Kirkland Court Health and Rehabilitation CenterCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 1601 Kirkland Dr, Amarillo, TX 79106
- CCN
- 675336
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Certified beds
- 98
- Chain
- Skyblue Healthcare
- Residents per day
- 52
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CMS gives Kirkland Court Health and Rehabilitation Center an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 11 Jun 2025. The latest survey cycle has 14 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Texas is 8. CMS lists 2 fines with a total of $16,810 for this home in its penalties file.
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
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The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Potter County median | Texas median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 1 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 1 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 2 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 4 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 9 homes in the county, 1,177 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Texas median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 11 Jun 2025 | 14 | 8 |
| Cycle 2 | 26 Apr 2024 | 12 | 8 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 11 | 8 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | K0 | L0 | |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G0 | H0 | I0 |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 14 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2026 | F0627 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. | D | Complaint investigation (in dispute review) | 24 Jul 2026 |
| 17 Dec 2025 | F0578 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Jan 2026 |
| 17 Dec 2025 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Jan 2026 |
| 1 Dec 2025 | 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 | 10 Dec 2025 |
| 13 Sep 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Complaint investigation | 14 Sep 2025 |
| 13 Sep 2025 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | J | Complaint investigation | 14 Sep 2025 |
| 13 Sep 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Oct 2025 |
| 13 Sep 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Oct 2025 |
| 13 Sep 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 14 Sep 2025 |
| 11 Jun 2025 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jul 2025 |
| 11 Jun 2025 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 14 Jul 2025 |
| 11 Jun 2025 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 17 Jun 2025 |
| 11 Jun 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 | 1 Jul 2025 |
| 11 Jun 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 17 Jun 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 12 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jun 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Jun 2025 |
| 7 Jan 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 Jan 2025 |
| 27 Nov 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Dec 2024 |
| 26 Apr 2024 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | E | Standard survey | 16 May 2024 |
| 26 Apr 2024 | F0680 | Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. | E | Standard survey | 16 May 2024 |
| 26 Apr 2024 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | D | Standard survey | 16 May 2024 |
| 26 Apr 2024 | F0726 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 16 May 2024 |
| 26 Apr 2024 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 16 May 2024 |
| 26 Apr 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. | E | Standard survey | 16 May 2024 |
| 26 Apr 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 16 May 2024 |
| 26 Apr 2024 | F0851 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | F | Standard survey | 16 May 2024 |
| 26 Apr 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 16 May 2024 |
Survey cycle 3: 11 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jul 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 Jul 2024 |
| 23 Jan 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Feb 2024 |
| 4 Jan 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint investigation | 2 Feb 2024 |
| 28 Nov 2023 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Jan 2024 |
| 28 Nov 2023 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Jan 2024 |
| 8 Mar 2023 | F0578 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2023 |
| 8 Mar 2023 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | E | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2023 |
| 8 Mar 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2023 |
| 8 Mar 2023 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2023 |
| 8 Mar 2023 | F0729 | Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining. | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2023 |
| 8 Mar 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2023 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Sep 2025 | Fine | $8,405 | |
| 13 Sep 2025 | Fine | $8,405 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Texas median | Texas average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 2.88 | 3.30 | 3.39 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.43 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.75 | 0.95 | |
| Nurse aides | 1.74 | 2.00 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 2.70 | 2.90 | 2.98 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 53.3%
- Nurse staff turnover, Texas median
- 52.1%
- RN turnover in a year
- No data
- Administrators who left in a year
- 0
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Texas median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 16.5% | 14.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.1% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 16.6% | 12.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.6% | 3.4% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 16.9% | 8.3% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Legal business name
- Stratford Hospital District
- Chain
- Skyblue Healthcare (12 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford Hospital District | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 1 Apr 2017 |
| SB Galleria Healthcare Management LLC | Operational/managerial control | 15 Jul 2022 | |
| SB Galleria Healthcare Management LLC | Adp of the snf | 25 Feb 2025 | |
| Stratford Hospital District | Adp of the snf | 25 Feb 2025 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Potter County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amarillo Center for Skilled Care | Amarillo | 3 of 5 | 7 | $21,390 | 20 Feb 2026 | |
| Heritage Convalescent Center | Amarillo | 2 of 5 | 9 | $0 | 4 Dec 2025 | |
| Windflower Health Center | Amarillo | 4 of 5 | 10 | $0 | 18 Jun 2026 | |
| Amarillo Medical Lodge | Amarillo | 5 of 5 | 4 | $0 | 12 Mar 2026 | |
| Five Points Nursing and Rehabilitation | Amarillo | 4 of 5 | 5 | $8,420 | 21 May 2026 | |
| Landmark of Amarillo Rehabilitation and Nursing Ce | Amarillo | 3 of 5 | 11 | $160,948 | 26 Mar 2026 | |
| Ussery Roan Texas State Veterans Home | Amarillo | 3 of 5 | 8 | $11,216 | 30 May 2025 | |
| Ware Memorial Care Center | Amarillo | 4 of 5 | 8 | $81,894 | 12 Feb 2026 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Texas Health and Human Services: complaint and incident intakeThe complaint page of the State Survey Agency for Texas, from the CMS list of agencies.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Kirkland Court Health and Rehabilitation Center (CCN 675336). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/kirkland-court-health-and-rehabilitation-center-amarillo-tx-675336/
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Questions
- When was Kirkland Court Health and Rehabilitation Center last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 30 Jun 2026. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 1 citation. The standard survey before the last one was on 26 Apr 2024.
- Who operates Kirkland Court Health and Rehabilitation Center?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, corporation. CMS lists the home in the chain Skyblue Healthcare. The CMS ownership file names SB Galleria Healthcare Management LLC for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Kirkland Court Health and Rehabilitation Center a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 6 homes in Texas as Special Focus Facilities and 30 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.