Novellus Kingwood
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Houston, TX

Novellus Kingwood

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Houston, TX

Overview of Novellus Kingwood

Situated in the master-planned suburb of Houston, Novellus Kingwood stands as a distinguished senior living community offering both assisted living and memory care services in Kingwood, Texas. Novellus Kingwood takes pride in offering specialized memory care for residents dealing with Alzheimer’s and dementia. This dedicated approach provides a safe, supportive setting that enhances cognitive and emotional well-being. Committed to delivering attentive and attainable care, Novellus Kingwood offers affordable pricing with transparent fees. It’s not just a senior living community; it’s a place where older adults can truly thrive and relish their golden years.

At Novellus Kingwood, older adults discover a peaceful and comfortable environment to support their desire for independence while ensuring a high quality of life. The community boasts spacious and elegant living spaces, personalized care plans, and a diverse range of amenities and activities tailored to every resident’s unique needs and preferences. Whether enjoying a meal in the restaurant-style dining room, taking a stroll along the tree-lined walking paths, or participating in social events, residents at Novellus Kingwood find a wealth of engaging activities. The community goes beyond just providing a place to live; it strives to create an atmosphere where seniors can thrive and enjoy their golden years in style.

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Bed community size
86-bed community Rank #453 / 988Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 453rd out of 988 homes in Texas for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Texas SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
25 years in operation Rank #194 / 583Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 194th out of 583 homes in Texas for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Texas SNFs. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 59 / 100 Rank #311 / 1391Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 311th out of 1391 homes in Texas for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Texas SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Awards

AwardsBest of Senior Living All Star 2024, Caring Star Award

License Details

Facility TypeType B
StatusLicensed
ExpirationNovember 22, 2028
CountyHarris
License Number310563
Year Opened8/3/2000

Ownership & Operating Entity

Novellus Kingwood is legally operated by Novellus Kingwood, Llc, and administrated by Tamro Lewis.

OwnerNOVELLUS KINGWOOD, LLC
Ownership TypeLimited Liability Company (LLC)

Type Of Units

Alzheimer's Units
16 units
Total beds
86 units

Staffing

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

Leadership

Administrator Email[email protected]

Memory & Specialized Care

1 service
Alzheimer's Certification

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed
HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Pet-Friendly Apartments
Three Chef-Prepared Meals Daily
Housekeeping And Linen Service
Personalized Attention
Individual Emergency Alert Systems
Activities Of Daily Living Assistance
Enriching Physical And Mental Activities
Movie Theater
Scheduled Community Transportation
Specialized Team Member Support

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionThree chef-prepared meals daily in a restaurant-style dining room.

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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.

Since 2022 · 4 years of data 12 citations 1 inspection

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.

Since 2022 vs. Texas state average
Overall vs. TX average 3 Worse Metrics worse than Texas average:
• Total citations (100% above)
• Life safety citations (100% above)
• Citations per year (100% above)
1 At Avg Metrics at Texas average:
• Inspections with citations (at TX avg)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection December 22, 2022 Other An inspection that falls outside standard annual surveys and formal complaint investigations. May include administrative compliance checks, documentation reviews, focused surveys on specific concerns, or revisit surveys to verify prior corrections.

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. 126 This facility has 100% more total citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (12 vs. TX avg 6).↑ 100% worse
Life safety citations Info Violations related to building safety — fire prevention, emergency egress, and similar. 126 This facility has 100% more life safety citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (12 vs. TX avg 6).↑ 100% worse
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2022. 31.5 This facility has 100% more citations per year than a typical Texas assisted living residence (3 vs. TX avg 1.5).↑ 100% worse

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

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • December 22, 2022 inspection cited 12 deficiencies primarily involving fire safety, emergency plans, and assisted living licensing compliance.
  • Deficiencies included failure of locking devices to release on fire alarm activation, missing manual fire alarm pulls near exits, and lack of emergency power for exit signs.
  • The facility failed to conduct and document fire drills, maintain sprinkler systems per NFPA 25, and provide a written emergency plan covering core emergency management functions.

What does this home offer?

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Minimum Age: 55 Years Old

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Room Sizes: 270 / 572 sq. ft

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Housing Options: 1 Bed

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Building Type: Two-story

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Fitness and Recreation

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Novellus Kingwood

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Address 24.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Kingwood Area's city center to Novellus Kingwood's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 12.58 miles to nearest hospital (HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest)

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Texas

Novellus Kingwood is located in Kingwood Area, 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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Novellus Kingwood

What neighborhood is Novellus Kingwood in?

Novellus Kingwood is in the Kingwood neighborhood of Kingwood Area.

Is Novellus Kingwood in a walkable area?

Novellus Kingwood has a walk score of 59. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Novellus Kingwood?

According to TX state health department records, Novellus Kingwood's license number is 310563.

When does Novellus Kingwood's license expire?

According to TX state health department records, Novellus Kingwood's license expires on November 22, 2028.

Who is the administrator of Novellus Kingwood?

Tamro Lewis is the administrator of Novellus Kingwood.

How many beds does Novellus Kingwood have?

Novellus Kingwood has 86 beds.

Has Novellus Kingwood had any recent deficiencies or citations?

Novellus Kingwood has had 12 recently reported deficiencies.

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