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Lubbock is a larger city in northwest Texas, best known as the birthplace of rock legend Buddy Holly. It’s also the home of Texas Tech University, a college where area seniors may be able to audit courses in a continuing education program. Other attractions in Lubbock include the Moody Planetarium and the museum at Texas Tech University. Summers in Lubbock are long, hot, and dry, which may help alleviate the symptoms of certain health conditions that elderly residents experience. Winters can be cold, with occasional snow. The cost of living in Lubbock is more than 20 points lower than the national average. This lower cost of living, coupled with no state income tax in Texas, may make paying for assisted living easier for seniors on a budget. People 65 and older in Lubbock number about 13% of the city’s population of 311,000 and many may be exploring their options for accommodations in one of the area’s dozens of assisted living communities.
Assisted living provides a combination of social support and light medical support for seniors who feel ready to move out of fully independent living situations, but who don’t require the 24/7 medical observation of a nursing home environment. On average, Lubbock seniors pay $3,950 per month for assisted living care, making this city cheaper than state and national averages.
In the following overview of assisted living topics in Texas, we’ll see how the prices of various Texas cities compare to one another, and we’ll look at some programs from local organizations that work to support Lubbock-area seniors.
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COVID-19 restrictions and rules for Assisted Living Facilities are typically set by the state – to see the rules in your state, you can read our guide to Assisted Living in Texas. Keep in mind that there may be other policies that communities put in place to protect their residents, so you should contact your local community for more information. Additionally, you can contact your local Area Agency on Aging to learn more – find contact information here.
Lubbock residents pay $3,950 a month for assisted living care, based on the data from Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey.
Lubbock’s average cost of assisted living is roughly $50 below the Texas average of $3,998 and $550 less than the national average monthly cost of $4,500.
Texas’ costs for assisted living care range from a low of $2,770 in Texarkana to a high of $5,345 in the state capital, Austin. Waco, at $2,800 a month is about $1,150 less than Lubbock’s average. At $3,388 and $3,413 a month, respectively, residents of Corpus Christi and San Antonio also see lower prices than Lubbock seniors. Prices in Dallas and Houston, two bustling Texas cities, are not drastically different from those in the smaller city of Lubbock. Seniors in Dallas and Houston pay between $250 and $300 more than those in Lubbock.
Since not everyone can afford to pay for assisted living out-of-pocket, it’s important to find alternative methods to help make assisted living more affordable. Some of these options include:
For more information about your options for making assisted living more affordable, visit our guide to Assisted Living in Texas.
| Contact | Description | |
| South Plains Area Agency on Aging (SPAG) | (806) 687-0940 | SPAG connects Lubbock seniors with resources that may be of assistance, such as health care insurance and government benefits. The agency also advocates for the interests of the elderly and sponsors many different programs to enhance the lives of Lubbock seniors and help them maintain independence. |
| Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas | (800) 955-6808 | Area seniors who meet certain income eligibility guidelines may receive pro bono assistance from participating attorneys. Cases involving wills and trusts, civil matters, elder abuse, divorce and filing for bankruptcy are typical legal matters that this agency helps seniors deal with. |
| Copper Rawlings Community and Senior Center | (806) 767-2704 | Programs at the senior center include different classes, such as cooking or educational seminars, special events for holidays, Bingo and card games and fitness classes. The emphasis is on helping seniors avoid isolation and develop friendships. |
| Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (877) 323-6466 | The Texas Department of Health and Senior Services operates an elder care advocacy program. Complaints from long term care residents and their families are investigated and addressed through this agency. |
| Citibus | (806) 775-3640 | Citibus is the public transportation system for the city of Lubbock It’s a fixed-route bus system. Seniors may be eligible for discounted fares. |
| Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services | 806-775-3640 | This state agency helps seniors apply for programs and benefits from the state of Texas that they may be eligible for. These can include Texas Medicaid enrollment, SSI, food assistance, or transportation services. |
| Lubbock Vet Center | (806) 792-9782 | Military veterans and their spouses receive counseling services here including PTSD and grief counseling. Caseworkers also help veterans and dependents access benefits that they’re entitled to, including death benefits. Their services include community outreach and education and referrals for other VA services. |
Assisted Living Facilities in the Lubbock area are required to follow a set of rules and regulations that are determined at the state level. For an overview of those rules and regulations, see the information below. For more specific information, talk with your local community or Area Agency on Aging.
