Brookdale Spring Shadows
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Houston, TX
Brookdale Spring Shadows
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Houston, TX
Maintain independence while receiving the right amount of support at Brookdale Spring Shadows, an outstanding senior living community in Houston, TX, that offers a supportive environment designed to enhance independence while providing tailored care. This community caters to both assisted living and memory care needs, ensuring residents receive personalized attention. Seniors here enjoy a worry-free lifestyle with services like housekeeping, meals, and assistance with daily activities readily available. A robust calendar of events fosters social engagement and exploration of new interests, encouraging residents to forge new friendships and stay active.
What sets Brookdale Spring Shadows apart is its dedication to enhancing each resident’s quality of life through specialized care programs and amenities. From a serene courtyard and garden to a well-stocked library and therapeutic spaces, the community offers diverse opportunities for relaxation and enrichment. With round-the-clock emergency support and a focus on dementia-friendly activities, Brookdale Spring Shadows provides a secure, nurturing environment where seniors can thrive and maintain their sense of identity and purpose.
104-bed community Rank #780 / 972Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 780th out of 972 homes in Texas for bed count. 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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.
48 years in operation Rank #47 / 585Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 47th out of 585 homes in Texas for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Texas facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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 longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 36 / 100 Rank #830 / 1389Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 830th out of 1389 homes in Texas for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Texas facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Facility TypeType A
CountyHarris
License Number149987
Brookdale Spring Shadows is legally operated by Arc Spring Shadow, L.p., and administered by Nina N Michell.
OwnerArc Spring Shadow, LP
Ownership TypeLIMITED PARTNERSHIP
Alzheimer's Units
25 units
Total beds
104 units
Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency Alert System
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactMr. Steven Swain, Executive Vice President (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)
Administrator Emailnmitchell17@brookdale.com
Respite Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Alzheimer's Certification
Library
Beauty/Barber Shop
Courtyard And Garden
ActivitiesActivities include wine tastings, devotionals, yoga, and gardening workshops
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.
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.
Overall vs. TX average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
1 At Avg
Metrics at Texas average:
• Inspections with citations (at TX avg) 2 Better Metrics better than Texas average:
• Total citations (50% below)
• Life safety citations (50% below)
• Inspections with citations (at TX avg) 2 Better Metrics better than Texas average:
• Total citations (50% below)
• Life safety citations (50% below)
Citations
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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 |
Inspections
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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.
- BROOKDALE SPRING SHADOWS underwent a comprehensive inspection on December 08, 2021, resulting in six state standard violations. The Health Code section of the report was present but did not list any deficiencies. In contrast, the Life Safety Code section cited five violations related to fire safety and building maintenance, including issues with emergency generators, sprinkler systems, windows, and portable fire extinguishers. These deficiencies were corrected between January 3, 2019, and February 28, 2019. No Health Code violations were listed during this inspection.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 365 - 555 sq. ft.
Housing Options: Standard Studio / Deluxe Studio / Semi-Private Studio / Private Studio
Building Type: 2-story
Fitness and Recreation
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Places of interest near Brookdale Spring Shadows
9889 Kempwood Dr, Houston, TX 77080
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Compare Assisted Living around Houston
Info below is compiled from the TX Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
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TX AVG
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TX AVG
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TX AVG
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TX AVG
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#521 / 823 | - | 5 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed |
| Brookdale Spring Shadows | AL MC | Houston (Spring Branch North) | 104
Facility
104
TX AVG
79
Rank
#780 / 972 | Yes |
36
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36
TX AVG
41
Rank
#830 / 1389 | 48
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48
TX AVG
21
Rank
#47 / 585 | A+ | Arc Spring Shadow, L.p | 4
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4
TX AVG
6
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#521 / 823 | 1 | 3 | Standard Studio / Deluxe Studio / Semi-Private Studio / Private Studio |
| Brazos Tower at Bayou Manor | AL IL MC NH SNF | Houston (Braeswood) | 33
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TX AVG
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TX AVG
41
Rank
#209 / 1389 | - | - | Brazos Presbyterian Homes, Inc | 6
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6
TX AVG
6
Rank
#521 / 823 | - | 6 | - |
| Brookdale West University | AL IL MC NH SNF | Houston (Greenway / Upper Kirby Area) | - | Yes |
73
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73
TX AVG
41
Rank
#95 / 1389 | 48
Facility
48
TX AVG
21
Rank
#47 / 585 | A+ | - | - | - | - | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Brookdale Memorial City | AL IL MC NH SNF | Houston (Memorial) | - | Yes |
77
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TX AVG
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Rank
#51 / 1389 | 48
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TX AVG
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Frequently Asked Questions about Brookdale Spring Shadows
What neighborhood is Brookdale Spring Shadows in?
Brookdale Spring Shadows is in the Spring Branch North neighborhood of Houston.
Who is the owner of Brookdale Spring Shadows?
Brookdale Spring Shadows is legally operated by Arc Spring Shadow, L.p., and administered by Nina N Michell.
Is Brookdale Spring Shadows in a walkable area?
Brookdale Spring Shadows has a walk score of 36. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Brookdale Spring Shadows?
According to TX state health department records, Brookdale Spring Shadows's license number is 149987.
How long has Brookdale Spring Shadows been in business?
Brookdale Spring Shadows has been operating for approximately 48 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Does Brookdale Spring Shadows have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale Spring Shadows on this page.
Are pets allowed at Brookdale Spring Shadows?
Yes, Brookdale Spring Shadows allows residents to bring their pets.
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