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Ware Memorial Care Center
1510 S Van Buren St., Amarillo, TX 79101
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.
Ware Memorial Care Center is a Non-profit, corporation nursing home in Amarillo, Texas, certified for 120 beds and caring for about 88 residents a day.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Texas median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 5 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 27 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (8, 8, 11 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 22.5 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 22.5.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $82K and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 5.8 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), above the Texas median of 3.3; nursing staff turnover is 25.5%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Potter Co. median | Texas median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 27 | 27 | 25 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 22.5 | 23.3 | 22.5 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 5.8 | 3.5 | 3.3 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 25.5% | 62.0% | 52.1% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $81,894 | $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 Feb 2026, 5 Dec 2024.
Severity mix: J ×1 G ×1 D ×16 E ×6 F ×2 B ×1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Apr 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Standard survey | 2 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | 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 | 19 Feb 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | 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 | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 18 Feb 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | B | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 24 Feb 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | J | Complaint investigation | 26 Mar 2025 |
| 5 Dec 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 | 10 Dec 2024 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | E | Complaint investigation | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | E | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jan 2025 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jan 2025 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Jan 2025 |
| 5 Dec 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 | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 2 Apr 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 May 2024 |
| 25 Oct 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 24 Nov 2023 |
| 25 Oct 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. | E | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2023 |
| 25 Oct 2023 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 24 Nov 2023 |
| 25 Oct 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 | 26 Oct 2023 |
| 25 Oct 2023 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | Standard survey | 24 Nov 2023 |
| 25 Oct 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 24 Nov 2023 |
| 25 Oct 2023 | 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 | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2023 |
| 25 Oct 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 24 Nov 2023 |
| 6 Oct 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 27 Oct 2023 |
| 3 Aug 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Sep 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Feb 2025 | Payment denial | — | 1 days |
| 24 Feb 2025 | Fine | $81,894 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Texas average. Turnover: nursing staff 25.5%, RNs 20.0%; 0 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 | 30.8% | 14.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 4.9% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 4.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 5.5% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 40.4% | 12.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.1% | 3.4% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 15.2% | 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: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Baptist Community Services.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Community Services | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 12/30/2022 |
| Baptist Community Services | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/30/2022 |
| Baptist Community Services | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/30/2022 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amarillo Medical Lodge | Amarillo | 102 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 12 | 11.8 | — | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Five Points Nursing and Rehabilitation | Amarillo | 120 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 18 | 15.0 | $8K | 21 May 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 Ware Memorial Care Center been cited for?
27 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Texas median is 25 per facility.
Has Ware Memorial Care Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $82K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at Ware Memorial Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 5.8 hours per resident per day against a Texas median of 3.3 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Ware Memorial Care Center?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Baptist Community Services and Baptist Community Services. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Ware Memorial Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 16 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 12 Feb 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.