Last verified: October 2026 against the HHSC TULIP record and the HHSC active-license directory
Is MorningStar Assisted Living and Memory Care at River Oaks licensed?
Yes. MorningStar Assisted Living and Memory Care at River Oaks holds HHSC assisted living license #313081 (Type B) for 124 beds at 2315 Richmond Ave in Houston, first licensed January 5, 2022. It appears in HHSC's directory of assisted living facilities with an active license as of October 22, 2026, and TULIP shows its status as licensed.
License and contact information for MorningStar Assisted Living and Memory Care at River Oaks
| Licensing agency | Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), Long-Term Care Regulation |
|---|---|
| License number | 313081 |
| License type | Assisted Living Facility, Type B |
| Licensed capacity | 124 beds |
| Alzheimer's certification | Certificate #105200, 27 certified beds (through May 6, 2029) |
| First licensed | January 5, 2022 |
| Current license period | May 6, 2026 to May 6, 2029 |
| Status on TULIP | Licensed |
| Most recent HHSC inspection | January 9, 2025 |
| Enforcement / penalties | None reported |
| Licensee | Agms River Oaks Operator, LLC |
| Management company | Morning Star Senior Management LLC |
| Address | 2315 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX 77098 (Harris County) |
| Phone | (303) 597-0577 |
What do HHSC inspections show for MorningStar Assisted Living and Memory Care at River Oaks?
HHSC's TULIP record for MorningStar Assisted Living and Memory Care at River Oaks lists 4 cited findings across 1 inspection visit: 4 from health (care and operations) inspections and 0 from Life Safety Code (fire and building) inspections. The most recent HHSC inspection ended January 9, 2025.
The most recent visits with findings, as worded on the state record:
- Health Visit, March 12, 2025 (4 findings; corrected February 15, 2025): The facility failed to either assess a resident or to develop, approve, sign, or follow a service plan within the allowable time; The facility failed to ensure that resident records included the required information and documentation; The facility failed to conduct and document a risk assessment for potential emergencies or disasters; and 1 more.
A cited finding means an HHSC surveyor found a rule was not met on that visit; the facility then files a plan of correction. Ask the community for its written plan of correction for any finding above.
Has HHSC taken enforcement action against MorningStar Assisted Living and Memory Care at River Oaks?
No. The enforcement section of MorningStar Assisted Living and Memory Care at River Oaks's HHSC TULIP record shows no administrative penalties or other enforcement actions as of October 24, 2026.
What does MorningStar Assisted Living and Memory Care at River Oaks's Type B license mean?
MorningStar Assisted Living and Memory Care at River Oaks holds a Type B assisted living license, so it may admit residents who need staff help to evacuate and who need attendance at night; Type B facilities must keep staff awake overnight.
Most Greater Houston memory care sits in Type B buildings, because residents with dementia usually need help in an emergency, including a hurricane evacuation.
Alzheimer's certification: HHSC lists certificate #105200 with 27 certified beds out of 124 licensed. Under Texas rules only a certified facility may advertise Alzheimer's or dementia care.
Who is MorningStar Assisted Living and Memory Care at River Oaks a good fit for?
MorningStar Assisted Living and Memory Care at River Oaks suits couples or families who want assisted living and memory care on one license: 97 of its 124 beds are standard assisted living and 27 are in its Alzheimer's-certified unit, which can mean a move down the hall instead of to a new community.
At this size expect a full activity calendar, several dining venues and a larger care team, with more residents per caregiver than a small home.
Who owns and operates MorningStar Assisted Living and Memory Care at River Oaks?
HHSC lists the licensee for MorningStar Assisted Living and Memory Care at River Oaks as Agms River Oaks Operator, LLC (limited liability company), with Morning Star Senior Management LLC named as the management company.
How does MorningStar Assisted Living and Memory Care at River Oaks compare with other assisted living in Harris County?
With 124 licensed beds, MorningStar Assisted Living and Memory Care at River Oaks is the 18th-largest of 277 HHSC-licensed assisted living facilities in Harris County, where the median facility is licensed for 16 beds. 109 facilities in the county hold an Alzheimer's certification and 35 have an HHSC penalty on record.
