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As the saying goes, everything’s bigger in Texas, and that means big-time fun and convenience for active seniors looking for independent living in Lubbock. Our partner independent living communities in Lubbock are full of services and amenities that will make life hassle-free and fun for seniors looking to offload chores and pick up more time for relaxation.
The city of Lubbock itself has so much to offer. From lakes stocked with your next big catch to a hopping live music scene, there’s plenty to choose from as you make more time for leisure.
In this guide, we’ll show you our partner independent living communities, all within a 10-mile radius of Lubbock’s city center. We’ll also cover everything you need to know about costs, how to pay for an independent living stay, which benefits might help you, the options for health care and transportation, as well as activities you’ll love in Lubbock.
Types of care available in Lubbock, TX
Independent Living
As a facility, they were really nice. It was professional, well-organized, reasonably priced, with lovely rooms. I would recommend them to anybody.
Staff was incredibly patient with my often difficult father. It gave me great piece of mind to know he was in their capable, and caring hands.
This facility works very hard to take care of your loved one. The staff has been wonderful to my loved one. it's very hard to find staff right now, so I believe they are doing the best that they can. I would recommend this facility to friends and family.
6806 43rd St, Lubbock, TX 79407
The Isle at Raider Ranch is a great place in all areas. Wish we could get key fobs back. I do understand the importance of tight safety and security.
Our team is dedicated to delighting our residents by truly getting to know them and ensuring that we are taking care of their needs.' Raider Ranch is West Texas' only resort-style gated community for those age 55 plus, featuring 24-hour security, maintenance-free living and unparalleled services...
8609 Boston Ave., Lubbock, TX 79423
My Mom loves it and they are so nice! She is happy and comfortable. All the staff love her and I never have any complaints at all! My mom has been there about four months and loves it there at Mackenzie...
Mackenzie Place is located in the heart of Lubbock, Texas, just one mile west of McCollough Park. They say everything is bigger in Texas; well that includes the hearts of our wonderful staff. We treat every resident and their family as if they were part of our family. Our residents love that...
6548 43rd Street, Lubbock, TX 79407
My aunt adores her stylish living space at Raider Ranch. The upscale finishes, premium fixtures, and chic furnishings make her residence not just a home, but a statement of elegance and luxury that she...
At Raider Ranch Independent Living, we offer a variety of community features. Residents can enjoy regular off-site adventures and excursions. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. Our property is conveniently located near accessible public transportation. Free resident parking and guest...
110 Frankford Ave, Lubbock, TX 79416
This community has been great. The Sales director, [name removed] made the move in process so easy. Her & the rest of the staff were so friendly & welcoming. This community made us feel at home. I highly...
Fantastic Care for Fantastic Texas SeniorsYou’re ready to upgrade your senior living. And we’re just the place to do it. Our senior living community in Lubbock, Texas, provides exceptional senior living services to exceptional seniors. As one of our residents, you can take advantage of either...
4601 71st Street, Lubbock, TX 79424
Brookdale at grand court is amazing from staff to clients. So kind and helpful. They go up and beyond . The best place ever. The facility is surrounded by shopping plaza. Including one block from Walmart....
Find a Redefined IndependenceIt’s time to upgrade your senior living. At our upscale community, you can trade the stress and hassles that come from living at home for a resort-style life full of activities and events, and surrounded by luxurious accommodations. Our community is the only...
5301 66th Street, Lubbock, TX 79424
The meals need to get better and have more of a variety to choose from, but the staff members are wonderful and we would recommend this community to other families who may need a place for their loved ones.
Luminous Living in LubbockBuilding your best life is going to take a beautiful backdrop and a life full of interesting things to do and interesting people to do them with. That’s what you’ll find in our luxurious assisted living community in Lubbock, Texas. You’ll find us in an ideal location...
3026 54th Street, Lubbock, TX 79413
There have been massive management changes in the relatively short time I've been here. Communication between management and residents has not been good.
