The Village of the Heights
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Houston, TX

The Village of the Heights

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Houston, TX

Overview of The Village of the Heights

The Village of the Heights is a senior living community in Houston, TX, that offers assisted living and memory care. This 139-bed community is managed by Studewood Owner, LLC, and maintains a Type B license in Harris County. It also holds a formal Alzheimer’s certification, confirming its expertise in caring for older adults with various forms of dementia. Starting rates begin at $3,795 per month.

The lifestyle within this community is tailored for those seeking an upscale experience with a high degree of convenience, which includes restaurant-style fine dining, with the flexible option of in-room service. The grounds also feature a comprehensive fitness center with dedicated yoga and pilates studios, a full-service salon, and an expansive library. Outdoors, the campus provides grilling stations and proximity to the walking trails of Stude Park. To simplify healthcare logistics, physicians and specialists also conduct on-site visits, complemented by a 24-hour emergency response system and around-the-clock maintenance support.

In the most recent comprehensive evaluation, the community achieved an excellent result in resident care, recording zero Health Code violations, a figure that places it 50% below the Texas state average for a campus of this size. However, eight Life Safety Code citations were issued regarding infrastructure items like fire drills and alarm systems, which had been corrected before the 2022 inspection. No enforcement actions were issued, signaling a high standard of clinical oversight and day-to-day management.

For families in the Houston inner loop area, The Village of the Heights offers a resource-rich environment that balances professional care with urban convenience. It is particularly well-suited for older adults who value fine dining, robust wellness programming, and the ability to stay connected to a lively, walkable neighborhood. The combination of certified memory care and a wide range of social amenities also makes it a compelling choice for those seeking a sophisticated, campus-style setting.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services. 139 Rank #87 / 980Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 87th 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 Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #267 / 1345Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 267th 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
License Number312177

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Village of the Heights is legally operated by Studewood Owner, LLC.

Owner NameStudewood Owner, LLC

Safety & Compliance

Emergency SystemsEmergency response call system.
Safety Features24-hour emergency maintenance.

Memory & Specialized Care

1 service
Alzheimer's Certification

Amenities & Lifestyle

Transportation
Dining
Salon
Library
Fitness Center
Walking Paths
Bbq Area
Laundry
Close To Stude Park
Activities

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price$3,795 per month

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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 (63% below)
• Life safety 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. 38 This facility has 63% fewer total citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (3 vs. TX avg 8).↓ 63% better
Life safety citations Info Citations related to building safety — fire prevention, emergency egress, and similar. 36 This facility has 50% fewer life safety citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (3 vs. TX avg 6).↓ 50% 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

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Address 4.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Houston's city center to The Village of the Heights'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 Village of the Heights
AL
MC
Houston
139
Facility 139
TX AVG 78
Rank #87 / 980
Yes
61
Facility 61
TX AVG 42
Rank #267 / 1,345
--Studewood Owner, LLC
3
Facility 3
TX AVG 6
Rank #220 / 839
-3-
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
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 the Heights 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 the Heights

Who is the owner of The Village of the Heights?

The Village of the Heights is legally operated by Studewood Owner, LLC.

Is The Village of the Heights in a walkable area?

The Village of the Heights has a walk score of 61. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

Are pets allowed at The Village of the Heights?

Yes, The Village of the Heights allows residents to bring their pets.

How many beds does The Village of the Heights have?

The Village of the Heights has 139 beds.

Has The Village of the Heights had any citations?

The Village of the Heights has had 3 reported citations since 2025 according to records from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).

Are there photos of The Village of the Heights?

Yes — there are 5 photos of The Village of the Heights in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of The Village of the Heights?

The Village of the Heights is located at 1407 Studewood Street?, Houston, TX 77008.

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