Looking for Assisted Living in Houston?

Looking for the best assisted living Houston offers? The new MorningStar at River Oaks provides residents a full range of care services, like dementia care, wellness programs and activities designed to support the whole person – body, mind and spirit. Our residential home is filled with spacious, beautifully appointed common areas both inside and out including a bistro, theatre/chapel, fitness center, salon, sky terrace, and courtyards with a fireplace and BBQ. Delicious meals created by our Executive Chef are served all-day in our full-service dining room and a private dining room is available for special dinners with family and friends.

However, our stylish design does not stop at the door of our private suites. Each one offers a range of features including quartz countertops, custom cabinetry, wall-to-wall carpeting, floor-to-ceiling windows, large closets and in-suite washer/dryer. For residents’ peace of mind and safety, our suites are also equipped with an emergency call system to ensure help is there if the need arises as well as handicap-accessible bathrooms. Cable TV and utilities are included in your monthly fee as well as weekly housekeeping, laundry and linen services, and daily spot cleaning and trash removal.

All assisted living residents are provided with 24/7 care managers who help assist them with the Activities of Daily Living (dressing, bathing, grooming, eating, transferring and more). Access to a licensed nurse is available onsite throughout the week and on-call around-the-clock. We also offer medication management by Certified Med Care Managers. Moreover, we want to reassure you and your family that we periodically re-evaluate care plans and make changes as needed.

Other clinical care services provided by MorningStar include mechanical lift assistance, diabetic management, oxygen administration, catheter and colostomy care and more. We provide scheduled physician visits, a choice of physicians, pharmacy services, and onsite dental and podiatry services.

At the heart of our community, and what we are most proud of, is our team of loving, responsive caregivers who feel privileged to serve. Please visit our website for contact information about senior living. We are happy to answer any questions and look forward to hearing from you.

MorningStar takes tremendous pride in the reputation we have earned for excellence and authenticity since our inception in 2003. We believe the human capacity to grow, to learn and to contribute is ageless; and we act upon that truth daily, as we care for, inspire, and love the residents under our roof. Contact us to learn more about the finest assisted living Houston has to offer.

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