Located in Houston, Texas, Brookdale Shadowlake offers both assisted living and memory care services for vibrant seniors seeking a bit of extra help with daily activities. The community provides a range of engaging activities, from journaling classes and jewelry creations to movie nights, allowing residents to stay connected and try new experiences. Assisted living residents receive personalized care in a warm, welcoming environment, with compassionate staff available to assist with daily tasks like dressing and getting around. The memory care program features specially designed spaces and trained associates who gently guide residents living with Alzheimer’s or dementia through a daily path of meaningful engagement. Residents can start their mornings with coffee on the screened porch, join fitness classes, or explore their artistic talents, choosing their level of involvement. Dining is also a highlight, with restaurant-style meals and a focus on creating a sense of belonging for memory care residents.
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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.
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.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
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Citations tied to health-related standards (as categorized by the state). Subset of overall citation activity.
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Citations tied to life safety or environmental standards (as categorized by the state). Often distinct from health-line citations.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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| Brookdale Shadowlake | MC AL | Houston (Westside) | 20
Facility
20
TX AVG
82
Rank
#520 / 635 | Yes |
75
Facility
75
TX AVG
40
Rank
#31 / 736 | 48
Facility
48
TX AVG
17
Rank
#17 / 386 | A+ | Arc Tennessee Gp Inc | 4
Facility
4
TX AVG
6
Rank
#204 / 607 | ? | 1 | 4 | Studio |
| Brookdale Champions | MC AL | Houston (Edenbrook At Champions) | 103
Facility
103
TX AVG
82
Rank
#226 / 635 | Yes |
21
Facility
21
TX AVG
40
Rank
#561 / 736 | 48
Facility
48
TX AVG
17
Rank
#17 / 386 | A+ | Hbp Leaseco LLC | 3
Facility
3
TX AVG
6
Rank
#152 / 607 | ? | - | 3 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| The Buckingham | MC AL IL NH RC SNF | Houston (Mid West) | 130
Facility
130
TX AVG
82
Rank
#91 / 635 | No |
56
Facility
56
TX AVG
40
Rank
#179 / 736 | 20
Facility
20
TX AVG
17
Rank
#100 / 386 | - | Buckingham Senior Living Community Inc | 3
Facility
3
TX AVG
6
Rank
#152 / 607 | ? | 1 | 2 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed |
| Capstone Healthcare Estates at Veterans Memorial | MC HOS NH PC RC SNF | Houston | 120
Facility
120
TX AVG
82
Rank
#135 / 635 | No |
51
Facility
51
TX AVG
40
Rank
#240 / 736 | - | - | - | - | C- | - | - | - |
| Apex Oaks at Clear Lake Assisted Living | MC AL | Houston | 44
Facility
44
TX AVG
82
Rank
#478 / 635 | No |
25
Facility
25
TX AVG
40
Rank
#531 / 736 | - | - | 12410 Space Center, LLC | 15
Facility
15
TX AVG
6
Rank
#517 / 607 | C | 3 | 12 | - |
| Good Living Community Care Inc. | MC AL NH SNF | Houston (Mid West) | 16
Facility
16
TX AVG
82
Rank
#524 / 635 | Yes |
88
Facility
88
TX AVG
40
Rank
#4 / 736 | - | - | Good Living Community Care, Inc | 18
Facility
18
TX AVG
6
Rank
#547 / 607 | D- | 10 | 8 | - |
| Clearwater at The Heights | MC AL IL | Houston (Northside) | 267
Facility
267
TX AVG
82
Rank
#3 / 635 | Yes |
74
Facility
74
TX AVG
40
Rank
#37 / 736 | 4
Facility
4
TX AVG
17
Rank
#354 / 386 | - | Cre-Hcw The Heights Trs LLC | 0
Facility
0
TX AVG
6
Rank
#1 / 607 | - | - | - | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| The Village of River Oaks | MC AL IL | Houston (Montrose) | 120
Facility
120
TX AVG
82
Rank
#135 / 635 | Yes |
83
Facility
83
TX AVG
40
Rank
#10 / 736 | 8
Facility
8
TX AVG
17
Rank
#291 / 386 | - | Bmsh II River Oaks Tx Owner LLC | 1
Facility
1
TX AVG
6
Rank
#55 / 607 | ? | - | 1 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| The Heritage Tomball | MC AL HOS IL RC | Tomball | 147
Facility
147
TX AVG
82
Rank
#53 / 635 | No |
63
Facility
63
TX AVG
40
Rank
#111 / 736 | 14
Facility
14
TX AVG
17
Rank
#169 / 386 | - | 1221 Graham Drive Opco LLC | 4
Facility
4
TX AVG
6
Rank
#204 / 607 | ? | 2 | 4 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| The Tradition – Woodway | MC AL IL | Houston (Westside) | 121
Facility
121
TX AVG
82
Rank
#132 / 635 | No |
64
Facility
64
TX AVG
40
Rank
#98 / 736 | 6
Facility
6
TX AVG
17
Rank
#330 / 386 | - | Woodway Tradition, LP | 0
Facility
0
TX AVG
6
Rank
#1 / 607 | - | 2 | - | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each memory care community is ranked against every other TX memory care community we track that reports that metric, not just the 78 analyzed for Houston. See how we rank facilities
Live well and age well at Brookdale Champions in Houston, Texas, an inviting senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care. Residents can enjoy a range of activities, such as joining a walking group, attending movie nights, participating in B-Fit exercise classes, or playing a round of billiards. With basic utilities and maintenance included, residents have fewer bills to worry about and more time to focus on enjoying their day. The community is designed to cater to individual needs, allowing residents to live independently with assistance available for tasks like personal grooming and medication management.
