MorningStar at River Oaks Offers the Best in Senior Living

As one of Houston’s top senior communities, MorningStar at River Oaks offers compassionate care services, luxury amenities and a complement of wellness programs and activities to enhance residents’ quality of life and allow them to comfortably age in place. Assisted living residents receive a Personalized Care Plan to help with the ADLs (activities of daily living) 24/7 care managers, medication management, access to licensed nurses and other supportive third-party providers.

As each team member plays a big role in creating an atmosphere of love and respect throughout our community, our first requirement when hiring is to have a great heart. Our distinguished staff recognizes it is a privilege to care for seniors and strives to nurture connections between residents, families and fellow team members.

MorningStar at River Oaks’ amenities include a fitness center, theater/chapel, salon, bistro, clubroom and underground parking. The sky terrace is a great place to relax with friends and enjoy the panoramic views. Meals created by our Executive Chef are served all day in our beautiful full-service dining room. Seasonal menus feature dishes made with the freshest ingredients and largely prepared from scratch, with daily and weekly specials as well as a la carte items.

For seniors suffering from Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia, our distinct Reflections Neighborhood has 27 memory care suites. All MorningStar’s dementia care specialists complete comprehensive training including our signature program, Lavender Sky, to help residents and their families navigate this challenging journey with love.

Assisted living and memory care suites are available in a variety of floor plans and configurations, and offer handicap-accessible bathrooms, emergency call systems, weekly housekeeping and laundry and linen service. Please contact us to learn more about outstanding senior living in Houston.

MorningStar at River Oaks’ foundation is based on the mission to honor God, value seniors and invest in our staff to create a unique senior living experience. Set in a warm, loving atmosphere with beautiful surroundings and resort-style amenities, we provide the finest senior living Houston has to offer. Please contact us to learn why MorningStar is such a great place to call home.

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