Amarillo, a sizeable city in the Texas Panhandle, rests near several state parks, including...
This guide provides an overview of assisted living in Amarillo, where area communities have an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars stars. You can compare 140 reviews provider reviews, below.
6800 Plum Creek Drive, Amarillo, TX 79124
4.5
(10 reviews)
"Plum Creek Place was very nice. I liked that it's all one level, and she has easy access to smoking, but the room layout was not good. The people were very friendly."
$2,995
CARING STARS WINNER
7404 Wallace Blvd, Amarillo, TX 79106
4.6
(32 reviews)
"My mother is at Brookdale Medi Park West. They are absolutely fabulous. I highly recommend them. There were two in Amarillo that we were looking at, and I really thought we were gonna go with the other one, but the Brookdale's policy as far as Covid was so much better. That was the major deciding factor. They allowed me and my sister to go in for a week, and help my mom get settled in. They're also allowing her to go in their transportation, and she doesn't have to quarantine after each doctor visit if they take her, which was fabulous. They have many activities. The residents there help the new people get involved. They come by and welcome them. They have ambassadors. The food has been really good. My mom has not complained much about the food. The staff is friendly and very, very helpful. If you need anything, they go out of their way to help you find whatever it is you need. It's a beautiful place."
$2,950
1610 Research St, Amarillo, TX 79124
4.3
(20 reviews)
"Bristol Park Amarillo was extremely open and airy. There was a lot of room for the residents to roam. They had two large courtyards and they were very well-kept and very nice. We visited both assisted living and memory care. We were introduced to a couple of the staff, and then Shannon, who did the tour, was extremely helpful and very knowledgeable. It was very homey. I spoke to a couple of residents, and they were very happy there. Everybody seemed like family. It had a very big family atmosphere."
$3,095
CARING STARS WINNER
7401 Seville Drive, Amarillo, TX 79121
4.1
(26 reviews)
"We loved Brookdale Sleepy Hollow. If we ever decide to put Mom somewhere, it’s going to be there. We liked the way the people were treated there. They paid attention to the residents and followed up with them. We liked the lady who ran it and the way she ran it. She talked to us for over an hour and showed us everything. She was really part of the place and part of the people. She interacted with the patients, and we got everything we needed from her. We liked the rooms and the TVs; some places require you to hook the TV to the wall and this one is just placed on a chest. In the cafeteria, we saw the people eating and they were going back and forth. They have an in-house beauty shop and little theaters where they show different movies. They have different kinds of meals and if they don’t like the meals, they’ll give them substitutes. My brother and my sister went with me, and we all were of the same opinion about this place. "
$7,540
PROMOTION!
5800 SW 54th St., Amarillo, TX 79109
4.5
(4 reviews)
"I toured BeeHive Homes of Amarillo. It's not a big facility. The unit was a nice, good-sized room with a little kitchen area with no stove and a nice bathroom. It was very stylish and fresh. When you come in the door, you come into a big open room that has a sitting area to the left with the offices of the employees around there. Then to the right was a big open kitchen that had a half wall around it, and it was all open, and the people that were cooking for them were in there. It was a big kitchen. To the right of the kitchen was a big dining area with tables that looked like what you have in your home. My daughter and I were looking for my husband, and we were concerned that for a memory care person that needed what he needed, he would call for a lot of help, and we didn't think there were enough on-hand employees there to attend him. We just thought that he would drive them crazy. We just thought for a memory care patient, the attending staff at night, especially that it would be hard on them and hard for him. What we saw when we were there, we did not think was enough for his memory care needs. I like the staff though. One gentleman tried his best to give me a discount on the price of the room. He tried to help me out financially. They came down a little bit, but they couldn't come down enough for me. But they tried."
$4,500
2 Cottonwood Lane, Canyon, TX 79015
3.7
(4 reviews)
"My mother will move into here. It is immaculate as far as cleanliness goes, and there are so many different things going on for the people there. They said the food is fantastic. I have already been in her room, and it's immaculate, and the whole place smells clean, too. Even the hallways are shampooed, and the carpets are washed. The person who gave me the tour was incredible, as well as the nurse and the director. I called and they called me right back. I asked a question and they found an answer for me. They have just been just great. They contacted me to ask what her preferred snacks are. They were all eating at one of the times I went there, and the dining room was full, and everybody was talking, so it just seemed like a really happy place. I'm very excited for my mom to move in there. They have quite a few physical activities. They have chair yoga, and they have walking every day where they walk to different parts of the place. They have a TV room, a library, a card room, a courtyard in the middle, and a garden the residents tend to if they want to. They have a lot of special events. We had snow the other day and the residents were outside having a snowball fight, and I thought that was cute."
