10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Lubbock, TX

Paying for a memory care facility for your loved one might feel overwhelming. But there are several options that can help, from private payment methods and VA benefits to Medicare and Medicaid; we’ll discuss the options to help your loved one afford the care they need.

Lubbock’s memory care facilities have to receive a Type B assisted living facility license from the Texas Department of Health and Human Services in order to operate. They are then subject to inspections once every two years or more often if a complaint is made. If you want to see how Lubbock’s memory care facilities have fared on their inspections, find them on this long-term care provider search portal.

Memory care facilities in Lubbock have to follow the regulations in this Texas Administrative Code and the Health and Safety Code. These are the same rules and regulations that apply to assisted living facilities, but there are additional standards for Certified Alzheimer’s Assisted Living Facilities, which is what Texas calls memory care.

These added standards for memory care facilities cover the safety and security aspects of the actual facility, as well as provisions around staffing, staff training, and activities that must be provided. Here is a summary of the expectations for memory care facilities:

• Two staff members must be available immediately to help any resident who needs assistance in a facility with 17 or more residents. Otherwise, a specific staff-to-resident ratio is not specified.
• Staff members must complete specialized training about how to provide care for residents with memory loss.
• A memory care facility has to provide specific activities that encourage residents to socialize and participate in physical activities. These planned activities also have to be individualized based on what’s appropriate for each resident’s needs and abilities.
• Memory care facilities must have secured outdoor spaces as well as exit alarms to keep residents safe from wandering.

Texas Department of Health contact information

Texas Department of Health and Human Services
North Austin Complex
4601 W. Guadalupe St.
Austin, TX 78751
Phone: 512-424-6500

COVID-19 regulations for Lubbock memory care facilities

The city of Lubbock does not require memory care facilities to adhere to any specific COVID-19 preventative measures. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has some guidelines for prevention that it recommends people follow.

A Place for Mom partners with five memory care facilities in the Lubbock area. Three of those are assisted living facilities that also provide memory care, while the other two are solely dedicated to memory care.

Peace of mind

If your loved one struggles with wandering, you can have peace of mind knowing that memory care facilities are specifically designed to provide extra security measures to keep your loved one safe. Of our partner facilities, 80% have an enclosed courtyard so your loved one can enjoy the independence of going outside in a safe manner. No matter what time of day or night, there will always be someone awake and ready to help soothe your loved one if they get restless or agitated.

Engaging the mind and body

More than half of our partner memory care facilities have a dedicated activity director who plans daily activities to ensure your loved one has socialization opportunities. In addition to being able to participate in art classes or exercise programs, your loved one can relax in common areas like TV lounges or movie rooms. More than half of our partner facilities feature on-site game rooms and libraries, which provide even more options for staying engaged.

Health care for seniors in Lubbock

You can rest assured knowing your loved one has access to great health care in Lubbock. In fact, Lubbock is home to the region’s largest health system making the area a health care hub.

Transportation for seniors in Lubbock

When your loved one has dementia or Alzheimer’s, you might worry about how they’ll get around. Fortunately, 80% of our partner memory care facilities provide free transportation for their residents, and 40% offer it at cost.

If you would like to accompany your loved one on an outing, you have a few options at your disposal. Citibus is your first option. This public bus system offers up rides along nine fixed routes around Lubbock Monday through Saturday. If you need to go somewhere that’s not along a bus line, try Citibus On-Demand. If your loved one has mobility issues, CitiAccess provides paratransit services. The Lubbock Citibus Guide to Ride outlines all the details of all these services.

To grab a ride through a ride-hailing service, try GoGoGrandparent. By calling  855-464-6872 (extension 57129), you’ll have a ride in less than 15 minutes; there is a monthly membership fee to use this service. You can call 800-522-1516 to schedule a ride through RideWith24. Texas is one of just three states where this service is available. RideWith24 gives you the ease of using Uber thanks to a special partnership without needing to use the smartphone app.

Senior activities in Lubbock

According to Dementia Friendly Lubbock, more than 400,000 people in Texas live with dementia, and more than a million and a half friends and family support them. So you and your loved one are not alone. When you want to spend some time together, Lubbock is a welcoming place to be.

The Lubbock Cultural District prides itself on being a creative hub that hosts a lot of great events from the Lubbock Downtown Farmers Market to the First Friday Art Trail. You and your loved one can also head over to the West Texas Walk of Fame where you’ll find a big statue of rock-and-roll legend Buddy Holly, who was born in Lubbock. He’s commemorated throughout town, but you can check out all kinds of memorabilia and rotating exhibits at The Buddy Holly Center where seniors who are at least 60 get a discount.

At Buddy Holly Hall, you and your loved one can enjoy a comedy show, a live musical performance, or even a Broadway play. In keeping with a theme you’ll find in Lubbock, you can find the Cactus Theater over on Buddy Holly Avenue. In addition to being a popular live music venue, the 1930s theater is on the National Register of Historic Places.

If you and your loved one are looking for an interesting museum, Lubbock has you covered. Here are just a few that might interest you:

• American Windmill Museum: View more than 100 beautifully restored windmills.
• National Ranching Heritage Center: Explore Texas’ ranching roots.
• Silent Wings Museum: Learn about the World War II military glider program.
• FiberMax Center for Discovery: Find out more about West Texas’ agriculture history.
• Science Spectrum: Get your hands on more than 250 science-based exhibits.
• Lubbock Lake Landmark: Visit the Robert A. Nash Interpretive Center at this 336-acre natural history site.
• Caviel Museum of African-American History: Discover West Texas’ first African-American history museum.

If you’d rather spend a day outdoors, head out to Lubbock’s Lake Alan Henry or the Sam Wahl Recreation Area. These are especially popular spots for fishing. Take in a game (indoors or outdoors) and cheer for the local Texas Tech Red Raiders. Finally, for a special treat, spend a night under the stars at the Stars and Stripes Drive-In, which shows movies on three different screens in the good old-fashioned drive-in style.