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Serenity Gardens

Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight compassionate and attentive staff. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.

118 W Willowick Ave, Friendswood, TX 7754616 bedsLicensed & Active
Source: TX HHSC — view official record
Google rating
5.0/5

based on 9 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

Serenity Gardens is an excellent choice for families seeking a warm, home-like environment with highly engaged staff and great activities. While the facility excels in emotional care and cleanliness, be prepared to support your loved one through the initial transition period if they have advanced dementia.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

9 reviews on Google
Serenity Gardens is highly regarded for its compassionate, family-like care, with multiple reviewers specifically praising the leadership of the director, Rusty. Families can expect a clean, beautiful environment with engaging activities and a staff that goes above and beyond, though some residents may face a more difficult transition period into the facility.

Quality Themes

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Food10.0Staff10.0Clean10.0Activities10.0MedsN/AMemory10.0Comms10.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Compassionate and attentive staff
  • Clean and well-maintained building
  • Engaging activity programs
  • Strong, responsive leadership

Rating Trends

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How They Respond to Reviews

67%response rate
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The owner provides personalized responses that frequently use the reviewer's name and acknowledge specific details, such as professional titles or staff members. While the responses are brief, they demonstrate active engagement with the community.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1With such a small, intimate community of 16 residents, how do you ensure that each person's specific daily routine and preferences are honored?
  • 2The staff seems very attentive and responsive to feedback; how does the leadership team stay involved in the day-to-day care of the residents?
  • 3Could you tell us more about the specific activity programs you have planned to keep residents engaged and socially connected?
  • 4Since you are memory care certified, what specific protocols are in place to ensure resident safety and comfort during an unexpected medical emergency?
  • 5We noticed how well-maintained and clean the building is; how often are the common areas and private rooms deep-cleaned to maintain this standard?
  • 6How does the leadership team communicate with families regarding any changes in a resident's health or well-being?

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Key Review Excerpts

Rusty and his staff took care of my dad like he was their own. I witnessed 1 of the staff giving my dad a Christmas present out of their own pocket and this wasn't unusual.

Long-term resident's family · 2025★★★★★

The director, Rusty, and the staff have worked tirelessly to gain her trust, make her and her mom feel safe & like family, and come up with creative ways to help her.

Memory care family member · 2025★★★★★

The building is beautiful and always clean. The staff absolutely love the residents and it warms my heart to watch them interact and care for them. The atmosphere feels like a home and not a facility.

Hospice nurse · 2025★★★★★
Source: 9 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: Texas Health & Human Services Commission

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2deficiencies

Key Findings

Serenity Gardens has no current enforcement actions on record. While the most recent comprehensive inspection in August 2024 noted two violations, historical records from 2019 show past issues regarding fire safety documentation and sprinkler system maintenance that were addressed shortly after being cited.

Jan 9, 2019Routine

Life Safety Code (2 violations)

Life Safety CodeCorrected Jan 10, 2019

The facility failed to ensure the required sprinkler system was inspected, tested, and maintained in compliance with NFPA 25.

Life Safety CodeCorrected Jan 28, 2019

The facility failed to ensure the smoke detectors were to be tested for sensitivity as required. The facility failed to provide all required fire alarm documentation, including as-built installation drawings, operation and maintenance manuals, and a written sequence of operation, must be available for examination by DADS.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Serenity Alf LLC

Organization Type

for profit

Administrator

MELIA BOONE

Source: State licensing data

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