Arabella of Kilgore, located in Kilgore, Texas, is a senior living community operated by Civitas Senior Living. The community offers a range of living options, including assisted living, independent living, memory care, and senior living accommodations. Residents benefit from personalized care plans tailored to individual health needs, as well as access to 24-hour support. On-site amenities include prepared meals, housekeeping services, social and recreational activities, and spaces such as indoor and outdoor walking paths, clubs and recreational communities, and a barber/beauty salon. The facility is designed to support both ambulatory and non-ambulatory individuals, with special attention to memory care residents, including secured community areas and living environments specifically designed to accommodate memory loss.
Medical and daily care services at Arabella of Kilgore encompass incontinence management, medication management, ambulatory care, and diabetes care. The secured memory care unit features enhanced safety measures and structured routines to help reduce confusion and support residents with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Both indoor and outdoor walking paths allow residents to stay physically active and safe within the secured environment. Residents also have opportunities to participate in wellness programs, including yoga and chair yoga, which support mobility and overall well-being. English is the primary language of communication throughout the community.
For transportation needs, Arabella of Kilgore provides complimentary transportation services for both medical and non-medical purposes, supporting residents in attending off-site appointments, personal errands, or recreational outings as needed.
Resident and family feedback about Arabella of Kilgore has been mixed. Many have noted the facility’s clean environment, inviting common areas, friendly staff, and communicative administration. Some families feel reassured about the quality of basic care and the atmosphere of the community. However, other families—particularly those with loved ones in memory care—have reported serious concerns related to hygiene, staff attentiveness, food quality, and management practices. Issues such as abrupt discharge policies, staff turnover, inconsistent communication, and perceived neglect have been highlighted. As a result, prospective residents and their families are encouraged to carefully investigate current conditions and specific care practices before making a decision regarding placement. As of mid-2024, there have been no major recent developments or significant news reports about Arabella of Kilgore.
Costs at this community start at $2,500 and range up to $4,128. The average price in the community is $3,314, which is less than the average price in the area of $4,367. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.