Clifton, Bosque County, TX, is a Certified Retirement Community

31 Aug 2026

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The City of Clifton in Bosque County is a Certified Retirement Community as designated by the Texas Department of Agriculture. That is largely due to excellent nearby healthcare options, such as Hillcrest Medical Center (Waco), Providence Medical Center (Waco), and Scott & White/Hillcrest (Temple). Clifton’s local hospital is Goodall-Witcher. Additionally, being a Certified Retirement Community verifies a region’s status as a great place to retire by offering access to arts and culture, recreational activities, and other amenities.

Clifton: Bosque County’s Certified Retirement Community

Lutheran Sunset Ministries in Clifton offers retirement living, assisted living, long-term care, rehabilitation and therapy, hospice services, memory and companion support, and much more. It is the only retirement community in Bosque County providing a full continuum of care, and it is a significant reason Clifton has been a Certified Retirement Community since 2009.

Contact HOTCOG to learn more about the best places to retire in Bosque County and Texas.

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