CAverage · score 56/100 · #432 of 1,170 in Texas
Ware Memorial Care Center
1510 S Van Buren St., Amarillo, TX 79101 · 120 certified beds · Non profit - Corporation
Staffing 5.8 nurse hours per resident-daytop 10% in Texas
8 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 40)above median
$81,894 in fines in 3 years, 1 payment denials
Why Ware Memorial Care Center is graded C
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against Texas nursing homes in the same size band (medium, 120 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Ware Memorial Care Center at a Glance
C
56/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 5.83 h.
100<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 40.
58<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 3.
28<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $81,894 fines, 1 denials.
10<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
4/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: Texas, medium facilities · CMS record 745022 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address1510 S Van Buren St., Amarillo, TX 79101
Phone8063730471
CountyPotter
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
Certified beds120
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
Higher-graded nursing homes nearby
1
Windflower Health Center - Amarillo, TX · 120 beds
- Staffing 3.7 nurse hours per resident-day — top quarter in Texas
- 5 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 24) — top quarter
2
Amarillo Medical Lodge - Amarillo, TX · 102 beds
- Staffing 3.1 nurse hours per resident-day — below median in Texas
- 4 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 20) — top quarter
3
Five Points Nursing And Rehabilitation - Amarillo, TX · 120 beds
- Staffing 3.5 nurse hours per resident-day — above median in Texas
- 5 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 44) — above median
A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.