Lubbock Independent Living

At AssistedSeniorLiving.net, we’ve compiled listings for 37 of Lubbock’s assisted living facilities, plus other care options like nursing homes and special care units. In addition, we’ve researched Laredo care costs and other information that will help you make an informed decision.

Long-term care in the U.S. is regulated at the state level. In Texas, Department of Human Services (DADS) licenses and regulates assisted living facilities. They are known as Personal Care Facilities. Only facilities with more than four residents require a license. Facilities are categorized as Type A, B, and E. Type A facilities only accept residents who are able to evacuate the premises unassisted and that don’t require routine nighttime attendance. Type B facilities take residents who don’t qualify for Type A facilities. Type E facilities are similar to Type As but are limited to 16 beds.

To find inspection reports for assisted living facilities and other senior care options in Lubbock, go to the DADS website.

Living in Lubbock is a bargain. The city’s overall cost of living is 13% below the national average, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. And with a combined state and local tax burden of just 7.9%, residents can keep more of their income. A private, one-bedroom in a Lubbock assisted living facility averages $3,050 a month, according to a recent Genworth Financial survey on long-term care. The national average is $3,261. A private room in a nursing home averages $158 a day--a semi-private averages $135.

Lubbock seniors have a great local resource in Lubbock Senior Source. You’ll find senior services, articles on health and money and programs offered throughout Lubbock.

For example, if you have an unquenchable mind, continue your education through Texas Tech’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI). You can enroll in classes in "wine tastings, cheese & food pairing, world politics, religion, law, art, genealogy, Master’s Touch Gardening, economics, American Presidents, photography, medicine, philosophy, music, safe computing practices, archeaology, coffees from around the world, retirement living, financial planning, Shakespeare, Hidden Lubbock tours, Artist and Film Series, Lunch & Learning, and a Reader’s Circle."

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