Ware Memorial Care Center in Amarillo has an overall 4-star rating, with strong staffing at 5 stars and 5.83 nurse hours per resident per day versus the 4.1-hour federal benchmark. Health inspection and quality measures are both 3 stars, and the facility has had $81,894 in fines in the last 24 months plus a recent federal penalty.
Last inspection: April 16, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $81,894recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 5.8337.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.59
Licensed practical nurses
1.62
Nurse aides
3.63
Weekend nursing
5.44
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 26%
Registered nurse turnover: 20%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
16.9%10.6%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.4%7.5%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
1.5%3%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
9.8%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
5.8%10.7%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
30.6%32%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—40.4%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
31.9%37.5%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
2.6%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
3.3%5.6%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
27.5%35.8%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
2.7%1.4%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—98.8%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97.6%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—88.3%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
85.7%100%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited February 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited October 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited December 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to provide pharmacy services and a licensed pharmacist needed to meet each resident’s medication needs. Cited February 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 755 — 42 CFR §483.45 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to make sure each resident got an accurate assessment of their needs and condition. Cited February 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 641 — 42 CFR §483.20(g) — S/S: E
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $81,894 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $81,894 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Feb 24, 2025
1 days
Federal fine
Feb 24, 2025
$81,894
Operator & ownership
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Occupancy
87.7 residents on an average day (73% of 120 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 3 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.