Willow Fork Alzheimer’s Special Care Center
Memory Care & Respite Care · Katy, TX

Willow Fork Alzheimer’s Special Care Center

Memory Care & Respite Care · Katy, TX

Overview of Willow Fork Alzheimer’s Special Care Center

Willow Fork Alzheimer’s Special Care Center provides memory care and respite care in Katy, TX. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia who may be at risk of wandering. Respite care provides a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The community may be a good fit for someone who needs supervised memory care or for a family caregiver seeking temporary support.

Residents can choose between a companion arrangement and a private studio. The companion option suits someone who wants to live with another resident, while the private studio provides a single living space. A Walk Score of 70 places the area in the very walkable category, meaning most errands can be done on foot, and a resident who no longer drives may still get out independently. Cinco Ranch Memory Care operates the community.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #62 / 724Walk Score — State benchmarked This memory care community is ranked 62nd out of 724 memory care communities 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 compare like with like: every memory care community we track in Texas that reports data for that category. Memory care communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
70 / 100

About This Community

License Details

Facility TypeType B
StatusClosed
CountyFort Bend

Ownership & Operating Entity

Willow Fork Alzheimer’s Special Care Center is legally operated by Cinco Ranch Memory Care LLC.

Room Accommodations

Room Types
Companion Private Studio

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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.

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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 1 Worse Metrics worse than Texas average:
• Life safety citations (17% above)
2 At Avg Metrics at Texas average:
• Total citations (at TX avg)
• Inspections with citations (at TX avg)
1 Better Metrics better than Texas average:
• Enforcement actions (100% 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. 77.0 This facility has total citations in line with the Texas average (7 vs. TX avg 7).— At avg
Life safety citations Info Citations related to building safety — fire prevention, emergency egress, and similar. 76.0 This facility has 17% more life safety citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (7 vs. TX avg 6).↑ 17% worse
Enforcement actions Info Formal penalties the state issued against this facility. In Texas these are administrative penalties, recorded by the Health and Human Services Commission. 00.2 This facility has 100% fewer enforcement actions than a typical Texas assisted living residence (0 vs. TX avg 0.2).↓ 100% 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. 11.0 This facility has inspections with citations in line with the Texas average (1 vs. TX avg 1).— At avg

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Willow Fork Alzheimer’s Special Care Center

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Address 4.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Katy's city center to Willow Fork Alzheimer’s Special Care Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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. 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. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. 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.
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.
The average number of citations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total citations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
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.
Cinco Ranch Alzheimer’s Special Care Center
MC
AL
RC
Katy (Ricefield Village)
66
Facility 66
TX AVG 86
Rank #380 / 626
No
53
Facility 53
TX AVG 40
Rank #205 / 724
19
Facility 19
TX AVG 17
Rank #111 / 385
-Sh1 Cinco Ranch LLC
6
Facility 6
TX AVG 8
Rank #301 / 581
-33Private Studio / Shared Studio
Sunrise of Cinco Ranch
MC
AL
HOS
Katy
105
Facility 105
TX AVG 86
Rank #236 / 626
Yes
68
Facility 68
TX AVG 40
Rank #73 / 724
19
Facility 19
TX AVG 17
Rank #111 / 385
A+Ms. Cinco Ranch Sh LLC
4
Facility 4
TX AVG 8
Rank #204 / 581
-24Studio / 2 Bed
Atria Cinco Ranch
MC
AL
IL
RC
Katy
78
Facility 78
TX AVG 86
Rank #337 / 626
Yes
67
Facility 67
TX AVG 40
Rank #82 / 724
16
Facility 16
TX AVG 17
Rank #146 / 385
-Arhc Soktytx01 Trs LLC
3
Facility 3
TX AVG 8
Rank #153 / 581
--3Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
SilverCrest Assisted Living and Memory Care
MC
AL
RESC
Katy (Cypress)
16
Facility 16
TX AVG 86
Rank #516 / 626
No
39
Facility 39
TX AVG 40
Rank #365 / 724
8
Facility 8
TX AVG 17
Rank #298 / 385
-Silvercrest Villages #2, LLC
1
Facility 1
TX AVG 8
Rank #57 / 581
1.0--Single Apartment / Double Apartment
Willow Fork Alzheimer’s Special Care Center
MC
RC
Katy-No
70
Facility 70
TX AVG 40
Rank #62 / 724
--Cinco Ranch Memory Care LLC
7
Facility 7
TX AVG 8
Rank #336 / 581
-37Companion / Private Studio

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 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial assistance

Programs that may help with care and living costs in Texas

Willow Fork Alzheimer’s Special Care Center is in Katy, Texas. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.

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Cash support · veterans

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Texas VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Who it is for
Veterans or survivors with VA pension eligibility and an Aid and Attendance or Housebound medical need
Income limit
Countable income must be below the applicable Maximum Annual Pension Rate (MAPR); the rate depends on dependents and benefit category; Qualifying unreimbursed medical expenses may reduce countable income.
Asset limit
VA pension net-worth limit is $163,699 from December 1 2025 through November 30 2026; net worth includes countable assets and annual income under VA rules.

Eligibility

General
Additional pension benefits for qualifying Veterans or survivors who satisfy VA pension eligibility and the medical requirements for Aid and Attendance or Housebound status; being an older veteran or spouse alone does not qualify.
TX specifics
This is a federal VA benefit rather than a state-specific grant; Aid and Attendance and Housebound benefits cannot be received together.

