Amarillo Medical Lodge
9 Medical Dr, Amarillo, TX 79106 · Potter County
For-profit · 102 certified beds · 69% occupancy · (806) 352-2731
The U.S. government (CMS) rates Amarillo Medical Lodge 5 out of 5 stars overall — much above average. Its nurse staffing is 4% below the Texas median.
CMS quality ratings
Source: CMS Care Compare (Nursing Homes), dataset 4pq5-n9py, retrieved 2026-08-09. Stars are CMS's own five-star ratings.
Nurse staffing
Staffing is the single strongest predictor of nursing home quality — and the number pay-to-play referral sites rarely show you.
3.14 nurse hours per resident per day. 4% below the Texas median of 3.27.
Safety & compliance flags
No CMS warning flags on record.
Recent inspection findings
The specific problems state inspectors cited — the detail behind the star ratings, and what referral sites never show. Findings CMS records as corrected are marked.
- Potential for harmTag F0655 · Mar 12, 2026Corrected Mar 13, 2026
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0641 · Mar 12, 2026Corrected Mar 13, 2026
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0656 · Mar 12, 2026Corrected Mar 13, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0695 · Mar 12, 2026Corrected Mar 13, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0812 · Jan 9, 2025Corrected Jan 10, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0695 · Jan 9, 2025Corrected Jan 10, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0880 · Jan 9, 2025Corrected Jan 10, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0761 · May 7, 2024ComplaintCorrected May 8, 2024
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0641 · Dec 6, 2023Corrected Dec 7, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0695 · Dec 6, 2023Corrected Dec 7, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Showing the 10 most recent and serious of 13 findings. See the full inspection history on Medicare.gov.
Ownership
Part of the The Ensign Group chain (346 facilities), chain average overall rating 3.2★.