The Forum at Memorial Woods sits in Houston as a large high-rise community for people 55 and older, and it looks out at the city skyline from fancy apartments, which is something people often notice first because you can watch the city change all day and night right from your own balcony, and you've got a choice among one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and even some roomy floor plans with kitchens, living rooms, and big closets so there's space for all your things. The place has independent living, assisted living, memory care for people with Alzheimer's or similar conditions, and a short-term stay option, plus if someone needs skilled nursing or hospice services those are available too, which means folks can stay even as their needs increase over time instead of having to move again, and that makes life feel a little more steady.
Meals come with the rent, so you don't have to cook, and you can grab breakfast or eat in the restaurant-style dining room with chandeliers and tablecloths or take a meal in a private dining room for a family visit. The MyChoice Dining Program lets you decide how many meals come with your rate, and the staff prepares food that covers many diets, like if you need diabetes care though you have to handle your own injections and blood sugar checks. There's housekeeping, transportation to shops or doctor's offices, and lots of planned activities every week-exercise classes, clubs, movie nights, happy hours, trips into the city, live music, religious services, the whole thing, with people enjoying card rooms, the library, the beauty salon and barbershop, and a chapel as spots for both quiet and social time, plus the basic cable and internet in every apartment.
Outdoors, you'll see gardens, a lake, a pond, walking paths, a dog park, a gazebo, and parks for getting fresh air or walking a pet since they allow animals and only let smoking outside, never inside. The building is secure with a gate and covered parking, and inside you can use heated indoor and outdoor swimming pools or relax in the hot tub, do some therapeutic exercise with rehabilitation therapists, or just watch the city from the lounge. The staff is always awake day and night, and nurses, doctors, dentists, podiatrists, and therapists visit on-site, giving care at whatever level folks need, from light up to more hands-on help with things like bathing, using the restroom, moving from bed to chair, or reminders about bladder care, and in the memory care area, there's extra security and routine for people prone to wandering or needing specialized support.
People can take part in volunteer opportunities and social programs, and the beauty services, communal activities, and common spaces all help give folks a way to stay connected. The Forum keeps services like complimentary scheduled transportation, housekeeping, meal plans, and 24-hour emergency support as steady features to make things easier as people age, and with everything from pools to movie theaters, fitness and rehab programs, and even pet therapy or gardening, there's usually something going on for anyone who wants a little structure to their days. The Forum is operated by Five Star Senior Living, which brings in their own dining and enrichment programs, but the atmosphere is easy-going and focused on making daily life comfortable for those who want a busy community, medical support, and the peace of mind that comes with staying put as needs change.
