Assisted Living
The Meridian (Assisted Living)
2228 Seawall Boulevard, Galveston, TX 77550 · Map
Licensed for 14 residents · EMPTY
The Meridian (Assisted Living) is a state-licensed assisted living community in Galveston, Texas. It is licensed for 14 residents. It is operated by EMPTY. Lilisity publishes no score or ranking for this community; the details below come from the state licensing record.
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Area costs
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What the public record shows
Gathered by Lilisity from state and federal sources. Communities can’t edit this part of the page.
State inspections
Most recent comprehensive inspection: Jan 27, 2026. See the record
License
Active, 14 residents
Assisted Living Facility TYPE B 307082, current license dated Dec 3, 2018. Licensee RJ MERIDIAN CARE OF GALVESTON LLC.
Nearest emergency room
1.6 miles
University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston, rated 3 of 5 stars by CMS.
Side by side with nearby communities
The 4 nearest communities that offer assisted living, by straight-line distance. Prices are starting prices each community publishes; we never show estimates.
| Community | Distance | Licensed capacity | Published starting price | License | Inspection citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Meridian (Assisted Living) this community | 14 | Not published | Active | 7 violations, 0 penalties | |
| Tideway | 3.1 mi | 16 | Not published | Active | 4 violations, 0 penalties |
| Transitional Learning Center at Galveston Tideway South | 3.1 mi | 16 | Not published | Active | 0 violations, 0 penalties |
| Doll House Enterprise | 11.8 mi | 9 | Not published | Active | 8 violations, 0 penalties |
| Sunny & Saima Assisted Living Homes | 11.9 mi | 11 | $4,000/mo | Active | 14 violations, 1 penalties |
State inspection record7 violations, 0 penalties
- Most recent comprehensive inspection
- January 27, 2026
- Health violations cited
- 1
- Life Safety Code violations cited
- 6
- Administrative penalties
- 0
Violations cited, most recent first
- January 27, 2026, Health Visit: The facility failed to meet licensing criteria.
- February 9, 2021, Life Safety Code: The facility failed to conduct and document a risk assessment for potential emergencies or disasters. Corrected March 2, 2021.
- February 9, 2021, Life Safety Code: The facility failed to provide the required emergency preparedness and response plan training and conduct drills. Corrected March 2, 2021.
- February 9, 2021, Life Safety Code: The facility failed to ensure fire drills were conducted and documented to be in compliance with licensing standards for assisted living facilities. Corrected March 2, 2021.
- February 9, 2021, Life Safety Code: The facility failed to ensure the fire alarm and smoke detection system was in compliance with licensing standards for assisted living facilities. Corrected March 9, 2021.
- February 9, 2021, Life Safety Code: The facility failed to ensure the smoke detectors were to be tested for sensitivity as required. The facility failed to provide all required fire alarm documentation, including as-built installation drawings, operation and maintenance manuals, and a written sequence of operation, must be available for examination by DADS. Corrected March 26, 2021.
- February 9, 2021, Life Safety Code: The facility failed to ensure the required sprinkler system was inspected, tested, and maintained in compliance with NFPA 25. Corrected March 9, 2021.
Read the full record on the state’s site →
HHSC lists each state violation cited at the provider's inspections and investigations, with the date the visit ended and the date HHSC recorded it as corrected. HHSC notes the list “may include findings from previous inspections.” Health visits check care and services; Life Safety Code visits check fire safety and the building. Enforcement actions are administrative penalties HHSC imposed under Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 247, with the rule cited and HHSC's description of the violation. HHSC: “Data is subject to change through normal business processes such as the state IDR process.” This community is licensed for 14 residents; larger communities are inspected and reported on more often, so read counts with size in mind. Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Long-term Care Regulation, Long Term Care Provider Search, data as of October 15, 2026. Always visit in person and ask the community about anything listed here.
License and ownershipActive license, licensee RJ MERIDIAN CARE OF GALVESTON LLC
- License type
- Assisted Living Facility TYPE B
- License number
- 307082
- License status
- Active
- Current license dated
- 2018-12-03
- Licensed capacity
- 14
- Licensee
- RJ MERIDIAN CARE OF GALVESTON LLC
- Operator
- EMPTY
- County
- Galveston County
- Administrator
- Aris Tan
Source: Texas state licensing records (agency listing), retrieved 2026-09-09. Licensing status is a matter of public record; it is not a quality rating.
Administrator name from the Texas licensing record, as of Sep 8, 2026.
Paying with Medicaid and other programsHow Medicaid pays for care in Texas, and other programs
How Medicaid pays for care in Texas
- STAR+PLUS Home and Community Based Services (STAR+PLUS HCBS) Waiver Program. Texas Medicaid can help pay for assisted living for people enrolled in the STAR+PLUS HCBS waiver, which helps people who would otherwise need to be in a nursing home. HHSC checks whether you need this program when you apply for Medicaid. (state page)
- Waitlist. STAR+PLUS HCBS uses an interest list. People already on Medicaid with a STAR+PLUS plan may bypass it, and nursing facility residents can use Money Follows the Person. (source)
Ask the community whether it accepts Medicaid.
Location and nearby careNearest hospital 1.6 mi, nursing home 0.0 mi, pharmacy 0.7 mi
- Nearest hospital with an emergency room
- University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston, Galveston. 1.6 miles away, straight line. CMS overall hospital rating: 3 of 5 stars.
- Nearest Medicare nursing home
- The Meridian, Galveston. 0.0 miles away, straight line.
