Pricing ranges from
    $4,469 – 5,809/month

    The Harrington at Park Central

    401 SW 12th Ave, Amarillo, TX, 79101
    4.4 · 5 reviews
    • Independent living
    • Assisted living
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    5.0

    Clean, affordable community; good meals

    I moved my mom into a 2-bed, 2-bath apartment with a balcony and kitchenette (no oven) and have been pleased - the rooms and grounds are clean and beautifully decorated, and services are excellent. Meals are nutritious, appetizing, and varied daily; staff are mostly friendly though occasionally inconsistent, activities are plentiful (movies, Bible study, library, entertainment), and it's affordable on my mom's SSI.

    Pricing

    $4,469+/moSemi-privateAssisted Living
    $5,362+/mo1 BedroomAssisted Living
    $5,809+/moStudioAssisted Living

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Assistance with dressing
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system

    Meals and dining

    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    4.40 · 5 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      5.0
    • Staff

      4.7
    • Meals

      5.0
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      5.0

    Pros

    • friendly, outstanding staff
    • excellent, varied daily menu
    • appetizing and nutritious meals
    • active programs and entertainment (movies, Bible studies)
    • clean rooms
    • library access
    • private balcony
    • 2-bedroom apartments with 2 baths
    • well-kept grounds
    • affordable for residents on SSI
    • excellent services
    • beautifully decorated

    Cons

    • kitchenettes without ovens
    • at least one visitor reported a 'horrible' experience (details unspecified)
    • grounds described as 'not standout' by one reviewer
    • mixed impressions across reviewers (inconsistent experiences)

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment in these reviews is largely positive, with multiple reviewers emphasizing strong staff performance, good dining, active programming, and reasonably maintained facilities. The most consistently praised element is the staff, described as friendly and outstanding; this suggests residents and families commonly perceive the caregiving and customer-service aspects of the community as a strength. Reviews also cite "excellent services," reinforcing the impression that operational delivery (care, assistance, or other resident services) meets expectations for many.

    Dining receives repeated positive mention: reviewers note an excellent, varied daily menu, meals that are appetizing and nutritious, and overall satisfaction with the food. This pattern indicates the dining program is a clear asset and likely contributes significantly to resident satisfaction. Activities and programming are another strong point — multiple reviewers reported active programming and entertainment, explicitly calling out movies and Bible study groups. The presence of many activities suggests the community supports social, spiritual, and recreational engagement for residents.

    Facility- and apartment-specific comments are mixed but generally favorable. Positive mentions include clean rooms, library access, private balconies, and 2-bedroom apartments with two baths, which point to comfortable living spaces and some desirable in-unit amenities. The community is described as "beautifully decorated," and the grounds are described as well-kept, indicating attention to aesthetic and maintenance details. However, one reviewer characterized the grounds as "not standout," suggesting they are adequately maintained but not exceptional.

    There are a few concrete negatives and notable concerns. The most specific functional drawback reported is that kitchenettes lack ovens, which could limit residents who want to cook or reheat certain foods in their suites. More broadly, the reviews show at least one strongly negative comment — a reviewer simply labeled the experience "horrible" without further detail — and this introduces a pattern of mixed impressions. Because the negative comment lacks specificity, it is unclear whether it relates to staff, management, care quality, cost, or a particular incident, but it does indicate that not all experiences are uniformly positive.

    Price and accessibility are addressed positively in at least one review that states the community was affordable within a resident's SSI income, which may make the facility an attractive option for budget-constrained families. Taken together, the reviews paint a picture of a community with many strengths (staff, dining, activities, and attractive living spaces) and a few practical limitations (kitchenette equipment) plus at least one outlier negative experience. For prospective residents or families, these notes suggest the facility is worth considering but that they should follow up on the unspecified negative feedback and confirm specific apartment features (such as oven availability) and any other individualized needs before deciding.

    Location

    Map showing location of The Harrington at Park Central

    About The Harrington at Park Central

    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.

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