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Home Care In Missouri City, TX

Home Care Missouri City, TX

They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.

However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic Buffalo Run Park gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.

Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Missouri City, TX is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.

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The Always Best Care Difference

Since 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.

Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.

The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.

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“I have somebody from Always Best Care coming in three days a week. They're always very polite, very caring, and dependable, and they're always there for your needs. I have been using them for two years now. Mainly, this lady comes and drives me to my doctor's appointments, to shopping, and to whatever I ask her to do. She also washes clothes for me on the days we don't go out. She does different little things that I need. She is very polite and always on time, and I just pay once a month. They're good.”

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“My 91 year old father, who is a stroke patient, came to live with me and my husband 3 years ago after my mother passed away. We struggled weekly to get him to take a bath with assistance by my husband. On the agreed scheduled day for bathing, my father would "feel bad" and negotiate a later date. Bathing a partly paralyzed, uncooperative adult is not easy. So last fall when my husband and I were going to travel overseas for our 25th wedding anniversary, we needed help. Our son was coming to live at our house to take care of my father . It was not appropriate for our son to bathe his grandfather. So my father's doctor recommended I contact Karena Kirk with Always Best Care Senior Services. I had never considered using outside care for my father. Best phone call I have ever made. Ms. Kirk came to meet with me to discuss my father's needs. My father was very reluctant at first. But after the first bathing event, HE IS IN LOVE. Ms. Kirk was gentle, kind, engaging in conversation and asking my father regarding what he needed in this new care relationship. My father knows that his bath schedule is every Monday and Friday and looks forward to Ms. Kirk and her staff coming to care for him. He has in-depth talks and loves their visits. Ms. Kirk and her staff will do other chores like changing out his bedding and washing the linens and his clothes. Any other tasks that I need assistance with they are more than happy to help. It has changed all of our lives for the better.”

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“Karena, Roxane and the team at Always Best Care, provide amazing service in a time when good service is hard to find. They are a resource for families in time of need. I highly recommend if you have a loved one needing assistance full time or for a few hours. They accommodate for everyone's needs.”

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“Other Karena, Roxane and the team of Always Best Care, provide excellent service in a time where quality care is hard to find. I would highly recommend their service if you have a loved one who needs personal assistance from full-time or just a few hours. They are a huge resource for families and provide peace of mind. They accommodate for each individuals needs.”

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“Other ABC has become our extended family in caring for our Mom. From taking her to doctor appointments to in home care as needed, they provide excellent compassionate care. The prompt feedback and easy billing is a blessing too. They are heaven sent!”

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“Always Best Care was literally a godsend for my family! From my first phone call with Roxane who was able to put an amazing team of caregivers in the hospital that day for the my dad's 10 week stay (which included Hurricane Harvey) through the next 5 months in a skilled nursing facility, ABC never let me down. The kindness and quality of ABC's caregivers and the way Karena manages her company exceeded what I thought was possible based on my prior 10 years of experience with other outside caregivers during my mom's decline from Alzheimer's. With no family in Houston, knowing I could count on Roxane's and Karena's caring oversight and communication enabled me to advocate for my dad from out of state and gave me peace of mind to be able to honor his wish to stay in Houston. The kindness and skills of ABC's caregivers were extraordinary (and I have very high expectations)! They became extended family for which I will always be grateful.”

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“I am a past client of this provider Always Best Care provided superb care, for both my mom and dad, for a combined total of 6 years. As a result, my parents were able to live out their lives in their own home. Their caregivers provided daily comfort, care, and kept them safe during their difficult final years. We were truly blessed to have the right caregivers for our parents. Thank You Karena!”

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“Karena Kirk and her staff were a Godsend to my dad and to me! He passed away last November at 104. The care and attention he received from Always Best Care played a huge part in the quality of his life right up until the end. Karena and Roxane were always there to make sure things ran smoothly and on many occasion going above and beyond the call of duty. I will always be grateful for how that reduced the stress of me being the only child, living out-of-town. They had my complete trust and my dad loved them.”

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“I have used this company for 5 months. Their caregivers are dependable, professional and caring. Their service has been a step above other agencies that I have dealt with. My contact Ms. Kirk is very thorough and knowledgeable. She goes out of her way to help the clients.”

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What is Non-Medical Senior Care in Missouri City, TX?

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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.

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When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.

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The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.

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At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.

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Types of Elderly Care in Missouri City, TX

To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:

Personal Care

Personal Care Services

If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.

