Located in the South Plains region of the Texas panhandle, Lubbock is the state’s 11th largest city with a population of 258,870 residents, 11.5% of whom are seniors over the age of 65. The city has more physicians per capita than the national average and although its overall healthcare spending is a bit higher than most of the country, Lubbock’s monthly median cost of nursing home care is 31.8% below the nation’s. Several of its hospitals rank among the best in the state, including Covenant Medical Center, which has been recognized as the best in the region.
Out of the area’s long-term care options, nursing homes provide the most extensive array of healthcare services. Wound care, vital signs monitoring and a variety of on-site therapy services are common, as well as 24-hour supervision from physicians and registered nurses. For seniors who don’t require constant medical care, assisted living or home health care services may better suit their needs.
This guide offers a high-level overview of the costs for different types of long-term care and helpful resources to make care more affordable and convenient.