Independent living
Bivins Village
Independent living in Amarillo, Texas
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 3201 Tee Anchor Blvd, Amarillo, TX 79104 |
| City | Amarillo |
| State | Texas |
| Phone | (806) 342-5530 |
| Website | https://www.bivinsfoundation.org/bivins-village/ |
| Age requirement | 62 and older |
| Age rule basis | Section 202 is HUD's housing program for elderly households; eligibility requires the head of household to be age 62 or older. |
| Apartments | 59 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 202 PRAC |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Bivins Village is a senior apartment community in Amarillo run by the Mary E. Bivins Foundation. A full-time Life Enrichment Coordinator keeps a busy calendar: bingo and table games, chair yoga, indoor walking, afternoon movies, crafts led by the Amarillo Museum of Art and the Amarillo Art Institute, birthday socials, and monthly special events. The phone number is 806-342-5530.
More about this provider
| The Mary E. Bivins Foundation describes Bivins Village as providing affordable, independent living for older adults in a community designed to support aging with dignity, with safe, affordable housing for adults age 62+ plus programs and services onsite, and states it complies with the Fair Housing Act and provides equal housing opportunities. | |
| Services and programs | Affordable independent living with onsite programs and services; a full-time Life Enrichment Coordinator and activity program including table games, bingo, chair yoga, indoor walking, afternoon movies, crafts with the Amarillo Museum of Art and Amarillo Art Institute, Bible study, and monthly special events and educational sessions; Bivins Market, launched October 2022, lets every resident order groceries once a month at no cost, up to a $120 retail value, with over 48 items including ground beef and hygiene products |
| Who it serves | Adults age 62 and older; applicants must be 62 years of age or older and household income cannot exceed the limits published on the operator's page (1 person: $31,850 annual / $2,654 monthly; 2 people: $36,400 annual / $3,033 monthly) |
| Visiting and contact details | Property Manager Amanda Copeland, phone (806) 342-5530; Life Enrichment Coordinator Veronica Ramirez, phone (806) 342-5530 - per the operator's pages; no street address is published on the pages read |
| Website | https://www.bivinsfoundation.org/bivins-village/ |
Who pays for independent living?
What this care costs, and who pays — Medicare, Medicaid, or the family — is covered in these guides:
- How to Pay for Independent Living: Rent, Income, and Rental Help
- What Senior Apartments Cost: Rent, Fees, and What the Monthly Payment Covers
Independent living guide · Paying for care
Common questions about Bivins Village
Where is Bivins Village located?
Bivins Village is at 3201 Tee Anchor Blvd, Amarillo, TX 79104.
How do I contact Bivins Village?
Call Bivins Village at (806) 342-5530.
How much does independent living cost?
There is no single price for independent living. Rent is set by each community and varies a lot by city. The cost survey this site uses does not publish a national median for independent living, so we do not print one. Medicare does not pay for it, so families pay the rent out of pocket. See our guide to independent living costs and who pays for the full picture.
Does Medicare pay for independent living?
No. Medicare does not pay rent or housing costs. It pays for your medical care while you live there, like doctor visits, hospital care, and home health visits. The housing itself is paid out of pocket.
What is the difference between independent living and assisted living?
Independent living is housing for older adults who can live on their own. It gives a private home, meals in some places, and social activities. It does not include help with daily tasks. Assisted living adds that help. Staff help with bathing, dressing, and medicine, and staff are on hand day and night.
Who else pays for independent living besides Medicare?
Families pay the rent out of pocket. No insurance pays for independent living rent. Low-income senior apartments funded by HUD keep rent lower for people who qualify. Some veterans put VA pension payments toward the rent.