HHSC license | Type B assisted living facility #149206 |
| Licensed capacity | 61 residents |
| Alzheimer's certified capacity | 61 |
| Current license period | December 20, 2024 to December 20, 2027 |
| First licensed | Not shown in the directory |
| Most recent inspection exit date (TULIP) | January 9, 2026 |
| Citations listed in TULIP | 2 |
| Administrative penalty records (TULIP) | 0 |
| Accepts Medicaid (TULIP) | No |
| Licensee (HHSC) | Assisted Living Partnership II (limited liability partnership) |
| Management company (HHSC) | Continuing Care |
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.
What does a Type B license mean for residents of The Bridges at Mission?
Under a Type B license, The Bridges at Mission 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.
How large is The Bridges at Mission compared with other Hidalgo County assisted living?
At 61 licensed residents, The Bridges at Mission ranks 2nd of 16 licensed assisted living facilities in Hidalgo County and holds about 16% of the county's 378 licensed assisted living places.
The county median is 16 licensed residents. In a building this size, ask who covers the floor when one aide is helping a resident in the bathroom at night.
How current is the state inspection record for The Bridges at Mission?
TULIP gives January 9, 2026 as the exit date of The Bridges at Mission's most recent inspection, 10 months before this page was built, and it lists 2 citations from inspection visits.
- Life Safety Code, May 29, 2019: The facility failed to ensure compliance with ADA, TAS, and TDLR standards; and/or failed to provide evidence of plan submittal to the Elimination of Architectural Barriers Program of the TDLR.
- Life Safety Code, May 29, 2019: The facility failed to ensure lighting levels were in compliance with licensing standards for assisted living facilities and the Illumination Engineering Society of North America.
The citations fall under written plans (1), lighting (1). 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.
Is The Bridges at Mission certified to advertise memory care?
Yes. HHSC's directory lists 61 Alzheimer's certified places at The Bridges at Mission under certificate #104393, valid through December 20, 2027; Texas lets only certified Type B buildings or units advertise specialized Alzheimer's care.
The certificate is HHSC's confirmation that the unit's building and care passed a dedicated inspection, not just a marketing claim. Read how Texas certifies memory care.
Has HHSC penalized The Bridges at Mission?
No penalty record appears: TULIP lists no administrative penalties or other enforcement actions for The Bridges at Mission.
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 The Bridges at Mission in Mission?
The nearest other licensed assisted living facility is Mission Guest House in Mission (2.4 mi by straight line, 16 residents), and the closest acute-care hospital is Mission Regional Medical Center at about 2.6 miles.
| Facility or agency | Miles (straight line) | License type | Licensed capacity | Alzheimer's beds | Latest HHSC inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mission Guest House 1522 E Griffin Pkwy, 78572 | 2.4 | Type B | 16 | 0 | 06/12/2026 |
| Senior Gardens 1522 E Griffin Pkwy, 78572 | 2.4 | Type B | 16 | 0 | 03/18/2026 |
| The Bungalows at Waterford Gardens 1522 E Griffin Parkway, 78572 | 2.4 | Type B | 15 | 0 | 03/17/2026 |
| Our Lady Residential Assisted Living 209 W Hackberry, 78501 | 6.0 | Type A | 20 | 0 | 06/30/2026 |
| Biltmore Assisted Living 700 E Jackson Ave, 78501 | 6.3 | Type B | 16 | 0 | 06/08/2026 |
If nursing care becomes necessary, the nearest certified homes are Mission Valley Nursing and Transitional Care (0.2 mi, CMS 4 of 5) and Mission Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (0.3 mi, CMS 4 of 5).
The nearest licensed adult day (DAHS) center is Corazon Con Corazon Adult Day Care in Mission, 0.3 mi away, one of 130 in the county.
These are straight-line miles from Mission; at rush hour on Expressway 83 a short distance can still be a long drive.
Which questions does The Bridges at Mission's record raise?
Begin with the questions the public record raises: ask to read the statement of violations from the latest inspection and the plan of correction that answered it.
- Find out how medications are stored and given, and how errors are tracked.
- Ask how quickly a call at 3 a.m. is answered and how that is checked.
- 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.
- Request the written list of extra charges and the size of the last two rate increases.
