Eagle’s Trace

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.

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.

We have loved living at Eagle's Trace for almost four years. It has a wonderful place to enjoy retired living with many activities, a beautiful setting, and fascinating residents and staff. Especially important to us has been the excellent physical fitness program with three dedicated instructors who motivate us, monitor our progress, and make exercise fun.

ET provides a wonderful community environment regardless of your age in years or your mobility. There are activities suitable to everyone. I chose to move here because of all the communities I visited this was the only one that didn't feel like "God's waiting room". There are activities for art, sports, discussion; wonderful places to walk, especially around our lake which is a habitat for two flocks of ducks, turtles, stocked fish, three pairs of geese. Many of us have brought our companion animals with us. We make lasting friendships here, and our friends and family are more than welcome to visit. In my 2+ years here, I have never regretted choosing to move to Eagle's Trace.