What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Texas?

Assisted living in Texas supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Texas?

Assisted living in Texas is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Texas Medicaid cover assisted living?

Texas Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Texas) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?

This page features 11 assisted living facilities in Fort Bend County, TX. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Fort Bend County, TX?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Fort Bend County, TX, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in Fort Bend County, TX?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.

Page 2 of the Best Assisted Living in Fort Bend County, TX: 11 Communities (2026)


The Hampton at Meadows Place	AL MC	Meadows Place (The Oasis Medical Campus)	246 Facility 246 TX AVG 78 Rank #4 / 981	Yes	61 Facility 61 TX AVG 42 Rank #267 / 1346	22 Facility 22 TX AVG 21 Rank #179 / 586	Chp Meadows Place Tx Tenant Corp	8 Facility 8 TX AVG 6 Rank #565 / 840	Studio / 1 Bed
Village Forest Care Cottage	AL MC	Rosenberg (Mahlmans)	16 Facility 16 TX AVG 78 Rank #789 / 981	No	49 Facility 49 TX AVG 42 Rank #541 / 1346	2 Facility 2 TX AVG 21 Rank #567 / 586	Village Forest Care Cottage LLC	0 Facility 0 TX AVG 6 Rank #1 / 840	Private / Shared Rooms
Clayton Oaks Living	AL MC	Richmond	114 Facility 114 TX AVG 78 Rank #272 / 981	Yes	14 Facility 14 TX AVG 42 Rank #1181 / 1346	10 Facility 10 TX AVG 21 Rank #407 / 586	Clayton Oaks Op, LLC	6 Facility 6 TX AVG 6 Rank #442 / 840	Studio / 1 Bed
Vivid Life Residential Care	AL MC RESC RC	Richmond	16 Facility 16 TX AVG 78 Rank #789 / 981	No	-	5 Facility 5 TX AVG 21 Rank #529 / 586	Vivid Life Residential Care	0 Facility 0 TX AVG 6 Rank #1 / 840	Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Providence Assisted Living Solutions	AL	Fulshear	11 Facility 11 TX AVG 78 Rank #894 / 981	No	-	1 Facility 1 TX AVG 21 Rank #579 / 586	Providence Assisted Living Solutions LLC	0 Facility 0 TX AVG 6 Rank #1 / 840	Private / Shared Rooms
A Blessed Home	AL RESC	Richmond (Pecan Acres)	8 Facility 8 TX AVG 78 Rank #922 / 981	No	49 Facility 49 TX AVG 42 Rank #541 / 1346	-	-	2 Facility 2 TX AVG 6 Rank #172 / 840	Private / Shared Rooms
Krystal Palace Care	AL HC	Richmond	8 Facility 8 TX AVG 78 Rank #922 / 981	No	25 Facility 25 TX AVG 42 Rank #1021 / 1346	-	-	-	Private / Shared Rooms
Affectionate Care Assisted Living & Memory Care	AL MC	Richmond	40 Facility 40 TX AVG 78 Rank #723 / 981	No	17 Facility 17 TX AVG 42 Rank #1139 / 1346	-	-	-	Private / Companion Rooms
Chime Meadows Assisted Living	AL	Beasley	8 Facility 8 TX AVG 78 Rank #922 / 981	No	-	-	-	-	4 Private / 2 Shared Rooms
Larry’s Lake House Assisted Living – Fulshear	AL HOS PC RC	Fulshear	-	No	5 Facility 5 TX AVG 42 Rank #1304 / 1346	-	-	-	Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Agape ACS	AL HOS RC	Richmond	-	No	4 Facility 4 TX AVG 42 Rank #1318 / 1346	-	-	-	Private / Semi-Private Rooms

Overview of Agape Acs

Agape Acs Residential Care Home is a nurse-owned assisted living community in Richmond, TX, that offers assistance with daily living activities. Promoting a nurturing and welcoming environment, the community ensures older adults are well-cared for during their stay. Residents can also maintain their independence with ease, with 24-hour care, housekeeping services, and well-balanced meals. The community also strives to meet residents’ ever-changing needs through high-quality care tailored to their unique needs.

Fun activities, social events, and light exercises help residents make friends and stay active. Hospice care is also available, ensuring those with life-limiting conditions can age gracefully. Katy and Sugar Land Hospitals, as well as Town Square and La Centerra, are located nearby, ensuring easy access to necessities and leisure. This assisted living community ensures older adults can thrive in their later years, making it one of the finest options for senior living in Texas.