Texas HHSC Licensing Data
Texas Assisted Living Directory: Every HHSC License in the January 2026 Export, by County
As of the January 2026 HHSC export, Texas had 2,002 active assisted living licenses across 151 counties, with a combined licensed capacity of 82,752 residents. 1,643 were Type B (staff-assisted evacuation), 359 Type A, and 735certified for Alzheimer's and memory care.
Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Long-term Care Provider directory, January 2026 export. This directory is a dated snapshot, not a live licensing database; HHSC issues and closes licenses year-round. Always verify current status via the official HHSC provider search. Compiled by Erika Crossley from the Texas HHSC provider directory.
2,002
Active licenses (January 2026)
82,752
Licensed capacity
735
Memory care certified
151
Counties covered
Top 20 Texas Counties by Assisted Living Licenses
The 20 largest county markets hold 1,550of Texas's 2,002 licenses in the January 2026 export.
| County | Facilities | Licensed capacity | Type A | Type B | Memory care |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris County | 280 | 11,558 | 74 | 206 | 110 |
| Dallas County | 200 | 7,474 | 39 | 161 | 70 |
| Bexar County | 145 | 5,091 | 33 | 112 | 41 |
| Tarrant County | 142 | 7,423 | 20 | 122 | 64 |
| Collin County | 129 | 4,664 | 7 | 122 | 58 |
| Denton County | 104 | 3,402 | 6 | 98 | 43 |
| Fort Bend County | 89 | 2,907 | 10 | 79 | 32 |
| Montgomery County | 85 | 2,191 | 8 | 77 | 31 |
| Travis County | 75 | 4,937 | 9 | 66 | 33 |
| Williamson County | 57 | 3,014 | 9 | 48 | 35 |
| Lubbock County | 49 | 1,272 | 2 | 47 | 7 |
| El Paso County | 32 | 979 | 11 | 21 | 8 |
| Galveston County | 32 | 1,409 | 2 | 30 | 11 |
| Brazoria County | 29 | 1,195 | 4 | 25 | 11 |
| Smith County | 20 | 1,191 | 6 | 14 | 8 |
| Hays County | 19 | 1,092 | 4 | 15 | 10 |
| Hidalgo County | 17 | 394 | 1 | 16 | 4 |
| Comal County | 16 | 872 | 1 | 15 | 11 |
| Jefferson County | 15 | 564 | 1 | 14 | 5 |
| McLennan County | 15 | 1,050 | 3 | 12 | 10 |
All 151 Counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many assisted living facilities are in Texas?
As of the January 2026 Texas HHSC Long-term Care Provider export, Texas had 2,002 active assisted living licenses across 151 counties, with a combined licensed capacity of 82,752 residents. HHSC issues and closes licenses year-round, so verify current status through the official HHSC provider search.
What is the difference between a Type A and Type B assisted living facility in Texas?
In Texas HHSC licensing, a Type A facility serves residents who are physically and mentally capable of evacuating the facility unassisted in an emergency and who do not need routine staff attendance during nighttime sleeping hours. A Type B facility serves residents who need staff assistance to evacuate, including overnight attendance. As of the January 2026 export, Texas had 359 Type A and 1,643 Type B licenses.
How many memory care facilities are in Texas?
735 of the 2,002 licenses in the January 2026 HHSC export are certified for Alzheimer's and memory care, with a combined certified memory care capacity of 21,465 residents (same export).
Which Texas counties have the most assisted living facilities?
In the January 2026 HHSC export, the five Texas counties with the most assisted living licenses are Harris (280), Dallas (200), Bexar (145), Tarrant (142), Collin (129). Together the top five hold 896 of the state's 2,002 licenses.
How do I verify an assisted living facility license in Texas?
Every licensed facility has an HHSC license number, listed on each county page in this directory. You can verify current license status, inspection results, and enforcement actions through the official HHSC Long-term Care Provider Search at apps.hhs.texas.gov/LTCSearch.
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