$3,283
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3210 Russell Long Blvd, Canyon, TX 79015
4.8
(7 reviews)
"Mom’s room is a perfect size. She enjoys playing bingo, dominoes and going to exercise class. Staff is always friendly. Building is bright, clean and very inviting. "
$3,500
5500 SW 9th Avenue, Amarillo, TX 79106
4.3
(22 reviews)
"The Craig was more modern. We ate that day, and the food was really good. We have relatives who live in that facility, so we knew a lot more about it. The cottages and the rooms inside were very nice. We would be interested in it, but it’s a little pricey for us. All the people were very friendly, and the lady who toured us was really good, and we really enjoyed it. It’s really easy to get to and easy to get around inside. Most of the people who live away from the actual main building in the cottages and the surrounding areas all have golf carts that they take to the activity area. It's a very nice, gated community."
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5230 Royce Dr, Amarillo, TX 79110
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My husband is in Hillside Haven Care Home. There are just four residents there. It's more of a home. It's been there for a long time. It is wonderful. He loves it and that's saying a lot out there that he loves it. I would recommend it to anyone. I like the attention that they give their residents there. They're so caring and they're right there when they need help. The staff is perfect. They love their residents and they're out there taking care of them and making sure they have their needs. He loves the food and it's always a healthy meal with your meat and veggies. They can go and they can sit on the front porch. It's gated where they can't get out. All three of them can come to the table, but my husband can't. He's basically either in the recliner or in his bed because he really can't sit and stay in a wheelchair. I've seen some puzzles in there and they've got some games there. It's just like a home in the neighborhood."
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400 SW 14th St, Amarillo, TX 79101
4.5
(2 reviews)
"I toured The Moore at Park Central. The whole place was very big because they have everything there. Everything from independent living to memory care, assisted living, and a nursing home. The setup was nice. I appreciated the fact that they had everything there, but I was not crazy about the facility. It wasn't as nice as some of the other ones we saw. It looked a little bit older, the rooms weren't as nice, and the tour was kind of short and to the point, not very personable. So, it wasn't a great tour, but I did like their setup for full-term care."
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1300 S. Harrison, Amarillo, TX 79101
4.3
(6 reviews)
"We toured Park Central Assisted Living Center Amarillo for my father-in-law. It was a very good tour, and very informative. They answered all of our questions. We liked the apartment that we saw, and I talked to some of the people there. There was a lady that has lived there for 15 years, and we were very impressed. He's going to keep his vehicle there, so there's covered parking. They have more than one place to eat, and they have laundry service, everything was to his liking."
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401 S W 12th, Amarillo, TX 79101
4.0
(2 reviews)
"We moved to Harrington 3 weeks ago. We have a 2-bedroom apartment with 2 baths. We liked it. The staff treat us really well. The food is excellent, and we have a different menu at different times every day. We have all kinds of activities. We have movies and bible studies. It has really been nice for us. "
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6301 Blake Ave, Amarillo, TX 79119
Locally owned and managed. We are an all-inclusive facility with no level of care charges. Our friendly and professional staff works to create a safe, clean, cheerful, and home-like environment for our residents. There is always a direct line of communication with the management team. We will earn your trust!To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: Texas Long-Term Care Provider Search
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9700 Hillside Rd, Amarillo, TX 79119
5.0
(3 reviews)
"We toured The Legacy at Town Square. The whole place was the nicest one we have seen. It was beautiful inside. You smell cookies the minute you walk in, because they're baking cookies. Everyone was extremely friendly. The woman who gave me the tour was nice. Everybody was very, very nice. It was one of my top choices, but I asked them what would happen if my mom ran out of money, and they said that she would have to move because they don't help you with Medicaid if you have to go on Medicaid. So, that was the only bad point about that place, but everything else was just beautiful. I loved it. I really like the facility, and my mom really enjoyed it too."
