Discover Luxury Assisted Living in Houston

If you have started the search for assisted living in the Houston area, you will want to include MorningStar at River Oaks. Our all-inclusive community offers an array of luxury amenities found at high-end resorts, while at the same time, all of the warmth and welcoming comforts of home. Every private suite is smartly-designed to maximize space and include floorplans in one and two-bedroom configurations. All have high-end finishes, wall-to-wall carpeting, large windows, lighting, and safety features such as full, handicap-accessible bathrooms and emergency call systems.

Our goal is to give residents carefree retirement years by providing the care to help them maintain their independence, and the amenities and wellness programs to keep them engaged and looking forward to each new day. MorningStar at River Oaks’ all-day dining service means you can eat when you are hungry and not according to a rigid schedule. A full salon makes it easy to get a new hair style, treat yourself to a pedicure or a manicure. Our fitness center along with specialized exercise classes will help you stay in shape; and MorningStar’s Life Enrichment room will be a busy place with something new always going on. Our sixth-floor sky terrace and lounge is designed as a great place to enjoy the view, watch the sun set and relax with friends. Other outdoor amenities include courtyards with fireplace and BBQ and strolling paths.

While we will not open to resident until late 2021, we are staffed and ready to answers questions regarding availability, choice of suites, pricing, care services and more. In fact we recently held our first networking event at our Info center. Our website is loaded with information, and when you contact us, be sure to ask about our “Pre-open Specials.” MorningStar of River Oaks’ goal is to be a true home distinguished by comfort, wellness and love; made possible through a dedicated team who understand how to provide residents with a quality of life other assisted living communities simply cannot match. As dementia care specialists, our community will provide secure suites for those suffering from Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.

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