Afton Oaks Nursing Center in Houston, TX

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Afton Oaks Nursing Center in Houston, TX

Afton Oaks Nursing Center is a nursing home community in Houston, TX.

Information last verified:

7514 Kingsley Street, Houston, TX 77087

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

3.6 from 80 reviews
5 stars
43
4 stars
8
3 stars
3
2 stars
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1 stars
24

Overall Review of Afton Oaks Nursing Center

common 23 reviews mention this

Staff support is a mixed picture

Many residents and families describe staff members who are kind and responsive.

A large share of reviewers emphasize supportive care, describing staff as helpful, caring, and professional during visits and admissions. Several comments also highlight administrators and the medical records or nursing communication teams as attentive to questions and concerns, which helped families feel at ease. Some reviews, however, express the opposite—describing neglect, unresponsiveness, or specific conduct issues—which makes the experience inconsistent across reviewers.

caveat 18 reviews mention this

Care quality and responsiveness concerns

Some residents and families report serious problems with care and follow-through.

While several reviewers say their loved ones are comfortable and attended to, other reviews raise concerns about neglect and slow or missing assistance, including nights when call help seemed ineffective. Several reviews cite medical deterioration after admission—such as pressure injuries, infections, or worsening conditions—and some families connect those outcomes to staffing or documentation problems. A few reviewers specifically describe unsafe-feeling situations, including lack of help after incidents and communication breakdowns around needs like dialysis access.

caveat 12 reviews mention this

Cleanliness is praised and criticized

Reviews conflict on cleanliness, with both clean facilities and foul-odor reports.

Several reviewers describe the facility as clean and well kept, including comments about clean rooms, clean hallways, and a generally tidy environment. Others report foul odors and unclean conditions, including dirty linens or concerns about bathing frequency and overall room upkeep. A smaller set of reviews also mentions practical cleanliness details like bed-linen change frequency or shared-bathroom conditions.

common 4 reviews mention this

Food and dining feel ordinary

Food is described as acceptable, with some diet-related notes.

Some reviewers comment on the food in generally positive terms, including that meals are good and served in a dining room. Other feedback focuses more on how meals are delivered or handled for residents who need help eating. The dining support described in reviews includes special diet considerations, consistent with the community offering diabetes diet and special dietary restrictions.

common 8 reviews mention this

Admissions help stands out

Admissions staff are frequently described as thorough and supportive during transitions.

Multiple reviewers single out admissions contacts for detailed communication, patience, and easing the stress of referral and intake. Comments describe step-by-step explanations, quick answers to questions, and help coordinating aspects of the process. A few reviews also note long processes, but still frame the overall experience as worthwhile compared to other places considered.

common 6 reviews mention this

Activities and rehab support daily life

Residents mention activities and rehab support as part of daily routines.

Reviews mention scheduled day activities and resident-involved events, with some people describing the activity program as a favorite part of the day. Others also focus on rehabilitation and therapy support, describing improvements in mobility and getting help to work toward returning home. This aligns with the community’s provided fitness, planned activities, and scheduled daily activity offerings.

How we summarize

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

Features

Housing

  • 140 resident community capacity 140 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

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 (3 miles away) William P X (3 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)
  • 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
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

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

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.5 miles)

Restaurants

  • Spanky's Pizza (0.7 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (2.3 miles)
  • Little Papasitos (2.4 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.4 miles)
  • Connie's Seafood Restaurant & Oyster Bar (3.4 miles)
  • Burger King (4 miles)
  • Refresqueria Arco Iris (4.9 miles)

Physicians

  • Pediatric Associates (1.7 miles)
  • University of Texas School of Dentistry (6.1 miles)
  • Houston Family Practice (6.3 miles)
  • Pisters Katherine MD-University Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (6.5 miles)
  • Light IV David Dr Houston Radiology Associated Houston (6.7 miles)
  • Houston Methodist Primary Care Group (6.7 miles)
  • Medical Clinic Of Houston, LLP (7 miles)

Transportation

  • National Car Rental (2.1 miles)
  • Southwest Airlines (2.4 miles)
  • Houston Hobby Baggage Claim (2.4 miles)
  • West Concourse (2.4 miles)
  • Tsa Checkpoint Hobby Airport Houston (2.4 miles)
  • William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) (2.4 miles)
  • Central Concourse (2.5 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church (4.2 miles)
  • New Life Temple Church Houston (5.4 miles)
  • Rothko Chapel (7.2 miles)

Cafes

  • Segundo Coffee Lab (4.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (6 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.3 miles)
  • Siphon Coffee (6.8 miles)
  • Mercantile (7 miles)
  • Blacksmith (7.2 miles)

Parks

  • Emancipation Park (5.5 miles)
  • Elizabeth Baldwin Park (5.9 miles)
  • Hermann Park (6.1 miles)
  • Discovery Green (6.1 miles)
  • McGovern Centennial Gardens (6.2 miles)
  • Sagemeadow Park (6.9 miles)
  • West Webster Street Park Playground and Dog Park (7 miles)

Hospitals

  • TMCx Texas Medical Center Accelerator (5.6 miles)
  • Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (5.9 miles)
  • Ben Taub Hospital (6.4 miles)
  • Scrub Campus 1 & 2 Research Building (6.5 miles)
  • Methodist Research Institute (6.6 miles)
  • Houston Methodist Hospital - Walter Tower (6.6 miles)
  • Houston Methodist Research Institute (6.6 miles)

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