The Reflections Neighborhood at MorningStar at River Oaks

Along with the finest assisted living Houston offers, the Reflections Neighborhood at MorningStar at River Oaks has 27 suites in studio and one-bedroom floorplans devoted to caring for seniors with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.

As dementia care specialists, we understand how devastating it is when a loved one receives a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or another memory loss disease, and we want you to know we are here to help. We consider residents’ family members to be part of our MorningStar family as we walk alongside the memory-impaired and their families on this unexpected journey.

The Reflections Neighborhood is specifically designed to allow our most tender residents the freedom to explore their surroundings safely and easily. Within the safe haven of our “Neighborhood,” we have created an environment that encourages and supports residents’ independence whenever possible. We accept residents in the earliest stage of the disease right through to those in more advanced phases that require the highest level of care.

We are staffed by experienced and compassionate caregivers who truly understand the disease. MorningStar leverages the power of dance, music, art, exercise, animals and aromatherapy in order to heal and comfort, and provides meaningful wellness programs and activities that engage our residents. Also, as many adverse behaviors are often side effects from antipsychotic drugs, our goal is to have as few as possible of our residents on such drugs.

We recognize that the essence of the individual remains despite the extent of the memory loss, and that our job is to find ways to connect with and nurture it. MorningStar’s philosophy and approach to this kind of supported living is encompassed under the breadth of possibilities we call “Lavender Sky.” Thus, each day we strive to thoughtfully “enter, embrace and explore” the world of dementia. Please visit our website to learn more about MorningStar Senior Living, our staff and the philosophy that guides our care.

MorningStar Senior Living’s communities across the U.S. have a passionate commitment to serving seniors, earning a reputation for satisfaction that is second to none. If you are looking for the finest memory care or assisted living Houston offers, we encourage you to consider MorningStar at River Oaks.

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