Brookdale Champions strives to empower residents to live life on their terms, providing personalized care and a vibrant social environment. The community offers a variety of amenities and programs, including fitness classes, drama club, Bible study, happy hour socials, and memory care activities like karaoke and art classes. Dining options are tailored to residents’ preferences, with menus featuring their suggestions and family recipes. Brookdale Champions aims to create a warm, engaging environment where residents can thrive and enjoy their golden years.
The Buckingham offers nursing home, assisted living, independent living, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Houston’s Mid West neighborhood. Assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space. Independent living provides private living with community services but no daily care.
Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision. Respite care offers a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. The range of care types may suit a resident whose needs grow over time because different care levels are available within the same community.
The community has 130 beds, with one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom housing options. Medicare and private pay are accepted. Buckingham Senior Living Community operates the community, and Elise Green serves as administrator.
Total nurse staffing is 5 hours and 56 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time assigned to each resident. A Walk Score of 56 makes the area somewhat walkable, so some errands can be done on foot, and a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach nearby destinations independently.
Residing in the serene residential grounds of Fallbrook Drive, Houston, TX, is the outstanding senior living community of Capstone Healthcare Estates at Veterans Memorial that offers memory care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. The community also features a wide array of care services including respite, hospice, diabetes care, respiratory, pneumonia care, and cardiac care, among others. A team of competent and highly qualified professionals delivers the highest quality of care and assistance around the clock to meet seniors’ needs and aspirations.
Utilizing a holistic approach to care, the community ensures residents are well-cared for in every aspect. With carefully curated enjoyable activities and enriching programs, residents are encouraged to mingle with friends and maintain an active lifestyle for better cognition and a well-connected lifestyle. Capstone Healthcare at Veterans is a good place to find exceptional care dedicated to enhancing seniors’ quality of life.
Apex Oaks at Clear Lake Assisted Living offers assisted living and memory care in Houston, TX. Assisted living includes help with personal needs, mobility and transfers, incontinence management, medication management, and reminders, while 24-hour care and staffing provide support around the clock.
Memory care serves residents experiencing various levels of Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and other cognitive changes, so the community may be a good fit for someone who needs support related to those conditions. Respite care provides a short-term stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs time away.
The community has 44 beds, making it a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Montessori-based activities offer a structured program for residents, and an on-site salon and spa provide personal care services without requiring a trip outside the community.
Creating an environment that empowers residents to pursue the things they love, Good Living Community Care Inc. is a remarkable senior living community in Harris County, Houston, TX, offering nursing care, memory care, and assisted living. The community features a home-like environment supported by a professional management team and well-experienced care team that provides 24-hour supervision and assistance. Residents are empowered to live comfortably with the help of services like personal care assistance, meal preparation, medication management, and more.
Committed to keeping residents engaged, interested, and active as much as possible, the community conducts an array of social and recreational activities, including fitness activities, professional entertainment, community trips, recreational activities, and more. Housekeeping, laundry, and transportation services are provided to make residents’ daily life more convenient and simple. The community provides a nutritionist that works with residents to create a dietary plan that matches their needs and preferences.
