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The Craig Senior Living

5500 Sw 9Th Avenue, Amarillo, TX 79106

Assisted Living Memory Care Nursing Home Respite Care Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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(800) 780-8101

To Reach a Resident

(806) 352-7244

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $3,453

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $3,493
  • Average State Price: $3,287
  • Average National Price: $3,754


  • The Craig Senior Living Description

    The Craig Senior Living is a large 52 bed community that offers assisted living, memory care, nursing care, respite care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is about 3.9 miles outside Amarillo, Texas and is part of the Evergreen Senior Living network of communities. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 7.9 out of 10 making it the 20th highest rated community in the city out of 28 communities. See more information on reviews.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Memory Care

    Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.

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    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    8.1
    The Craig Senior Living
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 98 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 18 out of 30 communities in Amarillo
  • Ranking in State: 1741 out of 2783 communities in TX
  • Food and Dining A

    Value for Price B

    Activities B

    Facility and Grounds A

    Care B

    Staff A

    Cleanliness A



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Positive Reviews:

    • Many residents and their families express satisfaction with the friendly staff, great environment, and the care provided.
    • Some reviewers highlight the community's efforts during the pandemic to ensure residents' safety and well-being.
    • Several employees and partners mention their pride in being part of the team, citing a positive work environment and dedication to resident care.
    • Facility improvements and better resident care have been noted since the arrival of a new director.
    • Many appreciate the maintenance, services, and the overall atmosphere of the community, describing it as welcoming and family-like.

    Negative Reviews:

    • Several reviews criticize the level of care, particularly around medication management, staff attitudes, and overall neglect.
    • Concerns about management and communication issues, with some noting a decline in quality since changes in administration.
    • Some former employees describe negative work experiences, including issues with management and lack of empathy during personal crises.
    • There are reports of unsanitary practices, inadequate staffing, and failure to follow through on medical and dietary needs.
    • A few reviewers have had to remove their loved ones due to neglect and have observed serious health declines as a result.

    Mixed Feedback:

    • While many reviews are positive, highlighting the community's environment and staff, there are significant concerns about specific aspects of care and management.
    • Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to consider both the positive experiences and the issues raised in recent reviews.


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    Health

    Trained Associates available 24 hours a day

    Monitoring of Health Status

    Medication Management

    Bathing Assistance

    Dressing Assistance

    Scheduled Night Checks


    Services

    Assistance to and from Dining Room

    Pastoral Care

    Social Services

    Beauty salon/barber shop services

    Guest apartment for overnight family visits


    Activities

    Enriching activities and outings

    Planned program of wellness activities

    Wide range of daily and weekly social activities

    Planned Recreational Activities


    Community Amenities

    Weekly Housekeeping, Linen Change

    Daily housekeeping

    Personal laundry service

    Housekeeping

    Personal laundry

    Weekly Housekeeping for Canyon Homes


    Room Amenities

    Basic Utilities

    Cable Television

    All utilities, including basic cable TV

    Bed and bath linens provided

    Utilities


    Dining

    Three Meals Daily

    Special Diets

    Three delicious meals daily

    Therapeutic diets

    Courtesy beverage service daily

    Tasty Meal Services


    Transportation

    Transportation to appointments

    Medical transportation (accompanied by a Certified Nurse Aide for an additional fee)

    Scheduled medical transportation

    Scheduled Local Transportation to and from Doctor’s Appointments

    Scheduled Shopping Trips



    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Amarillo which is 3.9 miles away and has a population of 198,645 (small city).
    • The average income is $49,463, which is low compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 85
      • Low Temperature: 42
      • Average Temperature: 63.5
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 79 days of rain, 12 days of snow and 272 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 0.8 inches a year

    Demographic Overview
    • The median age is 33.8 years old, low compared to other cities.
    • 5.51% of the population are Veterans which is a high percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
    • 10.58% of the population are Foreign-born which is a low percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
    • The population is 1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 3% Asian, 5% Black or African-American, 24% Hispanic or Latino, and 65% White.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 8.75 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 2.65 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 4.42 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.83 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 74.75 years old, which is very low compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 225.0, Moderate Days 17.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 1.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    United Supermarkets
    0.5 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    0.6 miles away
    Cash Saver
    1.3 miles away
    Market Street United
    2.2 miles away
    Peete's Cofffee and Tea
    2.3 miles away

    None Found

    None Found

    Banks

    Amarillo National Bank - Craig Methodist Retirement Center
    0.1 miles away
    FirstBank Southwest - Gem Lake Banking Center
    0.4 miles away
    Access Community Credit Union
    0.5 miles away
    ANB - Tascosa Road Financial Center
    0.8 miles away
    Chase
    1.2 miles away

    Hospitals

    Thomas E. Creek VA Medical Center
    0.3 miles away
    Plum Creek Speciality Hospital
    0.8 miles away
    Quail Creek Surgical Hospital
    0.8 miles away
    Panhandle Surgical Hospital
    1.1 miles away
    The Pavillion Hospital
    1.1 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Walgreens
    0.4 miles away
    United Supermarkets Pharmacy
    0.5 miles away
    Panhandle Nuclear Pharmacy
    0.7 miles away
    Amarillo Diagnostic Pharmacy
    0.7 miles away
    Avondale Pharmacy
    0.9 miles away

    Dentists

    Rick's Dental Ceramics
    1.2 miles away
    Aspen Dental
    1.5 miles away
    Shemen Dental Group LLP
    1.9 miles away
    Amarillo Endodontics
    2.0 miles away
    Houston Vlosich
    3.2 miles away

    Parks

    Avondale School Park
    0.6 miles away
    Amarillo
    0.8 miles away
    Rock Island Rail Trail Park
    0.8 miles away
    Sam Houston Park
    0.8 miles away
    West Hill Park
    0.8 miles away

    None Found

    Shopping

    Wolflin Plaza
    1.5 miles away
    The Village on Bell
    2.0 miles away
    Westgate Mall
    2.1 miles away

    Culture

    The Pit
    3.3 miles away
    Globe News Center
    3.7 miles away
    Council Ring
    11.9 miles away
    Pioneer Ampitheater
    20.2 miles away
    Lone Star Interpretive Area
    21.0 miles away

    Restaurants

    Tsunami Japanese Steakhouse
    0.4 miles away
    It's A Punjabi Affair
    0.8 miles away
    Doughnut Stop
    1.2 miles away
    Aspen Creek Grill
    1.4 miles away
    McAlister's Deli
    1.4 miles away

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    Licensing

    This community is licensed by the state of TX. It is a large-sized community with 52 total beds.

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