Ware Memorial Care Center in Amarillo, TX

Ware Memorial Care Center is a medicare and medicaid certified nursing home in Amarillo, Texas. It is located in Potter county at 1510 S Van Buren St., Amarillo, Texas 79101. You can reach out to the office of Ware Memorial Care Center via phone at (806) 373-0471. This skilled nursing facility has 120 federally certified beds with average occupancy rate of 73.08%. The nursing facility is classified as "Continuing Care Retirement Community" by CMS and its legal business name is Baptist Community Services and has the following ownership type - Non Profit - Corporation.

Ware Memorial Care Center (Medicare CCN 745022) is certified by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) and participates in both medicare and medicaid program. This means if you are part of medicare or medicaid program, you may consider this nursing facility for your medical needs. It was first certified by CMS in 2022 (4 years certified) and the last quality survey was conducted in February, 2026.

Contact Information

Ware Memorial Care Center
1510 S Van Buren St., Amarillo, Texas 79101
(806) 373-0471

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Nursing Home Profile

NameWare Memorial Care Center
Location1510 S Van Buren St., Amarillo, Texas
Certified ByMedicare and Medicaid
No. of Certified Beds120
Occupancy Rate73.08%
Medicare ID (CCN)745022
Legal Business NameBaptist Community Services
Ownership TypeNon Profit - Corporation

NPI Associated with this Nursing Home:

Nursing homes may have several NPI numbers. NPIs marked Confirmed are listed with Ware Memorial Care Center in Medicare enrollment records; Possible ones were matched in NPPES by name, address or phone number, so please use them accordingly.

NPI Number1619017332
MatchConfirmed listed in Medicare enrollment records
Organization NameBaptist Community Services
Doing Business AsWare Memorial Care Center
Address1510 S Van Buren St, Amarillo, TX 79101
Phone Number806-337-4000

Quality Ratings:

Nursing homes vary in the quality of care and services they provide to their residents. The below quality ratings for Ware Memorial Care Center are calculated from three sources - health inspection results, staffing data, and quality measure data. This information gives you an indication of the care Ware Memorial Care Center give to their patients.
Ratings from Surveys (Inspections):
Ratings from Quality Measures:
Ratings from Staffing Data:
Overall Rating:

Staffing and Staff Turnover:

Staffing hours per resident per day and staff turnover of Ware Memorial Care Center, from the payroll data it reports to CMS, are compared against the national average with the color code indicators: Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Staffing MeasureProviderNational Avg.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day5.833.86
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day0.590.69
Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day1.620.86
Nurse aide hours per resident per day3.632.32
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend5.443.42
RN hours per resident per day on the weekend0.290.48
Physical therapist hours per resident per day0.020.07
Total nursing staff turnover25.5%45.8%
Registered nurse turnover20%42.9%
Number of administrators who have left the nursing home00.5

Complaints, Fines and Penalties:

Cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation of residents (Care Compare abuse icon)No
Number of Fines1
Total Amount of Fines in Dollars$81,894
Number of Payment Denials1
Total Number of Penalties2

Health Inspections:

In its most recent inspection cycle (standard health inspection in February, 2026, plus any complaint inspections), inspectors cited Ware Memorial Care Center for 8 health deficiencies (national average: 9.3). All 27 citations since 2023 are listed below.

DateDeficiencyHarm LevelStatus
Apr 16, 2026Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755, Pharmacy Service, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 17, 2026
Feb 12, 2026Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Mar 2, 2026
Feb 12, 2026Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Feb 13, 2026
Feb 12, 2026Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Feb 13, 2026
Feb 12, 2026Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
F0578, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Feb 19, 2026
Feb 12, 2026Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
F0761, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Feb 13, 2026
Feb 12, 2026Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880, Infection Control, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Feb 18, 2026
Feb 12, 2026Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
F0640, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Minimal harm potential, patternCorrected by Feb 13, 2026
Feb 24, 2025Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection
Immediate jeopardy, isolatedCorrected by Mar 26, 2025
Dec 5, 2024Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, widespreadCorrected by Dec 10, 2024
Dec 5, 2024Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
F0552, Resident Rights, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Dec 6, 2024
Dec 5, 2024Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
F0582, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Dec 6, 2024
Dec 5, 2024Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jan 4, 2025
Dec 5, 2024Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jan 15, 2025
Dec 5, 2024Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jan 10, 2025
Dec 5, 2024Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
F0761, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Dec 20, 2024
Apr 2, 2024Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by May 3, 2024
Oct 25, 2023Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, widespreadCorrected by Nov 24, 2023
Oct 25, 2023Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
F0700, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Dec 1, 2023
Oct 25, 2023Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
F0558, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Nov 24, 2023
Oct 25, 2023Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
F0578, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Oct 26, 2023
Oct 25, 2023Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
F0584, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Nov 24, 2023
Oct 25, 2023Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Nov 24, 2023
Oct 25, 2023Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
F0761, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Dec 1, 2023
Oct 25, 2023Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880, Infection Control, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Nov 24, 2023
Oct 6, 2023Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection
Actual harm, isolatedCorrected by Oct 27, 2023
Aug 3, 2023Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Sep 7, 2023

Quality of Resident Care:

These quality measures of Ware Memorial Care Center, from the regular health assessments of its residents, are compared against the national average with the color code indicators: Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Quality MeasureProviderNational Avg.
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased30.8413.87
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight4.665.19
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder4.940.82
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection4.641.59
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms2.4412.8
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained00.13
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury5.543.23
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine98.7793.55
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine92.1282.04
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication0.651.56
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened40.3914.07
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication35.8619.52
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine98.8495.46
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine88.3379.75
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers2.144.62
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence29.0119.01
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication15.215.38

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