1. What is a Residential Care Facility? In the state of Texas, the Residential Care Facilities are legally called Assisted Living Facilities and licensed as such. It is a residence designed as a special combination of housing, personalized support services and health care services to meet the needs, both scheduled and unscheduled, of those who need help with activities of daily living. Residential Care Facilities bridge the gap between living in your home and residing in a nursing home.

2. What are the advantages of placement in a Residential Care Home?

1. High staff ratio to resident; thereby increasing the likelihood that the patient will get better care.
2. Recidivism rate related to re-hospitalization is reduced.
3. Dignity of the patient is preserved.
4. Independence is encouraged to help residents function as best as possible.
5. Residents become supportive of each other; with the facilities staff and its residents often becoming a surrogate family.
6. Continued integration in community activities.
7. Cost of care is less, thereby allowing a resident to remain in a least restrictive environment for a longer period time.
8. There is proven statistics that the residents and family members report greater satisfaction of the medical care in a Residential Care Facility.

3. Where are you located? We are located two (2) minutes from West Houston Medical Center. Our physical address is:12142 Seventh St. Houston, Texas 77082. Key map is provided for easy access.  

4. When can we tour your facility? Anytime. We are available seven (7) days a week or you can call us @ (713)298-1652 or (281)704-1164 to discuss your needs.  

5. If we decided to move our family member into your facility, what documentation is needed for admission? We need the History and physical, TB Test, Date of Immunization such as Flu Shot, pneumonia shots. Medication lists from their primary care doctor. Advance directives, power of attorneys, guardianships papers.  

6. What personal belongings do we bring? You can bring some seasonal clothing, family photos, prescription medications, medical equipment (wheelchairs, walkers, and canes).