Last verified: October 2026 against the HHSC TULIP record and the HHSC active-license directory
Is The Forum at The Woodlands licensed?
Yes. The Forum at The Woodlands holds HHSC assisted living license #307769 (Type A) for 126 beds at 5055 West Panther Creek Dr. in The Woodlands. 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 The Forum at The Woodlands
| Licensing agency | Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), Long-Term Care Regulation |
|---|---|
| License number | 307769 |
| License type | Assisted Living Facility, Type A |
| Licensed capacity | 126 beds |
| Alzheimer's certification | None on the HHSC record |
| First licensed | Not listed in the HHSC directory |
| Current license period | January 1, 2026 to January 1, 2029 |
| Status on TULIP | Licensed |
| Most recent HHSC inspection | June 9, 2026 |
| Enforcement / penalties | None reported |
| Licensee | Snh Longhorn Tenant LLC |
| Management company | American Trust Senior Care LLC |
| Address | 5055 West Panther Creek Dr., The Woodlands, TX 77381 (Montgomery County) |
| Phone | Not listed in the HHSC directory |
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What do HHSC inspections show for The Forum at The Woodlands?
HHSC's TULIP record for The Forum at The Woodlands lists 10 cited findings across 1 inspection visit: 0 from health (care and operations) inspections and 10 from Life Safety Code (fire and building) inspections. The most recent HHSC inspection ended June 9, 2026.
The most recent visits with findings, as worded on the state record:
- Life Safety Code, June 17, 2019 (10 findings; corrected August 15, 2019): The facility failed to provide operable windows or powered exhaust that is required for all odor-producing rooms; The facility failed to comply with Chapter 33, Existing Residential Board and Care Occupancies; The facility failed to ensure fire drills were conducted and documented to be in compliance with licensing standards for assisted living facilities; and 7 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 The Forum at The Woodlands?
No. The enforcement section of The Forum at The Woodlands's HHSC TULIP record shows no administrative penalties or other enforcement actions as of October 24, 2026.
What does The Forum at The Woodlands's Type A license mean?
The Forum at The Woodlands holds a Type A assisted living license, so every resident must be able to leave the building unassisted in an emergency, follow directions to evacuate and not need routine attendance overnight.
If a resident's mobility or cognition declines to the point they would need help evacuating, a Type A facility generally cannot keep them. Ask how the community handles that transition.
No Alzheimer's certification appears on The Forum at The Woodlands's HHSC record, so it may not advertise a specialized Alzheimer's unit. Families looking for a secured memory care unit should compare the certified communities.
Who is The Forum at The Woodlands a good fit for?
The Forum at The Woodlands suits independent-leaning adults who need help with medications, meals or bathing but can still evacuate on their own; its Type A license means it is not set up for residents who need hands-on help in an emergency.
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 The Forum at The Woodlands?
HHSC lists the licensee for The Forum at The Woodlands as Snh Longhorn Tenant LLC (limited liability company), with American Trust Senior Care LLC named as the management company.
How does The Forum at The Woodlands compare with other assisted living in Montgomery County?
With 126 licensed beds, The Forum at The Woodlands is the 3rd-largest of 89 HHSC-licensed assisted living facilities in Montgomery County, where the median facility is licensed for 15 beds. 31 facilities in the county hold an Alzheimer's certification and 3 have an HHSC penalty on record.
Where is The Forum at The Woodlands and what is nearby?
The Forum at The Woodlands is at 5055 West Panther Creek Dr., The Woodlands, TX 77381, in Montgomery County. Hospitals serving the area include Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital, Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center.
The Woodlands is a master-planned community in southern Montgomery County, with most senior living near Waterway Square, Panther Creek and the I-45 corridor.
Free benefits counseling and caregiver support for Montgomery County residents comes through the Houston-Galveston Area Agency on Aging, run by the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC). Veterans across the region are served by the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston.
How much does The Forum at The Woodlands cost?
HHSC does not publish rates, and we do not list prices for individual facilities, so ask The Forum at The Woodlands for its current written rate sheet and care-level fees. For context, assisted living in Greater Houston typically runs $3,200 to $5,800 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 The Forum at The Woodlands 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 The Woodlands assisted living cost guide.
How should I evaluate The Forum at The Woodlands?
Start with the state record, then judge the building. Read the inspection findings and any penalty above, ask The Forum at The Woodlands for the plan of correction, then visit at a mealtime and again unannounced and ask how staff would handle a resident whose needs change.
Questions to ask on your tour of The Forum at The Woodlands
- What is the awake-overnight caregiver-to-resident ratio on this floor or unit?
- 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?
- What does the base rate include, and what are the care-level fees on top of it?
- What is your hurricane and extended power-outage plan, and do you evacuate or shelter in place?
- 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 The Forum at The Woodlands is on my list?
Open The Forum at The Woodlands's HHSC TULIP record, call the community 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 The Forum at The Woodlands?
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 The Forum at The Woodlands?
We're a free local advisory service. We can check whether The Forum at The Woodlands has an opening at your parent's care level, compare it with other licensed options in Montgomery 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 The Forum at The Woodlands. Houston Senior Advisor is not affiliated with the community.
