The Village of River Oaks
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Houston, TX

The Village of River Oaks

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Houston, TX

Overview of The Village of River Oaks

Operated by Bmsh II River Oaks, TX Owner LLC, The Village of River Oaks is a senior living community in Houston’s Montrose neighborhood. Kristen Jordan serves as the administrator. The community is located at 1015 South Shepherd Drive, which is about 2.7 miles from downtown Houston. It offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care, allowing residents to remain in the same community as their care needs change.

The high-rise community has 120 beds and has served residents for 8 years. Studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments are available, giving residents several floor plan options. The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 83, which is very walkable. Most nearby shops, restaurants, and services can be reached on foot, which can be convenient for both residents and visiting family.

Memory care is a dedicated part of the community. There are 33 units reserved for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and related forms of dementia. The community also holds an Alzheimer’s Certification. Residents receive medication management, scheduled wellness programs, recreational activities, housekeeping, and transportation services to support both daily living and social engagement.

Restaurant-style dining is available daily. Concierge services help residents and families manage everyday needs. Community amenities include a swimming pool, fitness centre, dining room, resident lounges, and outdoor spaces with views of the Houston skyline. The Village of River Oaks also welcomes pets, allowing residents to move in with a companion animal.

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission oversees state inspections of the community. Reviews have mainly focused on fire alarm and smoke detection system compliance. Meanwhile, the community’s broader health and safety record has remained in good standing. Families touring The Village of River Oaks should ask how fire safety systems are inspected and maintained as part of the community’s regular operations.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services. 120 Rank #192 / 980Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 192nd 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.

Years of operating Info An established community with some operational experience and growing routines. Rank #464 / 587Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 464th out of 587 homes we track in Texas for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Texas facilities. Longer operating histories may 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.
8 years
Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #23 / 1345Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 23rd 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.
83 / 100

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeType B
ExpirationDecember 27, 2028
CountyHarris
License Number311285
Year Opened9/14/2017

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Village of River Oaks is legally operated by Bmsh Ii River Oaks Tx Owner LLC, and administered by Kristen Jordan.

OwnerBmsh II River Oaks Tx Owner LLC
Ownership TypeLimited Liability Company (LLC)

Type Of Units

Alzheimer's Units
33 units
Total beds
120 units

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

Memory & Specialized Care

1 service
Alzheimer's Certification

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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.

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 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 1 At Avg Metrics at Texas average:
• Inspections with citations (at TX avg)
2 Better Metrics better than Texas average:
• Total citations (88% below)
• Life safety citations (83% 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. 18 This facility has 88% fewer total citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (1 vs. TX avg 8).↓ 88% better
Life safety citations Info Citations related to building safety — fire prevention, emergency egress, and similar. 16 This facility has 83% fewer life safety citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (1 vs. TX avg 6).↓ 83% 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 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: High-rise

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for The Village of River Oaks

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Address 2.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Houston's city center to The Village of River Oaks's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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.

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
The Village of River Oaks
AL
IL
MC
Houston (Montrose)
120
Facility 120
TX AVG 78
Rank #192 / 980
Yes
83
Facility 83
TX AVG 42
Rank #23 / 1,345
8
Facility 8
TX AVG 21
Rank #464 / 587
-Bmsh II River Oaks Tx Owner LLC
1
Facility 1
TX AVG 6
Rank #87 / 839
-1Studio / 1 Bed / 2 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
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

The Village of 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 The Village of River Oaks

What neighborhood is The Village of River Oaks in?

The Village of River Oaks is in the Montrose neighborhood of Houston.

Who is the owner of The Village of River Oaks?

The Village of River Oaks is legally operated by Bmsh Ii River Oaks Tx Owner LLC, and administered by Kristen Jordan.

Is The Village of River Oaks in a walkable area?

The Village of River Oaks has a walk score of 83. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the license number of The Village of River Oaks?

According to TX state health department records, The Village of River Oaks's license number is 311285.

When does The Village of River Oaks's license expire?

According to TX state health department records, The Village of River Oaks's license expires on December 27, 2028.

How long has The Village of River Oaks been in business?

The Village of River Oaks has been operating for approximately 8 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at The Village of River Oaks?

Yes, The Village of River Oaks allows residents to bring their pets.

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