Where is MorningStar Assisted Living and Memory Care at River Oaks and what is nearby?
MorningStar Assisted Living and Memory Care at River Oaks is at 2315 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX 77098, in Harris County. Hospitals serving the area include Houston Methodist Hospital, Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center.
The City of Houston holds most of Harris County's licensed assisted living, from mid-rise communities near the Galleria, River Oaks and the Texas Medical Center to campus-style buildings in Memorial, the Heights and Meyerland.
Free benefits counseling and caregiver support for Harris County residents comes through the Harris County Area Agency on Aging. Veterans across the region are served by the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston.
How much does MorningStar Assisted Living and Memory Care at River Oaks cost?
HHSC does not publish rates, and we do not list prices for individual facilities, so ask MorningStar Assisted Living and Memory Care at River Oaks for its current written rate sheet and care-level fees. For context, memory care in Greater Houston typically runs $4,500 to $7,800 per month in 2026.
Paying for it: Texas Medicaid's STAR+PLUS Home and Community Based Services waiver can pay for care services in a participating assisted living facility, but not room and board. TULIP lists MorningStar Assisted Living and Memory Care at River Oaks as not accepting Medicaid; STAR+PLUS participation is contracted through the Medicaid managed care plans, so confirm it with the community directly. Veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for VA Aid and Attendance. See our Houston memory care cost guide.
How should I evaluate MorningStar Assisted Living and Memory Care at River Oaks?
The public record tells you what the marketing will not. Read the inspection findings and any penalty above, ask MorningStar Assisted Living and Memory Care at River Oaks for the plan of correction, then visit at a mealtime and again unannounced and ask how the secured unit would handle a resident whose needs change.
Questions to ask on your tour of MorningStar Assisted Living and Memory Care at River Oaks
- How long have the executive director and the director of nursing been in their roles?
- Which care needs would require a move to a higher level of care or out of the community?
- How are medications passed and documented, and who reviews medication errors?
- Are you licensed Type A or Type B, and what does that mean if my parent's mobility changes?
- What does the base rate include, and what are the care-level fees on top of it?
- How much has the monthly rate gone up each of the last three years?
- Do you accept the STAR+PLUS HCBS waiver or VA Aid and Attendance as part of payment?
- How are care plans updated, and how often will you meet with our family?
- Which Houston hospital do you send residents to in an emergency?
What are the next steps if MorningStar Assisted Living and Memory Care at River Oaks is on my list?
Open MorningStar Assisted Living and Memory Care at River Oaks's HHSC TULIP record, call (303) 597-0577 to confirm availability and the current rate sheet, then tour at least two other licensed communities nearby so you have a real comparison.
- Check the license, inspection findings and penalties above against the live HHSC record.
- Ask for the written rate sheet, the care-level assessment and the residency agreement before you tour.
- Tour at a mealtime, then return unannounced in the evening.
- Ask to see the community's written hurricane and power-outage plan.
- Ask us to compare openings and costs across Greater Houston at no charge.
Who can help if there is a problem at MorningStar Assisted Living and Memory Care at River Oaks?
Start with the administrator, then file a complaint with HHSC Complaint and Incident Intake at 1-800-458-9858. The Texas Long-Term Care Ombudsman (1-800-252-2412) advocates for residents for free, and suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation can also be reported to the Texas Abuse Hotline at 1-800-252-5400.
How can Houston Senior Advisor help with MorningStar Assisted Living and Memory Care at River Oaks?
We're a free local advisory service. We can check whether MorningStar Assisted Living and Memory Care at River Oaks has an opening at your parent's care level, compare it with other licensed options in Harris County and walk you through its HHSC record before you tour; families never pay us.
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This profile uses only public Texas HHSC records and does not rate, rank or endorse MorningStar Assisted Living and Memory Care at River Oaks. Houston Senior Advisor is not affiliated with the community.
