Evergreen Cottages, located in Katy, Texas, is an assisted living community providing specialized services for seniors, including individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. The facility operates using a small cottage model, designed to maintain a higher caregiver-to-resident ratio and foster a home-like setting. Residents have access to 24-hour care, varied social and recreational activities, as well as individualized care plans tailored to meet personal needs and health requirements. Communal amenities at Evergreen Cottages include large, open crafting spaces, a landscaped outdoor area featuring a fountain, and common rooms intended for gatherings and socialization.
The care and medical support at Evergreen Cottages encompass a range of services. Nursing staff are available around the clock to monitor health and provide general medical oversight, while medication management ensures that residents receive the correct medications as prescribed. The facility also contracts with podiatry professionals for regular foot care and accommodates hospice services when needed. Laundry and dry cleaning services are provided as part of daily living support.
Each resident at Evergreen Cottages has an individualized care plan, reviewed and updated regularly, to address specific requirements. The staff can provide full assistance with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. While Evergreen Cottages markets itself as specializing in memory care, resident and family reviews indicate that, although staff are generally attentive and compassionate, there have been concerns regarding insufficient specialized therapeutic and enrichment activities for those with advanced memory impairment, as well as perceptions of inadequate staff training in this area. Social clubs and community events are offered, contributing to the community feel, though activities designed specifically for memory care residents may be less comprehensive than some families expect. Staff turnover has occasionally affected continuity and consistency of care. The facility’s commitment to cleanliness and maintenance is widely acknowledged in reviews, and many residents and families appreciate the positive environment provided.
In summary, Evergreen Cottages offers a supportive assisted living environment with some focus on memory care, comprehensive assistance with activities of daily living, and a variety of amenities. Prospective residents and families seeking highly specialized or advanced memory care services may wish to evaluate how the current offerings align with their needs.
Costs at this community start at $4,695 and range up to $5,695. The average price in the community is $5,509, which is more than the average price in the area of $4,676. 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.
