The Harrington at Park Central stands in Amarillo, Texas, and offers many care options including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Long-Term Care. The building has a covered front entry that makes pick up and drop off easier for both residents and visitors even when the weather is rough. There are many types of apartments-studios, one-bedrooms, deluxe one-bedrooms, and two-bedroom, two-bath units-that have been newly remodeled, and each person can personalize their living space with their own furniture and decorations, which gives a homely touch that's important to folks moving into a new place. The community serves up to 120 residents, offering kitchens or kitchenettes, washers and dryers, cable TV, and safety and handicap features in each apartment.
The Harrington has two outdoor courtyards, one open and one screened, so folks can get some fresh air or enjoy a walk in safety and comfort. Inside, residents find plenty of common spaces like dining rooms, activity rooms, a game room, a movie theater, a fitness center, and a library, as well as salon and barbershop services, and a hair salon for personal grooming. WiFi, cable, guest parking, and maintenance services like housekeeping and laundry keep life simple. Meal plans include restaurant-style dining with food prepared by a professional chef, and they can accommodate special diets, including for people with diabetes or allergies. Pastoral care offers spiritual support for those who want it.
Staff help with daily needs-things like dressing, bathing, medication management, occupational therapy, and even wound care and podiatry services. Skilled nurses are available for 12-16 hours each day with a 24-hour call system for emergencies. There are special staff members like a Nurse Navigator and a Resident Technology Coordinator to help residents with healthcare and technology needs. The community supports independence through personal care and supervision, but also has non-ambulatory and diabetic care if needed. Housekeeping, laundry, move-in coordination, and family support services help new residents settle in and stay comfortable.
Residents can keep busy with a wide variety of activities, such as arts and crafts, social events, music programs, educational programs, walking paths in the garden, and offsite outings, and there are daily scheduled activities to support health and wellness. The facility welcomes pets, which can be good company. Transportation services are offered for group outings or medical appointments, being only about a mile from the Amarillo Hospital District and even closer to Integrative Family Medicine.
Security-monitored doors, sprinkler systems, and utilities like cable, phone, and internet help keep everyone safe and connected. Room rates start at $2,500 and can go up to $8,000 per month depending on the type of room. Residents have the choice of studios, single rooms, or two-bedroom units.
The Harrington at Park Central is known locally for a friendly atmosphere, daily activities, quality care, and a focus on both independence and support. The staff encourage families to come for a tour to get a feel for the place and see if the environment fits their needs.
