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Amarillo in 4 Numbers
Patriot Angels Assisted Living Partners in Amarillo
All 3 communities below are a Patriot Angels partner in Amarillo, ready to work with veterans and surviving spouses on VA benefits.
Paying for Assisted Living in Amarillo
No separate Amarillo figure is published, so the best benchmark is the Texas median of $5,666 a month (CareScout 2025), $534 under the U.S. median of $6,200. Ask each Amarillo community for its base rate and care-level pricing in writing; VA asks for that rate sheet too.
| Benchmark | Per month | Left after up to $3,845 |
|---|---|---|
| Texas assisted living median | $5,666 | $1,821 |
| U.S. assisted living median | $6,200 | $2,355 |
| Texas in-home care | $5,720 | $1,875 |
Check Aid & Attendance Eligibility in Amarillo
Assisted living is paid care, which is what Aid & Attendance is for. A Amarillo veteran or surviving spouse who needs help with daily activities may qualify for up to $3,845 a month.
Prefer to talk it through? Call (844) 757-3047
How Many Veterans Live in Amarillo
About 10,973 veterans live in Amarillo, and 4,438 of them are 65 or older. Across Potter County, there are 5,060 veterans, 2,238 of them 65 or older. Figures come from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
Choosing Assisted Living in Amarillo
Dementia down the road
2 of the 3 Amarillo partners also run memory care, so a resident whose memory declines can often stay on the same campus.
Room to start independent
1 Amarillo partner also offers independent living, useful for a couple with different care needs.
Staffing at night
Ask Amarillo communities how many caregivers are on duty overnight and how fast they answer a call button.
Visiting distance
A Amarillo community near the family member who visits most often usually beats a slightly nicer one farther away.
Assisted Living in Cities Near Amarillo
Widen the search beyond Amarillo with these nearby Texas cities.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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Amarillo Assisted Living Questions
Can a Amarillo veteran use Aid & Attendance for assisted living?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse in Amarillo who needs help with daily activities can receive up to $3,845 a month toward the community’s bill.
What does assisted living cost in Amarillo?
No Amarillo-only figure is published. The Texas median is $5,666 a month (CareScout 2025).
How many assisted living partners are in Amarillo?
3 in Amarillo, plus 232 across Texas.
Which Amarillo communities also offer memory care?
2 of our 3 Amarillo partners do. Look for the Memory Care tag on each card.
Can we apply after moving into a Amarillo community?
Yes. Many Amarillo families file after move-in, and the monthly care cost can help show financial need.
More Care Options in Amarillo
Independent living in Amarillo
For Amarillo veterans who don’t need daily care yet. One of these partners offers it too.
Memory care in Amarillo
Secure dementia care in Amarillo, offered by 2 of our partners here.
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