Amarillo Medical Lodge
Scout 80Amarillo, TX · 102 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
One of Amarillo's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $4,920–$7,370/mo
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Ussery Roan Texas State Veterans Home
1020 Tascosa Rd, Amarillo, TX 79124 · Potter County
3.0CMS overall rating(806) 322-8387
68
GoodHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.Photos via google places.
Availability outlook● Very limited availability
Typically 98% full (117 of 120 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.
If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Amarillo
Ussery Roan Texas State Veterans Home is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Amarillo, TX, with 120 certified beds and an average of about 117 residents per day. It operates as part of the Texvet network.
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 4.15 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.61 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 68.5%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 8 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $9,692 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.15 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •High staff turnover (68.5%)
Best for: Families weighing a dependable, mid-rated skilled nursing option in Amarillo, especially when location or Medicaid acceptance matters.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 120
- Avg. residents/day
- 117
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Part of a chain
- Texvet
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 676157
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $4,920–$7,370/mo (median $5,940) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Amarillo prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 4.15
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.61
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 68.5%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 8
- Federal fines
- 1 ($9,692)
- Total penalties
- 1
- Last standard survey
- 2025-05-30
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (32 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-05-30Severity E — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2025-05-30Severity E — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2025-05-30Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
2025-05-30Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
2025-05-30Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
2025-05-30Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
2025-05-30Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
2025-05-30Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compar…
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-07-05 | Fine | $9,692 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
Location
1020 Tascosa Rd, Amarillo, TX
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Ussery Roan Texas State Veterans Home
How much does Ussery Roan Texas State Veterans Home cost?
Ussery Roan Texas State Veterans Home does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Amarillo, TX area typically runs $4,920–$7,370 per month (median $5,940, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Ussery Roan Texas State Veterans Home's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Ussery Roan Texas State Veterans Home 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Ussery Roan Texas State Veterans Home?
Staff provide about 4.15 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 68.5% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Ussery Roan Texas State Veterans Home?
Ussery Roan Texas State Veterans Home has 32 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-05-30). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Ussery Roan Texas State Veterans Home have availability?
Typically 98% full (117 of 120 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Ussery Roan Texas State Veterans Home offer?
Ussery Roan Texas State Veterans Home in Amarillo, TX offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 120 beds.
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