Park Place Towers at Park Central stands ten stories tall in downtown Amarillo, facing the historic First Baptist Church, and offers apartment-style living for adults age 62 and older. The community has a wide range of living options with apartment homes that come in several floor plans, ranging from one to three bedrooms, and units with features like walk-in closets, private bathrooms, kitchens with white cabinets, granite counters, and black appliances. Residents get to enjoy views of a landscaped courtyard with grass, statues, water features, and seating areas, plus common spaces like a library, arts and crafts room, woodworking and hobby room, and community lounges with modern lighting and comfortable furniture.
Staff members at Park Place Towers are known for being joyful, helpful, and kind, and they provide around-the-clock care and support. The community's care options cover independent living, assisted living, long-term care, memory care for those with Alzheimer's or dementia, and skilled nursing and rehabilitation. Ware Memorial Care Center, located within Park Place Towers, is a licensed center that specializes in personalized healthcare, therapy, and memory care, and has a dedicated Alzheimer's unit. Services include physical, occupational, and speech therapy, medication management, and disease treatment, all guided by highly trained geriatric care staff. Residents and their families also have access to a medical social worker, a dietitian, and support from BSA ComPassion Home Care aides who provide non-medical assistance and companionship in the home.
Meals here are planned by chefs and dietitians, focusing on fresh ingredients and balanced nutrition, with meal plans available for an extra fee, and the dining rooms feature elegant seating and chandeliers. Staff offer personalized care plans, taking into account each person's health, interests, and needs, and activities are scheduled daily to encourage social, physical, and mental engagement. Community amenities include complimentary washers and dryers on every floor, a hair salon, marketplace, postal delivery, and covered parking. Residents can take part in group transportation to grocery stores or for activity outings, and some apartment units even include guest rooms for visitors.
The facility operates as a smoke-free campus and is part of the larger Park Central Community managed by Baptist Community Services, which welcomes all faiths and is recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. Key supports, like a resident technology coordinator and a nurse navigator, help residents get what they need. Pastoral care is available from an on-staff pastor for those wanting counsel or prayer. Residents get housekeeping, utilities, cable, phone, high-speed internet, and 24-hour assistance included as part of the service fee. The overall atmosphere at Park Place Towers feels welcoming and comfortable, encouraging seniors to write their next chapter among friends, with safety, reliability, and community support built in.
