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10 Best Nursing Homes in Amherst, TX
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Amherst nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Amherst, TX may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.
We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Amherst or another care type is right for you. Browse 55 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Amherst.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Beck, Olton and Spade.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Amherst, TX
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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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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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Cost of nursing homes in Amherst, TX
The average cost of senior living in Amherst is $4,164 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bovina, TX with an average of $2,825 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Amherst, TX vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Amherst, TX vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Amherst
Recent reviews for nursing homes 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.
They give me very good ...
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Amherst nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Amherst nursing homes 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 nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes 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
36.7%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
13.3%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
73.3%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
66.7%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
46.7%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
73.3%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46.7%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
36.7%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Amherst nursing homes
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 Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Amherst, TXNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
43.3%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26.7%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
30%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Amherst nursing homes
Nursing homes 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
6.7%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.7%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Amherst nursing homes
Our nursing homes 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
16.7%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.7%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
26.7%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Amherst nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Amherst offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Amherst, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.7%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.7%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.3%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
36.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
23.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.7%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.7%
0.4%
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The Isle at Raider Ranch, Mackenzie Court and Vitality Living Shadow Hills are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Amherst, Texas. See full list of communities.
There are 55 nursing homes facilities near Amherst, Texas. See the full list.
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