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The Buckingham

8580 Woodway, Houston, TX 77063

Independent Living Assisted Living Memory Care Respite Care Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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(800) 780-8101

To Reach a Resident

(713) 979-3777

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $3,241
One Bedroom
Estimated $4,082
Two Bedroom
Estimated $5,021

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $3,789
  • Average State Price: $3,661
  • Average National Price: $4,181


  • The Buckingham Description

    The Buckingham is a very large 120 bed community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, respite care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is about 4.2 miles outside the town of Bellaire, Texas. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom and three-bedroom room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 8 out of 10 making it the 115th highest rated community in the city out of 205 communities. See more information on reviews.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Independent Living

    Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.

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    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Memory Care

    Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.

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    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    7.4
    The Buckingham
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 87 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 141 out of 205 communities in Houston
  • Ranking in State: 2141 out of 2783 communities in TX
  • Food and Dining A

    Value for Price B

    Activities B

    Facility and Grounds A

    Care B

    Staff B

    Cleanliness A



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Positive Feedback:

    • Exceptional care and PT services, with wonderful food at The Buckingham.
    • Excellent food and a wonderful rehab team praised by residents.
    • Outstanding quality of care and patient experience, with knowledgeable, attentive, and compassionate staff.
    • Beautiful and formal setting for seniors, with nice staff and 24-hour security.
    • Facilities are very clean, with improvements noted in response times to calls for assistance.
    • Independent living residents express extreme satisfaction, highlighting the helpful and special treatment by the nursing, dining, and physical therapy staff.

    Areas for Improvement:

    • Concerns about safety and attention for a resident at risk of falling, with issues of being short-staffed and unresponsive to requests for checks.
    • Initial issues with slow response to call bells, though noted improvement over time.
    • COVID-19 related lockdowns due to staff testing positive, raising concerns about mask usage and vaccination policies.
    • Reports of unprofessional behavior by a manager, with intentions to contact regional management.
    • Some front desk workers perceived as extremely rude.

    Miscellaneous:

    • Individuals looking for residency, including those with pets, express interest in joining the community.


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    Health

    Memory care staff members trained to work with individuals with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia/memory loss

    Higher levels of medical care

    Medication monitoring and administration

    24-hour supervised care

    Medication management

    Medical director


    Services

    All utilities included (except telephone)

    Weekly housekeeping and laundry

    Daily housekeeping and bed-making

    Personal laundry service available

    Interior and exterior maintenance

    Weekly housekeeping and laundry services


    Activities

    Planned activities, events, clubs and group outings

    Lifelong learning programs

    Daily activities planned by a full-time lifestyle coordinator

    Theater for year-round entertainment

    Music & Memory®

    iN2L (It’s Never Too Late) technology


    Community Amenities

    Living room and library

    Creative arts studio

    Outdoor pool

    Fitness center

    Putting green

    Resident vegetable garden


    Room Amenities

    Spacious private memory care residences in a secure setting

    Large private rooms

    A private apartment


    Dining

    Three meals daily, plus snacks and beverages 24 hours a day

    Restaurant-style dining

    Three chef-prepared meals daily

    Fine and casual dining

    Full-service dining

    Dining experience


    Transportation

    Transportation services

    Concierge and valet services

    Covered parking

    Garages and covered parking

    Scheduled transportation



    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Bellaire which is 4.2 miles away and has a population of 18,518 (small town).
    • The average income is $69,595, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 87
      • Low Temperature: 56
      • Average Temperature: 73.9
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 206 days of rain, 0 days of snow and 157 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 3.1 inches a year

    Demographic Overview
    • The median age is 32.6 years old, low compared to other cities.
    • 3.13% of the population are Veterans which is a very low percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
    • 30.29% of the population are Foreign-born which is a very high percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
    • The population is 0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 5% Asian, 16% Black or African-American, 32% Hispanic or Latino, and 44% White.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 9.7 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 2.92 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 5.57 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.42 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 77.95 years old, which is average compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 64.0, Moderate Days 138.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 9.0, Unhealthy Days 2.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Walmart Supercenter
    0.5 miles away
    Kroger
    0.9 miles away
    Trader Joe's
    1.0 miles away
    Whole Foods Market
    1.1 miles away
    Aldi
    1.2 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    Line 32
    2.0 miles away
    Line 47
    2.3 miles away
    Line 49
    2.6 miles away
    25
    2.9 miles away
    Guilford (Southbound)
    3.2 miles away

    Banks

    Chase
    0.3 miles away
    Capital One
    0.4 miles away
    Wells Fargo
    0.4 miles away
    Frost Bank
    0.8 miles away
    Origin Bank
    1.8 miles away

    Hospitals

    West Oaks Hospital
    2.4 miles away
    Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center
    3.1 miles away
    Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital
    3.2 miles away
    Behavioral Hospital of Bellaire
    3.4 miles away
    Cornerstone Hospital Houston – Bellaire
    3.5 miles away

    Pharmacies

    CVS
    0.7 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    0.9 miles away
    Walgreens
    1.3 miles away
    Randalls Pharmacy
    1.4 miles away
    H-E-B Pharmacy
    1.8 miles away

    Dentists

    Coleman Dental
    0.9 miles away
    Dental Bright
    1.7 miles away
    Briargrove Smiles Dentistry
    1.7 miles away
    Dental Art
    1.8 miles away
    Tanglewood Dental
    2.2 miles away

    Parks

    Briarbend Park
    0.5 miles away
    Flag Tree Pocket Park
    0.6 miles away
    Carol Tree Pocket Park
    0.6 miles away
    Briar Meadow Park
    1.0 miles away
    Woodway Square Park
    1.2 miles away

    None Found

    Shopping

    The Plaza @ Hillcroft and Harwin
    1.7 miles away
    PlazAmericas Mall
    2.3 miles away
    The Galleria
    2.9 miles away
    Memorial City Mall
    2.9 miles away
    Shops at Arrive
    5.7 miles away

    Culture

    Arena Theatre
    2.8 miles away
    Lowman Theater
    2.9 miles away
    Virtuosi of Houston
    3.1 miles away
    Wildfish Theatre
    3.3 miles away
    ComedySportz Houston
    3.9 miles away

    Restaurants

    Thai Spice
    0.8 miles away
    Kung Fu Kebab
    0.8 miles away
    Roegels Barbecue
    0.8 miles away
    Killen’s STQ
    0.8 miles away
    Chuy's
    0.9 miles away

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    Licensing

    This community is licensed by the state of TX. It is a large-sized community with 120 total beds.

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