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
View full evaluation →Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)CMS verified
Ware Memorial Care Center
1510 S Van Buren St., Amarillo, TX 79101 · Potter County
4.0CMS overall rating(806) 373-0471
73
StrongHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates strong.Availability outlookModerate availability
Typically 77% full — openings are usually available.
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 highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Amarillo
Ware Memorial Care Center is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Amarillo, TX, with 120 certified beds and an average of about 93 residents per day. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 5/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 5.43 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.52 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 26.4%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 8 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $81,894 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (5.43 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •$81,894 in federal fines
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Amarillo for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 120
- Avg. residents/day
- 93
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- Yes — multiple care levels
- CMS provider #
- 745022
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 |
| Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan) | $2,470–$6,940/mo (median $4,970) | 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
- 5.43
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.52
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 26.4%
- 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 ($81,894)
- Total penalties
- 2
- Last standard survey
- 2026-02-12
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (27 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-04-16Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
2026-02-12Severity E — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
2026-02-12Severity E — 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.
2026-02-12Severity 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.
2026-02-12Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
2026-02-12Severity 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…
2026-02-12Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2026-02-12Severity B — minimalResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-24 | Fine | $81,894 |
| 2025-02-24 | Payment denial | — |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Continuing care community (multiple care levels on one campus)
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
Location
1510 S Van Buren St., Amarillo, TX
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Ware Memorial Care Center
How much does Ware Memorial Care Center cost?
Ware Memorial Care Center 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 Ware Memorial Care Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Ware Memorial Care Center 4 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 5/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Ware Memorial Care Center?
Staff provide about 5.43 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 26.4% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Ware Memorial Care Center?
Ware Memorial Care Center has 27 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-02-12). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Ware Memorial Care Center have availability?
Typically 77% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Ware Memorial Care Center offer?
Ware Memorial Care Center in Amarillo, TX offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 120 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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