Last verified: October 2026 against the HHSC TULIP record and the HHSC active-license directory
Is The Village of River Oaks licensed?
Yes. The Village of River Oaks holds HHSC assisted living license #311285 (Type B) for 120 beds at 1015 S. Shepherd Dr. in Houston, first licensed September 14, 2017. 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 Village of River Oaks
| Licensing agency | Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), Long-Term Care Regulation |
|---|---|
| License number | 311285 |
| License type | Assisted Living Facility, Type B |
| Licensed capacity | 120 beds |
| Alzheimer's certification | Certificate #104920, 33 certified beds (through December 27, 2028) |
| First licensed | September 14, 2017 |
| Current license period | December 27, 2025 to December 27, 2028 |
| Status on TULIP | Licensed |
| Most recent HHSC inspection | February 6, 2026 |
| Enforcement / penalties | None reported |
| Licensee | Bmsh II River Oaks TX Owner LLC |
| Management company | None listed |
| Address | 1015 S. Shepherd Dr., Houston, TX 77019 (Harris County) |
| Phone | (713) 952-7600 |
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What do HHSC inspections show for The Village of River Oaks?
HHSC's TULIP record for The Village of River Oaks lists 1 cited finding across 1 inspection visit: 0 from health (care and operations) inspections and 1 from Life Safety Code (fire and building) inspections. The most recent HHSC inspection ended February 6, 2026.
The most recent visits with findings, as worded on the state record:
- Life Safety Code, December 17, 2019 (1 finding; corrected December 23, 2019): The facility failed to ensure the fire alarm and smoke detection system was in compliance with licensing standards for assisted living facilities.
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 Village of River Oaks?
No. The enforcement section of The Village of River Oaks's HHSC TULIP record shows no administrative penalties or other enforcement actions as of October 24, 2026.
What does The Village of River Oaks's Type B license mean?
The Village of 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 #104920 with 33 certified beds out of 120 licensed. Under Texas rules only a certified facility may advertise Alzheimer's or dementia care.
Who is The Village of River Oaks a good fit for?
The Village of River Oaks suits couples or families who want assisted living and memory care on one license: 87 of its 120 beds are standard assisted living and 33 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 The Village of River Oaks?
HHSC lists the licensee for The Village of River Oaks as Bmsh II River Oaks TX Owner LLC (limited liability company), with no separate management company listed.
How does The Village of River Oaks compare with other assisted living in Harris County?
With 120 licensed beds, The Village of River Oaks is the 20th-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 The Village of River Oaks and what is nearby?
The Village of River Oaks is at 1015 S. Shepherd Dr., Houston, TX 77019, 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 The Village of River Oaks cost?
HHSC does not publish rates, and we do not list prices for individual facilities, so ask The Village of 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 The Village of 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 The Village of River Oaks?
Treat the tour as a check on what the HHSC record already told you. Read the inspection findings and any penalty above, ask The Village of 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 The Village of River Oaks
- How long have the executive director and the director of nursing been in their roles?
- 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?
- Can I read your most recent HHSC inspection report and your plan of correction?
- 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?
- Can families visit unannounced, including evenings and weekends?
- How are care plans updated, and how often will you meet with our family?
What are the next steps if The Village of River Oaks is on my list?
Open The Village of River Oaks's HHSC TULIP record, call (713) 952-7600 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 Village of 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 The Village of River Oaks?
We're a free local advisory service. We can check whether The Village of 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.
Talk to an advisor free →Other licensed communities nearby
- MorningStar Assisted Living and Memory Care at River Oaks - Houston, 124 beds, Type B, Alzheimer's certified
- Village of Southampton - Houston, 100 beds, Type B, Alzheimer's certified
- Silverado Hermann Park - Houston, 80 beds, Type B, Alzheimer's certified
- The Village of the Heights - Houston, 139 beds, Type B, Alzheimer's certified
- Clearwater at The Heights - Houston, 267 beds, Type B, Alzheimer's certified
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This profile uses only public Texas HHSC records and does not rate, rank or endorse The Village of River Oaks. Houston Senior Advisor is not affiliated with the community.
