Quick answers
- Where is Ware Memorial Care Center?
- 1510 S. Van Buren St., Amarillo, TX 79101, in Potter County, Texas.
- What is the phone number of Ware Memorial Care Center?
- (806) 373-0471, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Ware Memorial Care Center?
- Medicare overall rating: 3 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Ware Memorial Care Center been fined?
- Medicare lists 1 fine totaling $81,894 and 1 payment denial.
- What did inspectors find at Ware Memorial Care Center?
- In its last three inspection cycles (October 6, 2023 to April 16, 2026), Medicare lists 26 health citations; the most serious was level J. 2 were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
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Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (October 6, 2023 to April 16, 2026), Ware Memorial Care Center had 26 health citations; the most serious was level J (immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety). 2 of them were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). It was fined $81,894 in total (1 fine, the latest on February 24, 2025) and had 1 Medicare payment denial. Nurse staffing is 5.97 hours per resident per day; the Texas average is 3.42 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: February 12, 2026 — 8 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: February 12, 2026 (standard health inspection); April 16, 2026 (complaint investigation).
Show 8 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0641 Level E
“Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.”
F0755 Level E
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0812 Level E
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0755 Level D
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0578 Level D
“Honor 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.”
F0761 Level D
“Ensure 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.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0640 Level B
“Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.”
Previous cycle: December 5, 2024 — 8 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: December 5, 2024 (complaint investigation); December 5, 2024 (standard health inspection); February 24, 2025 (complaint investigation).
F0686 Level J
“Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show 7 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0552 Level E
“Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.”
F0582 Level E
“Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.”
F0641 Level D
“Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.”
F0695 Level D
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
F0755 Level D
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0761 Level D
“Ensure 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.”
Earlier cycle: October 25, 2023 — 10 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: October 6, 2023 (complaint investigation); October 25, 2023 (standard health inspection); April 2, 2024 (complaint investigation).
F0689 Level G
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show 9 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0700 Level E
“Try 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.”
F0842 Level D
“Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.”
F0558 Level D
“Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.”
F0578 Level D
“Honor 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.”
F0584 Level D
“Honor 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.”
F0641 Level D
“Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.”
F0761 Level D
“Ensure 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.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →
Fire safety citations (1)
K0353 Level E
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
Fines and payment denials
Total fines over about the last three years: $81,894 (1 fine). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| February 24, 2025 | Fine | $81,894 |
| February 24, 2025 | Payment denial | from March 25, 2025, 1 days |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Penalties file, data updated October 1, 2026.
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | Texas | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.52 | 0.44 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 1.67 | 0.94 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 3.78 | 2.03 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 5.97 | 3.42 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 5.54 | 2.99 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.24 | 0.35 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 31.4% | 50.8% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 36.4% | 49.8% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 0.0 | 0.6 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Legal business name: Baptist Community Services.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (2)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Community Services | Direct owner | 100% | December 30, 2022 |
| Baptist Community Services | Management company (operational or managerial control) | NOT APPLICABLE | December 30, 2022 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 120 |
| Average residents per day | 84.7 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | Non-profit – corporation |
| Legal business name | Baptist Community Services |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 2022-12-30 |
| Part of a continuing care retirement community | Yes |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 1510 S. Van Buren St., Amarillo, TX 79101 |
| County | Potter County |
| State | Texas |
| Phone | (806) 373‑0471 |
| CMS Certification Number | 745022 |
| Name in Medicare records | WARE MEMORIAL CARE CENTER |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Georgia Manor Nursing Home2.8 mi · Amarillo, TX · 2 of 5 stars
- Heritage Convalescent Center3.4 mi · Amarillo, TX · 3 of 5 stars
- Windflower Health Center3.4 mi · Amarillo, TX · 4 of 5 stars
- Amarillo Medical Lodge3.4 mi · Amarillo, TX · 5 of 5 stars
- Landmark of Amarillo Rehabilitation and Nursing Ce3.6 mi · Amarillo, TX · 3 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- VA Amarillo Healthcare System3.7 mi · Amarillo, TX · Federal/VA Acute Care Hospital
- Quail Creek Surgical Hospital4.2 mi · Amarillo, TX · Acute Care Hospital
- BSA Hospital4.5 mi · Amarillo, TX · Acute Care Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13