What it provides

  • Increased monthly VA pension based on the applicable MAPR less countable income.
Health coverage and long-term care support

STAR+PLUS and STAR+PLUS HCBS

Texas STAR+PLUS and STAR+PLUS HCBS

Who it is for
Texas Medicaid members, mainly adults 65+ or with disabilities, who need long-term services and supports

Eligibility

General
Texas Medicaid applicants or members who meet a STAR+PLUS eligibility pathway; the program principally serves adults with disabilities and adults age 65 or older. STAR+PLUS HCBS requires a separate assessment for nursing-facility-level needs.
TX specifics
Health plans and participating providers depend on the service area. Assisted living and adult foster care are additional HCBS services for approved enrollees; members remain responsible for room and board and any assessed copayment.

What it provides

  • STAR+PLUS provides Medicaid health coverage and authorized long-term services and supports.
  • Approved STAR+PLUS HCBS plans may include personal assistance or assisted living services.
  • Other assessed HCBS benefits include respite and nursing services and home modifications.
In-home support

Texas Community Care Services (CCAD)

Texas Community Care for the Aged and Disabled / Community Care Services

Who it is for
Texans who need community-care services assessed under the HHS Community Care handbook

Eligibility

General
Texas Community Care for the Aged and Disabled is an umbrella for community-care services with service-specific eligibility.
TX specifics
Individual services are administered under the Community Care Services Eligibility Handbook.

What it provides

  • Community care services depend on the specific program and assessed need.
In-home & community support

Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Services

Texas AAA Services

Who it is for
People 60+ in Texas and their family members and caregivers
Income limit
Services prioritize greatest economic and social need.

Eligibility

General
Texas Area Agencies on Aging help people age 60 or older and their family members and caregivers.
TX specifics
Texas has 28 Area Agencies on Aging; assistance and services are obtained through the local agency.

What it provides

  • Information and referrals; benefits counseling and legal assistance; care coordination; caregiver support; in-home support; nutrition and ombudsman services.
Caregiver support

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Texas Family Caregiver Support Program

Who it is for
Family or informal caregivers of an adult 60+ or of someone of any age with dementia
Income limit
Federal program prioritizes greatest economic and social need.

Eligibility

General
Texas AAA caregiver support serves eligible caregivers of older adults; particular service eligibility follows the relevant program and assessment.
TX specifics
Available through the 28 Area Agencies on Aging with priority to greatest economic and social need.

What it provides

  • Caregiver information assistance and support; respite and other services depend on local availability and assessment.
Medicare costs

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Texas Medicare Savings Program

Who it is for
Medicare beneficiaries with limited income who need help with premiums or cost sharing
Income limit
effective March 1 2026 · Individual QMB maximum $1,330 per month; SLMB range $1,330.01 to less than $1,596; QI-1 range $1,596 to less than $1,796; These published bases exclude the $20 general income disregard; couple and spousal-deeming rules differ.
Asset limit
2026 · Countable resources up to $9,950 individual or $14,910 couple for QMB SLMB and QI-1; exclusions apply.

Eligibility

General
Texas applicant entitled to Medicare Part A or enrolled in qualifying Part B-ID coverage and meeting applicable MSP criteria.
TX specifics
QI-1 is unavailable with other Medicaid-funded coverage; Part B-ID applicants have special limited-benefit rules.

What it provides

  • QMB pays qualifying Medicare premiums deductibles and coinsurance; SLMB and QI-1 pay Part B or B-ID premiums only.
Energy assistance

Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP)

Texas Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP)

Who it is for
Low-income Texas households that need help with utility bills

Eligibility

General
Qualifying low-income Texas households apply through local Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program providers.
TX specifics
Texas LIHEAP utility assistance operates through CEAP.

What it provides

  • Utility assistance through CEAP.
Homeowner tax relief

Property Tax Exemption for Seniors

Texas Senior Property Tax Exemption

Who it is for
Texas homeowners 65+, or qualifying disabled homeowners, living in their homestead

Eligibility

General
Residence-homestead owner age 65 or older who uses the property as a principal residence; qualifying disabled homeowners and certain surviving spouses have related provisions.
TX specifics
School districts must provide an additional $60,000 age-65-or-disabled residence-homestead exemption; Local-option exemptions and tax-ceiling rules are separate.

What it provides

  • Reduction in taxable residence-homestead value (additional $60,000 school-district exemption for age 65 or qualifying disability); actual tax savings vary.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Willow Fork Alzheimer’s Special Care Center

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 Who is the owner of Willow Fork Alzheimer’s Special Care Center?
Willow Fork Alzheimer’s Special Care Center is legally operated by Cinco Ranch Memory Care LLC.
02 Is Willow Fork Alzheimer’s Special Care Center in a walkable area?
Willow Fork Alzheimer’s Special Care Center has a walk score of 70. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
03 Are pets allowed at Willow Fork Alzheimer’s Special Care Center?
No, Willow Fork Alzheimer’s Special Care Center has a no-pet policy.
04 Has Willow Fork Alzheimer’s Special Care Center had any citations?
Willow Fork Alzheimer’s Special Care Center has had 7 reported citations according to records from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
05 Are there photos of Willow Fork Alzheimer’s Special Care Center?
Yes — there are 4 photos of Willow Fork Alzheimer’s Special Care Center in the photo gallery on this page.
06 What levels of care does Willow Fork Alzheimer’s Special Care Center provide?
Willow Fork Alzheimer’s Special Care Center offers Memory Care & Respite Care.
07 What is the address of Willow Fork Alzheimer’s Special Care Center?
Willow Fork Alzheimer’s Special Care Center is located at 24024 Westheimer Pkwy, Katy, TX 77494.