Kirkland Court Health And Rehabilitation Center
Amarillo, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 675336) · 98 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 2 totaling $16,810
Phone: (806) 355-8281 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Kirkland Court Health And Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Texas state average of 2.65 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Kirkland Court reports total nurse staffing of about 2.88 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.40 RN hours, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 53.3%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
Kirkland Court has 2 federal fines on record totaling $16,810.00 and 0 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility, indicating families should review its inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Kirkland Court Health And Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Amarillo, Texas (Potter County), first approved for certification in 1994. The facility is certified for 98 beds, with an average of 51.7 residents. It is a for-profit corporation and is part of the Skyblue Healthcare chain, which operates 12 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.1 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Kirkland Court holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Texas state average of 2.65 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 star, quality measures (QM) rating of 4 stars, and staffing rating of 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 2.88, with registered nurse (RN) hours of about 0.40 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 53.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $16,810.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility, indicating a citation related to abuse; families should review the detailed inspection record on Care Compare before making decisions. There has been no change in ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Kirkland Court has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Texas state average of 2.65 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 2.88 hours per resident per day, with RN hours around 0.40, and nursing staff turnover of 53.3%; the staffing rating is 2 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $16,810.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility; there is no Special Focus program designation noted in the data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 98 beds and has an average of 51.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Skyblue Healthcare chain, which has 12 facilities averaging a 2.1-star rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on June 3, 1994.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections (1 star), staffing (2 stars), and quality measures (4 stars); the overall rating combines these components.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 8063558281 and 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 8063558281 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/675336?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.