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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Amherst, TX
Memory care in Amherst offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Amherst is about $4,086 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 24 communities, read 394 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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9.7
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127 reviews
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.
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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9.6
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57 reviews
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...
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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9.2
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48 reviews
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...
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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9.0
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56 reviews
Staff is wonderful activities are good meals are just mediocre. Might have a good meal here and there the selection is not that good and cold a lot of the times tv provider not good at all I guess overall...
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.
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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8.6
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12 reviews
I would everything a 5. I'm very happy here. This is an excellent place. I wish that I had moved here sooner than I did. Very friendly staff who are dedicated to providing excellent care. The residents care...
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.
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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8.2
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44 reviews
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...
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.
The Legacy at South Plains in Lubbock, TX, offers assisted living and memory care services for older adults. Our community is designed to create meaningful experiences through daily activities and personalized care. With our Connections memory care program, residents with Alzheimer’s and dementia...
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7.9
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7 reviews
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...
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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24 reviews
I would recommend Brookdale, the staff was very caring and they did everything they could to make my wife comfortable and safe!
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Specialized Care From the Industry LeaderIf you or your loved one is living with dementia or other cognitive challenges, it’s time to trust the industry leader. We are Lubbock's very first free-standing Alzheimer's and dementia care provider.Our well-established and recommended community is the...
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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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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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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...
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...
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.
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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The people that work here truly care for the people they take care of daily . They are very compassionate and kind, not only towards the residents but to each other as well. They have a new Director of...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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.
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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: 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: 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.
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: 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.
Friona Heritage Estates is a 16-unit assisted living apartment complex, located in the small Texas town of Friona. We have been serving those you care about for over 18 years. Friona has a modern hospital conveniently located just a few blocks away as well as a local pharmacy just down the...
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Cost of memory care in Amherst, TX
The average cost of senior living in Amherst is $4,086 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bovina, TX with an average of $2,668 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Amherst, TX vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about memory care in Amherst
Recent reviews for memory care in Amherst
Wilshire on 4th in Lubbock, TX
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.
Mackenzie Court in Lubbock, TX
4.9
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.
Amherst review score based on 75 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 75 reviews of 21 Amherst memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Amherst review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
Amherst review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Amherst memory care
When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 75 reviews of 21 Amherst memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Amherst resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.Amherst, TX averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.0
Value for cost*
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Amherst memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Amherst memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Amherst, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Amherst memory care
Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Amherst that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Amherst, TXNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
57.1%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
9.5%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.2%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
95.2%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
61.9%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.2%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
71.4%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
52.4%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Amherst memory care
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Amherst Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Amherst, TXNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
61.9%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
38.1%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.9%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.8%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Amherst memory care
Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Amherst partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Amherst, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.6%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
47.6%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
57.1%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.5%
18.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Amherst memory care
Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Amherst communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Amherst, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.8%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.4%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
47.6%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.8%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Amherst memory care
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Amherst offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Amherst, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
47.6%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.1%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.8%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.1%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.1%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.6%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.4%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.1%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.4%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
52.4%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
38.1%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.5%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.1%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Isle at Raider Ranch, Mackenzie Court and The Gardens at Shadow Hills are the top-rated memory care facilities near Amherst, Texas. See full list of communities.
There are 24 memory care facilities near Amherst, Texas. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Amherst, Texas is The Isle at Raider Ranch. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 24 memory care facilities near you in Amherst, Texas typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Amherst, Texas, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Amherst, Texas, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Amherst, Texas ranges from $2000 to $6500. The average Memory Care cost in Amherst, Texas is $4,086. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Amherst, Texas typically starts at $2000. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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