Last verified: October 2026 against the HHSC TULIP record and the HHSC active-license directory
Is Daymark Living licensed?
Yes. Daymark Living holds HHSC assisted living license #307171 (Type A) for 202 beds at 818 Cantrell Street in Waxahachie, first licensed February 14, 2019. It appears in HHSC's directory of assisted living facilities with an active license as of October 22, 2026, and TULIP shows its status as licensed.
License and contact information for Daymark Living
| Licensing agency | Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), Long-Term Care Regulation |
|---|---|
| License number | 307171 |
| License type | Assisted Living Facility, Type A |
| Licensed capacity | 202 beds |
| Alzheimer's certification | None on the HHSC record |
| First licensed | February 14, 2019 |
| Current license period | February 14, 2024 to February 14, 2027 |
| Status on TULIP | Licensed |
| Most recent HHSC inspection | October 10, 2025 |
| Enforcement / penalties | None reported |
| Licensee | Daymark Operations LLC |
| Management company | None listed |
| Address | 818 Cantrell Street, Waxahachie, TX 75165 (Ellis County) |
| Phone | (972) 525-2727 |
Open the HHSC TULIP record for Daymark Living (license, inspections, enforcement) →
What do HHSC inspections show for Daymark Living?
HHSC's TULIP record for Daymark Living lists 2 cited findings across 1 inspection visit: 0 from health (care and operations) inspections and 2 from Life Safety Code (fire and building) inspections. The most recent HHSC inspection ended October 10, 2025.
The most recent visits with findings, as worded on the state record:
- Life Safety Code, November 29, 2018 (2 findings; corrected December 17, 2018): The facility failed to ensure the building and structure complied with the 2000 edition of the Life Safety Code, NFPA 101; The facility failed to ensure ramps did not exceed a slope of 1:12, and/or failed to provide all acceptable features of ramps, guardrails, fences, and handrails.
A cited finding means an HHSC surveyor found a rule was not met on that visit; the facility then files a plan of correction. Ask the community for its written plan of correction for any finding above.
Has HHSC taken enforcement action against Daymark Living?
No. The enforcement section of Daymark Living's HHSC TULIP record shows no administrative penalties or other enforcement actions as of October 24, 2026.
What does Daymark Living's Type A license mean?
Daymark Living holds a Type A assisted living license, so every resident must be able to leave the building unassisted in an emergency, follow directions to evacuate and not need routine attendance overnight.
If a resident's mobility or cognition declines to the point they would need help evacuating, a Type A facility generally cannot keep them. Ask how the community handles that transition.
No Alzheimer's certification appears on Daymark Living's HHSC record, so it may not advertise a specialized Alzheimer's unit. Families looking for a secured memory care unit should compare the certified communities.
Who is Daymark Living a good fit for?
Daymark Living suits independent-leaning adults who need help with medications, meals or bathing but can still evacuate on their own; its Type A license means it is not set up for residents who need hands-on help in an emergency.
At this size expect a full activity calendar, several dining venues and a larger care team, with more residents per caregiver than a small home.
Who owns and operates Daymark Living?
HHSC lists the licensee for Daymark Living as Daymark Operations LLC (limited liability company), with no separate management company listed.
How does Daymark Living compare with other assisted living in Ellis County?
With 202 licensed beds, Daymark Living is the 1st-largest of 12 HHSC-licensed assisted living facilities in Ellis County, where the median facility is licensed for 70 beds. 5 facilities in the county hold an Alzheimer's certification and 4 have an HHSC penalty on record.
Where is Daymark Living and what is nearby?
Daymark Living is at 818 Cantrell Street, Waxahachie, TX 75165, in Ellis County. Hospitals serving the area include Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Waxahachie.
Waxahachie is the Ellis County seat, about 30 miles south of downtown Dallas on I-35E.
Veterans across North Texas are served by the VA North Texas Health Care System and the Dallas VA Medical Center on Lancaster Road.
How much does Daymark Living cost?
HHSC does not publish rates, and we do not list prices for individual facilities, so ask Daymark Living for its current written rate sheet and care-level fees. For context, assisted living in the Dallas metro typically runs $3,800 to $5,800 per month in 2026.
Paying for it: Texas Medicaid's STAR+PLUS Home and Community Based Services waiver can pay for care services in a participating assisted living facility, but not room and board. STAR+PLUS participation is contracted through the Medicaid managed care plans, not shown on the HHSC license, so ask Daymark Living directly whether it has open STAR+PLUS beds. Veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for VA Aid and Attendance. See our Dallas assisted living cost guide.
How should I evaluate Daymark Living?
The public record tells you what the marketing will not. Read the inspection findings and any penalty above, ask Daymark Living for the plan of correction, then visit at a mealtime and again unannounced and ask how staff would handle a resident whose needs change.
Questions to ask on your tour of Daymark Living
- What is the awake-overnight caregiver-to-resident ratio on this floor or unit?
- How long have the executive director and the director of nursing been in their roles?
- Which care needs would require a move to a higher level of care or out of the community?
- How are medications passed and documented, and who reviews medication errors?
- Are you licensed Type A or Type B, and what does that mean for my parent if their mobility changes?
- Do you hold an HHSC Alzheimer's certification, and how many certified beds are in the secured unit?
- What does the base rate include, and what are the care-level fees on top of it?
- How do you handle a fall or a medical emergency at 2 a.m.?
- How much has the monthly rate gone up each of the last three years?
What are the next steps if Daymark Living is on my list?
Open Daymark Living's HHSC TULIP record, call (972) 525-2727 to confirm availability and the current rate sheet, then tour at least two other licensed communities nearby so you have a real comparison.
- Check the license, inspection findings and penalties above against the live HHSC record.
- Ask for the written rate sheet, the care-level assessment and the residency agreement before you tour.
- Tour at a mealtime, then return unannounced in the evening.
- Have your parent's physician complete the care assessment the community requires.
- Ask us to compare openings and costs across the metro at no charge.
Who can help if there is a problem at Daymark Living?
Start with the administrator, then file a complaint 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 also be reported to the Texas Abuse Hotline at 1-800-252-5400.
How can Dallas Senior Advisor help with Daymark Living?
We're a free local advisory service. We can check whether Daymark Living has an opening at your parent's care level, compare it with other licensed options in Ellis County and walk you through its HHSC record before you tour; families never pay us.
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This profile uses only public Texas HHSC records and does not rate, rank or endorse Daymark Living. Dallas Senior Advisor is not affiliated with the community.
