A Joyful Journey Assisted Living LLC
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Assisted Living, Memory Care
2125 Brinker Road · Denton, TX 76208 · Lic. #147771 (TX) · 86 certified beds
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Willow Bend Assisted Living and Memory Care is an assisted living community in Denton, Texas, in Denton County. Its reported capacity is 86 beds. The TX licensing record reads "LICENSED" for this listing. Our copy of the inspection record holds 32 citations, the newest dated 21 October 2025. Federal enforcement records add 1 fine or payment denial action. Every fact above comes from the public records listed in the sources section on this page. The newest source file we hold for this listing is dated August 2026.
State licensing agency · Source data August 2026
Staffing rating
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Not publishedInspections on record
33
Cited deficiencies
33
Staffing rating
Not publishedQuality-measure rating
Not publishedInspections on record
33
Cited deficiencies
33
Records from April 2025 to October 2025.
October 21, 2025 · Life Safety Code
Citation TXV-LSC-20251021-b16c4dff9aTexas Health and Human Services cited this facility following an inspection completed on 2025-10-21. The state's finding, as published: "The facility failed to include a section addressing sheltering arrangements in the emergency preparedness and response plan." The citation came from a life safety code inspection, which reviews fire protection, building conditions and emergency preparedness. Source: Texas HHSC long-term care provider search (as of 2026-08-07).
October 21, 2025 · Life Safety Code
Citation TXV-LSC-20251021-c0b4b3b8c3Texas Health and Human Services cited this facility following an inspection completed on 2025-10-21. The state's finding, as published: "The facility failed to provide required emergency lighting." The citation came from a life safety code inspection, which reviews fire protection, building conditions and emergency preparedness. Source: Texas HHSC long-term care provider search (as of 2026-08-07).
October 21, 2025 · Life Safety Code
Citation TXV-LSC-20251021-22389967f8Texas Health and Human Services cited this facility following an inspection completed on 2025-10-21. The state's finding, as published: "The facility failed to include a section addressing evacuation in the emergency preparedness and response plan." The citation came from a life safety code inspection, which reviews fire protection, building conditions and emergency preparedness. Source: Texas HHSC long-term care provider search (as of 2026-08-07).
October 21, 2025 · Life Safety Code
Citation TXV-LSC-20251021-5d594459f0Texas Health and Human Services cited this facility following an inspection completed on 2025-10-21. The state's finding, as published: "The facility failed to inspect, test, and maintain fire sprinkler system components." The citation came from a life safety code inspection, which reviews fire protection, building conditions and emergency preparedness. Source: Texas HHSC long-term care provider search (as of 2026-08-07).
October 21, 2025 · Life Safety Code
Citation TXV-LSC-20251021-76956b310dTexas Health and Human Services cited this facility following an inspection completed on 2025-10-21. The state's finding, as published: "The facility failed to conduct required fire drills and document fire drills on the required form." The citation came from a life safety code inspection, which reviews fire protection, building conditions and emergency preparedness. Source: Texas HHSC long-term care provider search (as of 2026-08-07).
October 21, 2025 · Life Safety Code
Citation TXV-LSC-20251021-2329da6951Texas Health and Human Services cited this facility following an inspection completed on 2025-10-21. The state's finding, as published: "The facility failed to provide smoke compartmentation where required." The citation came from a life safety code inspection, which reviews fire protection, building conditions and emergency preparedness. Source: Texas HHSC long-term care provider search (as of 2026-08-07).
October 21, 2025 · Life Safety Code
Citation TXV-LSC-20251021-e07f07aba9Texas Health and Human Services cited this facility following an inspection completed on 2025-10-21. The state's finding, as published: "The facility failed to have a program to inspect, test, and maintain the fire sprinkler system and keep records of inspection, testing, and maintenance of the fire sprinkler system." The citation came from a life safety code inspection, which reviews fire protection, building conditions and emergency preparedness. Source: Texas HHSC long-term care provider search (as of 2026-08-07).
October 21, 2025 · Life Safety Code
Citation TXV-LSC-20251021-0067da7276Texas Health and Human Services cited this facility following an inspection completed on 2025-10-21. The state's finding, as published: "The facility failed to conduct and document a risk assessment for potential emergencies or disasters." The citation came from a life safety code inspection, which reviews fire protection, building conditions and emergency preparedness. Source: Texas HHSC long-term care provider search (as of 2026-08-07).
October 21, 2025 · Life Safety Code
Citation TXV-LSC-20251021-e4def904ceTexas Health and Human Services cited this facility following an inspection completed on 2025-10-21. The state's finding, as published: "The facility failed to check gas heating systems prior to the heating season and to maintain records of the those checks." The citation came from a life safety code inspection, which reviews fire protection, building conditions and emergency preparedness. Source: Texas HHSC long-term care provider search (as of 2026-08-07).
October 21, 2025 · Life Safety Code
Citation TXV-LSC-20251021-f24a9f656cTexas Health and Human Services cited this facility following an inspection completed on 2025-10-21. The state's finding, as published: "The facility failed to include a section addressing health and medical needs in the emergency preparedness and response plan." The citation came from a life safety code inspection, which reviews fire protection, building conditions and emergency preparedness. Source: Texas HHSC long-term care provider search (as of 2026-08-07).
