Ella Springs Senior Living Community
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Houston, TX
Ella Springs Senior Living Community
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Houston, TX
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.
102-bed community Rank #346 / 972Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 346th 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.
Walk Score: 44 / 100 Rank #645 / 1389Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 645th 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.
About this community
Facility TypeType B
StatusEnforcement Action Pend
CountyHarris
Ella Springs Senior Living Community is legally operated by Kingfisher Senior Living LLC.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactComplaint Handler (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)
Alzheimer's Certification
State Of The Art Movie Theater
Walking Paths
Bbq Pavilion
Dog Park
Multiple Dining Rooms
Flexible Dining Hours
Specific ProgramsVeteran’s Benefits
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 2021 · 5 years of data
3 enforcement actions
14 citations
1 inspection
Enforcement Actions
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.
Since 2021
3
enforcement actions
- May 6, 2023 Administrative Penalty
- December 6, 2023 Administrative Penalty
- January 22, 2024 Administrative Penalty
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 2021 vs. Texas state average
Overall vs. TX average
2 Worse
Metrics worse than Texas average:
• Total citations (133% 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.
• Total citations (133% 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
| This Facility | TX Average | vs. TX Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 14 | 6 | This facility has 133% more total citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (14 vs. TX avg 6).↑ 133% worse |
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Life safety citations
Citations related to building safety — fire prevention, emergency egress, and similar.
| 14 | 6 | This facility has 133% more life safety citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (14 vs. TX avg 6).↑ 133% worse |
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 | 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.
- October 7, 2021 inspection found 18 deficiencies including fire safety, emergency preparedness, and maintenance failures.
- Enforcement actions in 2023-2024 cited medication administration errors, lack of restraint authorization, failure to notify emergencies, and resident abuse and neglect.
- The facility lacked required fire sprinkler maintenance, emergency training, and failed to keep outdoor areas safe and code-compliant.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Single-story
Fitness and Recreation
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.
Places of interest near Ella Springs Senior Living Community
16700 Ella Blvd, Houston, TX 77090
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| Ella Springs Senior Living Community | AL MC | Houston | 102
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TX AVG
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Rank
#346 / 972 | Yes |
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TX AVG
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Texas
Ella Springs Senior Living Community is located in Houston, Texas.
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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 2021 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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