Nursing homes in Amarillo, TX

Compare 12 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Amarillo, part of the Potter area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2.9★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Located in Potter County, Amarillo offers 12 nursing homes that provide skilled care across the 79106, 79124, 79119, and 79110 ZIP codes. According to data from CMS Care Compare, these facilities maintain an average overall rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars. Among the local options, Amarillo Medical Lodge, operated by The Ensign Group, stands out as the city’s only facility to achieve a perfect 5-star rating for quality and performance.

Homes
12
Avg overall
2.9★
-0.2 vs national
Avg staffing
2★
Avg experience
0★

Rating distribution

avg 2.9★ · 12 homes
5
1 (8%)
4
2 (17%)
3
5 (42%)
2
3 (25%)
1
1 (8%)

What to look for in Amarillo

  • 2 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
  • 2 of 12 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
  • 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
  • 9 of 12 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 10 highest rated nursing homes in Amarillo

  1. 1
    AMARILLO MEDICAL LODGE
    THE ENSIGN GROUP · Medium
    5.0
  2. 2
    LANDMARK OF AMARILLO REHABILITATION AND NURSING CE
    CREATIVE SOLUTIONS IN HEALTHCARE · Medium
    4.0
  3. 3
    Ware Memorial Care Center
    BAPTIST COMMUNITY SERVICES · Large
    4.0
  4. 4
    HILLSIDE HEIGHTS REHABILITATION SUITES
    FUNDAMENTAL HEALTHCARE · Large
    3.0
  5. 5
    GEORGIA MANOR NURSING HOME
    CREATIVE SOLUTIONS IN HEALTHCARE · Medium
    3.0
  6. 6
    WINDFLOWER HEALTH CENTER
    LIFESPACE COMMUNITIES · Large
    3.0
  7. 7
    Legacy Rehabilitation and Living
    THE ENSIGN GROUP · Large
    3.0
  8. 8
    Five Points Nursing and Rehabilitation
    CREATIVE SOLUTIONS IN HEALTHCARE · Large
    3.0
  9. 9
    HERITAGE CONVALESCENT CENTER
    HERITAGE CONVALESCENT CENTER, LTD. · Medium
    2.0
  10. 102.0

All homes in Amarillo

AMARILLO MEDICAL LODGE
THE ENSIGN GROUP · Medium · For Profit
5.05015
LANDMARK OF AMARILLO REHABILITATION AND NURSING CE
CREATIVE SOLUTIONS IN HEALTHCARE · Medium · For Profit
4.04024
Ware Memorial Care Center
BAPTIST COMMUNITY SERVICES · Large · Not for Profit
4.03053
HILLSIDE HEIGHTS REHABILITATION SUITES
FUNDAMENTAL HEALTHCARE · Large · Government
3.03024
GEORGIA MANOR NURSING HOME
CREATIVE SOLUTIONS IN HEALTHCARE · Medium · For Profit
3.03015
WINDFLOWER HEALTH CENTER
LIFESPACE COMMUNITIES · Large · Not for Profit
3.03023
Legacy Rehabilitation and Living
THE ENSIGN GROUP · Large · For Profit
3.04014
Five Points Nursing and Rehabilitation
CREATIVE SOLUTIONS IN HEALTHCARE · Large · For Profit
3.03015
HERITAGE CONVALESCENT CENTER
HERITAGE CONVALESCENT CENTER, LTD. · Medium · For Profit
2.03012
Ussery Roan Texas State Veterans Home
TEXVET · Large · For Profit
2.02044
AMARILLO CENTER FOR SKILLED CARE
CREATIVE SOLUTIONS IN HEALTHCARE · Large · For Profit
2.03014
Kirkland Court Health and Rehabilitation Center
STRATFORD HOSPITAL DISTRICT · Medium · For Profit
1.01033

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