Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Ware Memorial Care Center
1510 S. Van Buren St. · Amarillo, TX 79101 · 120 certified beds
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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
3.0Staffing
4.0Quality measures
3.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (27)
Records from August 2023 to April 2026.
October 25, 2023
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 24, 2023.
October 25, 2023
Tag F0761Ensure 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 1, 2023.
October 25, 2023
Tag F0578Honor 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 October 26, 2023.
October 25, 2023
Tag F0584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 24, 2023.
October 25, 2023
Tag F0812Procure 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 November 24, 2023.
October 6, 2023
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected October 27, 2023.
August 3, 2023
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 7, 2023.
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.
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.
Nearby alternatives
Other licensed providers in Amarillo.
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