Ventura Place provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Conveniently located in a quiet residential neighborhood close to shopping and state-of-the-art medical facilities, Ventura Place is a beautiful home deep in the heart of Texas. Our all-inclusive...
10711 Indiana Ave, Lubbock, TX 79423
We went to several facilities and asked Hospice friends that work in several facilities before choosing The Legacy at South Plains. We are very happy with the place and would definitely recommend it to...
9812 Vinton, Lubbock, TX 79424
Easy...5 all the way down! You guys were so helpful! You made the selection so much easier! I've been recommending you to my friends. I'll also be contacting you again when we'll unfortunately need to...
6502 4th Street, Lubbock, TX 79416
The staff at Wilshire on Fourth, Memory Care unit, are absolutely wonderful! They are kind, caring and loving with their residents. [name removed] and her staff made my mother-in=law's stay with them the...
Wilshire Place Senior Living is an active adult community located in Lubbock, Texas. Our community features full service Assisted Living and Memory Care. We are situated on 68 acres and offer 72 units of senior living apartments. At Wilshire Place on 4th, we have taken great care and pride in...
6410 Erskine, Lubbock, TX 79416
This facility is really great! The nurses and staff are so kind and caring to our mom and us as a family. We could not ask for a better place for her to live. The actiivities are fun for her, the food is...
Grace House offers families peace of mind that their loved ones are being cared for with dignity, respect, and grace.*All service is individually tailored to each resident’s specific needs *One home is a Certified Alzheimer’s Memory Care Unit *Experienced, caring, and knowledgeable staff...
1717 Norfolk Ave, Lubbock, TX 79416
We toured Carrilon when looking for an Assisted Living facility for our loved one. It was excellent! We were truly impressed. The cleanliness and friendliness were both great, also.
1717 Norfolk Ave, Lubbock, TX 79416
We toured Carrilon when looking for an Assisted Living facility for our loved one. It was excellent! We were truly impressed. The cleanliness and friendliness were both great, also.
6402 Hartford Ave, Lubbock, TX 79413
RR 3 Box 74, Lubbock, TX 79403
1212 13th St # 100, Lubbock, TX 79401
5401 54th St, Lubbock, TX 79414
1102 N Memphis Ave, Lubbock, TX 79415
Your Search Stops Here - Welcome to Hillcrest Manor!Open Spaces. Natural beauty. Hillcrest Manor Senior Apartments in Lubbock, Texas offers a peaceful retreat where the hustle and bustle seems a world away. A quiet place to relax and rediscover the simple joys of living. Leave the hassles and...
6508 4th St., Lubbock, TX 79416
6508 4th St., Lubbock, TX 79416
9812 Vinton Ave., Lubbock, TX 79424
9812 Vinton Ave., Lubbock, TX 79424
6317 112th Street, Lubbock, TX 79424
14711 Slide Road, Lubbock, TX 79424
301 E 5th St., Wolfforth, TX 79382
The best thing about Villa Residential at Wolfforth is that they are very friendly and outgoing. They try to treat each individual as if they were their own ken. There are some instances where some of...
Villa Residential at Wolfforth is an assisted living community located in Wolfforth, TX. Wolfforth is located in Lubbock County and is home to about 3,700 people. Wolfforth is a small railroad town with a few local stores and shops giving residents the opportunity to go into town to shop, pay...
Independent living in Lubbock will cost a monthly average of $3,142, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data.[01] While this price includes amenities like dining and access to common areas, it can vary based on exactly which additional services you might opt for.
The chart below displays the average starting cost of independent living in Lubbock without additional fees.
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The cost of living in an independent living community can be covered in several ways. Many seniors start with private income or VA benefits. While Medicaid, Medicare, and long-term care insurance do not cover the monthly cost of an independent living facility, there are other ways they can help you find more room in your budget.
In this section, we’ll cover all of these payment options and how they might benefit you as you look to move into an independent living community in Lubbock.
