nursing home in Amarillo, TX
Amarillo Medical Lodge
9 Medical Dr, Amarillo, TX 79106 · (806) 352-2731
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★5
- Staffing★★★★★1
- Quality measures★★★★★5
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Amarillo Medical Lodge at a glance
Amarillo Medical Lodge is a 102-bed for-profit nursing home in Amarillo, Texas (Potter County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Texas average of 2.7.
Residents receive about 3.1 hours of nursing care per day (0.5 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.4 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (March 12, 2026) found 4 health citations. The Texas average is 9.4.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Limited Liability Company
- Beds
- 102
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- The Ensign Group
- Medicare-certified since
- April 1, 1994
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Potter County
- CMS Certification Number
- 675282
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 1.9 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Worse |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Better |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.14 hrs | 3.39 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.48 hrs | 0.43 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.56 hrs | 2.01 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.73 hrs | 2.98 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 4 | 9 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 4 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 20 | 102 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $44,141 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 2 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 102 | 113 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 70 | 76 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 68.8% | 67.6% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 0% | 3.3% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 3.4% | 3.8% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0% | 9.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0% | 0.8% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 31.8% | 15.8% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 37.8% | 14% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 1% | 3% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 4.2% | 2.4% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 10% | 18% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 9.2% | 13.4% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 98% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 96.6% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 98.6% | 88% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 98.7% | 88.9% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 11 health deficiencies and 2 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 12, 2026 Standard | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0655 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 13, 2026 |
| March 12, 2026 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 13, 2026 |
| March 12, 2026 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 13, 2026 |
| March 12, 2026 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 13, 2026 |
| January 9, 2025 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 27, 2025 |
| January 9, 2025 Fire safety | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0741 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 27, 2025 |
| January 9, 2025 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 10, 2025 |
| January 9, 2025 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 10, 2025 |
| January 9, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 10, 2025 |
| May 7, 2024 Complaint | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 8, 2024 |
| December 6, 2023 Standard | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 7, 2023 |
| December 6, 2023 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 7, 2023 |
| December 6, 2023 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 7, 2023 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOOKER HOSPITAL DISTRICT Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 12/01/2023 |
| CANTRELL, CHRISTOPHER Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2023 |
| ENSIGN SERVICES INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2020 |
| HYRUM HEALTH HOLDINGS LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2023 |
| RANKIN, RON Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2020 |
| ROWLETT CREEK HEALTHCARE LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/22/2025 |
| STANDARD BEARER HEALTHCARE OP, LP Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2023 |
| THE ENSIGN GROUP INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2023 |
| BURNAM, SOON Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2023 |
| HOOVER, SHAWN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2023 |
| KEETCH, CHAD Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2011 |
| CANTRELL, CHRISTOPHER Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2023 |
| RANKIN, RON Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2020 |
| CANTRELL, CHRISTOPHER Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2023 |
| RANKIN, RON Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2020 |
| ROWLETT CREEK HEALTHCARE LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2023 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Amarillo Medical Lodge's rating?
Amarillo Medical Lodge has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Texas nursing homes is 2.7 stars.
How many inspection citations did Amarillo Medical Lodge receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 4 citations, compared with a Texas average of 9.4. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Amarillo Medical Lodge accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Amarillo Medical Lodge?
It is for profit - limited liability company and part of The Ensign Group. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Amarillo Medical Lodge and how do I contact it?
Amarillo Medical Lodge is at 9 Medical Dr, Amarillo, TX 79106. Phone: (806) 352-2731.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.