Nursing Homes, Home Health & Hospice in ZIP 79109 (Amarillo, TX)

7 listed providers are registered in ZIP 79109, Amarillo, TX, spanning 5 care types (1 nursing homes, 1 home health agencies, 2 hospice, 1 inpatient rehabilitation facilities, 2 senior housing). The average CMS overall rating among rated providers here is 3.3 out of 5.

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Providers in ZIP 79109

Home Health Agency · PROPRIETARY ELITE HOME HEALTH Amarillo, TX 79109 CMS rating 4.0 / 5 Hospice · For-Profit ENHABIT HOSPICE Amarillo, TX 79109 Not CMS-rated Hospice · For-Profit GENTIVA Amarillo, TX 79109 CMS rating 4.0 / 5 Senior Housing · Project-Based Section 8 Independence Village Amarillo, TX 79109 Not CMS-rated150 beds Nursing Home · For profit - Limited Liability company Legacy Rehabilitation and Living Amarillo, TX 79109 CMS rating 2.0 / 5150 beds Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility · Non-profit NORTHWEST TEXAS HEALTHCARE SYS Amarillo, TX 79109 Not CMS-rated Senior Housing · Project-Based Section 8 Winwood of Amarillo Amarillo, TX 79109 Not CMS-rated44 beds

Provider data comparison

ProviderCare typeOverallOwnershipCertified bedsPenalties
ELITE HOME HEALTHHome Health Agency4.0for-profit—0
ENHABIT HOSPICEHospiceNot ratedfor-profit—0
GENTIVAHospice4.0for-profit—0
Independence VillageSenior HousingNot ratedother1500
Legacy Rehabilitation and LivingNursing Home2.0for-profit1501
NORTHWEST TEXAS HEALTHCARE SYSInpatient Rehabilitation FacilityNot ratednon-profit—0
Winwood of AmarilloSenior HousingNot ratedother440

What CMS data shows in ZIP 79109

Of the 7 care providers listed in ZIP 79109, 3 (43%) have a published overall star rating in the current snapshot. Ownership on record breaks down as 4 for-profit, 2 other, 1 non-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 4.0 out of 5 at ELITE HOME HEALTH (for-profit). Across rated providers the scores range from 2.0 to 4.0 out of 5. 344 certified beds are reported across 3 of these providers. Nurse staffing among reporting providers averages 3.24 hours per resident-day. 1 provider has at least one federal penalty on record, totaling $13,070 in fines.

Providers on record7
With a published overall rating3 of 7 (43%)
Average overall rating3.3 / 5
Highest-rated providerELITE HOME HEALTH (4.0 / 5)
Ownership mix4 for-profit, 2 other, 1 non-profit
Certified beds (total)344
Providers with a federal penalty1

How to compare care in ZIP 79109

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.

If you are choosing for yourself or a family member in ZIP 79109, Amarillo, TX, visit in person when possible, ask about current availability, and confirm participation in Medicare and Medicaid. Ask how the provider handles care planning, family communication, and after-hours concerns.

Care types in ZIP 79109

Care typeProvidersDirectory
Nursing Homes1View ZIP directory
Home Health Agencies1View ZIP directory
Hospice2View ZIP directory
Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities1View ZIP directory
Senior Housing2View ZIP directory

Frequently asked questions

Which care provider in ZIP 79109 has the highest CMS rating?
In the current snapshot, ELITE HOME HEALTH has the highest published CMS overall star rating in ZIP 79109, at 4.0 out of 5.
What types of care are available in ZIP 79109?
Providers in ZIP 79109 include nursing homes (1), home health agencies (1), hospice (2), inpatient rehabilitation facilities (1), senior housing (2). Each listing links to source details and contact information.
Where does this information come from?
All figures come from public federal datasets (CMS Care Compare, the CMS NPI registry, and HUD; processing date 2026-10-05). Verify current details with the provider before making care decisions.
How many providers in ZIP 79109 have a published rating?
3 of the 7 providers in ZIP 79109 (43%) have a published CMS overall star rating in the current snapshot.
Who operates the care providers in ZIP 79109?
Ownership on record in ZIP 79109 is 4 for-profit, 2 other, 1 non-profit. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality; review each provider's inspection and staffing data.

Where this data comes from

All figures on this page come from public federal datasets including CMS Care Compare, the CMS NPI registry (NPPES), and HUD (processing date 2026-10-05). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.

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