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Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Recent reviews of Independent Living in Amherst, TX
3.9 / 5.0

Right now this facility is doing everything they can to assist my mother. The food is not gourmet, but they comply with State mandates. The rooms are apartments where she can use a microwave to heat food. The staff is awesome in my book. The staff goes out of their way to keep me posted on her statu...

4.7 / 5.0

Very friendly staff, good food, and wonderful facility.

0.6 / 5.0

As a facility, they were really nice. It was professional, well-organized, reasonably priced, with lovely rooms. I would recommend them to anybody.

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Staff is friendly, helpful, professional, courteous, showed true concern for resident and family I would definitely recommend Isle at Raider Ranch to others.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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...
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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...
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My Mom passed away on [date removed] Mackenzie Place is not my favorite place right now. I can't get answers to my questions concerning the final bill, and they have not reported her death to the pharmacy....
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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...
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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...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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...
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We chose this facility because it was one of the closest to Anton where [name removed] had lived for 40 years, close for visits from her church friends and nieces. We felt like the staff cared about [name...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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...
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My mother moved to Brookdale from another Assisted Living Community in Lubbock where she had lived for over 3 years. It has just been 3 weeks since she moved in, but the staff has been wonderful, and she...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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...
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Everyone has been friendly and helpful with questions. The environment is nice, no weird odors or noises. Very easy to get to.
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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...
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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...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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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...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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...
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My parents spent their last years at Santa Fe Place. I cannot imagine a better place for them. The staff, especially in the past year, has been a joy to watch as they care for the residents. It was never...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Santa Fe Place is located in Plainview, Texas, less than one mile directly south of Running Water Draw Park. Our beautifully landscaped community beckons visitors and residents alike to come inside and enjoy our hospitality. Our caring staff delivers quality care in a comfortable home like...
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It's amazing place. They made it a home for my loved one. It's a warm, safe and pretty much a comfortable place to be. We picked this community, because it was a mixture of price and a good atmosphere. It...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Great facility, friendly staff. Food is good. Would be better only if staff size could be increased.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
At Hickory Place, we provide thoughtful, compassionate care in a warm, lively senior living community. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time registered nurse is available 24 hours a day to provide clinical oversight and coordination of care. Our...
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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...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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...
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
BeeHive Homes of Levelland features family style living in a residential setting for our elderly. BeeHive is a planned environment, allowing for up to 14 residents to enjoy a quality life-style with group association.Our homes offer the utmost in privacy with individual bedrooms and...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Amherst, TX

The average cost of senior living in Amherst is 3503.37 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Springlake, TX with an average of 2977.37 per month.

Average cost comparisons near Amherst, TX

Average monthly costs

Amherst, TX

$3,503

Anton, TX

$3,328

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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.

What is independent living?

Independent living offers a stress-free lifestyle for older adults. Independent living communities don’t provide personal care or supervision, but do offer generally healthy adults opportunities for socialization and hassle-free living. Independent living services often include:

  • Nutritious meals and snacks
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Home maintenance and repairs
  • Social activities and outings
Complete guide to independent living
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The Isle at Raider Ranch, Brookdale Grand Court Lubbock and Mackenzie Court are the top rated independent living facilities near Amherst, Texas. See full list of communities.

There are 35 independent living facilities near Amherst, Texas. See the full list.

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