MorningStar at River Oaks
Assisted Living, Continuing Care Retirement Community, Independent Living & Memory Care · Houston, TX

MorningStar at River Oaks

Assisted Living, Continuing Care Retirement Community, Independent Living & Memory Care · Houston, TX

Overview of MorningStar at River Oaks

MorningStar at River Oaks offers assisted living, continuing care retirement communities, independent living, and memory care in Houston, TX. Assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps a private living space. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Several care levels are available here. If a resident’s needs grow, they may be able to move to a different level of care without leaving the community. Respite care supports short stays, including when a family caregiver needs time to travel or recover. MorningStar at River Oaks may be a good fit for someone who wants independent living or assisted living with memory care available as needs change.

The community has 124 beds, with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences. A fitness center and wellness programs give residents places to exercise and take part in health-focused activities. The salon provides on-site personal care, while the courtyard and strolling paths offer outdoor space. Scheduled transportation is available for residents who need rides, and the area has a Walk Score of 90 out of 100, described as a walker’s paradise, so daily errands do not require a car. Hgm Sl River Oaks Tx Tenant operates the community.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 124 Rank #93 / 752Bed count — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 93rd out of 752 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 Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby. Rank #5 / 865Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 5th out of 865 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.
90 / 100

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeType B
CountyHarris

Ownership & Operating Entity

MorningStar at River Oaks is legally operated by Hgm Sl River Oaks Tx Tenant LLC.

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety Features24/7 Nurses; Diabetic Management; SafelyYou technology for fall detection.

Payment & Insurance

2 services
Does not accept Medicaid
Does not accept Medicare

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing

Memory & Specialized Care

1 service
Alzheimer's Certification

Additional Services

1 service
Transportation Services

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Fitness Center
Salon
Courtyard
Terrace
Life Enrichment Room
Fitness And Recreation
Activities
Specific ProgramsWellness Programs

Room Accommodations

Building TypeMid-rise
Room Types
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom

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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.

Since 2025 · 1 year of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
4 citations 1 inspection

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.

Since 2025 vs. Texas state average
Overall vs. TX average 1 Worse Metrics worse than Texas average:
• Health citations (100% above)
1 At Avg Metrics at Texas average:
• Inspections with citations (at TX avg)
1 Better Metrics better than Texas average:
• Total citations (50% 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. 48.0 This facility has 50% fewer total citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (4 vs. TX avg 8).↓ 50% better
Health citations Info Citations related to resident care, clinical practices, and day-to-day operations. 42.0 This facility has 100% more health citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (4 vs. TX avg 2).↑ 100% 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. 11.0 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 MorningStar at River Oaks

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Places of interest near MorningStar at River Oaks

Address 3.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Houston's city center to MorningStar at River Oaks's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 1.76 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. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
The average number of citations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total citations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
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.
Pegasus Landing of Tanglewood
AL
MC
RC
Houston (Westside)
140
Facility 140
TX AVG 69
Rank #45 / 752
Yes
64
Facility 64
TX AVG 40
Rank #114 / 865
11
Facility 11
TX AVG 17
Rank #234 / 410
Psl Tanglewood Tenant, LLC
6
Facility 6
TX AVG 6
Rank #400 / 736
-24Studio / Apartment
MorningStar at River Oaks
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
Houston
124
Facility 124
TX AVG 69
Rank #93 / 752
No
90
Facility 90
TX AVG 40
Rank #5 / 865
-Hgm Sl River Oaks Tx Tenant LLC
4
Facility 4
TX AVG 6
Rank #268 / 736
4.04-Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Atria Westchase
AL
IL
MC
Houston (Westside)
110
Facility 110
TX AVG 69
Rank #151 / 752
Yes
52
Facility 52
TX AVG 40
Rank #259 / 865
21
Facility 21
TX AVG 17
Rank #99 / 410
Wg Westchase Sh, LLC
9
Facility 9
TX AVG 6
Rank #540 / 736
-18Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Solana Vintage Park
AL
MC
Houston
101
Facility 101
TX AVG 69
Rank #195 / 752
Yes
58
Facility 58
TX AVG 40
Rank #184 / 865
13
Facility 13
TX AVG 17
Rank #199 / 410
S-H Opco Vintage Park Al, LLC
7
Facility 7
TX AVG 6
Rank #449 / 736
-16Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Waterford at Baytown
AL
IL
MC
RC
Baytown
42
Facility 42
TX AVG 69
Rank #504 / 752
Yes
62
Facility 62
TX AVG 40
Rank #139 / 865
11
Facility 11
TX AVG 17
Rank #234 / 410
Csl Baytown, LLC
4
Facility 4
TX AVG 6
Rank #268 / 736
-13Studio / 1 Bed / 2 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 for
Assisted Living in Texas

MorningStar at River Oaks 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 MorningStar at River Oaks

Who is the owner of MorningStar at River Oaks?

MorningStar at River Oaks is legally operated by Hgm Sl River Oaks Tx Tenant LLC.

Is MorningStar at River Oaks in a walkable area?

MorningStar at River Oaks has a walk score of 90. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

Does MorningStar at River Oaks have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at MorningStar at River Oaks on this page.

Are pets allowed at MorningStar at River Oaks?

No, MorningStar at River Oaks has a no-pet policy.

How many beds does MorningStar at River Oaks have?

MorningStar at River Oaks has 124 beds.

Has MorningStar at River Oaks had any citations?

MorningStar at River Oaks has had 4 reported citations according to records from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).

Are there photos of MorningStar at River Oaks?

Yes — there are 11 photos of MorningStar at River Oaks in the photo gallery on this page.

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