Pricing ranges from
    $5,183 – 6,737/month

    Alterra

    7800 N Stadium Dr #56, Houston, TX, 77030
    4.6 · 42 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    4.0

    Compassionate care with management concerns

    I'm very grateful for the compassionate, attentive staff and the clean, bright, homelike memory-care community - the meals, engaging activities, and proactive medical team noticeably improved my mom's condition. Staff gave one-on-one attention, communicated well, and kept residents safe during COVID with sensible visitation policies. My only real concerns are recent corporate/management changes, rising fees, and some staff turnover/overwork that have hurt morale. Overall, my loved one was well cared for and I would recommend the community, with a note to watch administration and pricing.

    Pricing

    $5,183+/moSemi-privateAssisted Living
    $6,219+/mo1 BedroomAssisted Living
    $6,737+/moStudioAssisted Living

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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
    • Hospice waiver
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Memory care community services

    • Dementia waiver
    • Mild cognitive impairment
    • Specialized memory care programming

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    4.57 · 42 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      5.0
    • Staff

      4.7
    • Meals

      4.7
    • Amenities

      4.2
    • Value

      3.8

    Pros

    • Kind, caring, and attentive staff
    • Experienced, long-tenured caregivers
    • Memory-care specialization and expertise
    • Small size enabling one-on-one attention
    • Private rooms and private bathrooms available
    • Option to bring personal furniture
    • Safe bathrooms and minimal fall risks
    • Easily transferred to on-site memory care unit
    • Housekeeping and laundry services
    • Visiting physicians and proactive medical team (doctor, neuropsychologist)
    • Frequent nurse contact and reliable medication management
    • On-site physical rehabilitation
    • Enclosed courtyards and secure outdoor paths
    • Clean, bright, and well-maintained facility (no unpleasant odors)
    • Engaging, robust activities program (seven days, day-long)
    • Standout activities director (frequently named Maria)
    • Strong dining program — good food, generous portions, praised chef
    • Effective pandemic response (fast vaccine administration, flexible visitation)
    • Helpful admissions/sales team and community liaisons (e.g., Carolyn/Carolyne)
    • Household-level warmth, dignity, and personalized attention

    Cons

    • Price increases and unexpected monthly charge hikes
    • Additional wage-related, testing, or coverage fees
    • Some corporate involvement and fee opacity
    • Reports of management changes and uncertainty (nursing/Exec Director turnover)
    • Staff turnover and demoralized/overworked staff in some periods
    • Occasional perception of management being uncaring
    • Waiting list or delays for placement
    • Rooms described as smaller by some residents
    • Lack of consistent communication reported by some families
    • Potential distance/inconvenient location for some families

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the reviews is strongly positive, with the majority of families and residents praising the quality of memory-care services, the compassionate staff, the cleanliness of the building, and the richness of daily life. Reviewers repeatedly highlight the facility's memory-care specialization and small size as major strengths: many families reported individualized attention, frequent nurse contact, and improvements in residents' condition after moving in. The presence of an on-site proactive medical team (including visiting physicians and a neuropsychologist), reliable medication management, and easy transferability to a memory-care unit contribute to families' peace of mind.

    Staff and caregiving are the most consistently applauded aspects. Reviewers use words such as kind, gentle, caring, attentive, and professional. Multiple mentions of long‑tenured staff and specific staff members (notably the activities director Maria and liaisons like Carolyn/Carle/Carolyne) underscore sustained relationships and strong personal connections. Staff-driven strengths include one-on-one engagement, dignity and respect in care, and responsiveness to health concerns. While some reviews note staff are overworked or have become demoralized during periods of turnover, most comments emphasize that caregivers still manage to provide loving, individualized attention.

    The facility and amenities receive uniformly high marks. Reviewers describe the environment as clean, bright, and well-kept with no unpleasant odors and a homelike ambience. Practical features that are repeatedly praised include private rooms and bathrooms, the ability to bring personal furniture, safe bathrooms/minimal fall risks, enclosed courtyards and secure walking paths, and housekeeping and laundry services. On-site rehabilitation services, visiting physicians, and routine nurse/psychiatrist contacts are cited as important for ongoing health management. Families also appreciated pandemic-related measures: the community administered COVID-19 vaccines quickly with family permission and offered virtual visits and safe outdoor visitation during restricted periods.

    Activities and dining are standout quality-of-life areas. There are many specific compliments about the activities program being engaging, stimulating, and consistent (seven days of day-long programming was mentioned). The activities director is repeatedly singled out for bringing residents to life, planning varied events (from celebrations like rodeo-themed parties to regular gatherings), and helping families through transitions. Dining is described as excellent: nutritious, well-prepared meals with generous portions, favorite snacks, and reviewers who said residents loved the food. These lifestyle offerings frequently tie back to reports of improved mood, appetite, and overall quality of life for residents.