To cover the monthly fee for an independent living facility, there are several private pay methods seniors can use. These include personal savings, investment returns, Social Security benefits, and pension payments. Read the following resources for more information on other private pay methods.
In the state of Texas, a license is not needed for the operation of an Independent living community. These facilities don’t provide health care, so they’re not considered in a different category than any other rental housing.
There are laws and regulations that apply, however, such as the Fair Housing Act and Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) that are in place to make sure discrimination does not take place as people look for housing of any kind.
The Texas Landlord/Tenant Law Guide is a great resource for understanding all your rights as well as responsibilities as a tenant.
When an independent living community also offers assisted living or even memory care, then a license from the Texas Department of Health and Human Services is required. These combination facilities must adhere to the laws and regulations set forth in this Texas Administrative Code and this Health and Safety Code for assisted living facilities.
A Type A license would be what a Lubbock assisted living facility would require. This particular type of license is for communities where the residents can help themselves and follow directions during an emergency. A Type B license would be needed if an independent living facility also offers memory care. This type is specifically for facilities where residents will need help during an emergency and wouldn’t be able to be counted on to follow evacuation directions. These residents might also need some help during the overnight hours.
These facilities are subject to inspections once every two-year period. This long-term care provider search portal gives you access to those inspection reports.
Texas Department of Health and Human Services
North Austin Complex
4601 W. Guadalupe St.
Austin, TX 78751
Phone: 512-424-6500
Lubbock has no mandates that require certain preventative measures to be taken at independent living facilities to help residents avoid COVID-19. However, guidelines for prevention are provided for everyone by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Vaccinations. COVID-19 vaccinations are encouraged by the CDC, and you can get them free at the Lubbock Health Department.
Masking. Lubbock does not require the wearing of face masks.
Facility cleanliness. Increasing airflow and ventilation as a COVID-19 preventative measure is recommended by the CDC.
Quarantining. A five-day isolation period is recommended by the CDC for those who test positive for COVID-19.
You’ll feel right at home in any of our partner Lubbock independent living communities. Not only do they provide everything you need, they offer just about anything you could possibly want to make life easy and enjoyable. If you’re bilingual or speak Spanish, both English and Spanish are spoken in all our partner communities.
A Place for Mom’s partner independent living communities in Lubbock provide a hassle-free lifestyle for active seniors. Chores like home maintenance, yard work, and meal prep are things of the past. Our partner independent living communities take care of all that so you have time for everything you enjoy. Some of our partner communities have a concierge who can assist you with just about anything you need.
Our partner independent living communities take good care to ensure you have all that you need at your fingertips. Need a haircut? All of our partners have on-site beauty salons. Do you want to stay in shape? That’s easy to do since nearly all our partners offer on-site fitness centers. Some of our partner facilities even have programs that offer shopping and delivery services so you don’t have to spend time running to the store for toothpaste.
Just because everything is taken care of doesn’t mean there’s nothing to do. Quite the opposite is true! If you want to take it easy, join your friends for movie nights in the theater room or check out a book at the well-stocked on-site libraries at all our partner facilities. Sign up for the offsite outings to some of Lubbock’s hot spots. Plant your favorite flowers in the raised garden beds available at almost all our partner facilities. Enjoy walking your dog along the walking paths because all of our partners allow you to bring your furry best friend.
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Lubbock is the second biggest city in Texas west of Interstate 35, and as such, residents have access to the kind of health care you’d expect for a city of its size.
Ranked No. 16 in Texas by U.S. News & World Report, Covenant Medical Center-Lubbock in Lubbock, TX is a high performer in colon cancer surgery, prostate cancer surgery, and six other specialties.[04]
Ranked No. 21 in Texas by U.S. News & World Report, University Medical Center-Lubbock is rated high performing in heart attack and heart failure care along with five other specialty areas.[04]
While many seniors will need their own car to get around town, residents at our partner independent living facilities are in luck because all of them provide free transportation.
