Ware Memorial Care Center
1510 S Van Buren St., Amarillo, TX 79101 · Potter County
Non-profit · 120 certified beds · 73% occupancy · (806) 373-0471
The U.S. government (CMS) rates Ware Memorial Care Center 4 out of 5 stars overall — above average. Its nurse staffing is at or above the Texas median. Inspectors cited it for 1 immediate-jeopardy finding in recent inspection cycles.
CMS quality ratings
Source: CMS Care Compare (Nursing Homes), dataset 4pq5-n9py, retrieved 2026-08-09. Stars are CMS's own five-star ratings.
Nurse staffing
Staffing is the single strongest predictor of nursing home quality — and the number pay-to-play referral sites rarely show you.
5.83 nurse hours per resident per day. 78% above the Texas median of 3.27.
Nursing staff turnover: 25.5% · RN turnover: 20%
Safety & compliance flags
No CMS warning flags on record.
Recent inspection findings
The specific problems state inspectors cited — the detail behind the star ratings, and what referral sites never show. Findings CMS records as corrected are marked.
- Potential for harmTag F0641 · Feb 12, 2026Corrected Mar 2, 2026
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0755 · Feb 12, 2026Corrected Feb 13, 2026
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0812 · Feb 12, 2026Corrected Feb 13, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0755 · Apr 16, 2026ComplaintCorrected Apr 17, 2026
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0578 · Feb 12, 2026Corrected Feb 19, 2026
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0761 · Feb 12, 2026Corrected Feb 13, 2026
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0880 · Feb 12, 2026Corrected Feb 18, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
- Minimal harmTag F0640 · Feb 12, 2026Corrected Feb 13, 2026
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
- Immediate jeopardyTag F0686 · Feb 24, 2025ComplaintCorrected Mar 26, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0812 · Dec 5, 2024Corrected Dec 10, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Showing the 10 most recent and serious of 27 findings. See the full inspection history on Medicare.gov.