Amarillo Center for Skilled Care

Nursing Home · Amarillo, TX

CMS overall rating 3/5 For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS certification number676347

Contact & location

6641 W Amarillo Blvd
Amarillo, TX 79106
Potter County
Phone
(806) 352-8800
ZIP code
79106 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
122
Residents per day
72.4 (59% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal name
West Wharton County Hospital District
Chain
Creative Solutions in Healthcare (149 facilities, avg 2.1★)
Medicare certified since
November 4, 2013
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.6
Health inspections★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 1.9
Quality measures★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.7
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.31 (state 3.39 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.90 (state 0.43 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.83 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
1.58 (state 2.00 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
2.83 (state 2.98 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
89.6 (state 55.3 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
100.0 (state 54.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
4 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
February 20, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
7.0 (state 9.3 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
1
Citations on record (3 years)
20 health · 1 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-02-20 Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
F0565 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-20
2026-02-20 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-20
2026-02-20 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-20
2026-02-20 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-20
2026-02-20 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-20
2026-02-20 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-20
2026-02-06 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-13
2025-05-13 Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
F0726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-07
2025-05-13 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-07
2025-05-13 Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
F0583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-07
2025-04-01 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-02
2024-11-22 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-11-26
2024-11-22 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-11-26
2024-11-22 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-11-26
2024-11-22 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-11-26
2024-04-17 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-04-23
2023-10-20 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 K
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2023-10-21
2023-09-29 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-10-27
2023-09-29 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-10-27
2023-09-14 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-09-29

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

1 penalty in the last three years, including $21,390 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2023-09-29Fine$21,390

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Amarillo II Enterprises LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Blake, Gary (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Dzik, John (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Porter, Tammie (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Huggins, Linda (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Willig, Zachary (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Thompson, Johnny (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Bowers, Sean (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Cisneros, Alfred (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Cobb, Travis (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Cooper, Stephen (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Hardin, Sherrie (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Kerzee, Richard (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Korenek, Patricia (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Soechting, Paul (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Strack, Joe (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Amarillo II Enterprises LLC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Blake, Gary (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Blake, Malisa (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Amarillo Center for Skilled Care?

Amarillo Center for Skilled Care has a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.6-star average in Texas.

How many beds does Amarillo Center for Skilled Care have?

It has 122 certified beds and cares for about 72 residents per day.

Has Amarillo Center for Skilled Care been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $21,390 in the last three years.

Who owns Amarillo Center for Skilled Care?

It is part of Creative Solutions in Healthcare and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Amarillo Center for Skilled Care?

(806) 352-8800. The facility is located at 6641 W Amarillo Blvd, Amarillo, TX 79106.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.