Assisted Living Cottages by Unlimited Care - Cooper Cottage sits in a quiet area of The Woodlands, Texas, and is one of several cottage-style assisted living options owned and run by Buck and Terri Buckholtz. The place feels much like a home, with only seven residents living together and sharing a cozy space. The layout is simple, with private and shared rooms, master suites, and barrier-free bathrooms that work well for wheelchairs and those needing extra help. The staff call themselves care partners, and they're around all day and night, living in the cottage to give hands-on help with bathing, dressing, getting around, and taking medicine. Families can visit when they like, and many residents like to fill their rooms with furniture and keepsakes from home.
Cooper Cottage focuses on caring for seniors who need help with day-to-day things, including those living with Alzheimer's or dementia. The building has secure, keypad-entry areas for safety, natural light, fire protection, and electronic room monitoring so no one's left alone if they need help. Residents can enjoy music and pet therapy, movie nights, garden walks, and personal grooming at the on-site beauty and barber shop. Meals are homemade and served family-style to feel like eating at home, with support for special diets, including no-sugar and kosher options, plus room service if needed. There are two ADA barrier-free baths at Cooper Cottage, and everything is designed so people can move around more easily.
There's a strong focus on keeping everyone active and connected. Activities are regular, planned around what residents like, and include creative projects, mobility exercises, walks, and community events. Volunteers come in to help with social activities. For those needing extra support, Cooper Cottage gives around-the-clock supervision, help with all daily needs, nurse visits, and quick access to medical equipment. Medical care covers medication help, high acuity needs, diabetes, incontinence, mobility issues, and memory care. Hospice services, podiatry, mobile X-rays, and in-home physician visits can be arranged, too.
The entire setup is licensed by the Texas Department of Health and Human Services, and Cooper Cottage earned praise as TORCH Home of The Year in 2021. Residents get a private or shared furnished bedroom in a modern, well-kept home, with safe outdoor courtyards, walking paths, community spaces, TV and Wi-Fi, and handicap-accessible bathrooms. Housekeeping, laundry, and transportation for appointments are on offer, with staff doing their best to support each resident's wishes while letting them stay as independent as possible. Short-term respite stays start at a 14-day minimum. The monthly fee begins at $100 a day, and the community accepts private pay and insurance.
Cooper Cottage's focus is to help seniors live with dignity, comfort, and warmth in a close-knit home, using a personal approach that makes each person's care plan fit their needs. The staff, who are specially trained in dementia and care for daily activities, try to make every day feel familiar, safe, and welcoming.
