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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Amherst, TX
The cost of independent living in Amherst is about $3,559 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 35 options. Read 476 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.
As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Muleshoe, Littlefield and Olton.
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9.8
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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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56 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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10 reviews
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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9.1
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47 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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42 reviews
Brookdale at grand court is amazing from staff to clients. So kind and helpful. They go up and beyond . The best place ever. The facility is surrounded by shopping plaza. Including one block from Walmart....
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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9.0
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54 reviews
We appreciate and like the staff but sometimes communication among the staff about patient information is a challenge. Quality of food could improve and it just takes a long time to get the food out. I know...
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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8.8
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63 reviews
There have been massive management changes in the relatively short time I've been here. Communication between management and residents has not been good.
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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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
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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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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
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.
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.
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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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.
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.
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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.
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 $3,559 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bovina, TX with an average of $2,274 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Amherst, TX vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Amherst, TX vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Amherst vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Amherst, TX by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Amherst
Recent reviews for independent living 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.
The Isle at Raider Ranch in Lubbock, TX
3.9
We are very happy overall with Raider Ranch. The staff seems excellent and committed. Very nice facility. Very few complaints. The facility is lovely, and when I communicate with the staff, they are very helpful. I sometimes wish they would initiate the communication more.
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Amherst independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Amherst independent living 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 dietary accommodations in Amherst independent living
Independent living 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
10%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.7%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
36.7%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
32.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.7%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Amherst independent living
Our independent living 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
23.3%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
42.5%
Room service
Room service
40%
36%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.3%
16.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Amherst independent living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Amherst offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Amherst, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
36.7%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.3%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.7%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.7%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
42%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.7%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
30%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
39.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Isle at Raider Ranch, Mackenzie Court and Raider Ranch Independent Living 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.
The best independent living facility near you in Amherst, Texas is The Isle at Raider Ranch. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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