Ware Memorial Care Center
Amarillo, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 745022) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $81,894 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (806) 373-0471 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Ware Memorial Care Center has a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the Texas state average of 2.65. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Ware Memorial Care Center reports total nurse staffing of 5.83 hours per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 25.5%.
Ware Memorial Care Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $81,894.00, along with 1 payment denial. CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
About this facility
Ware Memorial Care Center is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Amarillo, Texas (Potter County), certified for Medicare and Medicaid. It is CMS-certified for 120 beds and reported an average of 87.7 residents. The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid participation on December 30, 2022.
According to CMS Care Compare, Ware Memorial Care Center holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Texas state average of 2.65. Its component ratings are: 3 stars for health inspections, 3 stars for quality measures, and 5 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 5.83 per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 25.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $81,894.00, along with 1 payment denial on record for this facility. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the available data for this facility.
There is no chain information provided for this facility, and CMS data indicates no change in ownership within the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Ware Memorial Care Center has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the Texas state average of 2.65.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 5.83 hours per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 out of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 25.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $81,894.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Ware Memorial Care Center is certified for 120 beds and had an average of 87.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation; no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid participation on December 30, 2022.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scored 4, 3, 5, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 806-373-0471 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not include tour details; contact the facility at 806-373-0471 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/745022?state=TX.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.