10 Best Nursing Homes in Lubbock, TX
As the 11th largest city in the big state of Texas, Lubbock has plenty to offer for seniors who are looking for the right senior living option for the next phase of their lives.
Nursing home is often used as an overarching term to reference various senior living arrangements. But it actually means a skilled nursing facility where residents receive medical care on a round-the-clock basis. While some people do need that, it’s not the right option for everyone. Many people might need an assisted living community or memory care facility instead.
Assisted living in Lubbock helps residents with activities of daily living, such as showering or eating, and covers chores like housekeeping and laundry. Memory care facilities provide all of that, too, along with specialized care for residents with memory loss. A Place for Mom partners with 11 assisted living communities and memory care facilities within a 10-miles radius of Lubbock’s city center — and 73% of these facilities have on-site nursing care.
This guide provides an in-depth look at our partner assisted living and memory care facilities in Lubbock, along with information about cost and payment methods, applicable laws and regulations, transportation and health care options, and senior activities in Lubbock.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Lubbock, TX
Staff is friendly, helpful, professional, courteous, showed true concern for resident and family I would definitely recommend Isle at Raider Ranch to others.
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.
The staff at Brookdale Remington Park are very friendly. My mom's room is always neat and clean. Also, they meet with you every few months to discuss your loved one's care needs. My mom says that the food is...
I am happy with the decision to go to Shadow Hills and based on the experience I would recommend this community to other families.
We have been very pleased with the services at Brookdale Monterey. I would like more activities that help to maintain memory-card games? Picture books? I would be happy to help develop these activities for...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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They have been really good! Their people were dependable, and always on time. They were not only nice and friendly, but caring and encouraging. I really liked them, they did a great job.
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...
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...
My dad needed placement in a skilled nursing facility but no other facility wanted to take him cause he was a bariatric and on dialysis. I found lubbock hospitality had on site dialysis services and they...
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Costs of nursing homes in the Lubbock area
The monthly median cost of a nursing home in the Lubbock area is $7,239 for a private room and $5,475 for a semi-private room.[02] According to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data, the average actual monthly cost of assisted living or memory care in Lubbock at A Place Mom’s partner facilities is between $4,389 and $4,736.[01]
The monthly cost of a nursing home includes room and board, along with 24/7 medical care. The monthly cost of assisted living and memory care includes housing, help with daily activities and personal care, 24-hour supervision, planned activities, and meals. Memory care residents also receive care from staff specially trained in caring for those with memory loss.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Lubbock, TX vs. nearby cities
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Lubbock, TX vs. the state and national average
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Lubbock vs. other types of senior living
Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Lubbock, TX by room type
How people pay for a nursing home in Lubbock
When considering how to pay for a nursing home, assisted living facility or memory care facility, there are multiple options to look into. In the following sections, we’ll review private payment options, VA benefits, Medicaid, and Medicare — and discuss how each can help.
Understand Texas laws and regulations for nursing homes
The oversight of nursing homes, assisted living communities, and memory care facilities fall under the jurisdiction of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHS). HHS licenses and inspects all the state’s long-term care facilities.
Laws and regulations for nursing homes
In addition to state laws and regulations, nursing homes must also adhere to federal laws. Nursing homes are for people who need the round-the-clock care of licensed nurses. Medical care and personal care are both provided. While Texas laws don’t require a specific ratio of nurses to residents, a sufficient number of licensed nurses and nurse aides are required to be available at all times to provide the care residents need. Doctors are also required to visit once a month for a resident’s first 90 days and every other month beyond that. Nursing home residents have a long list of rights facilities must respect and follow.
Laws and regulations for assisted living
Assisted living facilities (ALF) in Texas must follow licensing requirements and regulations outlined in this Texas Administrative Code and this Health and Safety Code. ALFs are required to provide housing, meals, assistance with activities of daily living, supervision, and medication administration to their residents. Assisted living facilities require a Type A license from HHS, which means the facility houses residents who can follow directions in case of emergency and don’t require help during overnight hours. However, staff will still be on hand to assist 24/7 if the need arises.
Laws and regulations for memory care
A memory care facility in Lubbock would need a Type B Assisted Living Facility license and would be considered a Certified Alzheimer’s Assisted Living Facility. This type of license is for facilities where the residents do need help during the night or during an emergency — and wouldn’t comprehend or follow directions.
With this license, there are additional rules that apply. Regulations state that memory care facilities must have security measures, such as controlled egress exits, to keep residents safe in case they try to wander. Memory care facilities must also provide specific activities appropriate for engaging residents with memory issues. Additionally, specialized training must be provided to staff members on how to properly provide care for people with dementia or Alzheimer’s.
Inspections for long-term care facilities
On average, nursing homes are inspected once a year, while assisted living and memory care facilities are inspected once every two years. Complaints must be inspected as received. To take a look at the results of the inspections, click on this long-term care provider search, which provides information on all three types of facilities in Lubbock.
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 nursing homes
The city of Lubbock does not have mandatory COVID-19 prevention guidelines for nursing homes, assisted living facilities, or memory care facilities. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) does, however, provide some guidelines for COVID-19 prevention.
What to expect from nursing homes in Lubbock
In Northwest Texas, you can find plenty of options for your loved one to receive the type of care needed. If your loved one speaks English as a second language, you might even want to look for one of our partner facilities where Spanish is also spoken — that’s the case at 64% of our partner facilities.
