Lovett Place

Lovett Place sits on historic Lovett Boulevard close to the medical center, museum district, Astrodome, and downtown, so the location's handy for both residents and visitors who want to get around. For over 30 years, Ms. Olive McPherson-Barton has handled business management and serves as the main contact, and the place has become known as a small, homey retirement community where staff know residents and enjoy spending time with them. It's got private and semi-private rooms, and there's always a nurse on duty, plus a Registered Nurse supervises care 24 hours a day. The community helps with activities of daily living, offers both short and long-term stays, and serves three planned meals each day. Folks who need memory care or help with medical issues like convalescent care can find what they need here, and there's assistance for hospice as well, so families don't need to worry about finding another place when needs change. Lovett Place is wheelchair accessible and keeps both private and public areas smoke-free, which is a big change for some, but many prefer breathing clean air; there's no indoor smoking allowed, but pets are welcome so people can bring their companions along. Activities are planned and supervised, with programs set up to help residents socialize, make friends, and keep busy with things to do, and the environment is made to feel like a family. There's complimentary transportation for those who need help getting to the doctor or running errands. The atmosphere is friendly but secure, and staff are well-trained and approachable, willing to lend a hand whenever someone needs help. It's set up as a residential care home, which means residents live in a smaller, more comfortable setting, and staff try to build lasting friendships with everyone living there. Lovett Place also has psychiatrists, psychoanalysts, and connects with Total Health Services, so there's support for mental health and other needs. They can help with home health, even if someone doesn't use Medicare, and the community's gotten surveys by the Department of Aging and Veteran's Services to make sure they're keeping up the standard of care. The facility doesn't allow indoor smoking at all and values creating a secure, homelike environment. All bills are paid as part of the structured living arrangement, which some folks find comforting. Lovett Place also supports professionals with tools and features like the HAR.com mobile app, a member area, and services from real estate agents and brokers who speak many languages and understand different cultures, which is helpful if families are looking for additional support or property services nearby. They've got access to inspectors, mortgage services, insurance, pest control, home staging, and a directory of real estate agents, so families can get information if they're buying, renting, or selling homes close to the facility. Resources are available for comparing home values, exploring neighborhoods, learning about schools, and looking into different types of communities, so there isn't any guessing about what's in the area. Lovett Place offers a simple, family-style place to live, with all the basics covered and friendly people to help out when needed.