Legacy Rehabilitation and Living
4033 W 51st Ave, Amarillo, TX 79109 · (806) 355-4488
For profit - Limited Liability company · 150 certified beds
Legacy Rehabilitation and Living has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in July 2025, found 2 citations (the Texas average is 9.4). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $13,070 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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below 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. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on July 31, 2025 found 2 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.July 31, 2025 · F0576 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.July 31, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 9 citations.
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.July 18, 2026 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.July 18, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.May 5, 2026 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.May 5, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.May 5, 2026 · F0837 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.January 21, 2026 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.September 9, 2025 · F0757 · 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.February 4, 2025 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.May 17, 2024 · F0576 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $13,070May 5, 2026
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 | 3.24 | 3.39 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.49 | 0.43 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.95 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.81 | 2.01 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | Not available | 55.3% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 150 |
| Average residents per day | 119.9 |
| 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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