Windflower Health Center
Amarillo, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 675904) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (806) 352-7244 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Windflower Health Center holds a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Texas state average of 2.65 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Windflower Health Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.68 hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 53.9%.
Windflower Health Center has no federal fines on record — CMS reports 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials. CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Windflower Health Center is a non-profit (Non profit - Other) nursing home in Amarillo, Potter County, Texas, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since February 21, 2002. The facility is licensed for 120 certified beds and had an average daily census of 78.6 residents according to CMS data.
Per CMS Care Compare, Windflower Health Center holds an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Texas state average of 2.65 stars. Component ratings include a 4-star health inspection rating, a 4-star quality measure rating, and a 3-star staffing rating.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.68 hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 53.9%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — that is, no federal fines on record for this facility. No abuse icon is indicated in this data, and no Special Focus status is listed.
Windflower Health Center is part of the Lifespace Communities chain, which operates 15 facilities with an average CMS rating of 4.4 stars. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the existing operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare and with the facility.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Windflower Health Center has a 4-star overall CMS rating, above the Texas state average of 2.65 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.68 hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours, with a staffing turnover rate of 53.9% and a 3-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No — CMS reports 0 fines, $0.00 in total fines, and 0 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 status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Windflower Health Center is certified for 120 beds and had an average of 78.6 residents per day.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a non-profit (Non profit - Other) and is part of the Lifespace Communities chain, which includes 15 facilities averaging a 4.4-star rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since February 21, 2002.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine into the overall score; here the health inspection and quality measure ratings are each 4 stars and staffing is 3 stars.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 8063527244 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8063527244 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full, current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/675904?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.