Heritage Convalescent Center
Amarillo, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 455480) · 116 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (806) 352-5295 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Heritage Convalescent Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Texas state average of 2.65. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars, while its staffing rating is 1 star.
Heritage Convalescent Center reports 3.996 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.330 RN hours per resident per day, with a 1-star CMS staffing rating. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 57.0%.
Heritage Convalescent Center has no federal fines on record and no payment denials, according to CMS data. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the available data, though families should still verify the current status on Medicare Care Compare.
About this facility
Heritage Convalescent Center is a for-profit, corporation-owned nursing home in Amarillo, Texas (Potter County), certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since August 25, 1983. The facility maintains 116 certified beds with an average of 72.0 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Heritage Convalescent Center holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Texas state average of 2.65. Its four component ratings break down as follows: health inspection rating of 3 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 2 stars, and staffing rating of 1 star.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.996, including RN hours per resident per day of 0.330. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 57.0%, a figure families may wish to weigh alongside the 1-star staffing rating.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials on file.
No abuse icon is indicated in the data provided, and no Special Focus Facility status is listed for Heritage Convalescent Center. No chain affiliation information was provided in this data set, and there is no indication of an ownership change within the past 12 months.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare; families are encouraged to review the current listing directly at the Care Compare URL for the most up-to-date inspection and rating information before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Heritage Convalescent Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Texas state average of 2.65.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The 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 3.996, including 0.330 RN hours, with a 1-star staffing rating and 57.0% nursing turnover.
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 data provided 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?
Heritage Convalescent Center has 116 certified beds with an average of 72.0 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation data was provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on August 25, 1983.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 2, 3, 1, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the available data; contact the facility at 8063525295 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8063525295 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/455480?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.