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The Lighthouse Of Houston Group Home I

The Lighthouse Of Houston Group Home I is an assisted living community in Houston, TX.

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820 A Marston Street, Houston, TX 77019

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4.5 from 76 reviews
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Overall Review of The Lighthouse Of Houston Group Home I

common 30 reviews mention this

Caring, knowledgeable help stands out

Residents consistently describe staff as kind and knowledgeable.

Across many reviews, residents and visitors describe staff who take time to help, explain options clearly, and provide supportive guidance. Several call out friendly, courteous service and knowledgeable help during visits for vision-related needs. Even some critical feedback still mentions a few people who care, reinforcing that the interpersonal support is a recurring theme.

common 16 reviews mention this

Vision-focused resources for independence

Reviews repeatedly point to strong support for low vision needs.

Many reviews describe the community as a place for people who are blind or low-vision, emphasizing education and practical help toward independence. People mention items and tools related to vision assistance, along with guidance such as magnification and counseling. Several also reference clinic-style services like testing and prescriptions, tying the support to ongoing needs rather than one-time help.

common 5 reviews mention this

Activities and events feel built in

Reviews highlight recurring events and organized activities.

Residents describe the community as offering events and activities, including programs for children and teens. Reviews mention an annual Easter Egg hunt and a summer camp for visually impaired kids. One reviewer also asks for more activity options for adults in their 20s to support broader age-range needs.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Hard-to-reach operations and access

Some reviewers report access and scheduling frustrations.

A few reviews mention difficulty reaching the organization, including being hard to find due to construction and not finding the store open when expected. One reviewer also describes being locked out and needing an appointment due to pandemic-related procedures. Another mentions an uncomfortable transport-related situation while trapped in a metro lift, which raises concerns about accessibility day to day.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Product selection is criticized

A couple of reviews say the product selection is limited.

Some reviewers describe a limited selection of products for people who need vision assistance items. One also adds that the selection shown during a visit felt small and that some devices were not charged, making it harder to evaluate what was offered.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 6 resident community capacity 6 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Amenities

  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • William P X (11 miles away) William P X (11 miles away)
  • George Bush Intercontinental (16 miles away) George Bush Intercontinental (16 miles away)

Care Services

  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.1 miles)
  • Epic Pharmacies (1.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.4 miles)

Restaurants

  • Ninja Ramen (0.8 miles)
  • Kung Fu Saloon (0.9 miles)
  • Kau Ba Saigon Kitchen & Bar (1.1 miles)
  • Niko Niko's (1.2 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.3 miles)
  • Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers (1.3 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.5 miles)

Cafes

  • Agora (1.1 miles)
  • Blacksmith (1.3 miles)
  • Mercantile (1.6 miles)
  • Catalina Coffee (1.7 miles)
  • Siphon Coffee (1.8 miles)
  • Slowpokes (2 miles)
  • Starbucks (3 miles)

Parks

  • West Webster Street Park Playground and Dog Park (1.6 miles)
  • Memorial Park Conservancy (1.9 miles)
  • Levy Park (2.1 miles)
  • Elizabeth Baldwin Park (2.6 miles)
  • McGovern Centennial Gardens (2.8 miles)
  • Discovery Green (2.9 miles)
  • Emancipation Park (3 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Rothko Chapel (1.6 miles)
  • St Martin's Episcopal Church (3.6 miles)

Transportation

  • Metro Bus Stop 663 (2.5 miles)
  • Memorial Hermann/Hstn Zoo Station (3.1 miles)

Physicians

  • Medical Clinic Of Houston, LLP (2.5 miles)
  • Houston Family Practice (2.7 miles)
  • Houston Methodist Primary Care Group (3.4 miles)
  • Light IV David Dr Houston Radiology Associated Houston (3.4 miles)
  • Pisters Katherine MD-University Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (3.7 miles)
  • Kelsey-Seybols Clinic Main Campus (3.8 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Edwards Greenway Grand Palace ScreenX & RPX (2.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • Methodist Outpatient Center (3.2 miles)
  • Houston Methodist Hospital - Smith Tower (3.3 miles)
  • Houston Methodist Hospital - Scurlock Tower (3.4 miles)
  • Methodist Hospital Dunn Tower (3.4 miles)
  • Houston Methodist Hospital - Walter Tower (3.4 miles)
  • Ben Taub Hospital (3.4 miles)
  • Houston Methodist Research Institute (3.5 miles)

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