Choosing Senior Care in Texas: From Group Homes to Hospice — What Families Need to Know

People have planned for their retirement, right? So after they retire, what they're going to do, they have planned for their funeral, and they forgot that middle part where they are going to be not active, need assistance before passing, and that's where the gap is."Title: Choosing Senior Care in Texas: From Group Homes to Hospice — What Families Need to KnowWelcome to Life Happens with Kim Hegwood, where Texans come to protect their legacy and prepare for the second half of life. In this episode, host Kim Hegwood sits down with expert guest Priyanka Jori to explore the crucial topic of choosing senior care in Texas—from the differences between licensed and unlicensed homes, to group homes, assisted living, memory care, and hospice. Together, they break down what families need to know about care options, how to navigate regulations, and the realities of paying for senior care. Whether you’re seeking guidance for a loved one or planning for yourself, this conversation arms you with the insights and resources to make informed, compassionate decisions as life happens.How to Contact PriyankaAcorn Manor Assisted LivingO: 832-955-9655 C: 832-277-3577W: www.AcornManorAssistedLiving.comBio:Priyanka Johri, CSA, SRES, is a nationally recognized Senior Living and Senior Real Estate Expert, advocate, and problem-solver dedicated to helping older adults and their families navigate life transitions with dignity, safety, and financial security. She is a Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) with advanced credentials, including Dementia Certification, Aging in Place, Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES – National Association of Realtors), Certified Senior Housing Specialist, Certified Real Estate Probate Specialist, and Certified Distressed Property Expert.Priyanka’s work has earned national recognition, including the Real Estate Crusaders Award from RISMedia and the Innovator Award from Inman, both awarded in recognition of her unique offerings, innovative programs, and deep expertise at the intersection of senior care, housing, and real estate strategy.She later founded a sanctuary for senior, special-needs, and hospice dogs, funding the mission through real estate investing. Her experience as an investor gave her hands-on expertise in evaluating properties, managing renovations, and positioning homes for maximum market value.Through her sanctuary work and her role as a pet-friendly Realtor, Priyanka repeatedly witnessed seniors losing independence, equity, and even their beloved pets during life transitions.Determined to create a better solution, she founded Acorn Manor Assisted Living, a pet-inclusive assisted living community where seniors and their animals can remain together with dignity through the end of life. Her direct involvement in assisted living operations gave her rare, hands-on experience caring for seniors—particularly those facing dementia, fear of uncertainty, and loss of independence—and taught her how to communicate with empathy, clarity, and calm._____________________________________________________________________Contact Kim Hegwood- Elder Law AttorneyWebsite: https://yourlegacylegalcare.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourlegacylegalcare/Facebook –https://www.facebook.com/YourLegacyLegalCareLinkedIn-https://www.linkedin.com/company/yourlegacylegalcare/YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@yourlegacylegalcareYour Legacy Legal Care 1150 Clear Lake City Blvd., Suite 100 Houston, TX 77062 (281) 218-0880