Brookdale The Heights
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Houston, TX
Brookdale The Heights
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Houston, TX
Brookdale the Heights sits at 2121 Pinegate Drive in Houston’s Heights neighborhood, a well-established residential area on the northwest inner loop where a Walk Score of 59 means everyday errands are doable on foot often enough to matter. The two-story building offers studio and one-bedroom floor plans across 188 beds, starting at $4,120 per month; a price point that positions this community at the accessible end of the Houston assisted living market.
The staffing model runs on licensed nurses and CNAs with 24-hour coverage, and respite care is available. The amenity list is practical and varied: a library, beauty and barber shop, courtyard and garden, greenhouse and gardening area, game room, walking paths, landscaped grounds, a community kitchen, meeting rooms, and a piano. Activity programming includes a book club, gardening, and social events. An on-site culinary team handles meals.
State inspections have addressed fire-safety systems, emergency preparedness, and housekeeping and upkeep. Brookdale the Heights is a large-capacity assisted living community in one of Houston’s most livable inner-loop neighborhoods, with a starting price, a well-stocked amenity set, and 24-hour licensed staffing that together offer a clear picture of what daily life looks like here for residents and the families budgeting for their care.
188-bed community Rank #19 / 988Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 19th out of 988 homes in Texas. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Texas facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Rankings are based only on facilities in Texas that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Walk Score: 59 / 100 Rank #311 / 1391Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 311th out of 1391 homes in Texas. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Texas facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Texas that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
About this community
Facility TypeType A
CountyHarris
Brookdale The Heights is legally operated by Arc Pinegate L P.
Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency Alert System
Respite Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
No Alzheimer's certification
Library
Beauty/Barber Shop
Courtyard And Garden
Gardening / Greenhouse
Game Room
Walking Paths
Landscaped Grounds
Community Kitchen
Meeting Rooms
Piano
ActivitiesVarious activities including book club, gardening, and social events
Touring HoursMon - Fri: 8am - 9pm CT / Sat: 9am - 5:30pm CT
Assisted Living$4,120 per month
Memory Care$9,850 per month
Inspection History
In Texas, the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is the primary regulatory body that conducts unannounced inspections and publishes quality reports for all long-term care homes.
Since 2022 · 4 years of data
9 citations
2 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Texas state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2022 vs. Texas state average
Overall vs. TX average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
1 At Avg
Metrics at Texas average:
• Inspections with citations (at TX avg) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
• Inspections with citations (at TX avg) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection
July 26, 2022
Other An inspection that falls outside standard annual surveys and formal complaint investigations. May include administrative compliance checks, documentation reviews, focused surveys on specific concerns, or revisit surveys to verify prior corrections.
Citations
| This Facility | TX Average | vs. TX Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 9 | — | — |
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Health citations
Citations related to resident care, clinical practices, and day-to-day operations.
| 2 | — | — |
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Life safety citations
Citations related to building safety — fire prevention, emergency egress, and similar.
| 7 | — | — |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2022.
| 2.3 | — | — |
Inspections
| This Facility | TX Average | vs. TX Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 2 | 2 | This facility has inspections with citations in line with the Texas average (2 vs. TX avg 2).— At avg |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- July 26, 2022 inspection found 8 deficiencies including pest control failure, Life Safety Code violations, missing fire drills, sprinkler system lapses, and building maintenance issues.
- Deficiencies involved fire safety compliance failures such as lack of fire marshal inspection, inadequate sprinkler testing, and unsafe heating devices.
- No complaints were substantiated, but the facility showed repeated failures in safety and maintenance standards without correction noted.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Brookdale The Heights Home Overview
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5.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Houston's city center to Brookdale The Heights's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 6.95 miles to nearest hospital (Kindred Hospital Houston Medical Center)
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| Brookdale The Heights | AL MC | Houston (Northside) | 188
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Frequently Asked Questions about Brookdale The Heights
What neighborhood is Brookdale The Heights in?
Brookdale The Heights is in the Northside neighborhood of Houston.
Who is the owner of Brookdale The Heights?
Brookdale The Heights is legally operated by Arc Pinegate L P.
Is Brookdale The Heights in a walkable area?
Brookdale The Heights has a walk score of 59. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Does Brookdale The Heights have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale The Heights on this page.
How many beds does Brookdale The Heights have?
Brookdale The Heights has 188 beds.
Has Brookdale The Heights had any recent citations?
Brookdale The Heights has had 9 recently reported citations.
Are there photos of Brookdale The Heights?
Yes — there are 8 photos of Brookdale The Heights in the photo gallery on this page.
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