Ware Memorial Care Center
1510 S. Van Buren St., Amarillo, TX 79101 · (806) 373-0471
Non profit - Corporation · 120 certified beds
Ware Memorial Care Center has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in February 2026, found 7 citations (the Texas average is 9.4). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $81,894 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on February 12, 2026 found 7 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.February 12, 2026 · F0641 · 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 12, 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 12, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- 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.February 12, 2026 · F0578 · 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 12, 2026 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.February 12, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.February 12, 2026 · F0640 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Some
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 5 citations.
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.April 16, 2026 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.February 24, 2025 · F0686 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.December 5, 2024 · F0552 · 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.December 5, 2024 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.April 2, 2024 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $81,894February 24, 2025
- Medicare payment denial for 1 daysStarting March 25, 2025
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 | 5.83 | 3.39 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.59 | 0.43 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.62 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 3.63 | 2.01 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 25.5% | 55.3% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 120 |
| Average residents per day | 87.7 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | Yes |
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
- Amarillo Center for Skilled Care Amarillo · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Ware Memorial Care Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.