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Amarillo Medical Lodge

9 Medical Dr, Amarillo, TX 79106

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Amarillo Medical Lodge is a nursing home in Amarillo, Texas. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(806) 352-2731
Last standard health inspection
March 12, 2026 (7 months ago)
Certified beds
102
Residents per day, on average
75.2
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal business name
Booker Hospital District
Chain
The Ensign Group
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Texas average (11 vs 28).

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of April 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

  2. 4 citations

    Health inspection on March 12, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0655. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 13, 2026.

    • Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 13, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0641 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 13, 2026.

    • Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 13, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0695 3 times since 2023.

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  3. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  4. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Changed ownership in the last 12 months

      CMS no longer shows a change of ownership in the past 12 months.

    • Name

      CMS lists a new name for this home. It was THE MEDICAL LODGE OF AMARILLO.

  5. 3 citations

    Health inspection on January 9, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 10, 2025.

    • Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 10, 2025.

    • Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 10, 2025.

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  6. 2 citations

    Fire safety inspection on January 9, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 27, 2025.

    • Citation K0741. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 27, 2025.

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  7. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  8. CMS update of September 26, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  9. CMS update of August 29, 2024

    • Name

      CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.

    • Health citation

      CMS removed citation F0880 from the health inspection on May 7, 2024.

  10. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Changed ownership in the last 12 months

      CMS records show a change of ownership in the past 12 months.

  11. 1 citation

    Health inspection on May 7, 2024

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 8, 2024.

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  12. CMS update of March 28, 2024

    • Name

      CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.

  13. 3 citations

    Health inspection on December 6, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 7, 2023.

    • Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 7, 2023.

    • Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 7, 2023.

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Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was Amarillo Medical Lodge last inspected?

CMS lists March 12, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Amarillo Medical Lodge have?

CMS lists 11 health citations since December 6, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Amarillo Medical Lodge been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

What is the CMS star rating of Amarillo Medical Lodge?

Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.

Is Amarillo Medical Lodge a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

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