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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Skellytown, TX
If you’re looking for assisted living in Skellytown, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Skellytown or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Skellytown.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Skellytown for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 16 assisted living facilities in the Skellytown area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
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The only complaint [name removed] always has is their food. They could really use a lot more ideas on different foods & dishes. Everything else has been a 5 and based on the experience we have had so far,...
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.
Exceptional Living for Exceptional SeniorsIt’s time to put a little more life into your senior living. To escape the stress and hassles of living at home and embrace a truly redefined independence. That’s what you’ll find here at our luxury senior living community in Amarillo, Texas. We offer...
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27 reviews
The dishwasher never worked. The meals were nutritious and mom liked them but not many activities planned. Mom passed in [date removed] of last year so we were just there about five months. They had a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Good Life Assisted Living is a 16 bed assisted living facility with a home-like atmosphere. We are big enough to offer everything a resident, or family needs, but small enough so that everyone knows everybody on a first name basis. Good Life has great food like most places claim, but maybe we are...
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9.3
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43 reviews
They did an AWSOME job taking care of our Dad! He was combative and very hard to handle, but they did great handling him. The staff and administrators were so kind and helpful, and compassionate!!!
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.
[h]Welcome to Bristol Park at AmarilloAssisted Living & Memory CareConveniently located near the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Bristol Park at Amarillo is committed to providing a stimulating and nurturing environment filled with warmth, comfort, and a high level of care that...
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9.2
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63 reviews
This is the right place for my mom. With short term memory loss, she needed a smaller venue. Plum Creek is a nice, well kept assisted living. Mom fit right in and the staff truly care and take good care...
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.
Plum Creek Place is nestled in a quiet senior living community just down the street from Amarillo Diagnostic Clinic. We offer a warm, caring environment and we develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident. A full-time registered nurse is available 24 hours a day to provide...
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17 reviews
I have already recommended the Craig to several people. My in-laws like it there. They wish the food was a little more like home made but it would not be as healthy
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
The Craig Senior Living is the most reasonably priced community where you can enjoy all the freedoms you expect out of life without all the worries associated with traditional home ownership Located in one of Amarillo's most historic neighborhoods, we offer 1400 sq. ft. cottage homes, and 1...
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9.0
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7 reviews
I love my HOME! Room privacy is best, not having to share a room. The young attitude they have, the family atmosphere, the cleanliness, the love and caring all staff shows for each resident - all really...
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 Meredith Place, our senior living community in Pampa, 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...
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8.9
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28 reviews
What our family likes the most about The Cottages is the complete care they offer, we are a long distance away so this gives us that peace of mind. Based on the experience we have had so far, we do think we...
Provides: Memory Care
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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 Cottages at Quail Creek are newly renovated assisted living residences for people living with Alzheimer's disease and other memory disorders. Under the direction of our highly qualified, 24-hour staff and access to 7 days-a-week nursing, we provide personal care assistance, medications...
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And a very, very good place. This is the best in class in terms of memory care facilities. It felt like home while my dad was there. The staff exceeded expectations. So did the food and everything else. ...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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, 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.
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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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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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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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.
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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This community was great there were just no openings at the time that we were looking for somewhere. If they would have had an opening it would have been a really hard decision picking the right place for my...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Good Life Assisted Living is a 16 bed assisted living facility with a home-like atmosphere. We are big enough to offer everything a resident, or family needs, but small enough so that everyone knows everybody on a first name basis. Good Life has great food like most places claim, but maybe we are...
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This community was great there were just no openings at the time that we were looking for somewhere. If they would have had an opening it would have been a really hard decision picking the right place for my...
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Good Life Assisted Living is a 16 bed assisted living facility with a home-like atmosphere. We are big enough to offer everything a resident, or family needs, but small enough so that everyone knows everybody on a first name basis. Good Life has great food like most places claim, but maybe we are...
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Our loved one was only there for a month, and we really liked everyone there they were all very good to him. Our loved one was helping their maintenance guy which was nice, it made him happy. We just at one...
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.
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.
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.
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Cost of assisted living in Skellytown, TX
The average cost of senior living in Skellytown is $4,313 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sunray, TX with an average of $3,405 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Skellytown, TX vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Skellytown, TX vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Skellytown, TX by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Skellytown, TX
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What families are saying about assisted living in Skellytown
Recent reviews for assisted living in Skellytown
Brookdale Medi Park West in Amarillo, TX
5.0
My parents were well taken and became stronger. Everyone was very helpful and friendly. The facility was clean and roomy allowed for several walks a day inside. The staff knew their names and checked on them several times a day.
Meredith Court in Pampa, TX
5.0
During the time our loved one has been there, they have taken great care of him. I am on a first name bases with the staff members, we really could not of asked for a better situation. We would highly recommend this community to others.
The Sycamore in Amarillo, TX
5.0
And a very, very good place. This is the best in class in terms of memory care facilities. It felt like home while my dad was there. The staff exceeded expectations. So did the food and everything else. I presume that Sycamore is on the higher end in terms of the cost, but you get what you ...
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Skellytown review score based on 73 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 73 reviews of 16 Skellytown assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Skellytown review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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
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Review subcategories for Skellytown assisted living
When assisted living 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 73 reviews of 16 Skellytown assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Skellytown resident and family assisted living 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.Skellytown, TX averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.5
Friendliness
4.9
4.6
Care services
4.6
4.2
Staff
4.8
4.5
Meals & dining
4.3
4.1
Activities
4.4
4.1
Value for cost*
4.6
4.1
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Skellytown assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Skellytown assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Skellytown, 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 Skellytown assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Skellytown that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Skellytown, TXNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
38.9%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.8%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.3%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
83.3%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
33.3%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.2%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.3%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
38.9%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
27.8%
44.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Skellytown assisted living
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 Skellytown Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Skellytown, TXNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
38.9%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22.2%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.2%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Skellytown assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Skellytown partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Skellytown, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.8%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
22.2%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.8%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Skellytown assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Skellytown communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Skellytown, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.8%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.2%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
27.8%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.6%
14.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Skellytown assisted 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 assisted living communities in Skellytown offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Skellytown, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.9%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.9%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
27.8%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.9%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.9%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.7%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.9%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Skellytown
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Texas assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Skellytown protect seniors.
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Brookdale Medi Park West, GoodLife Senior Living Amarillo and Bristol Park at Amarillo are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Skellytown, Texas. See full list of communities.
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