Are You Looking for Assisted Living in Houston?

If you are looking for assisted living in Houston, MorningStar at River Oaks is one of the best places to start. Offering 85 suites for assisted living with a choice of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans, we also offer all the amenities and services to ensure your every comfort. You may recognize the MorningStar name. We currently have 40+ senior living communities across eleven states either in operation or under construction and celebrated our 20th anniversary this year.

We encourage you to visit our website as we have lots of information available along with photos that capture the full beauty and inviting warmth of our community. There you will find a great description of our home, brief comments from our Management Team, a map showing our location as well as pictures to illustrate the detailed attention to our welcoming spaces and beautiful design. The page also has a button to Amenities and Suite Amenities that describes many of the community’s resort-style amenities and highlights the comforts of our private suites.

Our private suites have been designed with all the conveniences and safety precautions needed to ensure both your comfort and safety. Each bathroom is handicapped accessible, and all apartments have an emergency call system. Throughout our large common areas just some of the amenities include a bistro, theater/chapel, clubroom, salon, fitness center, and underground parking. To enjoy the outdoors, we offer resident garden beds, a sky terrace, and courtyards with fireplace and barbecue.

As a resident in assisted living, your care plan will be based on a thorough assessment of your medical history and personal preferences, and routinely evaluated to ensure it is relevant to your care needs. Range of services include assisting residents with the activities of daily living (ADLs) as well as life enrichment activities and wellness programs. Also, families get peace of mind knowing trained care managers are there to help navigate any changes in the health and wellbeing of their loved one.

Please visit our website for contact information and give us a call to inquire about availability and pricing or connect with us online. We look forward to meeting you and your family.

MorningStar at River Oaks provides the very best in senior living with our distinct mission statement of “to honor, to value, to invest.” Our foundation is built on honoring God, valuing all seniors and selecting staff with a felt calling to serve to create an atmosphere that promotes a healthy, engaged lifestyle. Please contact us to learn more about the finest memory care and assisted living Houston offers.

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