Gessner House, located in Houston, TX, is an assisted living community that specializes in memory care services for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia. Operated by Belmont Village Senior Living, the facility provides support tailored to residents experiencing memory loss, with staff trained in dementia care and structured programming designed to meet the specific needs of each resident. The community utilizes Belmont Village’s award-winning Circle of Friends® program, which offers research-based activities and therapy designed to promote cognitive function and social interaction for different stages of memory impairment.
The care environment emphasizes personalized attention, daily routines, and cognitive engagement, offering amenities that promote comfort and security. Residents benefit from a secure, purposefully designed environment featuring monitored entryways, enclosed outdoor spaces, and wayfinding cues to ensure safety and independence. Private and companion apartments are available, each equipped with emergency response systems, individually controlled thermostats, and accessible bathrooms. Housekeeping, laundry, and transportation services are included to support daily living.
Residents enjoy chef-prepared meals served in a restaurant-style dining room, with menus developed by registered dietitians to meet diverse nutritional needs and preferences. In addition to daily dining, snacks and hydration stations are readily available throughout the community.
A robust calendar of activities is offered, including physical fitness classes, art and music therapy, gardening, and brain games, all adapted for memory care residents. Social and recreational programming, such as group outings, live entertainment, and family engagement events, foster a sense of community and belonging.
Gessner House’s memory care team includes licensed nurses on-site 24/7, medication management, and assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and mobility. The community also provides coordination with healthcare providers and on-site therapy services as needed.
Recent information from public sources indicates that Gessner House continues to focus on these core services, with ongoing commitment to quality care and resident well-being, but there have been no major changes or additions to their care offerings.
Costs at this community start at $4,598 and range up to $4,598. The average price in the community is $4,598, which is less than the average price in the area of $4,671. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
