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Ware Memorial Care Center

1510 S. Van Buren St. · Amarillo, TX 79101 · 120 certified beds

(806) 373-0471

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About Ware Memorial Care Center

Ware Memorial Care Center is a nursing home in Amarillo, Texas. Its capacity is 120 beds, the same as the Potter County median for nursing homes. It is run by a nonprofit operator and is part of Baptist Community Services. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 27 citations, the most recent on April 16, 2026. CMS also lists 2 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 5.97 hours per resident per day. It is one of 13 nursing homes listed in Amarillo. Residents and families can raise concerns with the Texas Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program at 1-800-252-2412. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.

Public record

CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026

Certification

Medicare-certified.

Ratings

Overall

3.0

Staffing

4.0

Quality measures

3.0

CMS Care Compare, October 2026.

Inspection history (27)

Records from August 2023 to April 2026.

  • April 16, 2026

    Tag F0755

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 17, 2026.

  • February 12, 2026

    Tag F0761

    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.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 13, 2026.

  • February 12, 2026

    Tag F0641

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 2, 2026.

  • February 12, 2026

    Tag F0880

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 18, 2026.

  • February 12, 2026

    Tag F0578

    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 19, 2026.

  • February 12, 2026

    Tag F0640

    Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

    Severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected February 13, 2026.

  • February 12, 2026

    Tag F0812

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 13, 2026.

  • February 12, 2026

    Tag F0755

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 13, 2026.

  • February 24, 2025

    Tag F0686

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected March 26, 2025.

  • December 5, 2024

    Tag F0552

    Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 6, 2024.

  • December 5, 2024

    Tag F0582

    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 6, 2024.

  • December 5, 2024

    Tag F0812

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 10, 2024.

  • December 5, 2024

    Tag F0755

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 10, 2025.

  • December 5, 2024

    Tag F0695

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 15, 2025.

  • December 5, 2024

    Tag F0641

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 4, 2025.

  • December 5, 2024

    Tag F0761

    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.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 20, 2024.

  • April 2, 2024

    Tag F0842

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 3, 2024.

  • October 25, 2023

    Tag F0700

    Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 1, 2023.

  • October 25, 2023

    Tag F0558

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 24, 2023.

  • October 25, 2023

    Tag F0641

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 24, 2023.

See the source data on data.cms.gov (opens in a new tab)

Penalties (2)

Total fines: $81,894

  • February 24, 2025 · Payment Denial

    CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting March 25, 2025, lasting 1 days (triggered by inspection on February 24, 2025).

  • February 24, 2025 · Fine

    CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $81,894 against this nursing home on February 24, 2025.

See the source data on data.cms.gov (opens in a new tab)

Staffing

5.97 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 5.43 in Q4 2025.

From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.

Ownership

Non profit - Corporation

  • Parent company: Baptist Community Services

Typical cost

CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025

This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Texas.

Nursing Homes

Texas median$5,627/mo

Nearby alternatives

Other licensed providers in Amarillo.

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