Amarillo Center for Skilled Care
6641 W Amarillo Blvd, Amarillo, TX 79106 · (806) 352-8800
For profit - Limited Liability company · 122 certified beds
Amarillo Center for Skilled Care has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in February 2026, found 6 citations (the Texas average is 9.4). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $21,390 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on February 20, 2026 found 6 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.February 20, 2026 · F0565 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.February 20, 2026 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.February 20, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.February 20, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.February 20, 2026 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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, compartments for controlled drugs.February 20, 2026 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 9 citations.
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.July 24, 2026 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.July 24, 2026 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.February 6, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.May 13, 2025 · F0583 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.May 13, 2025 · F0726 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.May 13, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.April 1, 2025 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.April 17, 2024 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.October 20, 2023 · F0684 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $21,390September 29, 2023
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Texas average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.31 | 3.39 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.90 | 0.43 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.83 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.58 | 2.01 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 89.6% | 55.3% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 122 |
| Average residents per day | 72.4 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Amarillo Medical Lodge Amarillo · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Five Points Nursing and Rehabilitation Amarillo · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Ussery Roan Texas State Veterans Home Amarillo · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Windflower Health Center Amarillo · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Ware Memorial Care Center Amarillo · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Amarillo Center for Skilled Care on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.