Memory Care with a Unique Approach & Philosophy

We understand a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or another dementia related disease is devastating and we want area families to know we are here to help shoulder the burden. While new to Houston, we are not new to senior living and specialize in caring for our most tender residents within our several dozen communities across the U.S.

We are different from other communities in that every aspect of our memory care is designed from the ground up to accommodate residents. Secure and inviting, Reflections Neighborhood gives residents the freedom to easily navigate hallways and explore their surroundings, while maintaining their sense of independence as much as possible.

Through the rigors of MorningStar’s Lavender Sky training, our staff is dementia care specialists who truly understand Alzheimer’s and other memory-loss conditions; and after a family decides to place a loved one in our care, we get to work. This starts by learning as much as we can about the person’s background, talents and personal preferences through a tool called “To Know Me is To Love Me.” Using this information, we create a specialized, individualized service plan that helps to calm or stimulate as a particular situation needs.

Meals are attractively served, and tasty as well as nutritional. Many foods are easily eaten with fingers to accommodate those who may have trouble using a fork and knife. In addition our wellness programs keep residents purposefully engaged and leverage the power of music, dance, art, aromatherapy and animals to heal and comfort, as we focus on residents’ unique needs.

Along with our memory care, we offer assisted living as well as respite care and short-term stays (from one week up to a full month). Please visit our website for further information, and inquiry about pricing and availability. We will open in the last quarter of 2021.

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