- Nearest home health agency office
- Absolute Home Health, Galveston. 0.3 miles away, straight line. Agencies travel to clients, so ask which ones serve this address.
- Nearest pharmacy
- CVS Pharmacy. 0.7 miles away, straight line. From OpenStreetMap, which does not list every pharmacy, so one may be closer.
- Area
- USDA classes ZIP code 77550 as metropolitan (metropolitan core).
- Dialysis within 15 miles
- Davita Island Dialysis, Galveston, 2.9 miles away, straight line (CMS rating 3 of 5 stars)
Fkc Texas City Dialysis Center, Texas City, 12.1 miles away, straight line (has a shift starting after 5 pm; CMS rating 2 of 5 stars)
Davita Texas City Pd, La Marque, 13.1 miles away, straight line (CMS rating 5 of 5 stars) - Hospice
- 45 Medicare hospices tell CMS they serve ZIP code 77550.
North Star Hospice, LLC, office in Galveston, 2.7 miles away, straight line
Choice Health At Home, office in Texas City, 15.6 miles away, straight line (CMS family survey rating 2 of 5 stars)
Better Care Matters, office in Texas City, 16.5 miles away, straight line - Nearest geriatric medicine practice
- Utmb Faculty Group Practice, Galveston. 1.6 miles away, straight line. 5 geriatric medicine doctors listed there.
Distances are straight lines from the community, not driving distance. Hospitals, home health, dialysis, hospice and doctors come from CMS provider data (CMS, hospital list updated Jul 22, 2026). Star ratings are CMS’s own.
Emergency and natural hazard riskFEMA overall risk relatively low; in FEMA's high-risk flood area (Zone AO); in a hurricane evacuation zone
Public hazard maps for this location. Ask the community about its emergency plan, its generator and where residents would go in an evacuation.
- Hurricane evacuation zone
- Coastal Zip-Zone on the Houston-Galveston hurricane evacuation ZIP-Zones. (Houston-Galveston Area Council, map updated Jul 30, 2026)
- Flood zone
- Zone AO: 1% annual chance shallow flooding, usually sheet flow on slopes, 1 to 3 feet deep (high risk). This is inside FEMA's Special Flood Hazard Area, where flood insurance is required for federally backed mortgages. (FEMA flood map)
- Wildfire risk to homes
- In Galveston, TX, risk to homes is greater than 90% of communities in Texas and 93% of communities nationwide. USDA rates the whole town or city, not this address. (USDA Forest Service, Wildfire Risk to Communities, April 2026)
- FEMA National Risk Index
- Overall: relatively low. By hazard: hurricane relatively high, inland flooding relatively low, coastal flooding relatively moderate, wildfire relatively moderate, tornado relatively moderate, heat wave relatively low, earthquake very low. These are FEMA’s ratings for the census tract, compared with tracts nationwide. (FEMA, December 2025)
A flood zone describes the map at this point, not the building's elevation. In an emergency, follow the local emergency management agency.
Questions to ask on a tour10 questions picked for this community from its record
Picked for this community from its record. Ask them in person and write down the answers.
- The state recorded a finding in January 2026. What was it, and how was it fixed?
- This address is in a hurricane evacuation zone and FEMA's high-risk flood area. Where do residents go in an evacuation, and how do you move them?
- What does the base rate include, and when did rates last go up?
- How many caregivers are on duty during the day and at night?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would someone need to move?
- What fees are charged at move-in?
- How do you tell families about falls, illness or changes?
- How long have the executive director and the head of care been here?
- Who gives medications, and what training do they have?
- For what reasons can a resident be asked to leave?
What we checked13 public sources we searched, with dates
Every public source we searched for this community. “Nothing on record” means we found no record that matched it. A record can be missed when a name or address differs.
| Source | Data as of | What we found |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Long-term Care Regulation inspection records | Oct 15, 2026 | See above |
| U.S. Department of Labor wage and hour cases | Oct 15, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| OSHA workplace safety inspections since 2016 | Oct 15, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| Hurricane evacuation zone maps | See above | |
| FEMA flood map | See above | |
| USDA wildfire risk | Apr 15, 2026 | See above |
| FEMA National Risk Index | See above | |
| CMS hospitals, home health, dialysis, hospice and doctors; OpenStreetMap pharmacies | See above | |
| HUD Multifamily Properties - Assisted | Jul 6, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| State Veterans Homes (NASVH directory) | Sep 20, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| CMS Hospice - General Information | Aug 19, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| CMS Home Health Care Agencies | May 27, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| The community’s own website | Could not read the site |
Common questionsAnswers to 5 questions families ask
What type of care does The Meridian (Assisted Living) provide?
The Meridian (Assisted Living) is licensed by the state of Texas for assisted living in Galveston, Texas. Its licensed capacity is 14 residents.
Who operates The Meridian (Assisted Living)?
The Meridian (Assisted Living) is operated by EMPTY.
Does Lilisity rate The Meridian (Assisted Living)?
No. We publish state licensing details for The Meridian (Assisted Living) but no score, rating, or ranking. Only communities on the Top Communities list or with a Senior Living Alliance Excellence Award, both based on phone-verified resident and family interviews, are ranked.
How much does The Meridian (Assisted Living) cost?
Assisted Living in Texas typically starts at $3,400 to $4,850 a month. Based on 260 communities that publish prices. These are area figures, not this community's price. The Meridian (Assisted Living) does not publish its prices.
How do I contact The Meridian (Assisted Living)?
Use The Meridian (Assisted Living)'s website, themeridiangalveston.com, or visit at 2228 Seawall Boulevard, Galveston, TX 77550.
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