October 21, 2025 · Life Safety Code
Citation TXV-LSC-20251021-e25559cc06Texas Health and Human Services cited this facility following an inspection completed on 2025-10-21. The state's finding, as published: "The facility failed to keep buildings clean and free of hazards." The citation came from a life safety code inspection, which reviews fire protection, building conditions and emergency preparedness. Source: Texas HHSC long-term care provider search (as of 2026-08-07).
October 21, 2025 · Life Safety Code
Citation TXV-LSC-20251021-f8accec0b6Texas Health and Human Services cited this facility following an inspection completed on 2025-10-21. The state's finding, as published: "The facility failed to include a section addressing warning in the emergency preparedness and response plan." The citation came from a life safety code inspection, which reviews fire protection, building conditions and emergency preparedness. Source: Texas HHSC long-term care provider search (as of 2026-08-07).
October 21, 2025 · Life Safety Code
Citation TXV-LSC-20251021-811ab002efTexas Health and Human Services cited this facility following an inspection completed on 2025-10-21. The state's finding, as published: "The facility failed to have and enforce a smoking policy." The citation came from a life safety code inspection, which reviews fire protection, building conditions and emergency preparedness. Source: Texas HHSC long-term care provider search (as of 2026-08-07).
October 21, 2025 · Life Safety Code
Citation TXV-LSC-20251021-b88a60e078Texas Health and Human Services cited this facility following an inspection completed on 2025-10-21. The state's finding, as published: "The facility failed to keep documentation about the fire alarm system onsite at the facility." The citation came from a life safety code inspection, which reviews fire protection, building conditions and emergency preparedness. Source: Texas HHSC long-term care provider search (as of 2026-08-07).
October 21, 2025 · Life Safety Code
Citation TXV-LSC-20251021-310d53af94Texas Health and Human Services cited this facility following an inspection completed on 2025-10-21. The state's finding, as published: "The facility failed to ensure flammable and combustible liquids were not stored in buildings used by residents." The citation came from a life safety code inspection, which reviews fire protection, building conditions and emergency preparedness. Source: Texas HHSC long-term care provider search (as of 2026-08-07).
October 21, 2025 · Life Safety Code
Citation TXV-LSC-20251021-d7ac18a3beTexas Health and Human Services cited this facility following an inspection completed on 2025-10-21. The state's finding, as published: "The facility failed to provide required exit signs." The citation came from a life safety code inspection, which reviews fire protection, building conditions and emergency preparedness. Source: Texas HHSC long-term care provider search (as of 2026-08-07).
October 21, 2025 · Life Safety Code
Citation TXV-LSC-20251021-087c715cd1Texas Health and Human Services cited this facility following an inspection completed on 2025-10-21. The state's finding, as published: "The facility failed to include a section addressing transportation in the emergency preparedness and response plan." The citation came from a life safety code inspection, which reviews fire protection, building conditions and emergency preparedness. Source: Texas HHSC long-term care provider search (as of 2026-08-07).
October 21, 2025 · Life Safety Code
Citation TXV-LSC-20251021-2fc16f8659Texas Health and Human Services cited this facility following an inspection completed on 2025-10-21. The state's finding, as published: "The facility failed to provide the minimum levels of illumination required in the facility." The citation came from a life safety code inspection, which reviews fire protection, building conditions and emergency preparedness. Source: Texas HHSC long-term care provider search (as of 2026-08-07).
October 21, 2025 · Life Safety Code
Citation TXV-LSC-20251021-762baeaeabTexas Health and Human Services cited this facility following an inspection completed on 2025-10-21. The state's finding, as published: "The facility failed to have a program to inspect, test, and maintain the fire alarm system and keep records of inspection, testing, and maintenance of the fire alarm system." The citation came from a life safety code inspection, which reviews fire protection, building conditions and emergency preparedness. Source: Texas HHSC long-term care provider search (as of 2026-08-07).
October 21, 2025 · Life Safety Code
Citation TXV-LSC-20251021-0c6878057eTexas Health and Human Services cited this facility following an inspection completed on 2025-10-21. The state's finding, as published: "The facility failed to include a section addressing direction and control in the emergency preparedness and response plan." The citation came from a life safety code inspection, which reviews fire protection, building conditions and emergency preparedness. Source: Texas HHSC long-term care provider search (as of 2026-08-07).
June 23, 2026 · Fine
Citation FINE-TX-EVT-0000537689Texas Health and Human Services assessed an administrative penalty of $2,700 against this facility on 2026-06-23. The state cited Texas Administrative Code 553.261(a)(2). The state's finding, as published: "The facility failed to appropriately supervise the medication regimen of a resident who was incapable of self- administering without assistance." Source: Texas HHSC long-term care provider search (as of 2026-08-07).
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Jul 23, 2026First appeared in our data
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Reported by Texas HHSC
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Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · 2025
This provider doesn't publish a specific price to us. Below is the typical TX range for the care type(s) it offers. Use it as context, not a quote.
Assisted Living
Median · TX$5,666/moMemory Care
Median · TX$7,083/moOther licensed providers in Denton, with their own public records.
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