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The Craig Senior Living in Amarillo, TX

The Craig Senior Living is an assisted living and memory care community in Amarillo, TX.

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The Craig Senior Living in Amarillo, TX

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5500 West 9th Avenue, Amarillo, TX 79106

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.1 from 110 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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The Craig Senior Living Costs & Pricing

The Craig Senior Living offers a competitive pricing structure for its residents, particularly when compared to the costs in Randall County and across Texas. For instance, a one-bedroom apartment at The Craig is priced at $2,285 per month, significantly lower than the county average of $4,032 and the state average of $3,761. Similarly, the two-bedroom option at $4,110 remains more affordable than both the county's $5,008 and the state's $4,215. Interestingly, while the studio rate at The Craig is set at $4,320 - slightly higher than Randall County's average of $3,759 and Texas's $3,758 - the semi-private room rate of $6,090 stands out as higher than both local and state averages ($4,332 and $3,680 respectively). These comparisons highlight The Craig Senior Living's strategic pricing model that provides substantial value for many room types while making it an appealing choice in a competitive market.

Floor plansThe Craig Senior LivingRandall CountyTexas
1 Bedroom$2,285$4,032$3,761
2 Bedrooms$4,110$5,008$4,215
Studio$4,320$3,759$3,758
Semi-Private$6,090$4,332$3,680

Overall Review of The Craig Senior Living

common 28 reviews mention this

Staff care and responsiveness stand out

Residents and families frequently describe staff as kind, attentive, and responsive.

Many reviews emphasize how staff treat residents personally, as well as how welcoming the community feels when someone is greeted and settled in. Several mention quick help when concerns come up, plus caregivers who focus on residents’ emotional needs, not just tasks. A smaller set of reviews are much more negative, describing problems with attitudes, slow nurse response, and care that did not meet expectations.

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A full schedule of activities

The community offers plenty of scheduled activities and social events.

Reviews commonly point to ongoing activities like bingo, cards and games, exercise classes, holiday events, and religious services. Families also describe how recreation and group programming help residents stay engaged and socially connected. Residents mention both on-site activities and outings like day trips, and several describe a community that feels lively day to day.

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Dining is a consistent bright spot

Dining is repeatedly described as enjoyable and well-served.

Several reviews praise meals as excellent or superb, and many mention that residents have options and like eating together. Some families also appreciate the ability to have food delivered instead of relying only on the cafeteria. A few reviews raise dining concerns, including reports of food that was not good, or meals that did not meet dietary needs as expected.

  • A modern living and dining space with large windows, featuring a striped chair and ample natural light.
  • A dining room with a neatly set table, complete with red napkins and a flower centerpiece, next to a window with patterned curtains.
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Care levels bring both confidence and concern

Care experiences vary, with some reviews citing medication and organization problems.

Many residents and families describe confidence in care—especially rehab and memory care—along with staff who help residents get better and feel safe. Others specifically call out issues with medication timing, nurses not bringing medications on schedule, and concerns about documentation and follow-through. A review about respite and hospice also alleges medication errors and insufficient help when equipment or housekeeping was needed, which is a major outlier but appears in the feedback.

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Pricing looks low, but reviews differ

Pricing is often described as a drawback by some families.

On price, the listed ranges are substantially below county and state benchmarks across unit types. Still, multiple reviews call out cost directly, saying the community feels overpriced compared with alternatives. Other reviewers mention feeling they get value for the care they receive, so perceptions of cost depend heavily on the reviewer’s experience.

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Care options span multiple levels

Residents can access independent, assisted, and higher-acuity options on one campus.

Reviewers frequently mention that the community supports a range of needs, from independent living through assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care. Some families specifically value continuity, describing transitions to rehab or memory care without starting over elsewhere. This multi-level structure also shows up in what the community offers, including respite/short-term stays and an on-site wellness focus.

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Features

Housing

  • 52 resident community capacity 52 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Full kitchen Full kitchen
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor patio Outdoor patio
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Overnight guests Overnight guests
  • Party space Party space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Amarillo International (10 miles away) Amarillo International (10 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • High acuity care High acuity care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Walking wheelchair assistance Walking wheelchair assistance

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Amarillo, Texas offers a convenient and diverse range of amenities for seniors. In terms of dining options, there are several restaurants within a mile radius, ranging from Mexican cuisine at El Braceros to more casual fare at Sonic Drive-In. Medical care is easily accessible with multiple physicians' offices and pharmacies nearby, ensuring that healthcare needs can be met efficiently. For religious services, Grace Church is in close proximity. Additionally, there are various parks nearby such as Paramount Park and Memorial Park, providing opportunities for outdoor recreation and relaxation. The presence of several hospitals in the area, including the Veterans Health Administration facility, ensures that residents have access to quality healthcare services when needed. Overall, this part of Amarillo offers a well-rounded environment for seniors looking for a comfortable and convenient place to live.

Restaurants

  • El Braceros (0.5 miles)
  • The 806 (0.6 miles)
  • Sharky's Burrito Co. (0.9 miles)
  • Braum's (0.9 miles)
  • Sonic Drive-In (0.9 miles)
  • Bubba's 33 (0.9 miles)
  • YCSF Craft (1 miles)

Physicians

  • Doctor Winston Family Practice (0.6 miles)
  • Stanton Optical (1.1 miles)
  • Integrative Family Medicine (1.1 miles)
  • Southwest Neuroscience (1.1 miles)
  • Advanced Skin Treatment Center (1.2 miles)
  • Comer Kenneth DDS (1.2 miles)
  • BSA Family Medical Clinic (1.3 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Grace Church (0.7 miles)

Cafes

  • Roasters Coffee & Tea Company (1 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.3 miles)
  • Brent's Cafe (1.5 miles)
  • Palace Coffee Company (2.2 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Omnicare (1.2 miles)
  • Remedies Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
  • United Supermarkets Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (1.9 miles)

Hospitals

  • Veterans Health Administration (1.6 miles)
  • Plum Creek Healthcare Center (1.7 miles)
  • Amarillo VA Health Care System (1.7 miles)
  • THOMAS E CREEK VA MEDICAL Center (1.8 miles)
  • B C S-Med Center League House (2.5 miles)
  • Amarillo Hospital District (2.5 miles)

Parks

  • Paramount Park (2.1 miles)
  • Memorial Park (2.2 miles)
  • Medi Park (2.2 miles)

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