Lubbock’s public transportation, Citibus, is also a good option, as 75% of our partner independent living communities are conveniently located close to public transit. Citibus runs nine fixed routes every day except for Sunday. Citibus On-Demand will provide rides outside of the fixed routes, and CitiAccess will provide paratransit. For all the details on how to use the Citibus services, check out this Guide to Ride.
Texas is only one of three states partnered with RideWith24, which provides access to Uber rides without the need for a smartphone app. Seniors just have to call a toll-free number (800-522-1516) to schedule rides. GoGoGrandparent is another rail-hailing service that doesn’t require a smartphone. Seniors can just call 855-464-6872 (extension 57129) to get a ride in 15 minutes or less. This service does charge a monthly membership fee.
Lubbock is not considered pedestrian-friendly, so getting around on foot isn’t going to be a great option. The city only scores a 39 on a scale of 100 from Walk Score, which compares cities and rates them on ease of getting around. The bike score is a bit higher, but Lubbock is still only considered to have minimal infrastructure for cyclists.
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As one of West Texas’ biggest cities, seniors will have no shortage of fun things to do when they want a night out. From live music and lakes to museums and a drive-in, Lubbock has it all.
Famed rock-and-roll legend Buddy Holly called Lubbock home, and the city pays homage to him at The Buddy Holly Center. You can take a tour (seniors get a discount) or take part in a special event like the Summer Showcase Concert Series. Over at The Buddy Holly Hall, you can take in a Broadway play, live music, or a comedy act.
If you love live music, then you are in for a treat because Lubbock has a whole lot of live music venues, from the Cactus Theater and The Blue Light to Charley B’s and Jake’s Sports Cafe and Backroom.
For even more live music, along with art, check out the Lubbock Cultural District on the first Friday of every month for the First Friday Art Trail. You can use one of the five First Friday trolleys to get from one spot to another for free.
Lubbock is home to several interesting museums where you can continue your lifelong learning adventures. One of the most unique is the American Windmill Museum, where you can see beautifully restored windmills and even catch special events like a train show. The state’s ranching roots are highlighted at the National Ranching Heritage Center, and you can even catch the Summer Stampede Western art and gear show. For history buffs, head over to the Silent Wings Museum, where the World War II military glider program is honored.
The FiberMAx Center for Discovery is the perfect place to learn more about West Texas’ agriculture history. Science Spectrum is a fun-filled experience with more than 250 fun exhibits, an OMNI theater, and the city’s only public aquarium.
Explore the Robert A. Nash Interpretive Center at the Lubbock Lake Landmark. This Texas Tech University museum is a 336-acre archeological and natural history site. The center is fully accessible, and so are parts of the area’s hiking trails.
If you like to fish, then Lubbock has the perfect places for you. Lake Alan Henry or the Sam Wahl Recreation Area are popular spots for anglers. You can even rent a boat or get a fishing guide to ensure you haul in a big catch!
Hit the links at Meadowbrook Canyon Creek; if you don’t want to play 18 holes, you can grab a bite to eat at the bar and grill and just enjoy the beautiful scenery.
Don’t miss the Stars and Stripes Drive-In. This classic drive-in theater opens Thursday through Sunday with three screens and a 50’s-style diner where you can eat some “rockin’ eats and tasty treats.”
If you’d like to enjoy the outdoors from a stadium seat, then enjoy Lubbock’s college-town feel by rooting on the Texas Tech Red Raiders.
Lubbock’s four senior centers offer up myriad activities and events for the 55+ set. Take a class to learn how to make tamales, or sign up for the holiday craft bazaar. You can also catch a group meal at noon on weekdays at any of the centers.
The Isle at Raider Ranch, Mackenzie Court and Raider Ranch Independent Living are the top-rated Independent Living facilities near Lubbock, TX. These Independent Living facilities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews. See full list of communities.
The average cost of Independent Living in Lubbock is 3,524 per month. This cost may vary based on location, amenities, floorplan, level of care and other factors.
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