Jan Werner Center Supported Amarillo Seniors
The local facility has provided medical and social care through the national PACE program for 22 years.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Senior Health
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The Jan Werner Adult Day Care Center has served Amarillo seniors for decades by offering comprehensive medical and social services. The facility currently enrolls 130 participants in the national PACE program, which helps older adults remain in their own homes.
Why it matters
The PACE model provides a critical alternative to nursing home care by offering primary care, therapy, and social support. This approach helps seniors maintain independence while providing peace of mind to their caregivers.
The PACE program currently supports 88,000 seniors across the United States. Locally, the Jan Werner center serves 130 participants who must be age 55 or older and qualify for nursing-level care.
The players
Jan Werner Adult Day Care Center
This Amarillo-based facility provides medical and social services to help aging residents maintain their independence.
The details
The center provides essential resources including medication management, physical and occupational therapy, and transportation for off-site appointments. By integrating these medical services with daily social activities, the program prevents the need for institutionalized long-term care.
Timeline
The center was established in 1978.
Healthcare services were added to the center in 2001.
The facility began operating as a PACE location in 2004.
September 2026 marks National PACE Month.
Deeper Dive
The Jan Werner Center operates under the Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), which offers a standardized national framework for senior care. This facility serves as a local implementation of that policy, providing a community-based alternative to institutional settings.
Eligible seniors in Amarillo and Canyon can access daily health services and therapy that allow them to continue living at home. The program removes the logistical burden from caregivers by handling transportation and medication management for enrolled participants.
The takeaway
The PACE model demonstrates that integrated medical and social support can effectively extend the duration of independent living for aging populations. Residents should verify their specific nursing-level care requirements to determine eligibility for these community services.
Further reading
For more information on community-based care, visit the Senior Health section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Amarillo Tribune.
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