Committed to Serving Our Residents, Neighbors & Those in Need across the Globe

MorningStar at River Oaks is part of the MorningStar Senior Living Company, whose mission is to “cast a new light on senior living.” We start by creating a true home for the remarkable residents beneath our roofs, made possible by a dedicated team who understands the highest expression of living is to share their gifts and talents, time and energy with others.

The scope of our Vision to love and honor also includes impacting the world for good through the MorningStar Foundation, and offering support to philanthropic initiatives within our local neighborhoods and around the world. One such project is our support to the people of Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua. We serve not only the children of the Casa Bernabé orphanage but holistically serve the impoverished area. We also are proud to support Lifewater, whose Healthy Village strategy focuses not just on their delivery of a safe water point, but on the villagers’ monitored adoption of hygiene habits in each and every home.

Closer to home, MorningStar’s senior living communities are great supporters of the Alzheimer’s Association. We participate in events throughout the year including the “Longest Day Celebration” (summer solstice), which was on June 20th this year. Our uplifting celebrations include hosting fundraisers of every sort, balloon releases, games, food and more. Additionally our communities participate in the “Walk to End Alz,” either by walking, sponsoring or hosting other creative ways to raise funds. Other efforts include doing our share by volunteering with local nonprofits to help where there is a need.

Please visit our website to learn more about MorningStar at River Oaks, the area’s newest community for assisted living and memory care in Houston. Offering a lifestyle of comfort, wellness and security, we have 112 suites ranging in size from 350 to 1,090 sq. ft. in a choice of floor plans and configurations. We also offer short-term stays to see if we are a good fit as well as respite care. MorningStar at River Oaks opens to residents in the later quarter of 2021. Contact us for availability and pricing.

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