Brookdale The Heights
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Houston, TX

Brookdale The Heights

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Houston, TX

Overview of 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.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 188 Rank #14 / 742Bed count — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 14th out of 742 assisted living communities we track 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. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Texas that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #172 / 853Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 172nd out of 853 assisted living communities we track 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. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Texas that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
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About This Community

Pricing & Financial Information

The below pricing was updated on

Assisted Living
$4,120/Month

License Details

Facility TypeType A
CountyHarris

Ownership & Operating Entity

Brookdale The Heights is legally operated by Arc Pinegate L P.

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Additional Services

2 services
Respite CareRespite care provides families and unpaid caregivers with short-term relief from caregiving duties. Care can range from a few hours to a few weeks.
Transportation

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Parking
Library
Beauty Salon
Courtyard
Garden
Game Room
Walking Paths
Community Kitchen
Meeting Room
Piano
Emergency Call System
Activities
Book Club
Gardening
Touring HoursMon - Fri: 8am - 9pm CT / Sat: 9am - 5:30pm CT

Room Accommodations

Building TypeTwo-story
Room Types
Studio 1 Bed

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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.

ALM Inspection Grade Unavailable

Not published

We don't have enough verified data to publish an inspection grade for this facility — a missing grade reflects what we've been able to verify, not the facility's quality.

ALM Inspection Grade unavailable: limited inspection data.

Inspection Scorecard Info 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 1 Worse Metrics worse than Texas average:
• Life safety citations (17% above)
2 At Avg Metrics at Texas average:
• Total citations (at TX avg)
• Inspections with citations (at TX avg)
1 Better Metrics better than Texas average:
• Enforcement actions (100% below)

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityTX Averagevs. TX Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 77.0 This facility has total citations in line with the Texas average (7 vs. TX avg 7).— At avg
Life safety citations Info Citations related to building safety — fire prevention, emergency egress, and similar. 76.0 This facility has 17% more life safety citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (7 vs. TX avg 6).↑ 17% worse
Enforcement actions Info Formal penalties the state issued against this facility. In Texas these are administrative penalties, recorded by the Health and Human Services Commission. 00.2 This facility has 100% fewer enforcement actions than a typical Texas assisted living residence (0 vs. TX avg 0.2).↓ 100% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityTX Averagevs. TX Avg
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 11.0 This facility has inspections with citations in line with the Texas average (1 vs. TX avg 1).— At avg

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Brookdale The Heights

Studio with 1 Bath
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath
1 Bedroom Bath

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Address 5.1 miles from city center Info 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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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. 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.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
Citations tied to health-related standards (as categorized by the state). Subset of overall citation activity.
Citations tied to life safety or environmental standards (as categorized by the state). Often distinct from health-line citations.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
The Waterford at Baytown
AL
IL
MC
RC
Baytown
42
Facility 42
TX AVG 73
Rank #506 / 742
Yes
62
Facility 62
TX AVG 40
Rank #137 / 853
11
Facility 11
TX AVG 17
Rank #239 / 408
Csl Baytown, LLC
4
Facility 4
TX AVG 8
Rank #265 / 722
13Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Atria Westchase
AL
IL
MC
Houston (Westside)
110
Facility 110
TX AVG 73
Rank #175 / 742
Yes
52
Facility 52
TX AVG 40
Rank #255 / 853
21
Facility 21
TX AVG 17
Rank #102 / 408
Wg Westchase Sh, LLC
9
Facility 9
TX AVG 8
Rank #532 / 722
18Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Solana Vintage Park
AL
MC
Houston
101
Facility 101
TX AVG 73
Rank #221 / 742
Yes
58
Facility 58
TX AVG 40
Rank #181 / 853
13
Facility 13
TX AVG 17
Rank #200 / 408
S-H Opco Vintage Park Al, LLC
7
Facility 7
TX AVG 8
Rank #444 / 722
16Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Pegasus Landing of Tanglewood
AL
MC
RC
Houston (Westside)
140
Facility 140
TX AVG 73
Rank #63 / 742
Yes
64
Facility 64
TX AVG 40
Rank #113 / 853
12
Facility 12
TX AVG 17
Rank #224 / 408
Psl Tanglewood Tenant, LLC
6
Facility 6
TX AVG 8
Rank #395 / 722
24Studio / Apartment
Brookdale The Heights
AL
MC
Houston (Northside)
188
Facility 188
TX AVG 73
Rank #14 / 742
Yes
59
Facility 59
TX AVG 40
Rank #172 / 853
-Arc Pinegate L P
7
Facility 7
TX AVG 8
Rank #444 / 722
27Studio / 1 Bed

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other TX assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial assistance

Programs that may help with care and living costs in Texas

Brookdale The Heights is in Houston, Texas. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses.

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Cash support · veterans

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Texas VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Who it is for
Veterans or survivors with VA pension eligibility and an Aid and Attendance or Housebound medical need
Income limit
Countable income must be below the applicable Maximum Annual Pension Rate (MAPR); the rate depends on dependents and benefit category; Qualifying unreimbursed medical expenses may reduce countable income.
Asset limit
VA pension net-worth limit is $163,699 from December 1 2025 through November 30 2026; net worth includes countable assets and annual income under VA rules.

Eligibility

General
Additional pension benefits for qualifying Veterans or survivors who satisfy VA pension eligibility and the medical requirements for Aid and Attendance or Housebound status; being an older veteran or spouse alone does not qualify.
TX specifics
This is a federal VA benefit rather than a state-specific grant; Aid and Attendance and Housebound benefits cannot be received together.

