Brookdale Spring Shadows
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Houston, TX
Brookdale Spring Shadows
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Houston, TX
Brookdale Spring Shadows is a licensed Type A assisted living and memory care community in Houston, Texas, and is operated under the Brookdale Senior Living brand. With 104 licensed beds, the community is among the larger assisted living options in the northwest Houston area, offering residents access to an extensive range of shared amenities, organized activities, and supportive services. Its location in Harris County, near downtown Houston, also provides convenient access to medical centers, shopping, and local attractions.
Residency includes daily meals tailored to individual preferences and therapeutic dietary requirements, reflecting a personalized approach to dining and nutrition. The community also maintains 24-hour staffing and emergency response systems to support resident safety and ongoing care needs.
A variety of lifestyle amenities designed to encourage engagement and social connection are provided, including a library, landscaped outdoor grounds, a courtyard and garden area, a beauty and barber salon, and a piano lounge. Activity programming is centered on resident interests, with opportunities such as gardening clubs, music gatherings, and journaling activities that encourage creativity and interaction. Although the community does not carry a formal Alzheimer’s certification, it does provide a dedicated memory care program, and families may wish to inquire further about the specific services and training associated with that care model.
From a regulatory standpoint, the community has documented three Life Safety Code citations involving fire safety and building maintenance, including concerns related to emergency generators, sprinkler systems, and fire extinguishers. All cited items were corrected between January and February 2019. No enforcement actions or federal CMS penalties have been recorded within the past three years. The community’s citation total remains below the Texas statewide average, supporting a generally favorable compliance profile.
Brookdale Spring Shadows is a strong fit for older adults seeking assisted living or memory care within a larger, professionally managed community that emphasizes structured activities, inclusive dining, and comprehensive support services in the Houston area.
104-bed community Rank #347 / 988Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 347th 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 larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score: 53 / 100 Rank #433 / 1391Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 433rd 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 Spring Shadows is legally operated by Arc Spring Shadow, L.p.
Owner NameArc Spring Shadow, L.p
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency Alert System
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
No Alzheimer's certification
Library
Beauty/Barber Shop
Courtyard And Garden
Landscaped Grounds
Piano
ActivitiesResidents participate in activities like gardening, journaling, and music groups
Touring HoursMon - Fri: 8am - 9pm CT / Sat: 9am - 5:30pm CT
Assisted Living$4,005 per month
Memory Care$6,405 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 2024 · 2 years of data
3 citations
1 inspection
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 2024 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) 3 Better Metrics better than Texas average:
• Total citations (50% below)
• Life safety citations (50% below)
• Citations per year (50% below)
• Inspections with citations (at TX avg) 3 Better Metrics better than Texas average:
• Total citations (50% below)
• Life safety citations (50% below)
• Citations per year (50% below)
Latest Inspection
March 21, 2024
Life Safety
Citations
| This Facility | TX Average | vs. TX Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 3 | 6 | This facility has 50% fewer total citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (3 vs. TX avg 6).↓ 50% better |
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Life safety citations
Citations related to building safety — fire prevention, emergency egress, and similar.
| 3 | 6 | This facility has 50% fewer life safety citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (3 vs. TX avg 6).↓ 50% better |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2024.
| 1.5 | 3 | This facility has 50% fewer citations per year than a typical Texas assisted living residence (1.5 vs. TX avg 3).↓ 50% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | TX Average | vs. TX Avg |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 1 | 1 | This facility has inspections with citations in line with the Texas average (1 vs. TX avg 1).— At avg |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- March 21, 2024 inspection cited 3 deficiencies involving fire drill documentation, lighting levels, and sprinkler system maintenance.
- Previous Life Safety Code violations from 2020 were fully corrected by January 2021 with no subsequent enforcement actions.
- No complaints were reported, but recurring issues with fire safety procedures and facility maintenance appeared in the latest inspection.
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Brookdale Spring Shadows
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9889 Kempwood Dr, Houston, TX 77080
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Frequently Asked Questions about Brookdale Spring Shadows
Who is the owner of Brookdale Spring Shadows?
Brookdale Spring Shadows is legally operated by Arc Spring Shadow, L.p.
Is Brookdale Spring Shadows in a walkable area?
Brookdale Spring Shadows has a walk score of 53. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Does Brookdale Spring Shadows have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale Spring Shadows on this page.
How many beds does Brookdale Spring Shadows have?
Brookdale Spring Shadows has 104 beds.
Has Brookdale Spring Shadows had any recent citations?
Brookdale Spring Shadows has had 3 recently reported citations.
Are there photos of Brookdale Spring Shadows?
Yes — there are 4 photos of Brookdale Spring Shadows in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Brookdale Spring Shadows?
Brookdale Spring Shadows is located at 9889 Kempwood Dr, Houston, TX 77080.
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