Nixon Assisted Living

    6800 Bleker St, Houston, TX 77016
    • Assisted Living

    Compassionate staff and inviting home

    I'm very pleased with the compassionate, professional caregivers and the clean, bright, home-like environment-staff treated my family like family, meals were delicious, and the well-run leadership kept everything inviting and dignified. With plentiful activities, easy outdoor access, spacious rooms and supportive independence, I'd recommend this facility for long-term or daytime care.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Medication management

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.88·(17)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.8
    • Staff

      5.0
    • Meals

      4.5
    • Amenities

      5.0
    • Value

      4.9

    Pros

    • Well-maintained grounds
    • Bright, inviting foyer
    • Accessible for multiple ambulation levels
    • Easy outdoor access and gathering spaces
    • Spacious private rooms
    • Upscale dining rooms
    • Delicious, healthy meal options
    • Daily exercise classes (aerobics, yoga)
    • Gardening and outdoor activities
    • Outings to cultural venues and field trips
    • Friendly, competent, and professional staff
    • Compassionate, respectful, and dignified care
    • Staff treat residents like family / home-like atmosphere
    • Attentive assistance with feeding and personal care
    • Strong intergenerational and social environment
    • Opportunities for volunteering and family involvement
    • High-end furnishings and ample natural light
    • Clean facilities and strong housekeeping
    • Outstanding leadership and management
    • Long history of service (25+ years)
    • Positive long-term residency outcomes (many years)
    • Daytime adult daycare services
    • Support for independence with needed assistance
    • Highly recommended by reviewers

    Summary of reviews

    Overall sentiment: The review summaries for Nixon Assisted Living are uniformly positive. Reviewers consistently emphasize high-quality, compassionate care delivered by respectful and professional staff, a welcoming and home-like atmosphere, strong leadership, and well-maintained, attractive facilities. Multiple reviews reflect long-term satisfaction (residencies of several years and over 25 years of operation), and several reviewers explicitly state they would highly recommend the community.

    Care quality and staff: A dominant theme is the quality of caregiving. Reviews repeatedly describe staff as friendly, competent, compassionate, respectful and dignified. Specific caregiving strengths mentioned include attentive feeding and personal assistance, individualized support that preserves residents' independence, and a family-like approach to care. The language across summaries—"treated like family," "respectful and loving care," "compassionate staff"—indicates strong emotional as well as clinical support. Several reviewers noted longevity (both of staff and residents), and leadership is characterized as outstanding, suggesting stability and reliable management practices.

    Facilities and environment: Multiple summaries highlight the physical environment as a clear strength. The grounds are described as nicely maintained with easy outdoor access and dedicated outdoor gathering spaces. Interior attributes that recur are an inviting, bright foyer, high-end furnishings, ample natural light, and spacious private rooms. Cleanliness is specifically noted. Together these comments portray an upscale, comfortable setting that still feels home-like and intimate rather than institutional.

    Dining and wellness offerings: Dining is repeatedly praised: upscale dining rooms, delicious meals, and healthy menu choices are all mentioned. Wellness programming is also a strong point—daily exercise classes (including aerobics and yoga), garden activities, and other routine offerings support residents' physical health. Reviewers also cite outings to cultural venues and field trips, indicating an active wellness/social calendar that goes beyond on-site activities.

    Social life, activities, and family involvement: The community appears to foster a positive social environment, including interaction across age groups (young adults and seniors getting along well) and opportunities for family or volunteer engagement (reviews mention daughters volunteering). Daytime adult daycare and regular activities provide structure and socialization; reviewers describe a warm atmosphere where residents are happy and engaged.

    Reputation, reliability, and recommendations: Multiple reviewers note long-term residence durations and long-standing operation (over 25 years), which, combined with frequent explicit recommendations, points to a strong reputation in the community. Phrases such as "perfect choice," "highly recommended," and "outstanding leadership" reinforce a perception of reliability and consistent quality.

