Amarillo Medical Lodge
9 Medical Dr · Amarillo, TX · 79106 · 8063522731
102 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: The Ensign Group
Why this verdict
- Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 73 points, but Recommended is gated: staffing below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | — | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | — | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | — | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (13 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected March 13, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 12, 2026
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected March 13, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 13, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 13, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected January 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 9, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 10, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 10, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 7, 2024 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected May 8, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 6, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected December 7, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 6, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected December 7, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 6, 2023
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected December 7, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 3, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 18, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 12, 2023 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected July 13, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 675282 · certified since April 1, 1994. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.