McAllen Senior AdvisorThe Gardens at Brook Ridge at 1201 W Ridge Rd, Pharr is a Type B assisted living facility licensed by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission under license #147110 for 65 residents; 30 of its beds are certified for Alzheimer's care, and the license runs through February 26, 2027.
What license does The Gardens at Brook Ridge hold in Texas?
The Gardens at Brook Ridge holds Texas Type B assisted living license #147110, issued by the Health and Human Services Commission for 65 residents and valid until February 26, 2027.
| Field | From the state record |
|---|---|
| HHSC license | Type B assisted living facility #147110 |
| Licensed capacity | 65 residents |
| Alzheimer's certified capacity | 30 |
| Current license period | February 26, 2024 to February 26, 2027 |
| First licensed | April 8, 2015 |
| Most recent inspection exit date (TULIP) | March 5, 2025 |
| Citations listed in TULIP | 1 |
| Administrative penalty records (TULIP) | 0 |
| Accepts Medicaid (TULIP) | No |
| Licensee (HHSC) | Brook Ridge Gardens LP (limited partnership) |
| Management company (HHSC) | Sunshine Retirement Living |
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 Gardens at Brook Ridge?
Under a Type B license, The Gardens at Brook Ridge 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.
Where does The Gardens at Brook Ridge rank by size among Hidalgo County assisted living?
At 65 licensed residents, The Gardens at Brook Ridge ranks 1st of 16 licensed assisted living facilities in Hidalgo County and holds about 17% 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 Gardens at Brook Ridge?
TULIP gives March 5, 2025 as the exit date of The Gardens at Brook Ridge's most recent inspection, 20 months before this page was built, and it lists 1 citation from inspection visits.
- Health Visit, March 5, 2025: The facility failed to review the plan at least annually to reflect changes in information, within 30 days following a disaster, within 30 days after a drill, and within 30 days after a change in rule or policy.
The citations fall under written plans (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.
How many Alzheimer's certified places does The Gardens at Brook Ridge have?
Yes. HHSC's directory lists 30 Alzheimer's certified places at The Gardens at Brook Ridge under certificate #104129, valid through February 26, 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 The Gardens at Brook Ridge paid state penalties?
No penalty record appears: TULIP lists no administrative penalties or other enforcement actions for The Gardens at Brook Ridge.
Penalties are kept for serious or repeated problems. Ask for the latest inspection report anyway.
Which hospitals and alternatives are close to The Gardens at Brook Ridge in Pharr?
The nearest other licensed assisted living facility is Barcelona Assisted Living in McAllen (1.2 mi by straight line, 16 residents), and the closest acute-care hospital is Rio Grande Regional Hospital at about 3.3 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 | 1.2 | Type B | 16 | 0 | 01/21/2026 |
| Biltmore Assisted Living 700 E Jackson Ave, 78501 | 1.2 | Type B | 16 | 0 | 06/08/2026 |
| Our Lady Residential Assisted Living 209 W Hackberry, 78501 | 2.4 | Type A | 20 | 0 | 06/30/2026 |
| Assisted Living Partnership I 5208 S Sugar Rd, 78539 | 5.2 | Type B | 16 | 16 | 12/10/2025 |
| The Bridges at Edinburg Bldg B 5208 S Sugar Rd, 78539 | 5.2 | Type B | 16 | 0 | 07/16/2026 |
If nursing care becomes necessary, the nearest certified homes are Windsor Las Palmas Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (0.7 mi, CMS 5 of 5) and McAllen Transitional Care Center (0.8 mi, CMS 4 of 5).
The nearest licensed adult day (DAHS) center is Nuestra Familia Feliz Adult Day Care Center in Pharr, 0.7 mi away, one of 130 in the county.
These are straight-line miles from Pharr; at rush hour on Expressway 83 a short distance can still be a long drive.
What should families ask on a tour of The Gardens at Brook Ridge?
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.
- 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 65 residents.
- Ask which staff members are bilingual and whether they work nights and weekends.
- 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.
