Amistad Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Uvalde, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 455536) · 200 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (830) 278-5641 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Amistad Nursing And Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Texas state average of 2.65. Its health inspection rating is 3 out of 5, while its staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
Amistad Nursing And Rehabilitation Center reports total nurse staffing of about 2.77 hours per resident per day, with only 0.29 RN hours per resident per day, and CMS gives it a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at a high 97.1%.
CMS records show no federal fines on record for Amistad Nursing And Rehabilitation Center, with 0 total fines and 0 payment denials. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation noted in the available CMS data.
About this facility
Amistad Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is a government-owned (hospital district) nursing home in Uvalde, Texas, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since June 1985. The facility is certified for 200 beds and reports an average daily population of 90.6 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Amistad holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Texas state average of 2.65. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3, quality measure (QM) rating of 3, and staffing rating of 1. The staffing rating reflects total nurse staffing of 2.77 hours per resident per day, including only 0.29 RN hours per resident per day, and a nursing staff turnover rate of 97.1% over the reporting period — a very high turnover figure.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines (no federal fines on record) and 0 payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation noted in the data provided.
Amistad is part of the Creative Solutions In Healthcare chain, which operates 149 facilities nationally with an average chain-wide rating of 2.1 out of 5. CMS data indicates no ownership change in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Families are encouraged to review the full, current inspection and staffing details directly on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS updates ratings periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Amistad has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Texas state average of 2.65.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Amistad is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 2.77 hours per resident per day, including just 0.29 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5; nursing turnover is reported at 97.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated in the available CMS data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Amistad is certified for 200 beds and reports an average daily population of 90.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a government hospital district and is part of the Creative Solutions In Healthcare chain, which operates 149 facilities with an average rating of 2.1 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on June 14, 1985.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Amistad scores 2, 3, 1, and 3 respectively on these measures.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service lines; please contact the facility at 8302785641 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not include tour details; contact the facility at 8302785641 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current CMS data for Amistad at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/455536?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.