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Assisted living provides help with daily activities — bathing, dressing, meals, medication — in a home-style setting where residents maintain independence. Nursing homes provide higher-level medical and skilled nursing care. Most seniors do not need nursing home care and thrive in assisted living instead.
Learn about our assisted living →Memory care is specialized assisted living designed for people with Alzheimer's disease, dementia, or other forms of memory loss. It includes structured routines, secured environments, and caregivers trained specifically in dementia care. Signs your loved one may need memory care: repeated disorientation, wandering, inability to manage daily tasks safely, or behavioral changes.
Explore our memory care program →Assisted living costs vary by location, level of care, and facility type. Most assisted living costs are paid privately (out of pocket). Long-term care insurance, veterans benefits (Aid & Attendance), and Medicaid waiver programs may provide partial coverage depending on eligibility. We recommend speaking with a senior care financial advisor if cost is a concern.
Check our current availability →We offer three levels of care — from our most independent Level 1 plan for residents who need minimal assistance, through Level 2 intermediate support, to Level 3 Full Memory Care for residents with Alzheimer's or advanced dementia requiring the highest level of supervision and specialized cognitive support. Level of care is assessed individually and can change over time.
See how care levels are assessed →Our joining process has 7 steps: pre-assessment, level of care determination, reserving a space, reviewing community details, completing medical and legal forms, finalizing financial arrangements, and finally — Move-In Day, where we welcome your loved one to their new home. The entire process typically takes 2–4 weeks from initial inquiry to move-in, though we can accommodate urgent timelines.
Walk through our full process →Family involvement is encouraged and celebrated at Affectionate Care. Families may visit anytime during regular hours, join residents for meals, participate in special events, and stay in regular contact with our team. We provide updates on your loved one's health and wellbeing and welcome family questions and input in care decisions.
Contact our team →We are unique in having a dedicated pharmacist — the only one exclusively serving assisted living residents in Richmond. Our pharmacist performs Comprehensive Medication Management (CMM) for each resident, reviewing all medications to prevent dangerous interactions, reduce unnecessary prescriptions, and identify cost-saving alternatives, all while coordinating with attending physicians.
Learn about our health services →Safety is our top priority. Our facility, purpose-built in 2020, includes monitored entrances and exits, security locks, ION air purification, 24/7 caregiver staffing, frequent monitoring rounds, personal emergency response devices for every resident, on-call physicians and NPs, and staff trained in emergency response protocols. We maintain one of the lowest resident-to-staff ratios in the industry.
See all our safety features →A typical day includes three chef-prepared meals in the dining room, fitness and exercise activities, social programs, educational or enrichment activities, time outdoors in our rose garden and patio, and personal care assistance as needed. We also offer meditation, arts and crafts, music, mini golf, gardening, movies, and special events — keeping every day meaningful and enjoyable.
Explore our wellness program →Key questions: What is the staff-to-resident ratio? What happens if my loved one's care needs increase? How are medications managed? What does the monthly fee include — and what costs extra? How are emergencies handled? Can I visit anytime? What is staff turnover like? Ask all of these when you tour Affectionate Care — we're proud to answer every one of them.
Schedule tour this week →Resistance to assisted living is common and understandable — it can feel like a loss of independence. Effective approaches include: focusing on safety and social connection rather than "needing care," involving them in the decision process, arranging a casual tour visit, speaking with their doctor, and addressing specific fears directly. Our team has experience helping families navigate this sensitive conversation.
Talk to our team →Several things set us apart: our dedicated pharmacist (the only one in Richmond exclusively serving assisted living), our industry-low staff-to-resident ratio, our purpose-built 2020 facility, our Certified Memory Care program, our certified dementia practitioners, our comprehensive wellness and activities programming, and most importantly — a culture of genuine warmth where residents are truly known and celebrated as individuals, not just cared for.
See all our services →Our multi-layer emergency response activates immediately: on-site caregivers respond within seconds, escalating to our on-call Nurse Practitioner or physician as needed. For serious emergencies, 911 is called. Families are notified promptly. Every resident also has a personal emergency response device they can use at any time. After any incident, we document fully and follow up with family and adjusted care plans.
Read about emergency response →We are located at 25155 Fulshear Gaston Rd, Richmond, TX 77406 — conveniently accessible from Katy, Fulshear, Sugar Land, Missouri City, and all of Fort Bend County. Many of our residents' families live in Katy and Fulshear, making visits easy and frequent. We are licensed by the Texas HHSC, Facility ID #706264.
View our location details →We are currently accepting new residents. Availability is limited due to our small, home-style community size — which is exactly what makes the care so personal. To check current openings, contact us by phone at 346-667-4873, email director@acalmch.com, or complete our availability form online. We recommend reaching out early, as spaces fill quickly.
Check current availability →Our team is happy to answer anything not covered here. Call us, send an email, or schedule a tour — we'll take all the time you need.