Ella Springs Senior Living Community
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Houston, TX

Ella Springs Senior Living Community

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Houston, TX

Overview of Ella Springs Senior Living Community

Showcasing seniors how great retirement can truly be, Ella Springs is a one of a kind senior living community based in Harris County, Houston, TX, offering assisted living and memory care. The community welcomes seniors into spacious and sophisticated apartments, ranging from studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments as well as companion suites. Residents are guaranteed peace of mind knowing that they always have the support they need, when they need it.

Wherever you are at in your retirement journey, you are bound to enjoy the plethora of amenities that the community offers to help residents lead a fulfilling and interesting lifestyle. Residents enjoy access to a state of the art movie theater with comfy seating, walking paths, BBQ pavilion, and a dog park. The community provides a team of talented culinary experts that focuses on creating healthy meal options, complete with fresh ingredients, seasonal vegetables and fruits, and local favorites.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services. 102 Rank #337 / 980Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 337th out of 980 homes 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 cover every community we track in Texas that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

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

Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #646 / 1345Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 646th out of 1,345 homes 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 cover every community we track in Texas that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeType B
CountyHarris

Ownership & Operating Entity

Ella Springs Senior Living Community is legally operated by Kingfisher Senior Living LLC.

Memory & Specialized Care

1 service
Alzheimer's Certification

Amenities & Lifestyle

Movie Theater
Walking Paths
Bbq Area
Dog Park
Dining
Specific ProgramsVeteran’s Benefits

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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.

Enforcement Actions Info Enforcement actions are formal penalties or interventions imposed by Texas regulators when an assisted living residence fails to meet state care, safety, or regulatory standards. They may include stipulations and orders, civil monetary penalties, operational restrictions, or appointment of temporary management.

3 enforcement actions
  • May 6, 2023 Administrative Penalty
  • December 6, 2023 Administrative Penalty
  • January 22, 2024 Administrative Penalty

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 2 Worse Metrics worse than Texas average:
• Total citations (75% above)
• Life safety citations (133% above)
1 At Avg Metrics at Texas average:
• Inspections with citations (at TX avg)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.

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. 148 This facility has 75% more total citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (14 vs. TX avg 8).↑ 75% worse
Life safety citations Info Citations related to building safety — fire prevention, emergency egress, and similar. 146 This facility has 133% more life safety citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (14 vs. TX avg 6).↑ 133% worse

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 This facility has inspections with citations in line with the Texas average (1 vs. TX avg 1).— At avg

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Single-story

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Fitness and Recreation

Managed by Brenda Hobson

Executive Director

Brenda Hobson is the Executive Director at Ella Springs Senior Living Community. Born and raised in Bryan College Station, Brenda began her career at Ella Springs as the business office director and advanced to her current leadership role. She values the ministry and the dedicated staff with servant hearts, which inspire her daily to enrich the lives of residents with compassion and respect.

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Address 16700 Ella Blvd, Houston, TX 77090

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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.
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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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 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
12Studio / 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
-5Studio / 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
13Standard Studio / Deluxe Studio / Semi-Private Studio / Private Studio
Ella Springs Senior Living Community
AL
MC
Houston
102
Facility 102
TX AVG 78
Rank #337 / 980
Yes
44
Facility 44
TX AVG 42
Rank #646 / 1,345
--Kingfisher Senior Living LLC
14
Facility 14
TX AVG 6
Rank #719 / 839
-14Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
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
14Studio

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Texas

Ella Springs Senior Living Community is located in Houston, Texas.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Texas.

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Community Care for the Aged and Disabled (CCAD)

TX Medicaid CCAD

Age 65+ or disabled
General Texas resident, Medicaid-eligible, care need (not always nursing home level).
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
TX

Large state; rural access challenges.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$60/day) Home aides

Texas Community Care Services

TX CCS

Age 60+
General Texas resident, at risk of decline.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
TX

Limited funding; high demand in urban areas.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Services

Texas AAA Services

Age 60+
General TX resident; no income/asset limits.
Income Limits (2025) None; donations encouraged.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
TX

28 AAAs; includes Meals on Wheels in some areas.

Benefits
Meals (~$5-$7/meal) Transportation Homemaker services (~4 hours/week) Respite (~5 days/year) Legal aid

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Texas Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General TX resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
TX

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Texas Family Caregiver Support Program

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; TX resident; 2+ ADLs.
Income Limits (2025) No strict cap; prioritizes low-income ~$24,980/year
Asset Limits Not assessed.
TX

High rural demand; includes grandparent caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

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

Texas VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General TX resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth
TX

High veteran population; supports rural/urban needs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs

Property Tax Exemption for Seniors

Texas Senior Property Tax Exemption

Age 65+
General TX resident, homeowner (homestead).
Income Limits (2025) None; tax-based eligibility.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
TX

$25,000+ exemption; optional freeze in some counties; saves ~$500-$1,000/year.

Benefits
Tax exemption or freeze (~$500-$1,000/year savings)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Texas SFMNP

Age 60+
General TX resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
TX

Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~20,000 via 28 AAAs.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$50/season) for produce at farmers’ markets

Frequently Asked Questions about Ella Springs Senior Living Community

Who is the owner of Ella Springs Senior Living Community?

Ella Springs Senior Living Community is legally operated by Kingfisher Senior Living LLC.

Is Ella Springs Senior Living Community in a walkable area?

Ella Springs Senior Living Community has a walk score of 44. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Are pets allowed at Ella Springs Senior Living Community?

Yes, Ella Springs Senior Living Community allows residents to bring their pets.

How many beds does Ella Springs Senior Living Community have?

Ella Springs Senior Living Community has 102 beds.

Has Ella Springs Senior Living Community had any citations?

Ella Springs Senior Living Community has had 14 reported citations since 2024 according to records from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).

Are there photos of Ella Springs Senior Living Community?

Yes — there are 11 photos of Ella Springs Senior Living Community in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Ella Springs Senior Living Community?

Ella Springs Senior Living Community is located at 16700 Ella Blvd, Houston, TX 77090.

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