Find Independent Living Communities near Amarillo, TX

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.

Independent living communities — also known simply as retirement communities — in Amarillo are geared towards seniors who are able to live on their own, without daily assistance, and prefer to live among people their age. This usually means residents are self-sufficient and do not require hands-on care. Think of Amarillo retirement communities as age-restricted (typically 55+) complexes, which provide organized activities, meal services, and transportation.

Cost of Independent Living in Amarillo, TX

The cost of independent living in Amarillo varies depending on each community. To learn more about independent living in Amarillo and in the state of Texas, contact one of A Place for Mom’s Senior Living Advisors.

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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.

Income and Housing

The top hospitals that service Amarillo include:

Baptist Saint Anthony’s Hospital

• Facility type: Corporation, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 370+
• Specialties: Emergency department, ICU, physical therapy

Northwest Texas Healthcare System

• Facility type: Corporation, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 440+
• Specialties: Emergency department, ICU, joint replacement

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

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 75

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

• Average Annual Precipitation: 20″

Population Statistics

Race & Ethnicity

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.

• Non-discrimination laws in Amarillo: 0/30
• Overall inclusivity:

2016 Presidential Election Results for Potter County

Some of the most popular museums and historic sites in Amarillo include:

• Amarillo Museum of Art
• Amarillo Historical Museum
• Kwahadi Museum of the American Indian
• Harrington House Historic Home
• Charles Goodnight Historical Center

Outdoor attractions in Amarillo:

• Sanborn Park
• Ellwood Park
• Palo Duro Canyon State Park
• Caprock Canyons State Park
• Amarillo Botanical Gardens
• Amarillo Zoo

Amarillo’s top entertainment destinations and shopping districts are:

• Starlight Ranch Event Center
• Chamber Music Amarillo
• Amarillo ArtsFest
• Westgate Mall
• Wolflin Village

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.