Kirkland Court Health and Rehabilitation Center
1601 Kirkland Dr · Amarillo, TX · 79106 · 8063558281
98 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Skyblue Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (3 citations).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
3 immediate-jeopardy citations in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
2 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.09 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.44 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.93 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 53% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $16,562 |
Inspection citations (37 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 17, 2025 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected January 8, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 17, 2025 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected January 8, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 1, 2025 · 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 December 10, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Immediate jeopardy · J September 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected September 14, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J September 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected September 14, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J September 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected October 1, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected October 1, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 11, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected July 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 11, 2025
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected July 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E June 11, 2025
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 June 17, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E June 11, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 1, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D June 11, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 17, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 11, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 27, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 19, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected July 31, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 26, 2024
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected May 16, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 26, 2024
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Corrected May 16, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 26, 2024
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.
Corrected May 16, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 26, 2024
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected May 16, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D April 26, 2024
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected May 16, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E April 26, 2024
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 16, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F April 26, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 16, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F April 26, 2024
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected May 16, 2024 · Administration
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| September 13, 2025 | Fine | $8,281 |
| September 13, 2025 | Fine | $8,281 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 675336 · certified since June 3, 1994. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.