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The Tradition Buffalo Speedway in Houston, TX

The Tradition Buffalo Speedway is an assisted living and memory care community in Houston, TX.

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The Tradition Buffalo Speedway in Houston, TX

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9339 Buffalo Speedway, Houston, TX 77025

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

4.2 from 66 reviews
5 stars
46
4 stars
7
3 stars
4
2 stars
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1 stars
9

Overall Review of The Tradition Buffalo Speedway

differentiator 4 reviews mention this

Memory care feels supportive

Memory care residents are described as being treated with dignity and close attention to needs.

Several reviewers describe the memory care unit as calming and reassuring during a difficult transition. Families mention staff responding to changing needs and communicating thoughtfully, with attention to comfort and well-being. One reviewer also highlights a more responsive environment after moving from a competing facility. At the same time, there are complaints from a former resident’s family about care adequacy and how decisions were handled, including concerns related to memory care.

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Dining is a frequent highlight

Food quality is commonly praised, even when dining-room service is sometimes criticized.

Many residents and families describe the food as good, excellent, or superb, and several mention enjoying meals on-site. Some also describe multiple places to eat, including formal dining options. A recurring caveat is that at least one reviewer found the dining room to be the weaker link and wanted more assistance for bus-ing tables and refreshing beverages.

common 6 reviews mention this

Social life and activities matter

Residents describe an active schedule of activities and opportunities to socialize.

Reviewers frequently mention a lively social atmosphere with programming that keeps residents engaged. Several point to a full social calendar, activities for different people, and day-to-day opportunities to gather. Some also mention resident participation in group life, including movies and field trips, as part of what helps them feel settled.

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Staff experience is mixed

While many reviewers praise caring, professional staff, others report unkind or unprofessional experiences.

A large share of reviews say staff are polite, helpful, and professional, and multiple families describe staff as responsive during challenging moments. Some reviewers describe staff being warm and treating residents with respect, and one notes coordination during an urgent health situation. However, there are also negative experiences, including reports of rude front desk interactions, customer-service breakdowns, and concerns about how care-team discussions and costs were handled during a serious situation.

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Costs and staffing are recurring concerns

Families describe concerns about extra charges and the amount of caregiver support available.

One reviewer reports being told about upcharges for medication-related needs and for assistance such as toileting or dining hall support, especially during a transition into care. Another family suggests hiring more caregivers and notes that using a sitter comes with an additional charge. Together, these comments point to potential limitations in staffing coverage and how add-on help may affect budgeting.

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Close to everyday errands

The area includes nearby everyday spots for errands and appointments.

Reviewers mention convenience to medical care and local attractions, and the surrounding area also includes common destinations. Options listed nearby include pharmacies, a physician office, and a major hospital system, which supports day-to-day accessibility for those who still drive or coordinate transportation.

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Features

Housing

  • 330 resident community capacity 330 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

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

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • William P X (9 miles away) William P X (9 miles away)
  • George Bush Intercontinental (21 miles away) George Bush Intercontinental (21 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

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
  • 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
  • Dementia waiver Dementia waiver
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • 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
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

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Nearby Places of Interest

Cafes

  • Starbucks (0.3 miles)
  • Slowpokes (3.4 miles)
  • Agora (4.3 miles)
  • Siphon Coffee (4.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.4 miles)
  • Mercantile (4.6 miles)
  • Blacksmith (4.6 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (1 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.8 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (0.4 miles)
  • Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen (0.8 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (1.5 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.7 miles)
  • Fadi's Meyerland Mediterranean Grill (2 miles)
  • Shake Shack (2.2 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (2.3 miles)

Physicians

  • Houston Eye Associates (1.4 miles)
  • Kelsey-Seybols Clinic Main Campus (1.5 miles)
  • Texas Children's Pediatrics Houston Pediatric Associates (1.8 miles)
  • University of Texas School of Dentistry (2.1 miles)
  • Pisters Katherine MD-University Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (2.3 miles)
  • Light IV David Dr Houston Radiology Associated Houston (2.4 miles)
  • Houston Methodist Primary Care Group (2.4 miles)

Parks

  • Old Braeswood Park (1.5 miles)
  • Huffington park (2.3 miles)
  • Hermann Park (3.1 miles)
  • Levy Park (3.3 miles)
  • McGovern Centennial Gardens (3.5 miles)
  • Elizabeth Baldwin Park (5 miles)
  • Emancipation Park (5.1 miles)

Transportation

  • Metrorail - Smith Lands Station (1.6 miles)
  • Memorial Hermann/Hstn Zoo Station (2.7 miles)

Hospitals

  • Scrub Campus 1 & 2 Research Building (1.8 miles)
  • Texas Children's Hospital (2.1 miles)
  • Texas Children's Pavilion for Women (2.2 miles)
  • Texas Children's Hospital (2.2 miles)
  • Houston Methodist Research Institute (2.4 miles)
  • Houston Methodist Hospital - Scurlock Tower (2.4 miles)
  • Methodist Research Institute (2.4 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Edwards Greenway Grand Palace ScreenX & RPX (3.3 miles)

Places of Worship

  • The Crossing Community Church (3.9 miles)
  • Rothko Chapel (4.1 miles)
  • Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church (5.1 miles)

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