Morada Friendswood

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    A spacious dining room with elegantly set tables and comfortable seating.
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Morada Friendswood

Morada Friendswood is an assisted living and memory care community in Friendswood, TX.

Information last verified:

1310 South Friendswood Drive, Friendswood, TX 77546

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.3 from 147 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
25
3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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Morada Friendswood Costs & Pricing

Morada Friendswood offers competitive pricing for its accommodations compared to both Harris County and the broader Texas market. For instance, a studio unit is available at $2,370, which is significantly lower than the average costs in Harris County ($4,021) and Texas overall ($3,758). Similarly, the one-bedroom apartments are priced at $2,570, again presenting a favorable alternative to the county's rates of $4,027 and the state's rate of $3,761. However, it's worth noting that Morada Friendswood's semi-private rooms are priced at $4,385 - higher than both Harris County ($3,518) and Texas ($3,680). Overall, Morada Friendswood stands out as an economically appealing choice for studio and one-bedroom living while reflecting varying price dynamics in semi-private options.

Floor plansMorada FriendswoodHarris CountyTexas
Studio$2,370$4,021$3,758
1 Bedroom$2,570$4,027$3,761
Semi-Private$4,385$3,518$3,680

Overall Review of Morada Friendswood

common 40 reviews mention this

Staff warmth and teamwork stand out

Residents and families repeatedly describe a welcoming, attentive team.

A consistent theme across reviews is how often families feel greeted with kindness and smiles, and how staff show up day-to-day. Multiple residents’ families describe Memory Care staff as especially engaged—checking in, helping with daily needs, and communicating with loved ones. Even where concerns show up, reviewers frequently still single out specific people or teams for being helpful and caring.

differentiator 18 reviews mention this

Memory care support felt personal

Families in Memory Care describe care that’s organized around each person.

Several reviews mention the Memory Care unit directly, describing a positive experience with staff working as a team. Families highlight help with daily well-being, plus the sense that routines and activities support quality of life. Some reviewers also describe smoother transitions into Memory Care and ongoing responsiveness to concerns.

caveat 20 reviews mention this

Dining quality is mixed

Dining reviews range from enjoyable meals to serious complaints about food quality and variety.

Some families say meals are good, enjoy restaurant-style dining, and note that residents are well fed and hydrated. Others describe a noticeable decline—complaining about cold or limited choices, menu options they don’t like, and meals not meeting expectations. A few reviews also suggest additional charges can apply for having meals delivered to rooms, and at least one family said requests and special requests felt unclear.

caveat 16 reviews mention this

Help response and maintenance concerns

Some families report delayed or difficult access to help, especially around care needs.

A number of reviews praise staff availability and describe button calls being answered quickly, as well as care that helps residents feel safe. At the same time, several negative reviews raise problems such as trouble reaching staff, long waits for assistance after pressing a call button, and unresolved room or cleanliness issues. Other complaints include reports of flooding, pests, and rooms that families say were not properly maintained.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Pricing can feel like a trade-off

Reviews suggest value depends heavily on the level of care and meal needs.

Some reviewers describe good value for the money and highlight affordability compared with what they expected. Others say the price kept rising, and a few mention it felt expensive relative to room size or the quality of dining and upkeep. One review also specifically ties higher costs to Memory Care medication and bathing assistance.

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Features

Housing

  • 98 resident community capacity 98 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Full kitchen Full kitchen
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Guest parking Guest parking
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Party space Party space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Private cleaning services Private cleaning services
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • TV room TV room
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • William P X (10 miles away) William P X (10 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Companion care Companion care
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Dementia waiver Dementia waiver
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • High acuity care High acuity care
  • Hospice care Hospice care
  • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Personal care assistants Personal care assistants
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Psychiatric care Psychiatric care
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Art classes Art classes
  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • Book club Book club
  • Brain fitness Brain fitness
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Cooking club Cooking club
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Forever fit Forever fit
  • Games Games
  • Gardening club Gardening club
  • Happy hour Happy hour
  • Karaoke Karaoke
  • Live dance or theater performances Live dance or theater performances
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Stories Stories
  • Tai Chi Tai Chi
  • Wine tasting Wine tasting
  • Yoga / chair yoga Yoga / chair yoga

Languages Spoken

  • English English
  • Spanish Spanish

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Nearby Places of Interest

This area of Friendswood, Texas offers a convenient and diverse range of amenities suitable for senior living. With various dining options such as Whataburger, Taco Bell, and Chick-Fil-A nearby, seniors can enjoy a variety of cuisines. The presence of multiple pharmacies like Walgreens ensures easy access to medication and health care needs. Additionally, there are several physicians' offices in close proximity for medical care including pediatric and adult primary care services. For leisure activities, there are cafes like Starbucks and Summer Moon Coffee for socializing or relaxing. Nearby parks like Challenger 7 Memorial Park provide opportunities for outdoor recreation, while theaters like Cinemark offer entertainment options. The presence of hospitals such as Clear Lake Regional Heart Tower and UTMB Health Clear Lake Campus ensures accessible healthcare facilities. Lastly, places of worship like St Bernadette Catholic Church and Nassau Bay Baptist Church cater to spiritual needs within the community. Overall, this area offers a well-rounded environment for seniors looking for a comfortable and convenient lifestyle in Friendswood.

Restaurants

  • Whataburger (0.3 miles)
  • Taco Bell (0.4 miles)
  • Pho Yen Restaurant (0.5 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (0.6 miles)
  • MOD Pizza (0.6 miles)
  • Good Vibes (3 miles)
  • The Cheesecake Factory (3.2 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.3 miles)
  • Good Neighbor Pharmacy (3.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (5 miles)

Physicians

  • Stockman Patricia W MD - Pediatric & Adult Primary Care (0.4 miles)
  • Spuhler Medical Associates PA (0.4 miles)
  • Philomena Dr - Ukwade Philomena Ukwade MD (0.5 miles)
  • Friendswood Medical Arts Clinic (0.8 miles)
  • Utmb Friendswood Pain and Neurology Clinic (0.8 miles)
  • Spuhler Medical Assoc (2.6 miles)
  • Kelsey-Seybold Clinic (3.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (0.4 miles)
  • Summer Moon Coffee (0.6 miles)
  • Panera Bread (3.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.8 miles)
  • Black Rock Coffee Bar (4 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.7 miles)

Transportation

  • Pearland Regional Airport (LVJ) (3.1 miles)

Parks

  • Challenger 7 Memorial Park (4.1 miles)
  • Bay Knoll Park (5.1 miles)
  • University Green Park - Doggie Walk/Run (6.1 miles)
  • Bay Pointe Neighborhood Park (6.2 miles)

Theaters

  • Cinemark (4.1 miles)

Hospitals

  • Clear Lake Regional Heart Tower (4.3 miles)
  • UTMB Health Clear Lake Campus (4.5 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Bernadette Catholic Church (5.1 miles)
  • Nassau Bay Baptist Church (5.9 miles)

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