Nursing Homes in ZIP 79101 (Amarillo, TX)

1 Medicare-certified nursing homes operate in ZIP 79101, Amarillo, TX, per the current CMS data, where rated providers average 4.0 out of 5.

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Nursing homes, also called skilled nursing facilities, care for people who need ongoing nursing, rehabilitation following a hospital stay, or long-term residential support. CMS inspects them about once a year and issues Five-Star ratings covering health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.

Data profile for ZIP 79101

Using CMS data, we can profile the 1 provider with a mailing address in ZIP 79101: 1 (100%) carries a published overall star rating. Recorded ownership divides as 1 non-profit. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 4.0 out of 5 at Ware Memorial Care Center (non-profit). 1 of these providers report 120 certified beds in total. Among reporting providers, nurse staffing averages 5.83 hours per resident-day. Registered-nurse turnover averages 20.0% where reported. 1 provider carries at least one federal penalty on record, with fines totaling $81,894.

Providers on record1
With a published overall rating1 of 1 (100%)
Average overall rating4.0 / 5
Highest-rated providerWare Memorial Care Center (4.0 / 5)
Ownership mix1 non-profit
Certified beds (total)120
Providers with a federal penalty1
Total federal fines$81,894
Avg nurse hours / resident-day5.83
Avg RN turnover20.0%

CMS measures by provider

ProviderOverallHealth insp.StaffingQMCertified bedsOccupancyRN turnoverPenalties
Ware Memorial Care Center4.035312087.7%20.0%2

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Medicare-certified nursing homes in ZIP 79101

Nursing Home · Non profit - Corporation Ware Memorial Care Center Amarillo, TX 79101 CMS rating 4.0 / 5120 beds
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Choosing among nursing homes in ZIP 79101

A sensible first step is to line up the CMS Five-Star ratings, since they distill health inspections, staffing, and quality measures into one score. Treat a strong overall rating as a starting signal, then dig into the inspection findings and staffing numbers that produced it.

For families in ZIP 79101, Amarillo, TX, the key questions are Medicare and Medicaid participation, current openings, how care plans are set, and how problems are escalated overnight or on weekends. A personal visit plus direct questions is still the surest way to judge whether a provider fits.

Frequently asked questions

Which nursing home in ZIP 79101 has the highest CMS rating?
In the current data, Ware Memorial Care Center has the highest published CMS overall star rating among nursing homes in ZIP 79101, at 4.0 out of 5.
What other ZIP codes near Amarillo have nursing homes?
Nursing Homes are also listed in 3 neighboring ZIP codes in Amarillo. Use the cards on this page to open each ZIP directory.
How many nursing homes are in ZIP 79101?
The current CMS data lists 1 Medicare-certified nursing homes with a mailing address in ZIP 79101 (Amarillo, TX).
How many nursing homes in ZIP 79101 have a published rating?
1 of the 1 nursing homes in ZIP 79101 (100%) have a published CMS overall star rating in the current data.
Do any providers in ZIP 79101 have federal penalties?
1 provider in ZIP 79101 has at least one federal penalty on record, with fines totaling $81,894. Penalty data is drawn from the CMS dataset shown on this page.
Where does this information come from?
All figures come from the CMS Care Compare public dataset (processing date 2026-10-06). CMS has not reviewed or endorsed this site. Verify current details at Medicare.gov before making care decisions.

Data sources

Data source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (processing date 2026-10-06). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.

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