3 Memory Care Facilities in Randall County, TX
The average cost of memory care in Randall County is $5,196 per month. This is higher than the national median of $4,925. Cheaper nearby regions include Potter County with an average starting cost of $4,495.
To help you with your search, browse the 5 reviews below for memory care facilities in Randall County. On average, consumers rate memory care in Randall County 5.0 out of 5 stars.
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3 Memory Care Facilities in Randall County, TX
Brookdale Sleepy Hollow
The Legacy at Town Square
The Reserve at Amarillo
What to Consider About Memory Care in Randall County
Located in the Panhandle just south of Amarillo, Randall County has 134,000 residents, nearly 15 percent of whom are 65 years or older. For residents in that age group who have Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia, Randall County is home to three memory care facilities.
In Texas, memory care facilities are known as assisted living facilities (ALFs) and are licensed by the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services.
- Randall County, along with the entire Texas Panhandle, is known for weather extremes. The summers are hot and dry, with average daytime highs above 90. During the winters, the temperature drops well below freezing, with nighttime lows averaging 22, and the area receives 14 inches of snow in an average year. Randall County gets 261 annual sunny days, giving memory care residents ample opportunity for supervised time outdoors.
- With a cost of living 6 percent less than the national average, Randall County is highly affordable. Groceries, utilities, and transportation all cost substantially less in Randall County than in the average U.S. city, though healthcare is about 5 percent more expensive. Family members looking to buy a home in the area to be near loved ones in memory care can find housing costs that are 11 percent less than the national average.
- Randall County seniors do not pay state taxes on Social Security checks and other retirement income, giving them more money to put toward healthcare. Newcomers to the state may want to prepare for sales and property taxes that are much higher than the national averages.
- The crime in Randall County is about average. The area's violent crime rate is 33.2 out of 100, which is slightly higher than the national average of 31.1. The property crime rate is 34.6, compared to the national rate of 38.1. Memory care facilities, in particular, tend to be very safe, offering security features such as guards, cameras, and locking exterior doors.
Paying for Memory Care in Randall County
Average Monthly Costs
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Memory Care costs in Randall County start around $5,196 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $4,974 per month.
It’s important to note that memory care rates in Randall County 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.
Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Randall County
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 Randall County
Randall County 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 Randall County, please visit our Memory Care in Texas page.
Directory of Winners in the Randall County Area
Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Randall County
Randall County-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.
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Recent Reviews of Memory Care in Randall County
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Review of The Reserve at Amarillo
The Reserve at Amarillo is an impressive place and if I ever go to memory care, that is where I want to be. The activities are above and beyond with residents doing what they want and like to do. ... Read more
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Review of The Reserve at Amarillo
I told my family that when the time comes, they should put me at Autumn Leaves of Amarillo. I would rate them a 20 on everything. They asked me to have a meal there. It's a good community. They hav... Read more
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Review of Brookdale Sleepy Hollow
Brookdale Sleepy Hollow was great. All the people that worked there were very kind. It was well run and organized, and there was nobody running around and lost. The people seemed very much in charg... Read more
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