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Desire To Live

2220 Cr 144, Alvin, TX 77511

Assisted Living
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(800) 780-8101

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(832) 512-3863

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $2,933

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $2,908
  • Average State Price: $3,287
  • Average National Price: $3,754


  • Desire To Live Description

    Desire To Live is a small 9 bed community that offers assisted living and is about 3.2 miles outside the town of Alvin, Texas. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 making it the 4th highest rated community in the city out of 4 communities. See more information on reviews.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Community Reviews

    6.4
    Desire To Live
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 11 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 4 out of 4 communities in Alvin
  • Ranking in State: 2498 out of 2783 communities in TX
  • Care B



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Positive Reviews:

    • Desire to Live has been praised for providing excellent and dependable care, especially for individuals with special needs, far exceeding experiences at other facilities.
    • Employees describe the facility as warm, welcoming, and smelling fresh, unlike other assisted living facilities.
    • Residents engage in various activities, including gardening and caring for chickens, contributing to a homely atmosphere.
    • The owner and staff are commended for their dedication, organizing outings and ensuring comfortable hospice care for residents in need.
    • Desire to Live is recognized for its community involvement and helping individuals with various challenges, including addiction and homelessness.

    Negative Reviews:

    • Some reviews criticize the management for late payments, verbal abuse, and poor treatment of both staff and residents.
    • Incidents of inappropriate behavior towards clients and staff by the management have been reported, including physical and verbal abuse.
    • Concerns about the lack of proper equipment and safety measures for employees, as well as the overall treatment of residents, have been raised.
    • There are claims of a lack of activities for residents, poor cleanliness standards, and an unwelcoming atmosphere for both staff and residents.

    Conclusion:

    Desire to Live has received mixed reviews, with some highlighting the care and dedication of the staff and management, while others raise serious concerns about the treatment of staff and residents. Prospective clients and employees may want to consider these reviews carefully.


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    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Alvin which is 3.2 miles away and has a population of 25,791 (mid sized town).
    • The average income is $59,092, which is average compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 85
      • Low Temperature: 56
      • Average Temperature: 72.9
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 207 days of rain, 0 days of snow and 156 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 3.4 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 5.15 per 100 people which is high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 1.39 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 2.46 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.73 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 77.66 years old, which is average compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 187.0, Moderate Days 24.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 1.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Walmart Supercenter
    3.8 miles away
    H-E-B
    4.0 miles away
    Aldi
    4.6 miles away
    Friendswood H-E-B
    5.8 miles away
    Kroger
    6.5 miles away

    Transportation

    Fannin South
    16.5 miles away
    Palm Center Transit Center
    16.5 miles away
    Stadium Park/Astrodome
    17.3 miles away
    MacGregor Park/Martin Luther King, Jr.
    17.5 miles away
    Smith Lands
    18.0 miles away

    Bus Stations

    Bayou Oaks
    17.8 miles away
    Parking Lot 4A - 2
    17.9 miles away
    Parking Lot 4A - 1
    17.9 miles away
    Cullen Oaks
    18.0 miles away
    Parking Lot 9C
    18.1 miles away

    Banks

    Regions Bank
    3.3 miles away
    Woodforest Bank
    3.8 miles away
    Bank of America
    6.4 miles away
    Chase
    6.5 miles away
    JSC Federal Credit Union
    6.5 miles away

    Hospitals

    Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital
    9.1 miles away
    Memorial Hermann Pearland
    9.7 miles away
    Pearland Meidcal Center
    10.6 miles away
    Houston Methodist Saint John Hospital
    12.8 miles away
    Kindred Hospital (Bay Area)
    13.8 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Walmart Pharmacy
    3.8 miles away
    H-E-B Pharmacy
    5.9 miles away
    Walgreens
    6.2 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    6.5 miles away
    Randalls Pharmacy
    9.0 miles away

    Dentists

    Paul J. Houser DDS & Adriana Guerrero DDS
    8.1 miles away
    Lovett Dental
    9.7 miles away
    Moon family dentist
    9.7 miles away
    UniCare
    9.8 miles away
    Aesthetic & Comprehensive Dentistry of Clear Lake
    10.6 miles away

    Parks

    Resoft Park
    1.6 miles away
    Newman Park
    2.3 miles away
    Friendswood Sport Park
    2.8 miles away
    National Oak Park
    3.1 miles away
    Lions Park
    3.3 miles away

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    Shopping

    Baybrook Mall
    9.2 miles away
    Fix Crap
    14.7 miles away
    Mall of the Mainlaind
    15.3 miles away
    David Center
    19.4 miles away
    The Shops at Houston Center
    20.8 miles away

    Culture

    Evelyn B. Newman Amphitheater
    6.0 miles away
    Amphitheater
    8.3 miles away
    Pasadena Little Theater
    15.1 miles away
    Shrine of The Black Madonna Cultural and Event Center
    16.9 miles away
    Bob Fowler Collection
    18.5 miles away

    Restaurants

    Olive Garden
    3.9 miles away
    Chili's
    3.9 miles away
    IHOP
    6.5 miles away
    Killen's BBQ
    7.1 miles away
    Waffle House
    7.6 miles away

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    Licensing

    This community is licensed by the state of TX. It is a small-sized community with 9 total beds.

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