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If you’re an active, independent older adult looking for senior housing in Amarillo, senior citizen apartments in Amarillo might be the right fit. Apartments for seniors typically don’t include personal care services, but may offer amenities, activities, and maintenance for a stress-free, social lifestyle.
A Place for Mom can help older adults navigate how to apply for senior housing in Amarillo and consider their options. With 4 senior rentals in Amarillo, TX, we can help you find the right apartment for your budget and lifestyle. Whether you’re looking for upscale Amarillo 55-plus apartments or low-income senior apartments for rent in Amarillo, A Place for Mom can simplify your search.
We are also serving Senior Apartments facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Downtown Amarillo.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Lake Tanglewood, Timbercreek Canyon or Bishop Hills.
Types of care available in Amarillo, TX
Senior Apartments
My family and loved one have had a great experience with Conner Place. We are very happy with the care our loved one is receiving. The staff take great care of the residents. Everyone is friendly. Overall, we would recommend the community to others for their loved ones.
This is the right place for my mom. With short term memory loss, she needed a smaller venue. Plum Creek is a nice, well kept assisted living. Mom fit right in and the staff truly care and take good care of her.
We found just the right place for our mom when it became evident she needed a little more daily assistance. Hudson House has a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The staff have been kind, courteous and professional. They have been able to provide everything mom has needed. Our family also feels welcome we we visit. We are incredibly grateful for the Hudson House. They are certainly worth a consideration if you are looking for an assisted living facility.
6800 Plum Creek Drive, Amarillo, TX 79124
All 5. PCP is wonderful and the community is very good for my mom. The staff is accommodating and friendly. They charge the correct amounts for monthly living/care..and help whenever they can. The nursing...
Plum Creek Place is nestled in a quiet senior living community just down the street from Amarillo Diagnostic Clinic. We offer a warm, caring environment and we develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident. A full-time registered nurse is available 24 hours a day to provide...
3210 Russell Long Blvd, Canyon, TX 79015
Hudson House is in a nice location with a pond to the west and just west of the University. Clean environment with Staff that are friendly and respectful. Based on level of needs and staff being available...
2 Cottonwood Lane, Canyon, TX 79015
Everything is very homey at Conner Court. The staff seem like family... always helpful with everything. The food is great and everything is kept so clean. I would definitely recommend the facility to others.
Conner Court has been voted as one of the top assisted living communities in Canyon, Texas. We are located less than one mile south of Palo Duro Creek and two miles north of West Texas A&M University. Our dedicated staff goes out of the way to treat each resident like family and to enrich the...
601 Pecan Avenue, Pan Handle, TX 79068
The average cost of senior living in Amarillo is 3,691 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Claude, TX with an average of 3,615 per month.
Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.
In Amarillo, Texas, seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:
In Amarillo, Texas, seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:
Amarillo is car dependent, meaning seniors can expect to need a car for most errands. Transit options in Amarillo include bus routes. Seniors may receive fare discounts. Amarillo has somewhat limited biking infrastructure and is not particularly walkable.
Amarillo offers several health care providers for seniors wanting to be proactive about their health or for seniors seeking treatment for chronic conditions. The area has few hospitals, including Baptist Saint Anthony’s Hospital and Northwest Texas Healthcare System.
Amarillo, Texas is a great place for history buffs and outdoor-loving retirees alike. Attractions such as the Palo Duro Canyon State Park and the Amarillo Historical Museum offer residents immersive experiences of this city’s rugged landscape and storied past. Amarillo also houses an active senior association where seniors can engage with fellow residents and enjoy a wide range of senior-focused activities.
Senior apartments offer a no-frills housing option for active and independent seniors. Units are often designed with senior-friendly features for accessibility, such as elevators and wide doorways. In general, senior apartments don’t provide health care services or daily assistance. Many senior apartments include:
Amarillo, Texas is a great place for history buffs and outdoor-loving retirees alike. Attractions such as the Palo Duro Canyon State Park and the Amarillo Historical Museum offer residents immersive experiences of this city’s rugged landscape and storied past.
In Amarillo, senior apartments are communities geared exclusively toward residents 55+ and provide amenities similar to a typical apartment complex. These communities offer older adults an easier lifestyle by taking care of tasks such as yard work and household repairs, but they typically provide limited organized social events and few additional services compared to those offered by independent or assisted living communities.
The cost of senior apartments in Amarillo varies depending on each community. To learn more about senior apartments in Amarillo and in the state of Texas, contact one of A Place for Mom’s Senior Living Advisors.
The total household expenses associated with living in Amarillo are rated 13 points below the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are also rated below the average.
Index Scores
All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.
| Household Expenses | Health Care | Insurance | Entertainment | Grocery | Clothing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87 | 82 | 85 | 85 | 86 | 87 |
Income and Housing
| Median income age 45-64 | Median income age 65+ | Median household income | Average individual income | Median employee salary | Average property tax | One-bedroom apartment gross rent estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $59,238 per year | $40,108 per year | $51,331 per year | $27,111 per year | $41,240 per year | $2,865 per year | $632 per month |
The top hospitals that service Amarillo include:
Baptist Saint Anthony’s Hospital
Northwest Texas Healthcare System
Amarillo’s climate is classified as semi-arid. The city experiences volatile winters and generally dry, hot summers. The average humidity level is 53%, and humidity levels are often highest during September at about 57%.
Seasonal Temperatures
| January Average | January Maximum | January Minimum |
|---|---|---|
| 36°F | 49°F | 23°F |
| July Average | July Maximum | July Minimum |
|---|---|---|
| 78°F | 91°F | 65°F |
Air Quality
This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.
Precipitation
Population Statistics
| Median age | Percent of population over 65 | Population | Population Density | Average Household Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 12.9% | 200,919 | 1,969 per square mile | 2.5 |
Race & Ethnicity
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | Asian | Black | Hispanic or Latino | Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Two or More Races | White (not Hispanic or Latino) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5% | 4.0% | 6.6% | 32.3% | 0.1% | 3.6% | 54.8% |
These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.
LGBTQ+ Inclusivity
These scores were taken from the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.
2016 Presidential Election Results for Potter County
| Democratic | Republican | Other |
|---|---|---|
| 26.9% | 68.8% | 4.3% |
Some of the most popular museums and historic sites in Amarillo include:
Outdoor attractions in Amarillo:
Amarillo’s top entertainment destinations and shopping districts are:
Transportation
Amarillo City Transit offers intra-city transportation and provides paratransit service to applicable residents. Taxis, as well as rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft, are also available in Amarillo.
Silver Leaf Panhandle are the top-rated senior apartments near Amarillo, Texas. See full list of communities.
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