Highland Park Care Center in Houston, TX

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Highland Park Care Center in Houston, TX

Highland Park Care Center is a nursing home community in Houston, TX.

Information last verified:

8861 Fulton Street, Houston, TX 77022

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

3.2 from 58 reviews
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Overall Review of Highland Park Care Center

common 17 reviews mention this

Staff care and communication stand out

Residents and families frequently describe attentive, caring staff and responsive communication.

Many reviews praise the staff for going above expectations, treating residents with dignity, and communicating with families. Several reviewers also highlight specific team members and management as helpful and empathetic. A smaller number of reviews take the opposite view, describing rude or unprofessional interactions, but overall the care-and-communication comments are much more common.

common 6 reviews mention this

Facility upkeep and cleanliness

Several reviews describe the building as clean, well kept, and safe.

Multiple reviewers say the facility and grounds were clean and well maintained, with some comparing it favorably to other places they visited. A few mentions also tie that upkeep to a sense of safety. On the downside, some reviews describe messiness and ongoing odors, which contrasts with the broader cleanliness feedback.

differentiator 2 reviews mention this

Rehab and therapy experiences

Residents describe strong rehabilitation and therapy experiences.

One reviewer calls out rehabilitation sessions as some of the best they’ve experienced, including support that preserves dignity while working toward goals. Another reviewer mentions doing rehab in the facility and specifically notes private rooms. Together, these reviews align with the community being set up for skilled nursing stays.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Diet, medication, and safety concerns

Some reviews raise serious concerns about meals, medication, and emergency responsiveness.

A few reviews describe missed lunches, questionable medication delivery, and delays in getting help when a resident was having breathing trouble. Other negative reviews mention falls needing extensive medical attention and overall safety concerns. There are also complaints about feeding support leading to weight loss and malnutrition, which raises a caution for families focused on day-to-day nutrition and monitoring.

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Features

Housing

  • 120 resident community capacity 120 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

  • George Bush Intercontinental (10 miles away) George Bush Intercontinental (10 miles away)
  • William P X (15 miles away) William P X (15 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

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.4 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Iglesia Cristo Viene A/G (1.1 miles)
  • Rothko Chapel (7.2 miles)
  • St Martin's Episcopal Church (7.7 miles)
  • St John Neumann Catholic Church (8.1 miles)

Restaurants

  • Shipley Do-Nuts (2.4 miles)
  • Johnny's Gold Brick (2.5 miles)
  • Teotihuacan Mexican Cafe (2.9 miles)
  • Pinkerton's Barbecue (2.9 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (3.1 miles)
  • Los Charros (3.5 miles)
  • McDonald's (3.5 miles)

Cafes

  • Luce Coffee Roasters (3.6 miles)
  • Catalina Coffee (5 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.2 miles)
  • Blacksmith (6.7 miles)
  • Mercantile (6.8 miles)
  • Agora (6.9 miles)
  • Segundo Coffee Lab (7 miles)

Hospitals

  • Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital (3.8 miles)

Parks

  • TC Jester Park (4.4 miles)
  • T C Jester Park (4.8 miles)
  • Memorial Park Conservancy (5.8 miles)
  • Discovery Green (6.1 miles)
  • West Webster Street Park Playground and Dog Park (6.1 miles)
  • Elizabeth Baldwin Park (7 miles)
  • Emancipation Park (7.2 miles)

Transportation

  • Metro Bus Stop 663 (5.7 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Edwards Houston Marq*E Screenx, 4DX, IMAX & RPX (6.5 miles)

Physicians

  • Houston Family Practice (8.1 miles)

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