Two hundred sixty-seven beds makes Clearwater at the Heights one of the larger senior living communities in Houston, and scale shows up in the details here. It’s a high-rise at 1245 W 18th Street in the Northside neighborhood, opened in March 2022, so about four years old now, run by administrator Veronica Weathers on behalf of Cre-Hcw The Heights Trs LLC.
Walkability is genuinely strong; a Walk Score of 74 puts this in “very walkable” range, meaning shops, restaurants, and cultural spots are realistically reachable without a car. Apartments run from compact studios up to two-bedrooms, spanning 369 to nearly 1,500 square feet, so there’s real range in how residents can live day to day.
Care spans three types under one roof: assisted living, independent living, and memory care, with 21 dedicated Alzheimer’s units and formal Alzheimer’s certification behind the memory-care piece specifically. Twenty-four-hour staffing covers the whole community regardless of which care level a resident falls under.
A saltwater heated pool, fitness center, spa services, and chef-prepared dining through the Savor Culinary team anchor daily life, while wellness programs and a steady calendar of social events and outings fill in the rest; pets are welcome. Short-term stays and therapy services are both available too, for residents who need something more flexible than a permanent move.
What Clearwater at the Heights adds up to is a large, amenity-rich community built to handle a genuinely wide range of care needs, from independent living through specialized memory care, in one of Houston’s more walkable neighborhoods.
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.
Tucked in the harmonious residential area of Graham Drive, Tomball, TX, The Heritage Tomball is a prominent senior living community offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Live a wonderful retirement within the stunning and spacious residences of The Heritage Tomball in variations of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans. A compassionate and highly skilled team strives to deliver top-notch care and support for seniors to flourish and gain valuable skills in their retirement.
The Heritage Tomball provides a jam-packed calendar of activities and programs for seniors to discover new interests and relive old hobbies for their enjoyment and wellness. Delight with healthy and tasty meals catering to nutritional needs and preferences. With its serene spaces and fabulous amenities, The Heritage Tomball is a great place to thrive and create lasting memories in its golden years.
The Tradition – Woodway is a 121-bed senior living community located at 6336 Woodway Drive in Houston, Texas. Managed by Tradition Management, LLC under administrator Holt Perlman, the high-rise property has provided senior services in the Tanglewood and Memorial areas for 18 years. The community offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care with one- and two-bedroom apartment options.
A dedicated 40-unit neighborhood provides certified Alzheimer’s and memory care support. Residents receive assistance with activities of daily living, medication management, housekeeping, and scheduled transportation. The area carries a walk score of 64, making it moderately walkable with dining and retail destinations nearby. Medical care is accessible at Kindred Hospital Houston Medical Center, located about six miles away.
State inspections conducted by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission show a solid overall safety record. Reports have centered primarily on minor food safety and kitchen-handling procedures rather than direct patient care or building safety concerns, with all past findings successfully corrected.
Interested residents seeking a continuum of care option in West Houston can contact the community directly to schedule an in-person tour.
How we rank these memory care communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials. Rank badges compare each community against other memory care communities in the same state — never against a different care type.
Weighting overview
- 35%Resident Experience
- 25%Regulatory
- 15%Visual Media
- 10%Website
- 10%Stability
- 5%Environment
Resident & Family Experience 35%
The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.
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- Review Sentiment
- Review Volume
Regulatory & Safety Record 25%
State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
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- State Inspections
- Citations/Inspection
- % Inspections w/ Citations
- Complaint Visits
- Accreditations
- BBB Rating
Visual Media & Transparency 15%
Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.
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- Video Tours
- Virtual Walkthroughs
- Photo Quantity
- Photo Quality
Website & Operator Transparency 10%
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
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- Website Content
- Mobile Usability
- Staff Info Available
- Owner Info Available
Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
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- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
Environment & Pricing 5%
Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.
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- Walk Score
- Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care in Houston, TX
What is the average cost of memory care in Houston, TX?
The average monthly cost of memory care in Houston, TX is approximately $5,000. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.
What is the price range for memory care in Houston, TX?
Memory care in Houston, TX typically ranges from $4,000–$6,500 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.
What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at memory care communities in Houston, TX?
Memory care communities in Houston, TX typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:5–1:8.
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.
Does Texas Medicaid cover memory care?
Texas Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, 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 memory care?
Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.
How many memory care communities are listed on this page?
This page features 78 memory care communities in Houston, TX. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.



