Senior care options for the right fit
A Place for Mom doesn’t partner with nursing homes, but we do have 11 senior care facility partners in the Lubbock area. While five of these offer assisted living only, and two specialize in memory care, the rest offer a combination of arrangements. One combines the option for independent living or assisted living in one facility, while three others offer assisted living and memory care within the same facility.
The everyday things are covered
In our partner assisted living and memory care facilities, your loved one will have laundry, housekeeping, and meals all taken care of. Some of our facilities even offer extra conveniences like personal delivery services so that everyday needs — like soap and toilet paper — can be delivered right to your loved one’s door.
Safety and care are the right combination
At our partner assisted living facilities in Lubbock, it doesn’t matter what time of day or night, someone is awake and ready to assist your loved one. Almost all of our partners bring in visiting specialists like podiatrists, physical therapists, and occupational therapists. In fact, 91% of our partners also have visiting nurses, while 73% offer on-site nursing.
In all our partner facilities, safety is always top of mind. In memory care, you can be sure your loved one will be kept safe from wandering while still being given as much freedom as possible, with more than half of our partner facilities offering secure communities.
Activities to encourage engagement and friendship
With an activity director on staff at more than half our partner facilities, your loved one will have plenty of opportunities to make friends at events like art classes, holiday parties, summer barbecues, or trivia games. There are plenty of places to hang out with friends both new and old. Watch a movie in the theater room, play a hand of cards in the game room, or relax in the library — all of these common areas are available at more than half our partner facilities.
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Health care for seniors in Lubbock
Lubbock is home to the area’s largest health system, which means your loved one will have no trouble finding the right health care for their needs.
Transportation for seniors in Lubbock
Getting to medical appointments or taking care of errands is made easy with the free transportation offered by 73% of our partner assisted living and memory care facilities and the at-cost transportation available at 46% of our partner facilities.
But if you need other options for your loved one, there are a few. Lubbock has a public transportation system called Citibus that operates on nine fixed routes every day but Sundays. If you can’t get where you need to go on a fixed route, you can use Citibus On-Demand. For paratransit needs, CitiAccess is the Lubbock service that can help. For details on how to use any of Lubbock’s public transportation options, review this Guide to Ride.
If you have a smartphone, you can use Uber or Lyft to hail a ride. But if you don’t, you can use GoGoGrandparent for on-demand rides that will arrive in less than 15 minutes. Caregivers can also call 855-464-6872 (extension 57129) to set up rides for loved ones through GoGoGrandparent. The service is available 24/7 but does require a monthly membership fee.
Senior activities in Lubbock
The Hub City’s claim to fame is live, original music. From Rock to Country to Tejano, the Lubbock Cultural District prides itself on being the center of it all. It’s there, in fact, that you’ll find the West Texas Walk of Fame featuring a statue of Buddy Holly. The rock-and-roller was born in Lubbock, and the city commemorates him at The Buddy Holly Center, where seniors ages 60+ can get a discount and check out the memorabilia and exhibits.
Over at Buddy Holly Hall, enjoy a Broadway play, a comedy show, or a concert. If your loved one can’t get enough live music, head over to Buddy Holly Avenue and visit the 1930s Cactus Theater. In addition to being on the National Register of Historic Places, it’s another hot spot for live music.
If your loved one is looking to learn something interesting or experience something new, Lubbock has several museums and attractions that might fit the bill:
- National Ranching Heritage Center: You can’t learn about Texas without knowing something about the state’s ranching roots, and that’s exactly what this museum is all about.
- FiberMax Center for Discovery: West Texas’ history of agriculture is at the center of this museum and learning venue.
- Silent Wings Museum: The World War II military glider program and its pilots are commemorated at this historical museum.
- American Windmill Museum: Maybe you’ve never thought too much about windmills, but now you and your loved one can! This interesting museum features more than 100 restored beauties.
- Science Spectrum: There are more than 250 science-based exhibits for your loved one to get their hands on at this fun and interactive science museum.
- Lubbock Lake Landmark: The Robert A. Nash Interpretive Center is just part of this 336-acre natural history site. Enjoy a trail or explore the work in progress at this Texas Tech University museum.
- Caviel Museum of African-American History: This African-American history museum bills itself as the first in West Texas.
If you’d like your loved one to spend some time under the vast Texas sky, head out to the Sam Wahl Recreation Area, Lubbock’s Lake Alan Henry, or Buffalo Springs Lake for some fishing, a nice stroll, or just take in the beautiful waterfront views.
To take part in some local traditions, enjoy the Lubbock Downtown Farmers Market on any Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. during the season. You can also hit the First Friday Art Trail, which happens from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. every Friday. Use a free trolley to get around easier. Finally, take in football, baseball, or any number of sports while cheering on the local Texas Tech University Red Raiders.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Isle at Raider Ranch, Mackenzie Court and Brookdale Remington Park are the top-rated Nursing Homes facilities near Lubbock, TX. These Nursing Homes facilities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews. See full list of communities.
The average cost of Nursing Homes in Lubbock is $4,332 per month. This cost may vary based on location, amenities, floorplan, level of care and other factors.
References
A Place for Mom. (2023). A Place for Mom proprietary data.
Genworth Financial. (2021). Cost of Care Survey.
United States Census Bureau. (2021). Veteran Status (S2101) [Data Set]. American Community Survey.
United States Census Bureau. (2021). Age and Sex (S0101) [Data Set]. American Community Survey.
U.S. News & World Report. (2023). Best Hospitals in Lubbock.
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