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6565 Central Park Boulevard, Abilene, TX 79606
4.8
(10 reviews)
"We visited Lyndale Abilene Senior Living, and it was very beautiful. It was not the most expensive but it was more expensive than what my friend eventually chose. They have good policies and they work well. The person that toured us around was very p..."
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5301 Memorial Drive, Abilene, TX 79606
4.5
(7 reviews)
"I cannot express the depth of the love, care and compassion that the staff of Beehive give not only my mother but to all of the residents. In dealing with 5 different Care facilities in the last 8 years I can truly say that none come close to what th..."
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3234 Buffalo Gap Road, Abilene, TX 79605
4.6
(6 reviews)
"My impression of Covenant Place of Abilene is very good. Right now it's one of the places that's at the top of our list. They offer help with transportation, lots of meal options and room meal services, there are planned field trips to the malls or g..."
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3202 S. Willis, Bldg. A, Abilene, TX 79605
4.0
(12 reviews)
"There's nothing that I don't like about Wisteria Place Senior Living & Memory Care. I like that there's someone there 24 hours a day to make sure that my father is okay. They provide the meals for him and everyone there is very friendly. The staff is..."
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1450 East North 10th Street, Abilene, TX 79601
4.3
(3 reviews)
"My mother is at Chisholm Place. Everything's good, they provide excellent care, and there's a caring staff. I have no problems with it. She's enjoying it. She said the food is great. They're feeding her too much, and it's good food. She's very active..."
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2617 Antilley Road, Abilene, TX 79606
4.6
(9 reviews)
"My mother is in Wesley Court Senior Living. She has an apartment there in independent living. It's a great facility. They're very responsive. I would give them the highest rating. They're clean and up-to-date. She's elderly and the only complaint she..."
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2310 S Seventh, Abilene, TX 79604
4.0
(1 reviews)
"I thought that the amenities were very nice. We went to a small chapel for singing, and it was furnished with song books, an organ and sound system, which made it very easy to put on our worship. The staff were very supportive and made sure to post i..."
READ MORE400 North Willis Street , Abilene, TX 79603
3.0
(1 reviews)
"My brother, who is mentally disabled, lived in this facility for a time. In my experience, it seemed to be hit or miss as to how good it was, depending on the staff. I felt like some staff members were really kind and good to my brother; others were ..."
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1 Village Drive, Abilene, TX 79606
"Sears Methodist Community makes its home in historic Abilene, located in the heart of Texas. Sears Methodist Community has more than 40 year..."
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Patrice
4.0
Review of BeeHive Homes of Abilene
My mom has lived at the BeeHive for 1 1/2 years. We like that it is a smaller and newer facility. The Administrator & Assistant Administrator are great. They keep in touch and always a text or...
Provider response
Thank you Patrice! We love your mother dearly! We are working on getting more activities for the residents. Next month we will be having Elvis in the building along with 2 new activties.
Assisted Living
Glenn G
5.0
Review of BeeHive Homes of Abilene
I cannot express the depth of the love, care and compassion that the staff of Beehive give not only my mother but to all of the residents. In dealing with 5 different Care facilities in the last 8...
Provider response
Glen we love you and your family! Please feel free to visit us ANYTIME! Have a blessed and wonderful day.
Assisted Living
April Bockenfeld
4.0
Review of BeeHive Homes of Abilene
My mom has lived here for over two years. I feel like my mom has been well cared for at the Beehive. I like the fact that it is a smaller facility.
Provider response
Thank you so much for your kind words and for entrusting BeeHive Homes of Abilene with your mom's care for the past two years. We truly appreciate your feedback and are delighted to hear that...
Seniors in Abilene pay over $1,000 less than the national average of $4,500 for assisted living and $549 less than the state average of $3,998. Although Abilene’s cost is substantially higher than San Angelo’s $3,000 by $1,449 per month, it’s lower than Lubbock’s $3,950 by nearly $500. Dallas directly to the east is also higher by $746 at $4,195, and Amarillo in the panhandle is higher by $1,151 at $4,600 monthly.
Abilene
$3,449
Texas
$3,998
United States
$4,500
San Angelo
$3,000
Lubbock
$3,950
Dallas
$4,195
Amarillo
$4,600
Abilene’s average cost of assisted living is $3,449, but the actual price can vary. An assisted living community’s services, amenities, housing options, levels of care and pricing structure can all impact the final figure.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Texas page.
Seniors unsure of their senior care needs may want to explore the cost of other options. For example, those wishing to age in place in their homes pay an average of $4,528 per month for both non-medical in-home care and home health care. This average is more than $1,000 higher per month. Likewise, seniors needing more extensive nursing care than what’s provided in assisted living will pay an average of $4,669 for a semiprivate room in a nursing home in Abilene, which is $1,220 more per month.
In-Home Care
$4,528
Home Health Care
$4,528
Assisted Living Facility
$3,449
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$4,669
Seniors in Abilene have access to various local and regional entities offering services beneficial to those in assisted living. The following list provides an overview of low-cost or free programs to help seniors live more active and healthier lives while supporting their ongoing independence in assisted living.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| City of Abilene Senior Services Division | (325) 734-5300 | Abilene operates four senior centers to ensure citizens aged 55 or older have ample opportunities to pursue social and recreational activities. Options include lunch programs, fitness classes, educational programs, games, field trips, dance classes and holiday celebrations, among others. Fitness classes are designed for seniors and led by senior volunteers. |
| Area Agency on Aging of West Central Texas | (325) 793-8417 | The AAA of West Central Texas is a nonprofit operated by the West Central Texas Council of Governments. It provides health and wellness initiatives, benefits counseling and information on maintaining independence. It also operates the West Central Texas Ombudsman Program to advocate for seniors in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. |
| West Texas RSVP | (325) 793-8472 | West Texas RSVP is a volunteer program for seniors aged 55 and older wanting to give back to their community. It helps seniors remain engaged and active while volunteering to meet critical community needs at nonprofit organizations and public agencies. Interested seniors can get started by calling the Abilene office. |
| Taylor County Veterans’ Service Office | (325) 674-1328 | Although not employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Taylor County Veterans’ Service Office in Abilene helps eligible veterans get their benefits. The staff helps them apply for benefits, including disability compensation, non-service connected pensions and education and training. |
| AGE of Central Texas | (512) 600-9288 | AGE of Central Texas operates a Health Equipment Lending Program to distribute gently used health and mobility equipment to seniors or disabled individuals free of charge through no-time-limit equipment loans. Available items may include walkers, wheelchairs, rollators, shower chairs, crutches, canes and grab bars. It also distributes incontinence products. |
Abilene Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in Texas are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Texas page for more information about these laws.
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