Nursing Homes in ZIP 79106 (Amarillo, TX)
This directory covers 5 Medicare-certified nursing homes in ZIP 79106, Amarillo, TX, based on public CMS data (average overall rating 2.8 / 5).
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Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) serve people who need continuous nursing care, rehabilitation after a hospital stay, or long-term residential care. CMS inspects them roughly annually and publishes Five-Star ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
Nursing Homes data comparison
| Provider | Overall | Health insp. | Staffing | QM | Certified beds | Occupancy | RN turnover | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMARILLO CENTER FOR SKILLED CARE | 3.0 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 122 | 72.4% | 100.0% | 1 |
| AMARILLO MEDICAL LODGE | 5.0 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 102 | 70.2% | — | 0 |
| HERITAGE CONVALESCENT CENTER | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 116 | 72.0% | 57.1% | 0 |
| Kirkland Court Health and Rehabilitation Center | 1.0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 98 | 51.7% | — | 2 |
| WINDFLOWER HEALTH CENTER | 3.0 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 120 | 78.6% | 68.8% | 2 |
Nursing Homes profiles in ZIP 79106
How to compare nursing homes in ZIP 79106
The best comparison uses several signals at once: inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the specific services a person needs. Ratings summarize those signals but never replace a visit or a conversation with staff.
Families in ZIP 79106, Amarillo, TX should ask about Medicare and Medicaid participation, current openings, care planning, and how concerns are escalated after hours. In-person visits and direct questions remain the most reliable way to judge fit.
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What CMS data shows for nursing homes in ZIP 79106
Of the 5 nursing homess listed in ZIP 79106, 5 (100%) have a published CMS overall star rating in the current snapshot. Ownership on record breaks down as 4 for-profit, 1 non-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 5.0 out of 5 at AMARILLO MEDICAL LODGE (for-profit). Across rated providers the scores range from 1.0 to 5.0 out of 5. 558 certified beds are reported across 5 of these providers. Nurse staffing among reporting providers averages 3.40 hours per resident-day. Reported registered-nurse turnover averages 75.3%. 3 providers have at least one federal penalty on record, totaling $43,122 in fines.
| Providers on record | 5 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 5 of 5 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 2.8 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | AMARILLO MEDICAL LODGE (5.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 4 for-profit, 1 non-profit |
| Certified beds (total) | 558 |
| Providers with a federal penalty | 3 |
| Total federal fines | $43,122 |
| Avg nurse hours / resident-day | 3.40 |
| Avg RN turnover | 75.3% |
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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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