Common personal care services include assistance with:

  • Eating
  • Mobility Issues
  • Incontinence
  • Bathing
  • Dressing
  • Grooming

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Home Helper Services

Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.

Common home helper care services include assistance with:

  • Medication Reminders
  • Meal Preparation
  • Pet Care
  • Prescription Refills
  • Morning Wake-Up
  • Walking
  • Reading
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Companionship Services

Companionship Services

Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Buffalo Run Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.

Common companionship services include:

  • Grocery Shopping
  • Transportation to Appointments
  • Nutritional Assistance
  • Conversation
  • Planning Outings
  • Completing Errands
  • Transportation to Community
  • Events and Social Outings
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Respite Care Services

According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Brandani's Restaurant & Wine Bar or visit Missouri City, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.

At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.

If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.

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Benefits of Home Care in Missouri City, TX

Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:

Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.

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Aging in Place: The Preferred Choice for Most Seniors

While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.

In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.

Here are just a few of the reasons why older men and women prefer to age at home:

How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?

A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.

With the help of elderly care in Missouri City, TX, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.

Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.

Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.

For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.

More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.

In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.

With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.

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Affordable Care

In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.

Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.

At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.

In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:

If your loved one qualifies, Medicaid may help reduce in-home care costs. Review your TX's Medicaid program laws and benefits, and make sure your senior's financial and medical needs meet Medicaid eligibility requirements.
Attendance and aid benefits through military service can cover a portion of the costs associated with in-home care for veterans and their spouses.
Many senior care services like in-home care are included in long-term care insurance options. Research different long-term care solutions to find a plan that provides coverage for senior care.
Home care can be included as part of a senior's private insurance plan. Read over your loved one's insurance policy carefully or speak with their insurance provider to determine if in-home care is covered.
Depending on the life insurance plan, you may be able to apply your policy toward long-term care. You may be able to use long-term-care coverage to help pay for in-home elderly care.
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Compassionate Care. Trusted Caregivers.

When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.

Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.

At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Missouri City, TX understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.

Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.

Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.

Assisted Living Referral Services

While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.

Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.


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At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.

Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Recreational Activities
  • Social Outings
  • Emergency Medical Response
  • Medication Monitoring
  • Family Visitation
  • Personal Care
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At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.

Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.

Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:

  • Cozy Living Community
  • Golden Splendor Assisted Living Community
  • Quality Living
  • The Avenues of Fort Bend
  • Greatville Assisted Living
  • Premiere Choice Assisted Living
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For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.

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Taking the First Step with Always Best Care

The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:

A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way

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A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive

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Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider

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Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.

If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.

At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Missouri City, TX 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.

When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.

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Latest News in Missouri City, TX

Elevator repairs drag on at Missouri City senior complex as more issues emerge

Residents at Jubilee at Texas Parkway are frustrated as a newly repaired elevator breaks down again, just days after regaining service.MISSOURI CITY, Texas — Residents at the Jubilee Apartment Complex in Missouri City continue to face elevator problems that have persisted for weeks, with repair crews now saying they cannot provide a definitive timeline for when the e...

Residents at Jubilee at Texas Parkway are frustrated as a newly repaired elevator breaks down again, just days after regaining service.

MISSOURI CITY, Texas — Residents at the Jubilee Apartment Complex in Missouri City continue to face elevator problems that have persisted for weeks, with repair crews now saying they cannot provide a definitive timeline for when the elevators will be fully operational again.

The complex briefly experienced a glimmer of hope when one of its two elevators resumed working late Friday night, offering relief to seniors who had been struggling to navigate the building. However, the restored elevator broke down again just one day later, leaving residents disappointed and still dealing with ongoing mobility challenges.

"Everybody was happy. People were downstairs Saturday that hadn't been down in two months just to be let down the next day," said one resident, reflecting the frustration felt throughout the community.

The elevator repair company explained that these intermittent failures are common during the diagnostic process, warning that the elevator could continue going on and off several times while technicians work to identify the root cause of the problem.

The current issue appears to center on voltage problems affecting the elevator's operation. According to the repair company, the amount of voltage coming into the elevator is causing malfunctions, and resolving this will require coordination with either an electrician or the power company.

Adding to the delays, the elevator repair company noted that replacement parts must be ordered from the manufacturer, which extends the repair timeline significantly.

The ongoing elevator troubles have left many senior residents effectively trapped in their apartments for extended periods, with some reportedly unable to leave their floors for two months during the worst of the outages.

The situation at Jubilee Apartment Complex highlights the particular challenges faced by senior living facilities when essential infrastructure fails, as many residents depend on elevators for basic mobility and access to common areas and the outside world.

