Governor's Ridge

Last verified: October 2026 against the HHSC TULIP record and the HHSC active-license directory

Is Governor's Ridge licensed by the state of Texas?

Yes. Governor's Ridge holds HHSC assisted living license #312812 (Type B) for 70 beds at 300 E Devereaux St in Decatur. It is in HHSC's directory of assisted living facilities with an active license dated October 22, 2026, and TULIP shows its status as licensed (temporary license).

License and contact details for Governor's Ridge

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What have HHSC inspectors found at Governor's Ridge?

Governor's Ridge's TULIP record lists 7 cited findings across 2 inspection visits: 3 from health (care and operations) inspections and 4 from Life Safety Code (fire and building) inspections. The latest inspection ended May 28, 2025.

The most recent visits with findings, in the state's own wording:

• Health Visit, May 28, 2025 (3 findings): The facility failed to procure food from acceptable sources, or failed to handle food, subject to spoilage, as required; The facility failed to ensure that all employees providing services were screened for tuberculosis within two weeks of employment and annually; The facility failed to immediately make an oral report of alleged ANE or send a written report of the investigation to HHSC when required.
• Life Safety Code, October 12, 2020 (4 findings; corrected October 16, 2020): The facility failed to ensure the building and structure complied with other applicable chapters of the Life Safety Code, NFPA 101; The facility failed to ensure the fire alarm and smoke detection system was in compliance with licensing standards for assisted living facilities; The facility failed to provide a written contract with a fire alarm firm to perform inspections, testing, and system maintenance at least every six months; and 1 more.

A cited finding means a surveyor found a rule unmet on that visit, and the facility then filed a plan of correction. Ask the community to show you that plan for each finding above.

Has HHSC taken enforcement action against Governor's Ridge?

No. The enforcement section of Governor's Ridge's TULIP record shows no administrative penalties or other enforcement actions as of October 24, 2026.

What does Governor's Ridge's Type B license mean for residents?

Governor's Ridge is licensed Type B, so it may care for residents who need staff help to evacuate or who need attention during the night, and it must keep staff awake overnight.

Nearly all memory care around Fort Worth is in Type B buildings, because people with dementia usually need help in an emergency.

No Alzheimer's certification appears on Governor's Ridge's HHSC record. For a secured dementia unit, compare the certified communities.

Who is Governor's Ridge a good fit for?

Governor's Ridge fits adults who need daily help and may need staff at night or in an emergency; without an Alzheimer's certification it is not the right place for someone who wanders or needs a secured unit.

A community this size usually balances a real activity program with staff who know residents by name.

Who owns and runs Governor's Ridge?

The HHSC directory names Governors Ridge Opco, LLC as the license holder for Governor's Ridge (limited liability company), with Governors Ridge Cosl Manager LLC listed as the management company.

How does Governor's Ridge compare with other assisted living in Wise County?

At 70 licensed beds, Governor's Ridge ranks 1st by size among the 2 HHSC-licensed assisted living facilities in Wise County, where the median is 70 beds. In the county, 0 facilities hold an Alzheimer's certification and 0 have an HHSC penalty on record.

Where is Governor's Ridge, and what is nearby?

Governor's Ridge is at 300 E Devereaux St, Decatur, TX 76234, in Wise County. Hospitals that serve this area include Wise Health System in Decatur.

Decatur is the Wise County seat on US 287 northwest of Fort Worth; Wise County has only a handful of licensed assisted living buildings, so families often compare Decatur with Bridgeport and north Fort Worth.

For free local help, Wise County residents work with the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) Area Agency on Aging (800-272-3921). Veterans in the area are served by the VA North Texas Health Care System, which runs the Fort Worth VA Health Care Center.

More on senior care in Wise County.

How much does Governor's Ridge cost?

HHSC does not collect prices and we do not post rates for individual communities, so ask Governor's Ridge for its current rate sheet and care-level fees in writing. For context, the usual benchmark is $5,250 a month (Texas statewide median, CareScout 2024 Cost of Care Survey).

Paying for it: Texas Medicaid's STAR+PLUS Home and Community Based Services program can cover care services, but not room and board, in a participating assisted living facility. Participation runs through the managed care plans rather than the HHSC license, so ask Governor's Ridge directly whether it takes STAR+PLUS and has an opening. Veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for VA Aid and Attendance. See how the Medicaid waiver works.

How should we evaluate Governor's Ridge?

Begin with what HHSC has on file, then see whether the building matches it. Go through the findings and any penalty above, ask Governor's Ridge for its plan of correction, then visit at a mealtime and again without calling ahead, and ask how the staff would respond if your parent's needs changed.

Questions to ask on a tour of Governor's Ridge

• Who is awake and on the floor overnight, and how many residents does each of them cover?
• Is this building Type A or Type B, and what happens if my parent's mobility changes?
• How many beds are in the Alzheimer's-certified unit, and who works only in that unit?
• May I read your most recent HHSC inspection and the plan of correction you filed?
• What does the base rate cover, and what are the care-level charges on top of it?
• Walk me through what happens after a fall at 2 a.m.
• Do you accept STAR+PLUS through a Tarrant-area managed care plan, or VA Aid and Attendance?
• How often is the care plan reviewed, and who from the family attends?
• Which hospital do residents usually go to, and how do you handle the hand-off back after a stay?

What are the next steps if Governor's Ridge is on our list?

Open Governor's Ridge's TULIP record, call (940) 627-1104 to confirm openings and the current rate sheet, and tour at least two other licensed communities nearby so you have a real comparison.

1. Check the license, findings and penalties above against the live HHSC record.
2. Ask for the rate sheet, the care-level assessment and the residency agreement before the tour.
3. Visit at lunch or dinner, then come back unannounced in the evening.
4. Have your parent's physician complete the medical assessment the community requires.
5. Ask us to compare openings and costs across the metro at no charge.

Who can help if there is a problem at Governor's Ridge?

Start with the administrator, then file with HHSC Complaint and Incident Intake at 1-800-458-9858. The Texas Long-Term Care Ombudsman (1-800-252-2412) advocates for residents for free, and suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation can be reported to the Texas Abuse Hotline at 1-800-252-5400.

Other licensed communities nearby

• Eagle Crest Health Care - Azle, 55 beds, Type B
• Legacy Oaks of Azle - Azle, 114 beds, Type B, Alzheimer's certified
• Bristol Park at Eagle Mountain - Fort Worth, 95 beds, Type B, Alzheimer's certified
• Discovery Village at Alliance Town Center - Fort Worth, 120 beds, Type B, Alzheimer's certified
• Edition of Saginaw - Saginaw, 113 beds, Type B, Alzheimer's certified

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This profile uses only public Texas HHSC records. It does not rate, rank or endorse Governor's Ridge, and Fort Worth Senior Advisor is not affiliated with the community.