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Eagle's Trace Senior Living Community

14703 Eagle Vista Drive Bldg 601b

4(86 ratings)· Houston average: 4.3

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Quick Facts

Medicare rating
5 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
Non profit, Corporation
Certified beds
44
Payment model
Large entrance deposit reported (~$180,000)
Care continuum
Independent living through skilled nursing on one campus
On-site services
Clinic, pharmacy, and bank located on campus
Transportation
Shuttle bus connects buildings across the campus

What Families Think

Eagle's Trace is a large, campus-style senior living community in Houston offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing (Bayou Vista) in one place. Most reviewers describe an active, resort-like atmosphere with attentive staff and strong amenities, though a notable minority report understaffing, parking access problems for visitors, and slow handling of billing/deposit issues.

The Good

  • Large 70+ acre campus with lakes and walking trails
  • 100+ resident clubs and activities
  • Praised physical therapy and fitness programs
  • Multiple dining venues including a pub and cafe
  • Staff described as attentive and compassionate by many families
  • Handled hurricanes and power outages well, per residents

The Bad

  • Several reports of understaffing, especially on weekends
  • Multiple complaints about staff parking in guest spots
  • One report of bed sores linked to short staffing
  • Reports of slow refund of large entrance deposit after a resident's death

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Eagle's Trace Senior Living Community is a senior living community in Houston, Texas offering Independent Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Guest Meals, Restaurant style Dining Room and Outdoor Patio. Families rate it 4.0 out of 5 across 86 reviews.

About Eagle's Trace Senior Living Community

Eagle's Trace is a large senior living community in Houston, Texas, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing through its Bayou Vista unit. The campus spans multiple buildings with apartments, landscaped grounds, a lake, and walking trails.

Families consistently praise the food quality and the personal touches staff members bring, one family noted that staff "knows your name and after a while, which wine you're going to order at the Pub." Many residents have lived here for years and moved smoothly through different care levels as needs changed. Several families highlight the peaceful environment and sense of community among residents. However, reviews also surface concerns: some families report inconsistent staff care quality, gaps in communication with outside medical providers, and operational issues like insufficient supplies and parking management problems at the skilled nursing unit.

The community holds a 4.0 rating across 86 reviews, with strong positive voices balanced by serious complaints from families who felt their loved ones did not receive promised levels of care or attention during transitions to higher care levels.

Types of Care at Eagle's Trace Senior Living Community

Independent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Guest Meals
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Chapel / Religious Services
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Outdoor Patio
  • Salon / Barber
  • Security
  • Transportation Services
  • Walking Paths

Activities

  • Birthday / Holiday Parties
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Religious Services
  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Eagle's Trace Senior Living Community

4overall · 86 ratings combined

4★ on Google (86)

Sonia Chavez

Jul 2026

via Google

As a delivery driver, I found this location very difficult to navigate. The community is very large with multiple buildings, and the directions provided at the entrance were not detailed enough to help locate the correct building. Clearer building identification and better wayfinding signs would make deliveries much more efficient.<br><br>It was also challenging to locate the apartment number and to ring the doorbell because the unit number was difficult to see due to decorative items around the door. While I understand residents like to personalize their homes, keeping apartment numbers clearly visible would greatly help delivery drivers, emergency responders, and visitors.<br><br>This review is intended as constructive feedback to help improve future deliveries and make the property easier to navigate.

Sarah

Feb 2026

via Google

Visited Eagles Trace recently. The community has a beautiful 70 acre campus, great food in several dining rooms. The folks in sales (Marianna and Carlens) have been so kind and helpful to me.

Deven Nongbri

Jan 2026

via Google

Although not a resident at Eagle's Trace, I have had four family members and long-time friends of the family live in the facilities here in Houston. The long-term care area, Bayou Vista, is one of the better appointed care facilities here in Houston, and that's saying a lot since we do have the Texas Medical Center here in town. And the living areas, which comprise the rest of the ET campus, are top-notch. Residents can choose from basic one-bedroom apartments or opt for something a bit larger in case family members need to stay over for a bit. There are real activities for residents as well as clubs and other groups folks can belong to and volunteer with. Staff are friendly and accomodating, and the on-site healthcare professionals are really good as well. It'd be great if the on-site pharmacy stayed open a bit more (they're closed in the evenings and on weekends) so that family could join residents in making purchases there, but that's about my only gripe. Cafeterias and restaurants are good and staffed with restauranteurs-in-training from local high school and college culinary programs. They do an excellent job with the residents and serve restaurant-quality meals with menus that change daily. Attached photos by a resident who's name escapes me, but they capture the fireworks show at ET celebrating their 20th year in Houston back in 2025.

Alice Hastings-James

Dec 2025

via Google

When I visited my friend in Bayou Vista, Debra attended to me. She had a terrible attitude when I politely requested her to check on phone with Eagles Trace Main Building if a student harpist holiday recital was on or had been canceled. My plan was to wheel my friend through the cold weather for a change of scene. She defensively stated that Bayou Vista was a separate entity. Her body language said it all. She further commented that she disliked not having her ducks in a row. Her behavior was appalling. In the three years that I have visited Eagles Trace every Monday to visit my friend, help with her mail and walk her dog, the staff have always been kind and courteous. Unless her attitude changes, Debra should be in a back office.

Barb S

Sep 2025

via Google

Eagle's Trace is the best retirement community in Houston. With 72 acres of beautiful surroundings, lovely wildlife, lakes, walking paths, 150 organizations/social clubs, seven restaurants with great options/delicious food, beautiful apartments, numerous exercise programs, a bank and pharmacy, and transportation, I could not ask for a more perfect place to live! Plus I now have 1,300 new friends. Barb Sheffield - 7 year resident

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Government Inspection History

4 inspection visits in the last three years, 18 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Aug 15, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard7 citations
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 18, 2024

  • Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 18, 2024

  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 18, 2024

  • Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 18, 2024

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 18, 2024

  • Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 18, 2024

  • Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 18, 2024

Nov 17, 2023Health Complaint2 citations
  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Severity K of L: immediate jeopardy, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 4, 2023

  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity K of L: immediate jeopardy, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 7, 2023

Jun 16, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard6 citations
  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 18, 2023

  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 18, 2023

  • Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 18, 2023

  • Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 18, 2023

  • Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 18, 2023

  • Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 18, 2023

May 12, 2022Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard3 citations
  • Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 14, 2022

  • Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 10, 2022

  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 10, 2022

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Eagle's Trace Senior Living Community offer?

Eagle's Trace Senior Living Community offers Independent Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

How much does Eagle's Trace Senior Living Community cost?

Eagle's Trace Senior Living Community has not published its pricing. For context, communities in Houston that publish rates start around $4,000 per month at the median. Final costs depend on care needs and apartment selection, so contact the community for a quote.

Where is Eagle's Trace Senior Living Community located?

Eagle's Trace Senior Living Community is located at 14703 Eagle Vista Drive Bldg 601b in Houston, Texas.

What do families say about Eagle's Trace Senior Living Community?

Eagle's Trace is a large, campus-style senior living community in Houston offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing (Bayou Vista) in one place. Most reviewers describe an active, resort-like atmosphere with attentive staff and strong amenities, though a notable minority report understaffing, parking access problems for visitors, and slow handling of billing/deposit issues.

How did Eagle's Trace Senior Living Community do on recent health and safety inspections?

Eagle's Trace Senior Living Community had 4 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 18 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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