Missouri City senior apartments ordered to pay hefty elevator fine by July 25

MISSOURI CITY, Texas – The Missouri City senior apartment complex, Jubilee at Texas Parkway, which KPRC 2 has been covering for several weeks, continues to face scrutiny over its ongoing elevator issues but may soon see some progress.On Friday, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) issued a $381,400 fine to Jubilee for failing to meet Texas elevator standards and codes.Residents have endured non-functioning elevators as well as safety and maintenance concerns since early May. Some repor...

MISSOURI CITY, Texas – The Missouri City senior apartment complex, Jubilee at Texas Parkway, which KPRC 2 has been covering for several weeks, continues to face scrutiny over its ongoing elevator issues but may soon see some progress.

On Friday, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) issued a $381,400 fine to Jubilee for failing to meet Texas elevator standards and codes.

Residents have endured non-functioning elevators as well as safety and maintenance concerns since early May. Some reported being trapped in their apartments for weeks, while others had to climb multiple flights of stairs for everyday activities and medical appointments.

Following the fine’s issuance last week, KPRC 2 reached out to TDLR for clarification. The department stated that Jubilee’s owners, Gardner Capital, have until July 25 to either pay the fine or appeal through the State Office of Administrative Hearings. If paid before July 25, the fine would be reduced to $286,050.

As of Monday, June 30, Gardner Capital has neither paid nor appealed the fine, nor have they repaired the elevators.

Over the weekend, KPRC 2 reporter Rilwan Balogun, who has covered this story since May, learned that one elevator briefly operated for the first time in two months but were not functioning again as of Monday.

“Some of the people that were on the fourth floor, they were so happy that they came down to the community room Saturday because it was just a relief for them to get out of their apartments,” said Myrtle Welcome, who lives on the second floor. “Then for me to tell them the next day, hey, the elevator’s not working, so you’re stuck up there again.”

In a June 20 statement to KPRC 2, Gardner Capital announced the deployment of a full-time onsite care team at Jubilee, assigning at least one person per floor to assist residents with errands, care, and daily needs. They also offered alternative housing accommodations to residents who requested them. It remains unclear if any residents have taken up this offer.

Gardner Capital has also given its property management company, Asset Living, a 15-day emergency deadline, ending July 5, to complete the elevator repairs.

Second elevator still out, and now this: New setback at Missouri City senior housing

Residents at Jubilee at Texas Parkway are frustrated as a newly repaired elevator breaks down again, just days after regaining service.MISSOURI CITY, Texas — Two days after one of the elevators at the Jubilee at Texas Parkway senior apartment complex was repaired, residents say it’s already stopped working again.A resident contacted...

Residents at Jubilee at Texas Parkway are frustrated as a newly repaired elevator breaks down again, just days after regaining service.

MISSOURI CITY, Texas — Two days after one of the elevators at the Jubilee at Texas Parkway senior apartment complex was repaired, residents say it’s already stopped working again.

A resident contacted KHOU 11 News shortly before 9 p.m. Sunday to report that the elevator on one side of the property had gone down again.

KHOU 11 reporter Orko Manna had been at the complex earlier in the evening, working on a story about the elevator finally being back online. Video captured just hours before showed residents using the elevator, which had been out of service for nearly a year.

Residents were thrilled to see it moving again, even inviting KHOU to ride it up to the fourth floor to prove it was functioning smoothly.

But that progress didn’t last long.

By Sunday night, the elevator was once again out of service. A new video taken around 9:40 p.m. confirmed it had stopped working.

According to Elevators of Beaumont, the company hired last month to address the long-standing issues at the complex, the outage is a minor glitch and not connected to the original year-long problem.

They said the elevator may experience intermittent issues now that it’s back in use after being idle for so long.

A technician has been dispatched to restore service, but as of the latest update, the elevator remains offline.

The complex's second elevator, which has been down for nearly two months, also remains out of service.

Earlier in the day, Manna spoke to residents about the ongoing issue.

The sound of the elevator doors opening was a welcome change for Helen Gomez, who lives on the third floor and struggled to get to her unit.

“Too much terrible, before, the past one year on the stairs, my knees in pain,” Gomez said.

Fourth-floor resident Renee Hill also had to use the stairs while the elevators were out, which has been especially difficult for seniors with mobility issues.

“Just feeling like you were trapped in your apartment, especially for people who have health issues, like myself,” Hill said.