    Notable patterns and gaps: There are no recurring complaints or negative themes in the provided summaries; reviewers focus almost exclusively on positive aspects. This unanimity suggests high overall satisfaction among those who provided summaries, though it also means the dataset lacks critical perspectives that might reveal areas for improvement. Reviewers highlight specifics—caregiver competence, meal quality, cleanliness, activities, and pleasant facilities—so the praise is detailed rather than generic.

    Overall assessment: Based on these summaries, Nixon Assisted Living presents as a well-run, compassionate, and attractive assisted living community. Strengths cluster around excellent caregiving and leadership, a welcoming and well-maintained physical environment, varied wellness and social programming, and strong family-like relationships between staff and residents. The absence of reported negatives in these summaries indicates consistently high satisfaction among the reviewers represented.

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    Location

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    Nixon Assisted Living is located at 6800 Bleker St, Houston, TX, 77016.

    About Nixon Assisted Living

    Nixon Assisted Living Of Houston stands as a truly heartfelt home for seniors in the Northeast Houston area. Since its founding in 2004 by Debora Nixon, RN, the residence has been dedicated to offering seniors a unique blend of safety, comfort, and personalized attention within a genuine family-like environment. With its origin rooted in deep compassion and a nurse’s firsthand experience caring for seniors, Nixon Assisted Living was envisioned as more than just a facility—it was created to be a healthy, vibrant “Home Away from Home” for those who require support with daily living, yet do not need the intensity of skilled nursing care.

    The community is comprised of a licensed ten-bed, Type B facility, which later expanded its mission in 2018 by opening Nixon Assisted Living, “Too.” This additional nine-bed residence allows for more individuals to benefit from the care and dedication that define the Nixon name. Focused on treating every resident with dignity, respect, and compassion, the team strives daily to enhance quality of life, supporting independence and fostering genuine connections among residents and staff.

    Life at Nixon Assisted Living is carefully crafted to provide residents with a sense of belonging and purpose. The caring staff manage all the essentials—like assistance with bathing, dressing, medication management, and mobility support—so that residents can focus on enjoying life and forming friendships. Families can find peace of mind, knowing their loved ones are supported not only physically, but emotionally and spiritually as well.

    The range of services at Nixon Assisted Living is thorough and personalized. Residents benefit from skilled personal care that includes help with everyday tasks such as grooming, eating, and toileting. Light, physical rehabilitative services are provided through gentle movement and exercise, tailored to the abilities and needs of each individual. Professional nursing oversight and onsite physician visits ensure ongoing health support, while spiritual enrichment is nurtured through monthly Bible studies that foster faith and fellowship. Each meal is home-cooked and served restaurant-style, adding to the warmth and welcoming atmosphere. The residence also offers a free adult day program, providing engaging activities throughout the day to promote mental and emotional well-being.

    A vibrant social calendar is integral to the culture of Nixon Assisted Living. From outings to local attractions like museums and bowling alleys, to holiday celebrations filled with music and community gatherings, each event is designed to create lasting memories and a true sense of community. Under the guiding vision and dedication of Debora Nixon, the residence continues to be more than simply a place for seniors to live—it is a place to thrive, cared for by companions who are also encouragers, extended family, and friends.

    People often ask...

    Nixon Assisted Living offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $3,927 per month.

    Nixon Assisted Living offers assisted living and board and care.

    There are 6 photos of Nixon Assisted Living on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 6800 Bleker St, Houston, TX 77016.

    No, Nixon Assisted Living does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Texas, the Health & Human Services Commission licenses assisted living and long-term care facilities, conducting health and life-safety visits and complaint investigations.

    License number001cv00000RsPhvAAF
    StatusActive
    Facility typeAssisted Living Facility (type B)
    License classLicensed
    Capacity10 residents
    LicenseeTHE DAN GROUP, LLC
    Care servedType B
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    Inspection Reports

    2

    Reports

    5

    Citations

    0

    Complaints

    7

    Years

    09 Nov 2021Inspection
    Identified a deficiency in procuring or handling food from acceptable sources, with spoilage risk. The issue was corrected the next day.
    • Health Visit
    03 Oct 2019Life Safety
    Identified deficiencies in fire safety systems, sprinkler maintenance, building repair, and oxygen use/storage procedures.
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