    There are, however, recurring concerns prospective families should consider. Financial transparency and rate stability appear to be the largest negative themes. Several reviewers mentioned price increases over time, additional wage-related or testing/coverage fees, and a broken promise regarding a price reduction that was not honored. Corporate involvement and fee opacity were raised by some as contributing to dissatisfaction. Management stability is another notable issue: mentions of management changes, executive or nursing director turnover, a Frontier takeover, and periods of staff leaving or feeling demoralized indicate that organizational shifts have affected morale and, in some cases, facility conditions. A few reviewers explicitly described management as uncaring, and one or two noted slower or insufficient communication from administration despite overall praise for front-line staff.

    Other less frequent but relevant notes include waiting periods for placement, occasional comments that rooms are smaller than expected, and a small number of reviewers saying the location was inconveniently distant. While many families lauded admissions and sales teams for being professional, courteous, and helpful (virtual tours and thoughtful move-in assistance were appreciated), some still experienced gaps in ongoing communication once residents were moved in.

    In summary, this community is consistently recommended for families seeking specialized memory care with warm, hands-on staff, strong medical oversight, excellent activities, and high-quality dining in a clean, secure environment. The most important due diligence items for prospective families are to confirm current management stability and staff turnover trends, get clear written information about fees and the policy for future rate changes, verify room sizes and layout for the specific unit, and ask about current staffing levels and communication practices. When these practical questions are addressed, reviewers indicate the facility is often the "right fit"—providing safety, engagement, and meaningful improvements in resident well-being—while the main drawbacks center on cost transparency and periodic management/corporate transitions.

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    About Alterra

    Alterra is a senior living community that blends specialized care with a strong focus on digital preservation and multimedia access, so residents and families can explore scanned books, old radio news, recorded music and arts, and photos from sources like the Metropolitan Museum, Cleveland Museum of Art, NASA, and USGS, plus software archives with classic PC and MS-DOS games, and the famous Wayback Machine for looking up old web pages, which comes from their partnership with the Internet Archive. Residents can listen to free resources, including Live Music Archive and Librivox audiobooks, and take part in many activities and programs, since Alterra offers everything from independent living with resort-style comforts, to skilled nursing, memory care, and board and care homes where a small number of people receive hands-on daily care in cozy homes. Care at Alterra covers daily assistance, medical and rehab services, medication management, help with bathing or dressing, round-the-clock supervision, and tailored plans, with staff referred to as caregivers and medical workers. They also run specialized memory care, with secure areas, dementia-friendly schedules, and memory enhancement activities like music and art. Residents have access to common rooms like dining halls, small libraries, computer centers, fitness rooms, wellness centers, gaming rooms, beauty salons, and outdoor gardens, so there's always a place to unwind or join friends for community-run events, planned day trips, or games. Meal services include restaurant-style dining, meal prep, and consideration for special diets, while housekeeping, linen, and maintenance keep fully furnished apartments comfortable, often with private bathrooms, kitchenettes, air conditioning, and cable. For younger visitors or residents, there's kids' programming and some activities designed for varying ages, since Alterra supports a range of residents. With transportation planning, a concierge service, 24-hour emergency call systems, and staff help close by, the community tries to make daily life easier, safer, and more connected for every resident.

    About Frontier Senior Living

    Alterra is managed by Frontier Senior Living.

    Frontier Management is a leading senior living provider in the United States, operating over 120 communities across 19 states. Headquartered in Durham, Oregon, Frontier offers a range of senior living options, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Founded in 2000, Frontier has grown significantly and has been recognized for its excellence in senior care, earning multiple prestigious industry awards.

    One of Frontier's hallmark programs is the Spark program, rooted in Montessori-style practices, which promotes purpose and engagement among residents. Initially designed for memory care, this program has been expanded to other types of care within Frontier's communities. The Spark program empowers residents to have an active role in their community, enhancing their daily lives through meaningful activities.

    Frontier is also known for its dedication to resident health and well-being. Their communities offer comprehensive services tailored to individual needs, including customized healthcare plans through the Frontier Advantage Network, which aims to extend residents' stay by keeping them healthier for longer periods.

    The company has undergone significant changes and growth in recent years, including a rebranding effort to refresh its image and enhance its services. Frontier's communities are spread across various states including Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin.

    Frontier Management's commitment to quality care, innovative programs, and extensive service options makes it a prominent name in senior living, continually striving to meet the evolving needs of its residents.

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