Missouri City Council Member Jeffrey L. Boney said the city’s code enforcement division has issued approximately 60 citations to the property, totaling more than $10,000. KHOU 11 News noticed violation notices from Saturday and Sunday on the apartment’s office door. Despite one elevator being fixed, Boney said the city’s enforcement action will continue until the second elevator is operational.

“Even today, our code enforcement team has been out here, another citation, because we still have one elevator here in Jubilee that is down. And so, of course, those are going to continue, until all elevators on the property are fixed,” Boney said. “We have to stay on top of these individuals to make sure they’re doing the right thing.”

Last week, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation announced that the property could face $381,400 in fines if full elevator service was not restored.

As of Sunday, there is still no timeline for repairing the second elevator. Boney noted the delay is not entirely the building management’s fault.

“UNITECH Parts is the company that sent wrong parts multiple times, including to Elevators of Beaumont, defective parts. They sent a different voltage drive that needed to be put into the elevator that was requested. You had one situation where a cable was missing,” Boney said.

According to its website, UNITECH Parts is a distributor of Otis elevator parts. Otis sent KHOU 11 the following statement about the elevator issues at Jubilee at Texas Parkway:

“Otis works to fulfill all parts orders as quickly as possible and is fully committed to meeting the needs of customers and passengers. Our local team is checking on the status of the order. There is nothing more important to Otis than the safety of our colleagues, customers and the people who rely on our products and services every day.”

Residents, meanwhile, said that they were thankful KHOU 11 News stepped in to push for solutions. Now, they just want consistent progress and fewer delays.

“I hope that things will still continue to be fixed for them, in a timely manner, and they won’t have to call people as yourself to come out and get things rolling for them,” Hill said.

Sugar Land housing inventory soars, Missouri City’s remains stable

With 440 homes on the market by the end of April, the Sugar Land real estate market had more than 4.5 months of inventory available for the first time since May 2020, according to data from the Texas A&M Real Estate Research Center.The Missouri City real estate market stayed stable with 405 homes on the market by the end of April, staying above 360 homes available for the eleventh consecutive month, the first time since 2019.Supply chain issues and record...

With 440 homes on the market by the end of April, the Sugar Land real estate market had more than 4.5 months of inventory available for the first time since May 2020, according to data from the Texas A&M Real Estate Research Center.

The Missouri City real estate market stayed stable with 405 homes on the market by the end of April, staying above 360 homes available for the eleventh consecutive month, the first time since 2019.

Supply chain issues and record-low interest rates during the COVID-19 pandemic affected inventory levels, which were as low as 0.42 months of inventory locally in February 2020, Shae Cottar, chair of the Houston Association of Realtors, said. Homebuilders have since helped replenish that stock across the Greater Houston area, he said.

“I think that while a lot of times it's easy to look at the last five years and feel like that is the way it is, that's normal; if you look on a historical timeline, I think what we're actually seeing right now is a normalizing of the market,” Cottar said at the June 10 Houston Northwest Chamber of Commerce luncheon. “We're getting it back to something that's more sustainable because those 3.5% interest rates ... and those price points of $50,000 and $100,000 over asking—those things are not sustainable.”Also of note

During the first three months of 2025, 34% of Sugar Land households could afford to buy a median-priced home, while the number climbed to 49% in Missouri City, compared to 43% in Fort Bend County, according to HAR's Q1 Housing and Rental Affordability Report released May 8.

In the first quarter, the median price of a home in the Missouri City area was $340,000, with a minimum qualifying annual household income of $105,200, and Sugar Land’s median home price was $485,000 with a minimum qualifying income of $141,600, data showed. Fort Bend County’s median home was $378,000, and its minimum qualifying income was $117,600, according to the report.

Out of the eight submarkets within Fort Bend County, Missouri City was the third-most affordable area. Rosenberg and Stafford were the only two submarkets where more people could afford the median home price, HAR reported. Sugar Land was the fifth-most affordable area, ahead of only Fulshear, Cinco Ranch and Sienna.

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Tomer Ronen is a government reporter for the Sugar Land/Missouri City and Katy/Fulshear editions of Community Impact. He joined CI in June 2025 after graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he studied journalism and economics. In college, he served as a sports broadcaster at WSUM, a lead writer for Curb Magazine and as a senior staff writer and features editor of The Daily Cardinal, where he won WNA’s 2024 Collegiate Journalist of the Year award. Tomer has also freelanced for The Capital Times and Pro Football Network. When he's not writing, you can find him reading, running or stuck in traffic on 610.

