CMS Chief of Stuff Erin Richardson | cms.gov/about-cms/leadership/chief-operating-officer
CMS Chief of Stuff Erin Richardson | cms.gov/about-cms/leadership/chief-operating-officer
Amarillo Center for Skilled Care is registered as a for-profit facility.
During that period, the nursing home boasted an overall rating of four from the CMS, which is higher than the average of 2.5 recorded for nursing homes in Texas. CMS ratings evaluate nursing homes based on critical aspects such as health inspection outcomes, staffing levels, and the quality of care provided to residents.
According to the data, Amarillo Center for Skilled Care aided an average of 74.3 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023, with a total of 122 beds available. Currently, the nursing home is not located within a hospital.
As of the fourth quarter of 2023, Amarillo Center for Skilled Care spent a total of $33,260 in four fines and suffered four penalties.
In total, there were seven for-profit nursing homes in Potter County, Texas.
According to US Census data, in 2020, nearly 1 in 6 Americans were aged 65 years or older. Since 1920, the older population skyrocketed from 4.9 million to 55.8 million, reflecting a growth rate of roughly 1,000%, five times higher than the average growth for the overall U.S. population.
A 2021 study suggests that nearly half of this age group, roughly 28 million individuals, may require long-term services and support. Additionally, the study projects that over a third of them may eventually need nursing home care.
“Living a long life is something that many of us want and could get,” said Jesse Slome, executive director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, an insurance education group. “But when we live a long life, the chances of us needing long-term care increase exponentially. But when you need that type of care, there are limited options.”
| Nursing Home | Owner | Ownership Type | Overall Rating | Avg. No. of Residents per day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amarillo Center for Skilled Care | West Wharton County Hospital District | For profit - Limited Liability company | 4 | 74.3 |
| Five Points Nursing and Rehabilitation | Liberty County Hospital District No 1 | For profit - Corporation | 4 | 77 |
| Heritage Convalescent Center | Dick and Joilue Stebbins Son's Trust and Richard Stebbins | For profit - Limited Liability company | 5 | 69.5 |
| Kirkland Court Health and Rehabilitation Center | Stratford Hospital District | For profit - Corporation | 3 | 48.6 |
| The Medical Lodge of Amarillo | Keystone Care, LLC | For profit - Individual | 4 | 74.2 |
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