Just a few miles northwest of downtown Houston in the Galleria area, The Forum at Memorial Woods is a senior living community overlooking Memorial Park. The community offers the gamut of senior living options and care, from independent living to assisted living and memory care. Operated by national company Five Star Senior Living, the community has both one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments and offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care options.
The Forum at Memorial Woods offers apartments on a rental basis, with no buy-in needed. There is an initial move-in/community fee that does not exceed the amount of one month’s rent and all services are billed on an as-used basis. Seniors and their families have the option to arrange for short-term stays as well.
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CARE LEVELS
Living arrangements at the community include independent living for active seniors and assisted living for those who require help with daily activities on a regular basis. There is also a memory care unit for seniors with cognitive impairments. Trained caregivers implement Five Star Living’s “Bridge to Recovery” program, which is designed to stimulate and encourage activity with methods based on the Montessori method of teaching. These secure neighborhoods provide a safe environment and prevent wandering.
All community members at The Forum at Memorial Woods have access to 24-hour skilled health care. The facility also offers rehabilitative services, which include speech, occupational, and physical therapy. Pet therapy with visiting animals is also available. Respite care and short-term stays can be arranged for seniors recovering from an illness or surgery or whose regular caregivers must be away for a brief period. Some seniors use short-term stays to try out retirement community life.
AMENITIES AND ACTIVITIES
The amenities at The Forum at Memorial Woods include an indoor heated pool and whirlpool, library, fitness center, chapel, a full-service barber and beauty salon, wireless Internet access, housekeeping, and scheduled transportation. Three meals a day and snacks are available in the community’s restaurant-style dining room.
Recent reviews also praise the frequent activities at the community, mentioning exercise classes that include yoga and aerobics as well as outdoor nature walks. The community’s monthly activity calendar commonly includes offers game nights, movie nights, resident clubs and committees, organized shopping trips, local scenic drives, and a speaker series.
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