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Former Texas A&M football standouts reunite for Ainias Smith youth camp

MISSOURI CITY, Texas (KBTX) - There was always a smile on former Texas A&M wide receiver Ainias Smith’s face, paired with a playful bounce in his step, when the Aggie motored across Kyle Field in search of a reception.Though football is now a business for Smith, who is a member of the Super Bowl-champion Philadelphia Eagles, he hasn’t lost that playful approach to the game.Friday, his personality was on full display as he led a showcase camp for football athletes ages eight to 18 in his home town of Missouri Cit...

MISSOURI CITY, Texas (KBTX) - There was always a smile on former Texas A&M wide receiver Ainias Smith’s face, paired with a playful bounce in his step, when the Aggie motored across Kyle Field in search of a reception.

Though football is now a business for Smith, who is a member of the Super Bowl-champion Philadelphia Eagles, he hasn’t lost that playful approach to the game.

Friday, his personality was on full display as he led a showcase camp for football athletes ages eight to 18 in his home town of Missouri City, a Houston suburb. At his side was a group of his former A&M teammates who relished the chance to reunite and impart wisdom on the next generation of athletes.

“It’s awesome, for sure,” Smith said. “It’s everything for me, just being able to come out and have fun with the kids and show them my personality — something that they really don’t see all the time — and just have community vibes. I had all my dogs out here with me, so it made it a lot easier for me to be a little bit more loose."

Former Aggie offensive lineman Layden Robinson, now with the New England Patriots, headlined the former Aggie teammates to help coach the camp. Quarterback Kellen Mond, running back Isaiah Spiller and defensive back Leon O’Neal also joined the coaching ranks Friday, as they work through the summer to find NFL homes this fall.

Though drills and one-on-one competition were the most anticipated portions of the day, Smith’s parents, Maurice and Samyra, wanted the experience to be more than just field work. Prior to taking the field, participants and their parents sat in on a panel discussion with experts in the fields of recruiting, name, image and likeness compensation and financial literacy. Former A&M offensive coordinator Darrell Dickey, who recruited Smith to A&M, was a feature member of the expert group and patrolled the fields later to offer advice and catch up with former players.

Smith recognized that getting into college football now is a very different game than when he went through recruitment.

“A lot of people nowadays, they just call it ‘aura farming’ or whatever and it’s not that easy,” Smith said. “A lot of people think that they can just post a few videos on Instagram or whatever and get looked at. Like, no. It’s a lot more that goes into it and I really needed everybody — the parents, the kids — to truly know what’s really going on, or at least have some type of insight."

However, there were plenty of picture-perfect moments throughout the day. Mond, who spent the summer playing with his hometown San Antonio Brahmas of the UFL, began the camp with some of the youngest participants. For every ball launched successfully into the air out of an undersized hand, he issued a smile and a high five.

“Ainias has been one of my real close friends. He came in back when I was at A&M and he was one of the hardest-working guys who, first day he came in... he came in locked in and he was trying to get on the field and to play,” Mond said. “So, for him to come out here and be abel to put on this camp and all the competition out there was truly amazing and really just shows he cares about the kids.”

Spiller frequently walked over to the running back group, giving secretive suggestions on how to beat linebackers during one-on-one passing drills. He was recently waived by the Los Angeles Chargers and is looking for his next professional destination.

The good times came back naturally once the former teammates were back on the field with the fun-loving Smith, he said.

“That’s how it usually is when we’re not on the field,” he said. “We are always laughing and giggling — some good vibes all the time. It was good watching these kids develop and compete and grow as football players.”

Friday, O’Neal operated on the opposite side of the line of scrimmage from Mond, Spiller and Smith, rushing out on the field to celebrate every deflected pass or interception. O’Neal earned All-UFL honors playing for the Houston Roughnecks this summer.

“It’s a blessing to be around a lot of these people, man,” O’Neal said. “They actually, genuinely care. People that just volunteer, no motives, just want to help the kids as much as possible.”

Off on a side field, Robinson gave near one-on-one attention to a small group of offensive linemen who soaked in information from the NFL starter.

“I just hope that they take away the love of football and what it could do for you when you put in the work and you actually are committed to it and what it could do for you in the long run,” Robinson said.

While this camp served as a celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Heavenbound Christian League, the training organization owned and operated by the Smiths, the youngest family member hopes the camp will continue and grow in the years to come.

“I was just thankful that [his former teammates] were able to come out. I know a lot of guys were coming in, traveling and, low key, had plans for the Fourth. It was a little different having the even on the Fourth. But, man, it was everything for them to just come out here and have fun with us and to be able to give their knowledge back to the kids and I know that the kids took it all in, for sure.”

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