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.
Rating distribution
avg 2.9★ · 12 homesProvider mix in Amarillo
8 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- CREATIVE SOLUTIONS IN HEALTHCARE4 homes
- THE ENSIGN GROUP2 homes
- HERITAGE CONVALESCENT CENTER, LTD.1 home
- STRATFORD HOSPITAL DISTRICT1 home
- FUNDAMENTAL HEALTHCARE1 home
- LIFESPACE COMMUNITIES1 home
- TEXVET1 home
- BAPTIST COMMUNITY SERVICES1 home
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
- 1AMARILLO MEDICAL LODGE5.0THE ENSIGN GROUP · Medium
- 2LANDMARK OF AMARILLO REHABILITATION AND NURSING CE4.0CREATIVE SOLUTIONS IN HEALTHCARE · Medium
- 3Ware Memorial Care Center4.0BAPTIST COMMUNITY SERVICES · Large
- 4HILLSIDE HEIGHTS REHABILITATION SUITES3.0FUNDAMENTAL HEALTHCARE · Large
- 5GEORGIA MANOR NURSING HOME3.0CREATIVE SOLUTIONS IN HEALTHCARE · Medium
- 6WINDFLOWER HEALTH CENTER3.0LIFESPACE COMMUNITIES · Large
- 7Legacy Rehabilitation and Living3.0THE ENSIGN GROUP · Large
- 8Five Points Nursing and Rehabilitation3.0CREATIVE SOLUTIONS IN HEALTHCARE · Large
- 9HERITAGE CONVALESCENT CENTER2.0HERITAGE CONVALESCENT CENTER, LTD. · Medium
- 10Ussery Roan Texas State Veterans Home2.0TEXVET · Large
All homes in Amarillo
| AMARILLO MEDICAL LODGE THE ENSIGN GROUP · Medium · For Profit | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| LANDMARK OF AMARILLO REHABILITATION AND NURSING CE CREATIVE SOLUTIONS IN HEALTHCARE · Medium · For Profit | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| Ware Memorial Care Center BAPTIST COMMUNITY SERVICES · Large · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
| HILLSIDE HEIGHTS REHABILITATION SUITES FUNDAMENTAL HEALTHCARE · Large · Government | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| GEORGIA MANOR NURSING HOME CREATIVE SOLUTIONS IN HEALTHCARE · Medium · For Profit | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| WINDFLOWER HEALTH CENTER LIFESPACE COMMUNITIES · Large · Not for Profit | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Legacy Rehabilitation and Living THE ENSIGN GROUP · Large · For Profit | 3.0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Five Points Nursing and Rehabilitation CREATIVE SOLUTIONS IN HEALTHCARE · Large · For Profit | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| HERITAGE CONVALESCENT CENTER HERITAGE CONVALESCENT CENTER, LTD. · Medium · For Profit | 2.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Ussery Roan Texas State Veterans Home TEXVET · Large · For Profit | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| AMARILLO CENTER FOR SKILLED CARE CREATIVE SOLUTIONS IN HEALTHCARE · Large · For Profit | 2.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Kirkland Court Health and Rehabilitation Center STRATFORD HOSPITAL DISTRICT · Medium · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
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