Light Heart Memory Care - Webster is a small, licensed board and care home in Webster, Texas, that focuses on helping seniors with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia. The community houses up to 8 residents and offers a true 1 to 4 caregiver to resident ratio with 2 caregivers present during the day, so there's always plenty of help around, which makes a difference for folks who need more hands-on care. Residents get help with daily activities like bathing, dressing, grooming, transferring in and out of wheelchairs, and managing medication, and you'll find that the staff provides personal care and medication reminders, too. The place stays open 24 hours, and staff can help those who need assistance during nighttime or evacuation, or for those who can't follow emergency directions.
You'll see both private and semi-private furnished rooms, and there's a homey, family-like setting in the house with communal dining, guest meals, and room service if needed, aiming for a comfortable, familiar environment, especially for people who might get confused or anxious in larger places. The facility has secure indoor and outdoor areas, including gardens, walking paths, and gated entries, all designed to let residents move about safely without risking wandering. Residents can use wheelchair accessible showers, and the building's accessible by wheelchair throughout.
Light Heart Memory Care - Webster uses the Light Heart Model of Care and has programs designed for memory care, including specialized memory care and mental wellness programs. Staff develop care plans tailored for each person, taking a non-pharmacological approach whenever possible. A variety of activities fill the days, with a regular schedule of arts and crafts, music, literary and educational activities, gardening, movie nights, games, and hobbies, helping residents stay engaged and maintain their cognitive abilities. Community-supported activities, on-site physical and rehabilitation therapy, and therapeutic services like occupational and speech therapy are also available. Religious services, beauty and barber services, and housekeeping, laundry, and linen services are offered for resident comfort.
Guests can visit and even stay overnight, and there's guest parking. The building offers WiFi in rooms and cable or satellite TV in common areas, so residents and their families can stay connected. The home allows pets and provides communal and outdoor common spaces for relaxation and social time. There's a focus on providing a safe place where seniors with memory loss can socialize, build friendships, and have the support they need while being allowed as much independence as possible.
Additional support includes complimentary transportation, pharmacy on-site, hospice care, respite stays, companion care, psychiatric care, in-home health care, and doctors and nurses on call. The staff, including a nurse on staff and visiting or available podiatrist, work together to help residents "age in place," aiming for peace and a better quality of life for people with memory challenges. The home maintains a 5 out of 6 review rating. The community is smoke-free indoors, offers virtual tours with pictures and a photo gallery online, and provides free consultation appointments over the phone for those considering moving in.
