Amarillo Medical Lodge
Amarillo, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 675282) · 102 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (806) 352-2731 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Amarillo Medical Lodge has a CMS overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Texas state average of 2.65. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Amarillo Medical Lodge reports total nurse hours per resident per day of about 3.14, with RN hours per resident per day of about 0.48, and a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. CMS has not reported a nursing turnover percentage for this facility.
Amarillo Medical Lodge has no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials on record according to CMS data. This facility does not currently show a CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation in the provided data.
About this facility
Amarillo Medical Lodge is a for-profit (Limited Liability Company) nursing home in Amarillo, Potter County, Texas, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since April 1994. The facility has 102 certified beds with an average daily census of 70.2 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Amarillo Medical Lodge holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Texas state average of 2.65. Its Health Inspection rating is 5 stars and its Quality Measures rating is 5 stars. However, its Staffing rating is 1 star, indicating staffing levels below CMS benchmarks relative to resident needs.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 3.14, with registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day of about 0.48. Nursing staff turnover figures were not provided in this data set.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials on record.
Amarillo Medical Lodge is part of The Ensign Group chain, which operates 342 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.2 stars. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history and quality measure detail directly on CMS Care Compare for the most current information.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Amarillo Medical Lodge has a 5-star overall CMS rating, which is above the Texas state average of 2.65 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours per resident per day are about 3.14, with RN hours of about 0.48; the facility's staffing star rating is 1 out of 5. CMS turnover data was not provided.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Amarillo Medical Lodge has 102 certified beds and an average daily census of 70.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC operated as part of The Ensign Group, a chain of 342 facilities with an average rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since April 1994.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; here they are 5, 5, 1, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the provided data; please contact the facility at 8063522731 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 8063522731 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/675282?state=TX.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.