Willow Fork Alzheimer's Special Care Center serves people with Alzheimer's and other memory issues and has been part of the Katy community for more than 7 years, with the purpose-built building set up for memory care and a secured environment that lets residents who tend to wander or have difficult behaviors stay safe, and there's always staff on site, including CNAs, nurses, CMTs, and care managers, so residents can get help around the clock with bathing, dressing, transferring, medication, blood sugar checks, and more, with a call system and routine checks in place day and night. Residents live in private or shared studios, often decorated with fresh flowers, and the building is one story with wide hallways, cozy sitting spaces, an outdoor patio, a secure courtyard, and easy access to the gardens, and there are wheelchair-accessible showers, full tubs, and rooms for different levels of care including people who need more help or have big changes in ability. The center accepts people who are at risk of eloping and those with tough or aggressive behaviors, and staff members handle medication management, diabetes support, incontinence help, and transfers-even the ones needing two people or special lifts-while doctor, nurse, and therapist visits take place inside the building, and a podiatrist, dentist, and salon are on-site for convenience.
The center focuses on memory care, and uses research-based programs including the Meaningful Moments® and So Much More™ programs that aim to connect with each person's history, likes, strengths, and family, with activities like chair yoga, brain games, art and cooking classes, stretching, trivia, gardening, karaoke, spiritual groups, and social gatherings for both residents and their relatives, hoping to keep people busy and feeling part of a small community. Staff members at Willow Fork get training in dementia care and believe in treating residents with respect and trying to know everyone's preferences, background, and needs, and the admin team keeps an open-door policy so families can talk about care or bring up concerns. Meals are made by chefs in a restaurant-style setting with room service available, so residents can get food that fits their personal needs, whether gluten-free, low-sodium, vegan, or for other preferences like textures or flavors, and room service is there if someone wants to dine in their own space. There's also a Cognitive Learning Center and sensory-based programs to help with engagement, and family support is included, along with events and volunteer programs for families who want to join in.
Amenities are simple and keep safety in mind, with secure outdoor and indoor spaces, alarm systems for exits, and a home-like style that avoids feeling like a hospital, and staff provide supervision for everything from outings to devotional services to parties. Willow Fork holds a license with the state to support up to 50 residents and is recognized by locals as "Best of the Best Memory Care" and by the Assisted Living Federation of America for dementia care. There's flexibility for people to stay as their needs change, with age-in-place and respite care, and the community has a focus on dignity, choice, and helping residents keep as much independence as possible. The monthly fee starts at about $6,250 for a studio or $5,075 for a semi-private room, with extra fees for community and respite services. Willow Fork is part of Sinceri Senior Living, a family-founded group focused on honoring aging. Many reviews say the place is safe and hardworking, with good decorations, friendly parties, and a welcoming attitude toward both residents and families.
