Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Brookdale The Heights
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.
Community insights.
About this community
Brookdale The Heights is legally operated by Arc Pinegate L P.
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.
• Total citations (13% below)
• Inspections with citations (67% below)
Citations
| This Facility | TX Average | vs. TX Avg |
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Total citations
| 7 | 8 | This facility has 13% fewer total citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (7 vs. TX avg 8).↓ 13% better |
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Life safety citations
| 7 | — | — |
Inspections
| This Facility | TX Average | vs. TX Avg |
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Inspections with citations
| 1 | 3 | This facility has 67% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (1 vs. TX avg 3).↓ 67% better |
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

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Brookdale The Heights
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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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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.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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Citations tied to health-related standards (as categorized by the state). Subset of overall citation activity.
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Citations tied to life safety or environmental standards (as categorized by the state). Often distinct from health-line citations.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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| Brookdale The Heights | AL MC | Houston (Northside) | 188
Facility
188
TX AVG
78
Rank
#18 / 980 | Yes |
59
Facility
59
TX AVG
42
Rank
#309 / 1,345 | - | - | Arc Pinegate L P | 7
Facility
7
TX AVG
6
Rank
#498 / 839 | 2 | 7 | Studio / 1 Bed |
| The Buckingham | AL IL MC NH RC SNF | Houston (Mid West) | 130
Facility
130
TX AVG
78
Rank
#126 / 980 | No |
56
Facility
56
TX AVG
42
Rank
#364 / 1,345 | 20
Facility
20
TX AVG
21
Rank
#217 / 587 | - | Buckingham Senior Living Community Inc | 3
Facility
3
TX AVG
6
Rank
#220 / 839 | 1 | 2 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed |
| Brookdale Memorial Oaks | AL MC | Houston (Briar Forest) | 120
Facility
120
TX AVG
78
Rank
#192 / 980 | Yes |
64
Facility
64
TX AVG
42
Rank
#209 / 1,345 | 22
Facility
22
TX AVG
21
Rank
#180 / 587 | A+ | Esc-Ngh, L.p | 5
Facility
5
TX AVG
6
Rank
#372 / 839 | - | 5 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed |
| Brookdale Spring Shadows | AL MC | Houston (Spring Branch North) | 104
Facility
104
TX AVG
78
Rank
#328 / 980 | Yes |
36
Facility
36
TX AVG
42
Rank
#832 / 1,345 | 48
Facility
48
TX AVG
21
Rank
#47 / 587 | A+ | Arc Spring Shadow, L.p | 3
Facility
3
TX AVG
6
Rank
#220 / 839 | 1 | 3 | Standard Studio / Deluxe Studio / Semi-Private Studio / Private Studio |
| Brookdale Shadowlake | AL MC | Houston (Westside) | 20
Facility
20
TX AVG
78
Rank
#783 / 980 | Yes |
75
Facility
75
TX AVG
42
Rank
#67 / 1,345 | 48
Facility
48
TX AVG
21
Rank
#47 / 587 | A+ | Arc Tennessee Gp Inc | 4
Facility
4
TX AVG
6
Rank
#293 / 839 | 1 | 4 | Studio |
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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.
Are pets allowed at Brookdale The Heights?
Yes, Brookdale The Heights allows residents to bring their pets.
How many beds does Brookdale The Heights have?
Brookdale The Heights has 188 beds.
Has Brookdale The Heights had any citations?
Brookdale The Heights has had 7 reported citations since 2025 according to records from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
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