14 Assisted Living Communities in Amarillo, Texas

There are 14 assisted living facilities in Amarillo, TX and several assisted living facilities nearby. The average cost of assisted living in Amarillo, TX is $3,700 per month.

The median cost of assisted living in Amarillo for a single-occupancy apartment is $3,700/month (Genworth - 2018). This monthly cost typically includes rent, utilities, dining, housekeeping and transportation.

 

Taking its name from the Spanish word for yellow, the city of Amarillo is often called the “Yellow Rose of Texas.” As the largest city in the Texas Panhandle, Amarillo has a rich and vibrant history entwined with stories of the Wild West and the settling of America. Museums and galleries dot the area and tell the stories of the region’s past.

Home of the historic Chase Tower and Santa Fe Building, Amarillo is the epitome of southwestern living. A healthy dose of summer sunshine and the occasional winter snow mean everyday fun for seniors who choose assisted living in Amarillo.

Residents of assisted living in Amarillo enjoy a life of southwestern adventure both indoors and out with a wealth of natural attractions such as beautiful Palo Duro Canyon State Park. This 20,000-acre park offers stunning views, ample picnic areas and hosts performing arts productions in its Pioneer Amphitheater. The Panhandle Plains Historical Museum is available for history lovers and the Wonderland Amusement Park waits for the kid in everyone. Route 66, which runs through Amarillo, is an important part of American culture.

Senior residents of Amarillo are served by the Hilltop Senior Center which offers a robust calendar of activities such as aerobics classes, workshops and training programs for seniors enjoying assisted living in Amarillo. Additionally, the Winwood Senior Center also welcomes Amarillo seniors providing meeting spaces and health screenings as well as simply a place to meet new friends and have fun.

It’s tough to enjoy all that assisted living in Amarillo has to offer when you aren’t feeling well, which is why Amarillo seniors are fortunate to have easy access to one of the largest medical networks in the Texas Panhandle.

Northwest Texas Hospital provides emergency services to Amarillo, as well as critical care, joint care, a surgery center and laboratory services. The hospital also offers the Senior Advantage program to elderly residents in order to promote a continually healthy lifestyle and provide opportunities for active participation in personal health and wellness.

The Amarillo City Transit (ACT) system offers easy and convenient bus service to move residents quickly to where they need to go. Seniors can hop on any one of eight bus routes and travel from a community of assisted living in Amarillo to anywhere in the city. For seniors with limited mobility, ACT operates the Spec-Trans paratransit program.  Spec-Trans provides door-to-door service on special vehicles designed to hold wheelchairs. Amarillo is a great place for anyone who enjoys American culture and is looking for a more robust lifestyle. To view list of local senior housing options, visit our Amarillo Assisted Living page. Written by senior housing staff writer.

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