$4,195
2623 12th Ave, Canyon, TX 79015
4.0
(1 reviews)
"We visited the Skywest Retirement and Living Center while taking a look at assisted living facilities in Texas for my brother's friend. We thought it was a really nicely designed living environment for seniors. The outer grounds were nicely maintained. The facility had a homey atmosphere with a good color scheme, and comfortable furnishings. All of the rooms were fresh and bright with very good light. The communal rooms were nice, with comfortable and easy access furnishings. The facility seemed to be able to accommodate various levels of ambulation easily. We could see that the seniors could easily participate in a variety of interesting activities. The residents go on many day trips to visit the art galleries and museums, eateries and cultural events, such as festivals an fairs offered in the region. The staff really tries to make physical activity interesting to encourage participation. Residents can use the exercise room at any time and also go on daily walks. Aerobics and yoga classes are offered, and many of the residents choose to get their exercise outdoors by walking the grounds. The food we saw smelled and looked delicious - like from an upscale restaurant. T Snacks were offered regularly and whenever requested. The menus all had healthy, but interesting food options for all kinds of diets. This is a very nice living environment for seniors and they all looked very content. "
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Assisted Living
Connie
3.0
Review of The Craig Senior Living
We went to The Craig Senior Living. The community is beautiful. It's very big. They have a lot of acres, a lot of land. They have independent living all the way through to nursing homes. So, it was...
Assisted Living
Connie
4.0
Review of Brookdale Medi Park West
I toured Brookdale Medi Park West. It was very clean, and the rooms and everything about it were very nice. However, I didn't like the way they did their dining. They had the people stand in line....
Assisted Living
Connie
3.0
Review of Good Life Senior Living and Memory Care
My mom stayed in Good Life Senior Living and Memory Care. They offer short-term respite care, which I did like. Not many places offer that. So, it was nice that they offered that. She did like it...
According to Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey 2024, assisted living runs about $4,060 per month in Amarillo. This cost stands $855 lower than the state’s median fee and $1,290 less than the nation’s. Moreover, Amarillo boasts some of Texas' lowest assisted living costs; although typical local prices run about $780 more than Sherman’s — the cheapest place statewide for assisted living — they rest $3,544 lower than in Corpus Christi, the priciest location.
Amarillo
$4,060
Texas
$4,915
United States
$5,350
Houston
$5,200
Dallas
$5,241
Corpus Christi
$7,604
Sherman
$3,274
According to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2021, the average monthly cost of assisted living in Amarillo is $4,600. The average cost in Texas is $3,998 per month and the median monthly cost across the United States is $4,500.
The expenses associated with assisted living are understandably a significant concern for many seniors. Fortunately, financial aid is available for seniors who qualify. Texas’s Health and Human Services Commission operates a Medicaid program called STAR+PLUS. For eligible seniors who are at least 65 years of age or disabled, STAR+PLUS offers an alternative to nursing facility placement and may pay for assisted living services.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Texas page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Texas page.
Assisted living presents the most economical senior care option in Amarillo, with a standard monthly rate of $4,060. Older adults requiring around-the-clock clinical support pay about $1,871 more for a semi-private room in a nursing home. Those who receive part-time medical attention from home health care agencies pay about $516 more each month than assisted living residents.
Home Health Care
$4,576
Assisted Living Facility
$4,060
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$5,931
The Amarillo area has a number of free resources and activities that are offered by nonprofits and government departments for the benefit of seniors. These services include wellness programs, recreational activities and access to information. Some services are aimed at seniors in assisted living and those who are considering making the move to a facility.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Amarillo Wesley Community Center | (806) 372-7960 | The Amarillo Wesley Community Center runs a senior citizens program from Monday to Friday for seniors aged 55 and older. There is no cost involved to take part in any of the activities at the center and free transport is provided. Activities offered include pot lucks, field trips, games, exercise classes and a sewing club. Weekly blood pressure monitoring and basic health checks are available. |
| Amarillo Senior Citizens Association | (806) 374-5500 | The Amarillo Senior Citizens Association is a non-profit organization that aims to improve the quality of life of seniors in the area. Congregate lunches are offered from Monday to Friday to provide nutrition and social engagement for seniors. Free medical check-ups are scheduled throughout the year that may include eye tests, hearing tests, blood glucose screenings and blood pressure checks. Daily activities provided include bridge, quilting, exercise classes, games, pool tournaments and educational lectures. |
| Area Agency on Aging of the Panhandle | (806) 372-3381 | The Area Agency on Aging of the Panhandle is a government agency that advocates on behalf of seniors in the region. Services offered include congregate meals, home-delivered meals, minor home repairs or modifications, personal assistance and legal assistance. Benefits counseling is provided for those applying for Medicaid or Medicare. Legal ombudsman services are offered to protect the rights of seniors in long-term care facilities such as assisted living communities and nursing homes. |
Amarillo Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in Texas are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Texas page for more information about these laws.
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