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.
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4403 74th St., Lubbock, TX, 79424
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Lakeridge Nursing and Rehabilitation is an old facility, but it's still very well cared for. The size is something that I liked. It's not an overly large community and the people are genuine and caring. Their room is being shared for two people. It i..."
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2400 Quaker Ave, Lubbock, TX, 79410
"At Lubbock LTC Nursing & Rehabilitation, our goal is to provide for more than just the physical needs. Our associates also meet our resident..."
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6640 Iola Ave, Lubbock, TX, 79424
"My husband stayed at Crown Point Health Suites. They were all individual rooms, and they were large. Each one had a wheelchair accessible shower. The staff care was excellent. There was a big community room where they showed movies and played games a..."
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5301 University Ave, Lubbock, TX, 79413
4.5
(2 reviews)
"We got mom into Heritage Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. We're rather pleased with that. It's fantastic. They're very nice to her. I call her every day. I got her a cellphone so that we could talk to her, and the nurses are very, very coopera..."
READ MORE4510 27TH ST, Lubbock, TX, 79410
4.3
(3 reviews)
"Bender Terrace is a delightful place. When I went with my mom and grandma to visit, looking for a place for my grandmother, we were thrilled. It has a warm, friendly feeling all about it. We felt it would be something my grandma could grow into, and..."
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5502 4Th St, Lubbock, TX, 79416
2.8
(9 reviews)
"I went to visit my Grandma and she clean all warm in her blankets the staff was nice. To us as well ..."
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4320 W 19TH ST, Lubbock, TX, 79407
2.6
(7 reviews)
"The staff and atmosphere of the facility has changed significantly over the last 8 months! The staff are more accomodating. If you reach out to one of the directors, with anything, they make you and your loved one a priority and resolve even the smal..."
READ MORE2613 34TH ST, Lubbock, TX, 79410
2.7
(3 reviews)
"The care is second to none. Fancy buildings with crappy care do not impress me. You can feel the love when you walk in the building. Everyone is treated like family. The building is old, but the love is renewed every day. The residents feel at home, ..."
READ MORE4910 Emory St, Lubbock, TX, 79416
2.1
(7 reviews)
"I was a patient at the plaza. I had 2 broke arms ,1 broke leg,1 crushed leg. I was there for 9 months. If it wasn't for the aides ,nurses and physical therapy. I would never have made it home. I liked it so good. I'm having a knee replacement. I'm p..."
READ MORE3710 4th St, Lubbock, TX, 79415
1.7
(3 reviews)
"We took my sister to The Garrison Geriatric Education and Care Center, and our experience with them has been pretty good. It wasn't quite as great as we thought it was going to be, but I guess nothing ever is. They promised you a lot of things will b..."
READ MORE4120 22ND PL, Lubbock, TX, 79410
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Mom is at Lubbock Health Care Center. It is a family community. They seem like they care. I don't dislike anything about it. I like the employees. They are good...."
READ MOREThe average monthly costs for nursing home care in Lubbock is $6,509 for a private room and $5,293 for a semiprivate room.
For a semiprivate room in a nursing home, seniors in Lubbock spend on average $274 more than most Texans, but $2,463 less than the majority of seniors across the country. Seniors in Midland are paying $623 more per month than those in Lubbock while San Angelo’s older adults spend $804 less, making the respective cities the most expensive and affordable in the area. Amarillo’s monthly cost of nursing home care is 2.3% less than the median cost in Lubbock, the smallest price gap between Lubbock and its nearby cities.
Lubbock
$5,293
Texas
$5,019
The United States
$7,756
Amarillo
$5,171
Odessa
$5,019
Midland
$5,916
San Angelo
$4,489
The average monthly costs of home care and home health care in Lubbock are $4,143, which is 21.7% below the monthly cost of care in a nursing home for a semiprivate room. Private rooms in nursing homes are nearly double the $3,425 seniors spend on assisted living, making it the city’s most expensive care option. The most affordable type of care in Lubbock is adult day health care. Assuming 44 hours a week of assistance, seniors pay less for seven months of adult day health care than one month of care in a nursing home.
Home care
$4,143
Home health care
$4,143
Adult day health care
$731
Assisted living
$3,425
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$5,293
Nursing home (private room)
$6,509
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
The following resources can help seniors save money, delay nursing home placement and transition out of nursing homes by receiving similar care services in their residence for little to no cost. Resources that can help seniors navigate state health insurance programs and find financing for nursing home care are included as well.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| STAR+PLUS Home and Community Based Services Waiver | (806) 797-8870 | STAR+PLUS is a Medicaid waiver program that offers seniors a range of in-home services, including assistance with activities of daily living, home-delivered meals, medical supplies, emergency response systems and nursing services. Physical, speech and occupational therapy services are also included, and the program can be used to pay for short-term respite care in a nursing facility. Seniors must be current Medicaid recipients to enroll. |
| Care Coordination Program | (806) 687-0940 | Managed by the local Area Agency on Aging, the Care Coordination Program enables seniors aged 60 and over to maintain their independence at home by providing vision care, prescription drugs, minor home repairs and medical equipment. Depending on their needs, seniors may also receive homemaker services, adult day care and help with chores. |
| Family Caregiver Support Program | (806) 687-0940 | Family members caring for their older relatives can receive temporary relief and assistance through the Family Caregiver Support Program. In addition to short-term respite care, the program offers training and education resources. To qualify, caregivers must be at least 18 years old and supporting the daily needs of a relative over age 60. |
| South Plains Aging and Disability Resource Center | (855) 937-2372 | Benefits counselors at the South Plains Aging and Disability Resource Center help seniors enroll in Medicare and understand the programs that can further subsidize their healthcare expenses by paying for Medicare premiums and deductibles and receiving discounted prescription medications. The South Plains ADRC also assists nursing home residents who aren’t enrolled in Medicaid to move back into the community by taking advantage of the Money Follows the Person grant. |
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (806) 496-5754 | Certified ombudsmen ensure that the rights and well-being of seniors in Lubbock nursing homes are continually upheld to the standards mandated by the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services. Ombudsmen investigate complaints from nursing home residents, perform facility inspections and also assist families with locating nursing homes, enrolling in Medicaid and securing financial assistance to make nursing home care more affordable. |
Nursing Homes
Tracy
5
Review of Lubbock Health Care Center
Mom is at Lubbock Health Care Center. It is a family community. They seem like they care. I don't dislike anything about it. I like the employees. They are good.
Nursing Homes
Cindy
1
Review of Crown Point Health Suites
My dad was 98 years old and the staff said they took him to the bathroon and he tried to get up on his own and fell. He was so badly briused on his hip and both arms and a wound to his head. They...
Nursing Homes
Jerry
4
Review of Heritage Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
My wife is in a long-term care facility, Heritage Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She has been there for three months now. The place is clean when you walk in. They have smoking areas...
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