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Amarillo Medical Lodge
9 Medical Dr, Amarillo, TX 79106
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Amarillo Medical Lodge, in Amarillo, Texas, is certified for 102 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership and belongs to the The Ensign Group chain.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Texas median of 3; the health inspection rating is 5, staffing 1 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 12 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (4, 3, 5 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 11.8 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 22.5.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.1 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the Texas median of 3.3.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Potter Co. median | Texas median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 12 | 27 | 25 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 11.8 | 23.3 | 22.5 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.1 | 3.5 | 3.3 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | — | 62.0% | 52.1% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $11,216 | $16,801 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (9 in the county, 1177 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Texas average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 12 Mar 2026, 9 Jan 2025.
Severity mix: D ×10 E ×2
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | E | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2026 |
| 9 Jan 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 10 Jan 2025 |
| 9 Jan 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jan 2025 |
| 9 Jan 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jan 2025 |
| 7 May 2024 | F0761 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 May 2024 |
| 6 Dec 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 7 Dec 2023 |
| 6 Dec 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 7 Dec 2023 |
| 6 Dec 2023 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 7 Dec 2023 |
| 3 Aug 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Aug 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Texas average. Turnover: nursing staff —, RNs —; — administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Texas median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 31.8% | 14.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.0% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.1% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 37.8% | 12.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.4% | 3.4% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 0.0% | 8.3% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Booker Hospital District. Chain: The Ensign Group (342 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booker Hospital District | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 12/01/2023 |
| Rowlett Creek Healthcare LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2023 |
| Ensign Services Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2020 |
| Hyrum Health Holdings LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2023 |
| Rowlett Creek Healthcare LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/22/2025 |
| Standard Bearer Healthcare Op, LP | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2023 |
| The Ensign Group Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2023 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Potter County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Five Points Nursing and Rehabilitation | Amarillo | 120 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 18 | 15.0 | $8K | 21 May 2026 |
| Ware Memorial Care Center | Amarillo | 120 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 27 | 22.5 | $82K | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Windflower Health Center | Amarillo | 120 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 31 | 25.8 | — | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Amarillo Center For Skilled Care | Amarillo | 122 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 20 | 16.4 | $21K | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Landmark of Amarillo Rehabilitation and Nursing Ce | Amarillo | 99 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 28 | 28.3 | $161K | 20 May 2026 |
| Ussery Roan Texas State Veterans Home | Amarillo | 120 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 28 | 23.3 | $11K | 30 May 2025 |
| Heritage Convalescent Center | Amarillo | 116 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 27 | 23.3 | — | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Kirkland Court Health and Rehabilitation Centerabuse icon | Amarillo | 98 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 37 | 37.8 | $17K | 30 Jun 2026 |
All 9 facilities in Potter County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Amarillo Medical Lodge been cited for?
12 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Texas median is 25 per facility.
Has Amarillo Medical Lodge been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Amarillo Medical Lodge compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.1 hours per resident per day against a Texas median of 3.3 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Amarillo Medical Lodge?
It is part of the The Ensign Group chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Booker Hospital District and Rowlett Creek Healthcare LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Amarillo Medical Lodge last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 12 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 12 Mar 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.