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 / 972Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 19th 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 large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Walk Score: 59 / 100 Rank #309 / 1389Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 309th 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.
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 2025 · 1 year of data
7 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 2025 vs. Texas state average
Overall vs. TX average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
1 Better
Metrics better than Texas average:
• Inspections with citations (50% below)
• Inspections with citations (50% below)
Citations
| This Facility | TX Average | vs. TX Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 7 | — | — |
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Life safety citations
Citations related to building safety — fire prevention, emergency egress, and similar.
| 7 | — | — |
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 | 2 | This facility has 50% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (1 vs. TX avg 2).↓ 50% better |
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
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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.
| Brookdale The Heights | AL MC | Houston (Northside) | 188
Facility
188
TX AVG
79
Rank
#19 / 972 | Yes |
59
Facility
59
TX AVG
41
Rank
#309 / 1389 | - | - | Arc Pinegate L P | 9
Facility
9
TX AVG
6
Rank
#665 / 823 | 2 | 7 | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Brookdale Memorial Oaks | AL MC | Houston (Briar Forest) | 120
Facility
120
TX AVG
79
Rank
#204 / 972 | Yes |
64
Facility
64
TX AVG
41
Rank
#209 / 1389 | 22
Facility
22
TX AVG
21
Rank
#178 / 585 | A+ | Esc-Ngh, L.p | 5
Facility
5
TX AVG
6
Rank
#521 / 823 | - | 5 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed |
| Brazos Tower at Bayou Manor | AL IL MC NH SNF | Houston (Braeswood) | 33
Facility
33
TX AVG
79
Rank
#757 / 972 | No |
64
Facility
64
TX AVG
41
Rank
#209 / 1389 | - | - | Brazos Presbyterian Homes, Inc | 6
Facility
6
TX AVG
6
Rank
#521 / 823 | - | 6 | - |
| Brookdale West University | AL IL MC NH SNF | Houston (Greenway / Upper Kirby Area) | - | Yes |
73
Facility
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
Facility
77
TX AVG
41
Rank
#51 / 1389 | 48
Facility
48
TX AVG
21
Rank
#47 / 585 | A+ | - | - | - | - | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
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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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