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The 5 Best Memory Care Facilities in Amarillo, TX for 2024

Amarillo is a dementia-friendly community that provides a range of resources and services to those impacted by Alzheimer's and related diseases. In this city, where seniors make up 14% of the 200,000 residents, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that the number of Alzheimer's-related deaths went up by 71% between 2016 and 2020. During that time, the total number of deaths went up by about 41%.

To meet the rapidly increasing need for comprehensive dementia care, Amarillo has numerous memory care facilities. These facilities provide a homelike environment with private and semiprivate suites, daily meals and failure-free social and recreational opportunities for those with dementia. They employ specially trained caregivers who are experienced in managing dementia symptoms and feature secured indoor and outdoor areas to prevent unsafe wandering. This guide breaks down the cost of memory care in Amarillo, provides an overview of options seniors and families have when paying for services and lists some of the top dementia resources in the region.

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What to Consider About Memory Care in Amarillo

Amarillo, Texas, has an estimated total population of 199,826, with 12.7 percent of residents age 65 and older. There are as many as 380,000 Texas residents age 65+ with Alzheimer’s disease, and a portion resides in Amarillo. To accommodate this population, Amarillo has five memory care facilities.

In Amarillo and the rest of Texas, assisted living facilities (ALFs) that offer care for Alzheimer’s or other types of dementia are licensed by the Texas Department of Health and Human Services and must provide a disclosure form detailing services and policies.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Amarillo

 

  • The cost of living in Amarillo ranks at 85.1, lower than the national average of 100. This may mean that memory care costs, transportation, groceries and other expenses are more affordable here than in other Texas cities, such as Houston, where the cost of living is higher.
  • Amarillo has a relatively warm climate, with an average of 259 sunny days per year as compared to the U.S. average of 205, so residents of memory care can enjoy the outdoors. The city ranks 58 out of 100 on Sperling’s Comfort Index, while the national average is 54.
  • The air-quality ranking in Amarillo is 74 out of 100, while the U.S. ranks at 58. This makes Amarillo a good place for memory care residents with compromised respiratory systems or those who are sensitive to pollution. The data is based on the EPA’s Air Toxics Assessment, which measures pollution risks at a zip code level.
  • Amarillo has a violent crime rate of 52.8 and a property crime rate of 63.4. While these figures are higher than the national averages of 31.1 and 38.1, family members of seniors in memory care need not worry because these facilities have stringent security measures in place to ensure the safety of residents and their belongings.

 

Paying for Memory Care in Amarillo

Memory Care costs in Amarillo start around $5,401 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,694 per month.

It’s important to note that memory care rates in Amarillo and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

City in Texas

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$5,694

Amarillo

$5,401

Clovis

$4,800

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Amarillo

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in Texas page.

More Ways to Pay for Memory Care

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Texas page.

Free Memory Care Resources in Amarillo

Amarillo and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free memory care resources in Amarillo, please visit our Memory Care in Texas page.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Amarillo

Amarillo-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in Texas are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Texas page for more information about these laws.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Cero

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of The Cottages at Quail Creek

My father has moved into The Cottages at Quail Creek. I saw five different communities, but he gets the best healthcare treatment for his condition at this facility. He is in hospice, too, so the...

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Cero

I visited this facility

Review of Brookdale Sleepy Hollow

Brookdale Sleepy Hollow was nice, but it was really expensive. The facility was good and clean. The staff was good. She showed me everything I needed to see and everything I wanted to see.

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James

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of The Reserve at Amarillo

The Reserve at Amarillo is fine. They have very good people and they seem to take care of everybody. My wife has a single room with a bath, and it was already furnished. So, I didn't have to drag...

Provider response

Thank you for the kind words. We are so thankful to be able to serve your family. It is our pleasure to make a difference in her life and yours.

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