Ware Memorial Care Center

Nursing Home · Amarillo, TX

CMS overall rating 4/5 Non profit - Corporation

CMS certification number745022

Contact & location

1510 S Van Buren St.
Amarillo, TX 79101
Potter County
Phone
(806) 373-0471
ZIP code
79101 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
120
Residents per day
87.7 (73% occupied)
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Legal name
Baptist Community Services
Medicare certified since
December 30, 2022
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Continuing care
Part of a continuing care retirement community
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.6
Health inspections★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 1.9
Quality measures★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.7
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 1/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5

Staffing

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

Total nurse staffing
5.83 (state 3.39 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.59 (state 0.43 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
1.62 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
3.63 (state 2.00 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
5.44 (state 2.98 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
25.5 (state 55.3 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
20.0 (state 54.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
February 12, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
8.0 (state 9.3 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
1
Citations on record (3 years)
27 health · 1 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-04-16 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-17
2026-02-12 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-02
2026-02-12 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 2026-02-13
2026-02-12 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 2026-02-13
2026-02-12 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.
F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-19
2026-02-12 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 2026-02-13
2026-02-12 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-18
2026-02-12 Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
F0640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 B
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-13
2025-02-24 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2025-03-26
2024-12-05 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		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-12-10
2024-12-05 Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
F0552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-12-06
2024-12-05 Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
F0582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-12-06
2024-12-05 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-04
2024-12-05 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 2025-01-15
2024-12-05 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-10
2024-12-05 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 2024-12-20
2024-04-02 Safeguard 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 Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-05-03
2023-10-25 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		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-24
2023-10-25 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.
F0700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-12-01
2023-10-25 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-24
2023-10-25 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.
F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-10-26
2023-10-25 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.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-24
2023-10-25 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-24
2023-10-25 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 2023-12-01
2023-10-25 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-24
2023-10-06 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 · complaint inspection		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2023-10-27
2023-08-03 Protect 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 Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-09-07

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

2 penalties in the last three years, including $81,894 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2025-02-24Payment Denial1 days payment denial
2025-02-24Fine$81,894

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Baptist Community Services (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
Baptist Community Services (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Rankin, Ron (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Singleton, Katherine (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Stillman, Michelle (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Anderson, Darrell (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Borden, Patrick (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Boykin, Lori (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Byrd, Robert (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Cartwright, Donald (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Duggan, Brad (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Hamilton, Henry (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Hicks, Andy (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Hotmann, Mark (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Jones, Charles (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Sharp, Stacy (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Wartes, Michael (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Young, Michael (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Zimmer, Richard (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Baptist Community Services (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Rankin, Ron (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Singleton, Katherine (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Stillman, Michelle (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Ware Memorial Care Center?

Ware Memorial Care Center has a 4-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 Ware Memorial Care Center have?

It has 120 certified beds and cares for about 88 residents per day.

Has Ware Memorial Care Center been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 2 penalties totaling $81,894 in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Ware Memorial Care Center?

(806) 373-0471. The facility is located at 1510 S Van Buren St., Amarillo, TX 79101.

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