MorningStar at River Oaks
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Houston, TX
MorningStar at River Oaks
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Houston, TX
A proud member of the MorningStar Senior Living Group, MorningStar at River Oaks provides exceptional senior living in Houston. Their memory care and assisted living services are tailored to each individual’s needs. The community prides itself on providing the best services; striving to be the premier senior living community in Houston. River Oaks is an elegant community that is built on its contemporary design and styling, allowing for a more luxurious environment while providing resort-like service. Residents of MorningStar at River Oaks can rest assured that the best years are just beginning.
Furthermore, the community boasts elegant designs and upscale amenities such as its dining room, brightly-lit lounge areas, spacious apartments, courtyard, and arts and crafts studio. MorningStar at River Oaks promotes a stress-free lifestyle for their residents, which is why they have provided essential services to do so– housekeeping, social and recreational events, and transportation events. Management highly encourages residents to take part in activities and maximize the amenities so as to socialize and promote a warm and welcoming environment.
124-bed community Rank #174 / 972Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 174th 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: 90 / 100 Rank #6 / 1389Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 6th 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.
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
About this community
Facility TypeType B
CountyHarris
MorningStar at River Oaks is legally operated by Hgm Sl River Oaks Tx Tenant LLC.
Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety Features24/7 Nurses; Diabetic Management; SafelyYou technology for fall detection.
Does not accept Medicaid
Does not accept Medicare
Respite Care
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing
Alzheimer's Certification
Vibrant Social And Activity Spaces
Engaging Wellness And Fitness Programs
24/7 Nurses
Diabetic Management
All-Day Dining
Salon
Massage Room
Fitness Center
Life Enrichment Room
Courtyard With Strolling Paths
Sky Terrace
Activities
Specific ProgramsWellness Programs
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
4 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
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 (33% below)
• 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 (33% below)
Citations
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 4 | 6 | This facility has 33% fewer total citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (4 vs. TX avg 6).↓ 33% better |
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Health citations
Citations related to resident care, clinical practices, and day-to-day operations.
| 4 | 2 | This facility has 100% more health citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (4 vs. TX avg 2).↑ 100% worse |
Inspections
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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.
- January 11, 2022 annual inspection found no health or life safety code violations.
- No complaints were substantiated or investigated during the most recent inspection period.
- The facility maintained full compliance with state standards across all surveyed areas.
What does this home offer?
Minimum Age: 55 Years Old
No pets allowed
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Care Cost
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for MorningStar at River Oaks
Studio
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3.3 miles from city center
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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
| MorningStar at River Oaks | AL IL MC | Houston (Greenway / Upper Kirby Area) | 124
Facility
124
TX AVG
79
Rank
#174 / 972 | No |
90
Facility
90
TX AVG
41
Rank
#6 / 1389 | - | - | Hgm Sl River Oaks Tx Tenant LLC | 4
Facility
4
TX AVG
6
Rank
#1 / 823 | 4 | - | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 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 |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Texas
MorningStar at River Oaks is located in Houston, Texas.
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Frequently Asked Questions about MorningStar at River Oaks
What neighborhood is MorningStar at River Oaks in?
MorningStar at River Oaks is in the Greenway / Upper Kirby Area neighborhood of Houston.
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.
Are there photos of MorningStar at River Oaks?
Yes — there are 14 photos of MorningStar at River Oaks in the photo gallery on this page.
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