nursing home in Amarillo, TX
Ware Memorial Care Center
1510 S. Van Buren St., Amarillo, TX 79101 · (806) 373-0471
★★★★★4
Above average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★3
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★3
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Ware Memorial Care Center at a glance
Ware Memorial Care Center is a 120-bed non-profit nursing home in Amarillo, Texas (Potter County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Texas average of 2.7.
Residents receive about 5.8 hours of nursing care per day (0.6 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.4 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (February 12, 2026) found 8 health citations. The Texas average is 9.4.
Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $81,894.
Nursing staff turnover is 25.5% per year (state average 55.3%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 120
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- December 30, 2022
- Continuing care retirement community
- Yes
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Potter County
- CMS Certification Number
- 745022
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Average |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 1.9 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 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) | 5.83 hrs | 3.39 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.59 hrs | 0.43 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.63 hrs | 2.01 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 5.44 hrs | 2.98 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 25.5% | 55.3% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 20% | 54.6% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 8 | 9 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 1 | 4 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 66.8 | 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) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $81,894 | $44,141 | $30,972 | Worse |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 2 | 2 | 1 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 120 | 113 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 88 | 76 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 73.1% | 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) | 5.5% | 3.3% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 2.1% | 3.8% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 15.2% | 9.6% | 15.4% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 4.6% | 0.8% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 4.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 30.8% | 15.8% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 40.4% | 14% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 4.7% | 3% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 2.4% | 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) | 35.9% | 18% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 29% | 13.4% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 98.8% | 98% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 98.8% | 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) | 0.7% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 88.3% | 88% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 92.1% | 88.9% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 26 health deficiencies and 1 fire safety deficiency in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 2 citations involved actual harm, including 1 rated "immediate jeopardy".
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 16, 2026 Complaint | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 17, 2026 |
| February 12, 2026 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 13, 2026 |
| February 12, 2026 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 2, 2026 |
| February 12, 2026 Standard | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 13, 2026 |
| February 12, 2026 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 February 13, 2026 |
| February 12, 2026 Standard | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 19, 2026 |
| February 12, 2026 Standard | 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 February 13, 2026 |
| February 12, 2026 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 18, 2026 |
| February 12, 2026 Standard | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0640 | B No harm, pattern | Corrected February 13, 2026 |
| February 24, 2025 Complaint | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Corrected March 26, 2025 |
| December 5, 2024 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 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected December 10, 2024 |
| December 5, 2024 Complaint | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0552 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 6, 2024 |
| December 5, 2024 Standard | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0582 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 6, 2024 |
| December 5, 2024 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 4, 2025 |
| December 5, 2024 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 15, 2025 |
| December 5, 2024 Complaint | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 10, 2025 |
| December 5, 2024 Standard | 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 December 20, 2024 |
| April 2, 2024 Complaint | 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 May 3, 2024 |
| October 25, 2023 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 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected November 24, 2023 |
| October 25, 2023 Standard | 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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0700 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 1, 2023 |
| October 25, 2023 Standard | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0558 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 24, 2023 |
| October 25, 2023 Standard | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 26, 2023 |
| October 25, 2023 Standard | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 24, 2023 |
| October 25, 2023 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 24, 2023 |
| October 25, 2023 Standard | 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 December 1, 2023 |
| October 25, 2023 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 24, 2023 |
| October 6, 2023 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected October 27, 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 2 federal penalties in the past three years, including $81,894 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| February 24, 2025 | Payment Denial | 1 days from March 25, 2025 |
| February 24, 2025 | Fine | $81,894 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAPTIST COMMUNITY SERVICES Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 12/30/2022 |
| BAPTIST COMMUNITY SERVICES Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/30/2022 |
| RANKIN, RON Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/30/2022 |
| SINGLETON, KATHERINE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/30/2022 |
| STILLMAN, MICHELLE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/30/2022 |
| ANDERSON, DARRELL Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2019 |
| BORDEN, PATRICK Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2019 |
| BOYKIN, LORI Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2020 |
| BYRD, ROBERT Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2024 |
| CARTWRIGHT, DONALD Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2020 |
| DUGGAN, BRAD Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2020 |
| HAMILTON, HENRY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2021 |
| HICKS, ANDY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2016 |
| HOTMANN, MARK Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2024 |
| JONES, CHARLES Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2021 |
| SHARP, STACY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2019 |
| WARTES, MICHAEL Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2017 |
| YOUNG, MICHAEL Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2021 |
| ZIMMER, RICHARD Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2019 |
| BAPTIST COMMUNITY SERVICES Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/30/2022 |
| RANKIN, RON Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/30/2022 |
| SINGLETON, KATHERINE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/30/2022 |
| STILLMAN, MICHELLE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/30/2022 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Ware Memorial Care Center's rating?
Ware Memorial Care Center has 4 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 Ware Memorial Care Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 8 citations, compared with a Texas average of 9.4. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Ware Memorial Care Center 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 Ware Memorial Care Center?
It is non profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Ware Memorial Care Center and how do I contact it?
Ware Memorial Care Center is at 1510 S. Van Buren St., Amarillo, TX 79101. Phone: (806) 373-0471.
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.