What it provides

  • Increased monthly VA pension based on the applicable MAPR less countable income.
Health coverage and long-term care support

STAR+PLUS and STAR+PLUS HCBS

Texas STAR+PLUS and STAR+PLUS HCBS

Who it is for
Texas Medicaid members, mainly adults 65+ or with disabilities, who need long-term services and supports

Eligibility

General
Texas Medicaid applicants or members who meet a STAR+PLUS eligibility pathway; the program principally serves adults with disabilities and adults age 65 or older. STAR+PLUS HCBS requires a separate assessment for nursing-facility-level needs.
TX specifics
Purpose: Health coverage and long-term care support. Health plans and participating providers depend on the service area. Assisted living and adult foster care are additional HCBS services for approved enrollees; members remain responsible for room and board and any assessed copayment. This is a program to explore, not confirmation that it pays the featured provider or service.

What it provides

  • STAR+PLUS provides Medicaid health coverage and authorized long-term services and supports.
  • Approved STAR+PLUS HCBS plans may include personal assistance or assisted living services.
  • Other assessed HCBS benefits include respite and nursing services and home modifications.
In-home support

Texas Community Care Services (CCAD)

Texas Community Care for the Aged and Disabled / Community Care Services

Who it is for
Texans who need community-care services assessed under the HHS Community Care handbook

Eligibility

General
Texas Community Care for the Aged and Disabled is an umbrella for community-care services with service-specific eligibility.
TX specifics
Individual services are administered under the Community Care Services Eligibility Handbook.

What it provides

  • Community care services depend on the specific program and assessed need.
In-home & community support

Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Services

Texas AAA Services

Who it is for
People 60+ in Texas and their family members and caregivers
Income limit
Services prioritize greatest economic and social need.

Eligibility

General
Texas Area Agencies on Aging help people age 60 or older and their family members and caregivers.
TX specifics
Texas has 28 Area Agencies on Aging; assistance and services are obtained through the local agency.

What it provides

  • Information and referrals; benefits counseling and legal assistance; care coordination; caregiver support; in-home support; nutrition and ombudsman services.
Caregiver support

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Texas Family Caregiver Support Program

Who it is for
Family or informal caregivers of an adult 60+ or of someone of any age with dementia
Income limit
Federal program prioritizes greatest economic and social need.

Eligibility

General
Texas AAA caregiver support serves eligible caregivers of older adults; particular service eligibility follows the relevant program and assessment.
TX specifics
Available through the 28 Area Agencies on Aging with priority to greatest economic and social need.

What it provides

  • Caregiver information assistance and support; respite and other services depend on local availability and assessment.
Medicare costs

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Texas Medicare Savings Program

Who it is for
Medicare beneficiaries with limited income who need help with premiums or cost sharing
Income limit
effective March 1 2026 · Individual QMB maximum $1,330 per month; SLMB range $1,330.01 to less than $1,596; QI-1 range $1,596 to less than $1,796; These published bases exclude the $20 general income disregard; couple and spousal-deeming rules differ.
Asset limit
2026 · Countable resources up to $9,950 individual or $14,910 couple for QMB SLMB and QI-1; exclusions apply.

Eligibility

General
Texas applicant entitled to Medicare Part A or enrolled in qualifying Part B-ID coverage and meeting applicable MSP criteria.
TX specifics
QI-1 is unavailable with other Medicaid-funded coverage; Part B-ID applicants have special limited-benefit rules.

What it provides

  • QMB pays qualifying Medicare premiums deductibles and coinsurance; SLMB and QI-1 pay Part B or B-ID premiums only.
Energy assistance

Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP)

Texas Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP)

Who it is for
Low-income Texas households that need help with utility bills

Eligibility

General
Qualifying low-income Texas households apply through local Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program providers.
TX specifics
Texas LIHEAP utility assistance operates through CEAP.

What it provides

  • Utility assistance through CEAP.
Homeowner tax relief

Property Tax Exemption for Seniors

Texas Senior Property Tax Exemption

Who it is for
Texas homeowners 65+, or qualifying disabled homeowners, living in their homestead

Eligibility

General
Residence-homestead owner age 65 or older who uses the property as a principal residence; qualifying disabled homeowners and certain surviving spouses have related provisions.
TX specifics
School districts must provide an additional $60,000 age-65-or-disabled residence-homestead exemption; Local-option exemptions and tax-ceiling rules are separate.

What it provides

  • Reduction in taxable residence-homestead value (additional $60,000 school-district exemption for age 65 or qualifying disability); actual tax savings vary.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Brookdale The Heights

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 What neighborhood is Brookdale The Heights in?
Brookdale The Heights is in the Northside neighborhood of Houston.
02 Who is the owner of Brookdale The Heights?
Brookdale The Heights is legally operated by Arc Pinegate L P.
03 Is Brookdale The Heights in a walkable area?
Brookdale The Heights has a walk score of 59. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
04 Does Brookdale The Heights have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale The Heights on this page.
05 Are pets allowed at Brookdale The Heights?
Yes, Brookdale The Heights allows residents to bring their pets.
06 How many beds does Brookdale The Heights have?
Brookdale The Heights has 188 beds.
07 How much does Brookdale The Heights cost per month?
Pricing at Brookdale The Heights starts at $4,120 per month, with rates varying by floorplan and additional care needs.