Park Place Retirement Living

    501 W 17th St, Big Spring, TX 79720
    • Independent Living
    • Assisted Living

    Caring staff great food inviting

    I moved my mom here and I'm very pleased - the staff are caring, professional, and always available, with proactive communication, prompt emergency response, and they even cleaned her room. The food is excellent (three meals daily in the cafeteria; apartments have a small kitchen with stove and refrigerator), and the atmosphere is warm, family-like and inviting with plenty of activities and Christian music options. Good value overall; I happily recommend it.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    4.31·(16)

    Overall rating

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    • Care

      4.0
    • Staff

      3.8
    • Meals

      4.7
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      5.0

    Pros

    • Compassionate, accessible caregiving staff
    • Helpful and proactive management communication
    • Prompt emergency response capability
    • Three daily meals with on-site cafeteria and high-quality food
    • Engaging activities and entertainment, including faith-based options
    • Apartment units with stovetop, refrigerator, and kitchenette
    • Regular housekeeping and room-cleaning services
    • Family-like social atmosphere
    • Value-oriented pricing

    Cons

    • Staffing shortfalls during late-night and weekend shifts
    • Inconsistent responsiveness to personal-care needs
    • Incontinence-care delays
    • Small kitchenette/apartment kitchen space
    • Variable care consistency across shifts

    Summary of reviews

    Park Place Retirement Living appears to offer a generally warm, community-oriented environment with several operational strengths. Families commonly describe staff as kind, approachable, and available; management is characterized as helpful and communicative. The facility provides three daily meals in an on-site cafeteria with multiple dining options and several reviewers praised the quality and variety of food. Apartments include basic kitchen facilities (stovetop and refrigerator) and housekeeping services, which contributes to a sense of independence and a well-maintained living space for many residents.

    Social programming and entertainment are notable components of life at Park Place. Reviewers mention an active calendar, with general entertainment and faith-based music options available, and an inviting communal atmosphere that many families describe as family-like and welcoming. This, together with proactive communication from staff, contributes to strong social engagement and satisfaction for a number of residents.

    At the same time, there are operational concerns prospective families should weigh. Several accounts point to inconsistent responsiveness to resident needs, particularly during late-night and weekend shifts; this pattern is reflected in descriptions of delays attending to personal-care and continence needs. These concerns suggest staffing levels or response protocols may not be consistent across all shifts. While emergency response capability is described positively in some instances, the unevenness of routine care responsiveness is a recurring theme that merits inquiry.

    Facility features are generally functional but compact: apartments with small kitchenettes suit residents seeking modest independent living but may feel limited for those who expect larger cooking spaces. Housekeeping and room-cleaning are cited as strengths. Overall, Park Place offers strong social programming, good dining, and a caring staff culture, balanced against episodic operational gaps in night/weekend responsiveness and personal-care timeliness. Prospective residents and families would benefit from asking specific questions about overnight and weekend staffing levels, continence and personal-care protocols, and shift-to-shift care consistency during their tour and decision process.

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    Location

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    Park Place Retirement Living is located at 501 W 17th St, Big Spring, TX, 79720.

    About Park Place Retirement Living

    Park Place Retirement Living sits in a peaceful neighborhood of Big Spring, Texas, and serves adults aged 55 and older who want to stay independent while having help close by if they need it, and people can come take a tour to meet the staff and see the place for themselves, which is always helpful to get a real feel for it. The building's a simple two-story place with red shutters and textured siding, nothing too fancy, but the atmosphere inside feels warm and homelike, with staff and residents often sharing laughs and smiles and trying to keep things friendly, and the whole place seems to run like a small family where people are looked after and nobody feels left out. For those who like to get out and about, the community is close to local shops, restaurants, grocery stores, and even a medical center, and there are transportation services for outings or shopping trips, so no one's left without a ride if they want to go somewhere.

    The community offers independent living and retirement care so seniors can run their own errands, come and go as they like, and keep routines as close to what they've always known. Apartments are all one-bedroom spaces with a private bathroom, a big closet, and a small kitchenette if someone wants to cook a little something of their own, and the layouts are roomy enough to feel comfortable without being overwhelming. Household chores like laundry, housekeeping, and trash pick-up are handled for everyone, which is a load off many people's minds. When needed, trained staff helps with things like grooming, eating, and other daily tasks, and skilled, aid-certified staff are there around the clock for nursing needs such as medicine management, blood pressure checks, or wound care.

    The place tries to keep everyone engaged, offering activities ranging from bingo to craft clubs and Bible study groups so there's always something on the calendar, and folks can find company if they want it. They encourage all kinds of social, educational, and physical activities to help residents stay sharp and feel connected. For people who like the outdoors, there are nature parks, biking trails, and museums nearby. While the community focuses on letting people live as independently as they want, the presence of reliable, friendly staff helps make everyone feel secure and supported, and people say the staff truly seem to care, always ready to help without making a fuss. The setting is quiet, safe, and meant to help residents feel at ease and at home as they enjoy their retirement years, and while the property promotes a vibrant community atmosphere, the main goal is to help residents keep their independence, feel comfortable, and find a little joy each day.

    People often ask...

    Park Place Retirement Living offers independent living, assisted living, and continuing care retirement community.

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    Yes, Park Place Retirement Living allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.

    The full address for this community is 501 W 17th St, Big Spring, TX 79720.

    No, Park Place Retirement Living does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

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